“What does happen differently with small things?”
Asked Feynman in a talk that would mark the birth of nanotechnology.
In our group, we meet this challenge by connecting novel exotic phenomena emerging at the nanoscale with the corresponding “jigglings and wigglings of atoms”. Remarkably, this quest’s interdisciplinary interest (biology, chemistry, physics, … ) allows tackling issues apparently unrelated as: deciphering a hidden physical code in DNA; up to uncovering the atomic origins of the phenomenon that controls earthquake dynamics i.e. static friction.
Join us! We have several interesting Undergraduate and Master projects available. Also check out other Job Openings.
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Research
Nano-tribology
Friction is a phenomenon that is in our everyday life although we tend to remember it only when it is nearly absent such as in the comical popular staple of slipping on a banana peel.
Molecules at interfaces
Proteins constitute the most widely employed class of biomolecules in surface functionalization.
Bio-nanomechanics
Proteins constitute the most widely employed class of biomolecules in surface functionalization.
Archived
Proteins constitute the most widely employed class of biomolecules in surface functionalization.
Meet our people
Delve into our work and interests by exploring the profiles below. If interested, please reach out – we’re always eager for discussions and collaborations.
Guilherme Vilhena
Researcher
Pedro Serena
Researcher
Pablo Martinez
PhD student
Oscar Mateos
Phd Student
Kutay Ozyurt
PhD Student
Alba González
Undergraduate Student
Former members
Maria and Alberto were fundamental, laying the very foundations of our current work. They explored various fronts, demonstrating how changing a handful of atoms may completely alter a plethora of fundamental properties, thereby shaping the core of our research. You can discover more about their contributions below. It was truly a remarkable experience to have worked side by side with such talented people!
Alberto Marín
PhD student 2020
María Ortega
Diploma, Master and
PhD student (2020)