Research
Research Challenges
CIMNE is dedicated to advancing world-class scientific research by addressing pressing societal challenges through five key themes aligned with local and global priorities. Combining innovative methodologies and impactful technologies, we aim to create sustainable solutions for a better future.
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Research Challenges
CIMNE is dedicated to advancing world-class scientific research by addressing pressing societal challenges through five key themes aligned with local and global priorities. Combining innovative methodologies and impactful technologies, we aim to create sustainable solutions for a better future.
Our Priorities
1.
Adaptation to climate change
Research topics
- Assessment of induced damage, risk of extreme events
- Protection of costs against floods and droughts
- Infrastructure assessment and adaptation
- Sustainable and resilient land management
2.
Mobility, cities, and territory
Research topics
- Transport & Civil Infrastructure
- Cities & Urban Mobility
- Transport Systems and Logistics
- Aerospace and Vertical Mobility
- Maritime Transport
- Automotive Transport
Research Clusters
Innovation Units
3.
Energy and the environment
Research topics
- Renewable Energy
- Materials for Energy
- Nuclear Fusion
- Waste Treatment
- Energy Storatge and Conversion
- Technologies
- Energy Efficiency and Distribution
- Water production, storage, treatment and distribution
- Air, Water, and Land Contamination
Research Clusters
Innovation Units
4.
Industrial processes
Research topics
- Advanded and Innovative
- Manufacturing
- Automation and Optimization of
- Industrial Processes
- Emerging Materials-Metamaterials
- Smart Construction
5.
Health
Research topics
- Modelling of Bio-Systems and BioMaterials
- Personalized medicine
- Medical Devices
- Bionic Systems
- Mechanobiology
Our Motivation
CIMNE research priorities are driven by multiple external impulses
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals
The 5 EU Missions
The Strategic Lines of the Spanish Government
R+D themes of the Catalan Government
Our Partners
We work alongside top local and international partners in the quest for a sustainable world
How we do it
We work with cutting-edge technology to tackle pressing challenges
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