The IFIMAC – Condensed Matter Physics Center is a new María de Maeztu Excellence Research Unit located in the campus of the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid pursuing cutting-edge research and scientific excellence. It comprises researchers from several university departments aiming to advance the limits of knowledge in both theoretical and experimental Condensed Matter Physics. Sixty-seven researchers constitute its permanent staff with seventeen young researchers (RyC, talent grant, Junior leader, IFIMAC positions) and up to one hundred and fifty postdoctoral researchers and Ph.D students.
Research performed in the institute has gained world reputation in the following areas:
- Advanced Materials
- First Principles Simulations and Modeling
- Nanophysics
- Nano and Quantum Optics
- Soft Condensed Matter and Biophysics
