ANNUAL REPORT 2011 - Instituto de Estructura de la Materia

NANoantenas Ópticas PLASmónicas (NANOPLAS).Code or Reference: FIS2009-11264.Funding Institution: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación.Main Researcher: José A. Sánchez Gil.Duration: January 2010-December 2012.Objectives: To investigate theoretically nanophotonic processes mediated by the excitation of localized surfaceplasmons on metallic nanostructures (nanoantennas).Engineering METamaterials (EMET).Code or Reference: CSD2008-00066.Funding Institution: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación.Main Researcher: (Subproyecto CSIC) José A. Sánchez Gil.Coordinator: Javier Martí Sendrá (NTC-UPV).Duration: January 2009-December 2013.Objectives: To consolidate an excellence network on Metamaterials in Spain, investigating fundamental processesthroughout the EM spectral range and in Acoustics, and developing applications for photonic and acoustic devices.Stochastic Optimization of Metallic Nanoantennas for Optoelectronics and Sensing applications.Code or Reference: PA1002364.Funding Institution: CSIC.Main Researcher: José A. Sánchez Gil.Duration: June 2011.Objectives: To investigate numerically the stochastic optimization of metallic nanoantennas to maximize plasmonicresonances by combining genetic algorithms and rigorous (surface integral equation) formulations of the scatteringof electromagnetic waves.Microdispositivos ópticos sensores (MICROSERES II).Code or Reference: S-2009/TIC1476, Subproyecto IEM.Funding Institution: Comunidad de Madrid.Project Leader: Subproyecto IEM: Concepción Domingo Maroto.Coordinator: Juan J. Sáenz, UAM.Duration: 2010-2013.Objectives: Development of SERS and SEIRA molecular nanosensors.Durabilidad y conservación de geomateriales del Patrimonio construido.Code or Reference: S2009/Mat-1629.Funding Institution: CAM.Main Researcher: Rafael Fort González.Duration: January 2010-December 2013.Objectives: Study the mechanism and process of weathering of geomaterials and to develop new strategies for itsprotection and conservation in order to make more durable building material.Programa de investigación en Tecnologías para la Valoración y Conservación del Patrimonio (TCP).Code or Reference: CSD 2007-00058.Funding Institution: Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia., Programa Consolider-Ingenio.Main Researcher: Felipe Criado.Duration: 2007-2012.Objectives: Study of the Cultural Heritage by spectroscopic techniques.Electrocatálisis de pilas de combustible: electroquímica de superficies y nuevos nanocatalizadores.Code or Reference: PLE2009-0008.Funding Institution: MICINN, ACI-PLAN E (cooperación España-Japón Nanotecnología y Nuevos Materiales).Main Researcher: Angel Cuesta.Duration:2009-2012.Objectives: Study of surfaces with Spectroscopic techniques with possible implications in catalysis andelectrochemical processes.Caracterización y control de nanoestructuras generadas por irradiación láser.Code or Reference: CTQ2010-15680.Funding Institution: MCI.Main Researcher: Marta Castillejo Estriano.Duration: January 2011-December 2013.83