Four Marie Skłodowska-Curie projects strengthen the international profile of ICMol-UV
The Instituto de Ciencia Molecular (ICMol) of the Universitat de València has been awarded four grants in the latest call of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF). These results are part of the six projects granted to the University of Valencia in this call, four of which correspond to research groups at ICMol, highlighting the consolidation of its research activity and its strong capacity to attract international talent.
The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships, part of the European Horizon Europe programme, are highly competitive grants that fund the recruitment of postdoctoral researchers with the aim of fostering international mobility, scientific excellence, and career development in research. In this call, the European Commission has awarded €404.3 million to 1,610 postdoctoral researchers selected from more than 17,000 applications, reflecting the programme’s high level of competitiveness.
MSCA-PF projects awarded at ICMol-UV
TopMagnets
Interplay between Topological Insulators and 2D Magnets from First Principles
Research group: 2DSmartMat
Principal Investigator (PI): Jorge Navarro
Coordinator: José Jaime Baldoví Jachán
This project explores, from a theoretical and first-principles simulation perspective, the interaction between topological insulators and two-dimensional magnetic materials, with potential applications in spintronic and quantum technologies.
DYNAPHOTO
Dynamic Photoactivity in Flexible Titanium-based Metal–Organic Frameworks
Research group: FUNIMAT
Principal Investigator (PI): Hudson Bicalho
Coordinator: Carlos Martí Gastaldo
The project aims to investigate the integration and modulation of photoactivity in flexible titanium-based Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs). It seeks to establish structure–function relationships that enable the design of adaptable photoactive materials, with direct implications for photocatalysis and sustainable technologies.
NIMBUS
Nickel-Modified Bifunctional MOF-on-MOF Systems for Upgrading Sequestered CO₂
Research group: DREAM
Coordinator: Isabel Abanades Lázaro
Principal Investigator (PI): Josefina Morrone
This project focuses on the design of bifunctional MOF-on-MOF systems modified with nickel for the upgrading of sequestered CO₂, contributing to the development of sustainable chemical processes.
MART-MOFs
MOFs-based Self-Cleaning Membranes for Water Remediation
Research group: DREAM
Coordinator: Isabel Abanades Lázaro
Principal Investigator (PI): Boyu Li
MART-MOFs proposes the development of MOF-based self-cleaning membranes for the remediation of contaminants in water treatment processes, addressing a critical challenge in environmental engineering.
Impact and significance
The award of seven MSCA-PF projects to the University of Valencia, and in particular four linked to ICMol, highlights the competitiveness of the university and its research groups within the European scientific landscape, in a context where these grants are highly sought-after and extremely selective. The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships not only strengthen the research capacities of scientific teams but also contribute to attracting and retaining top-level research talent in Europe.
With these results, ICMol continues to consolidate its leadership in strategic areas of molecular science, advanced materials, and sustainability, contributing to excellence, scientific impact, and the internationalisation of research carried out at the University of Valencia.
