Spain’s Royal Academy of Engineering inducts Professor José Manuel Torralba
Professor José Manuel Torralba, Senior Researcher and former Director of the IMDEA Materials Institute and Professor at the Carlos III University of Madrid (UC3M), has been formally inducted as a full member of the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAI).
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During the swearing-in ceremony, held at the RAI headquarters in Madrid on September 30, Professor Torralba was accompanied by a large representation from the IMDEA Materials Institute and UC3M, as well as family, friends, and former doctoral students.
“My personal experience at the inauguration ceremony was very gratifying,” said Professor Torralba after the ceremony. “I was fortunate and honoured to have a significant part of my family, colleagues from both IMDEA Materials and the University, collaborators, friends, and especially former PhD students and doctors who have worked with me over the years.”
“The academy also fully participated in organising the event, which made it unforgettable for me. I don’t think you could have a better start for an institution. I’m entering the academy with great enthusiasm and a huge desire to work,” he added.
In a statement, IMDEA Materials stated, “We[…] are very proud to have been present on such a special day, with the assistance of our director, Jon Molina; our deputy director, Damien Tourret; our manager, Covadonga Rosado; as well as several group leaders, current and former researchers, and members of our administration. We would like to congratulate Professor Torralba again for this well-deserved recognition.”
