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Modelling and design of Nanolayers, surfaces and interfaces.
Simulation of shock-wave propagation in the framework of nuclear technology and materials
science applications. Inertial Fusion Target Designs. Experience as EU delegates for inertial
fusion development.
Design of self-healing materials (nanostructured metal alloys).
Design and Lifetime estimation of structural materials via advanced modelling. Engineering
properties of materials estimation and prediction.
Nanosafety, Nano-toxicity, Genetic and proteomic assays regarding BIO/NANO-TOXICITY.
Main related relevant activities / projects
The Dept. of Advanced Materials, Nuclear Technology & Nanotechnology play a catalytic role in the
industrial network surrounding the region. We have developed a strong program of interaction between
industry and academics, giving rise to permanent collaborations and successful research contracts. In
particular, our group has already signed two agreements with international engineering companies in the
fields of Radiation Safety Nano-solutions and Advanced Nano-Materials development.
At present, we are carrying out an international EU-FP7 project RADINTERFACES: FP7-NMP-2010-
SMALL-4. VII Framework Programme UE, Grant Proposal No. 263273-2. This project is devoted to the
development of new nanostructured materials with self-healing properties and enhanced radiation
damage resistance.
We have recently implanted a line of Bio-Nanosafety. Implementing toxicity assays of nanomaterials and
nanocompounds in mammal and model cells.
We have long experience inside the European Union Framework Program. We have participated in
Materials/Nano-materials design and development in the following actions:
European Union 5th Framework Program of EURATOM ―Prototype Design Study – Experimental
Accelerator Driven System (PDS-XADS)‖, reference FP5-EAECTP C, FIKW-CT-2001-00179.
European Union 6th Framework Program of EURATOM ―Transmutation on Adiabatic Resonance
Crossing, TARC‖.
―HiPER: European High Power Laser Energy Research Facility (Preparatory Phase Study)‖. Fp7-
infraestructures-2007-1. VII Framework Programme UE, capacities work programme.
Other information
Currently our group is involved in the following proposals related to Nanotechnology:
EU-FP7- NMP.2013.1.4-1. Development of an integrated multi-scale modelling environment for
nanomaterials and systems by design. (IP UBU: S.Cuesta-López). 420.000 eur. (Under
evaluation). 2013-2016.
EU-FP7- NMP.2013.2.2-4. Materials solutions for durable energy-harvesters.(IP UBU: S.Cuesta-
López). 330.000 eur. (Under evaluation). 2013-2016.
EU-FP7- Capacities -Benefit for the SMES - NANOSAFEPRO: NANO SAFEty in PROduction
technologies for SMEs. (IP UBU: S.Cuesta-López). 220.000 eur. (Under preparation). 2013-
2016.
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