Dr. Juan Escrig, dean of the Faculty of Science of the Universidad de Santiago and researcher at the Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CEDENNA), was invited to give two talks at the 33rd International Materials Research Congress (IMRC) 2025, one of the most important scientific events in the field of materials, held a few days ago in Cancún, Mexico.
The researcher presented at two different symposia, which shows the breadth and international recognition of the work carried out at the Nanomagnetism Laboratory he leads:
- “Engineering Magnetic Nanostructures for Spintronic Applications”, in Symposium D4: Atomic Layer Deposition and Atomic Layer Etching: From Fundamentals to Emerging Technologies.
- “Geometric Design of Magnetic Nanostructures for Tunable Ferromagnetic Resonance: Toward Energy-Efficient Microwave Devices”, in Symposium A3: Challenges in Materials and Technologies for Energy Conversion, Saving and Storage (MATECSS).
“Having been invited to present at two different symposia reflects the diversity of research lines we develop at CEDENNA and the commitment of a team that works with dedication, creativity and vision for the future,” said the dean.
In addition, Dr. Daniela Alburquenque Muñoz, Universidad Mayor academic and CEDENNA researcher, presented the poster “Surface Modification of High-Voltage Cathode LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn4/3O4 by Atomic Layer Deposition of Al2O3 for Lithium-Ion Batteries”, also as part of Symposium D4.
The event was also attended by Dr. Alejandro Pereira Abarca, academic at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, consolidating national representation at this international event.
Chilean science with global impact
For Dr. Escrig, participating in IMRC 2025 is not only an individual recognition, but a demonstration of the level materials science has reached in Chile. “Being at a congress of this level shows that the work we do at CEDENNA resonates beyond our borders. It is a clear sign that we can contribute original ideas in high-level international scientific forums,” he said.
The researcher’s participation in Symposium D4 was also the only invited talk from Latin America, reinforcing the international positioning of the group and of Chilean science.
Why are magnetic nanostructures important?
The research presented by Dr. Escrig addresses the design and fabrication of magnetic nanostructures, nanoscale magnets that can be controlled with great precision. These developments are key for applications such as spintronics and efficient microwave devices, which will enable everything from low-power processors to new technologies in telecommunications, medicine and energy.
“These structures make it possible to transport information through magnetic waves instead of electric current, which reduces energy consumption and opens up new technological possibilities,” he explained.
The congress, which brings together materials science leaders from more than 50 countries, is also a platform for building collaboration networks. The CEDENNA team thus strengthens its ties with institutions such as IFW-Dresden (Germany), UNAM (Mexico) and the University of Trieste (Italy), among other international centers.
“From Chile, we can do high-impact science if we work with passion, discipline and vision. This experience reaffirms that it is possible to share the stage with world leaders and that good ideas can come from any corner of the planet,” concluded Dr. Escrig.
