About MORE Project

The Research Network on Multiscale Mechanics of Innovative Engineering Materials (MORE) brings together 11 research groups from different institutions—spanning seven regions of Spain (Andalucía, Aragón, Canarias, Castilla-La Mancha, Comunidad de Madrid, Comunitat Valenciana, and País Vasco)—to foster robust collaboration, effective coordination, and the development of complementary strengths, with four of the groups led by female researchers.

The multidisciplinary nature of fundamental research across various national projects, combined with its transversal approach and the multiple applications addressed, establishes MORE as an inherently collaborative network.

Specific experimental, computational, and theoretical developments from various groups have been identified to augment and enhance the research efforts of others.

To facilitate this cooperation, we have designed a series of structured activities:

This program aims to leverage existing knowledge and resources, promote interdisciplinary approaches, accelerate the translation of research findings into practical applications, and enhance the global scientific impact of Spanish research on Mechanics of Materials.

The administrative bodies of MORE network are the Supervisory Board, the Project Coordinator, the Project Manager, the Public Engagement, Communication and Dissemination Committee, and the Intellectual Property Board.

• The Supervisory Board is the highest decision-making body. Members of the Supervisory Board are José A. Rodríguez-Martínez, Pilar Ariza, Esther Puertas, Ignacio Romero, Federico Sket, Eugenio Giner, Estefanía Peña, Orlando Maeso, Borja Erice, Chenxiang Yu, Jesús Rodríguez. The Project Coordinator serves as chair of the Supervisory Board, which functions as governing body to which the network informs. The SB is responsible for overseeing network coordination and management, including financial aspects, and the implementation of dissemination, communication and training activities.

• The Project Coordinator (J. A. Rodríguez-Martínez – UC3M) bears the responsibility for the day-to-day running of the project, including administrative and financial management, e.g.: (i) arrange the organization and monitor implementation of the project meetings, (iii) communicate with the MICIU and supervise MORE progress at all levels.

• The Project Manager (L. Fajardo – UC3M) assists the Project Coordinator in management activities: organizing logistics and addressing all financial matters for project implementation, planning network meetings, organizing international conferences, supporting the coordination of communication activities, arranging travel and lodging of invited speakers for scientific seminars, etc.

• The Public Engagement, Communication and Dissemination Committee is composed of Pilar Ariza serving as the chair, J. A. Rodríguez-Martínez, Estefanía Peña and Ignacio Romero, with the support of the communication offices of US and UC3M. It serves as the linchpin for efficient network communication, facilitating dissemination of results to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.

• The Intellectual Property Board consists of Esther Puertas serving as the chair, J. A. Rodríguez-Martínez, Borja Erice and Eugenio Giner, with the support of the technology transfer offices of UGR and UC3M. The Intellectual Property Board is responsible for developing the IP strategy for the network, which outlines how IP generated from the project will be managed, protected, and exploited. The IPB explores opportunities for commercializing intellectual property.