The group of Grid and High Performance Computing (GRyCAP) focuses on the development and application of the high performance computing and Grid technologies in different fields such as engineering, biomedicine, e-Government or scientific computing.

The main objective of the research group is the application of catalysis to sustainable processes, especially easily separable, recoverable and reusable catalysts, both solid (heterogeneous catalysis) and biphasic. Among those sustainable processes, some of the most interesting are those related to bioeconomy, through the transformation of renewable raw materials into high added value products, and circular economy, through the use of industrial waste with the same objective.

The main topic of the group is the synthesis and reactivity studies of novel mononuclear complexes and molecular aggregates of transition metals aimed to find applications in homogeneous catalysis and new materials. Of particular interest is the complete knowledge of reactions of complexes with small molecules (such as oxygen) and organic compounds in order to activate and induce stoichiometric or catalytic reactions of functionalization of organic substrates.

We applied a multidisciplinary approach including metabolic modelling, systems and synthetic biology to study bacterial metabolism from cellular to population level. Our final goal is to create a biological framework that allows the development of a broad range of novel and non-intuitive biotechnological processes, such as bioremediation solutions and sustainable production alternatives.

Adult stem cell populations are critical to maintain tissue function and, therefore, balanced self-renewal/differentiation, and the prevention of senescence are thus critical for tissue homeostasis. The group work in the study of several adult stem cells, including stem cells derived form bone marrow, mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) and, more recently, cardiac progenitor cells.

We develop 2 synnergetic research lines: 1.- Materials and devices for the digitalization of society: 0-1-2-3D magnetic, superconductors, ferroelectrics and semiconductors materials and their heterostrcutures with enphasis in highly correlated oxides as the basis for new device concepts that imply the creation of quantum matter at the interfaces and can be manipulated by external stilmuli at the microscopic or macroscopic scales.

The activity of the Research Group is articulated on three thematic areas. First, the study of the exploitation and production of salt in Prehistory and Antiquity, and the role of salt resources to understand the transformations of ancient societies. Second, the research on the role of landscapes as durable resources, their integration into territorial planning policies and the realization of proposals for their valuation and exploitation as cultural heritage.

The goal of our lab is to understand how brain’s innate immune cells integrate within neural circuits to influence brain function in health and disease. The questions we pursue are grounded in understanding the interplay between brain physiology and the brain’s innate immune system, as a central axis controlling homeostasis and disease. Our ultimate goal is to develop novel approaches for the treatment of chronic neurodegenerative conditions by modulating immunity and neuroinflammation.