Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Materials Engineering Professors and Supervisors in Spain
Professors in materials engineering in spain
16 professors found
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Spain
Research Interests
Mathematical Logic
Control System
Model Checking
Formal Methods
Discrete Event Systems
Profesor Titular de Universidad (Sistemas Informáticos y Computación)
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Spain
Research Interests
Mathematical Logic
Control System
Formal Languages
Petri Net
Formal Methods
Universidad de Navarra
Spain
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry
Catalysis
Zeolite Science
Electrocatalysis
Associate professor
Universidad de Navarra
Spain
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Solid Mechanics
Alloy Chemistry
Alloy Engineering
Materials Science
Assistant Professor (Profesor Ayudante Doctor)
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Spain
Research Interests
Mathematical Logic
Control System
Formal Methods
Formal Languages
Model Checking
Full professor
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Spain
Research Interests
Mathematical Logic
Syntax
Petri Net
Formal Methods
Logic Programming
Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia
Spain
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Semiconductor Physics
Materials Science
Nanoelectronic
Universidad de Navarra
Spain
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Materials Science
Thin Film Technology
Electrospinning
Associate Professor
Universidad de Murcia
Spain
Research Interests
Educational Technology
Environmental Sustainability
Energy Efficiency
Usability Testing
Software Engineering
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Instituto de Nanociencia y Materiales de Aragón (INMA), CSIC-Universidad de Zaragoza
Spain
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1 month ago
INMA (Instituto de Nanociencia y Materiales de Aragón), a joint CSIC–Universidad de Zaragoza research institute in Spain, is advertising an open PhD position in Quantum Technologies , Surface Science , and Materials Science . The PhD project, Emergent Quantum Phenomena in 2D-Organic Systems , focuses on organic nano-architectures on 2D insulating substrates and aims to improve quantum coherence through atomic-scale control. The student will work with advanced experimental methods including scann...
Chemistry
Materials Science
Surface Science
+5 more
1 month ago
University of Girona
Spain
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2 months ago
PhD opportunity in Quantum Chemistry & Molecular Modelling in Spain A fully funded doctoral position is available in electronic structure theory for molecular properties, with a research focus on quantum chemistry , density functional theory (DFT) , multireference methods , nonlinear optical properties , and transition-metal chemistry . The project is carried out in a joint research environment involving the University of Girona (IQCC) , IQAC-CSIC in Barcelona , and DIPC in Donostia . The post i...
Chemistry
Materials Science
Quantum Chemistry
+8 more
2 months ago
CIC energiGUNE
Spain
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5 months ago
CIC energiGUNE invites applications for a PhD position focused on the development, adaptation, and validation of recycling strategies for next-generation lithium-ion battery waste containing silicon–graphite anode materials. The research will address both manufacturing scraps and end-of-life black mass, aiming to advance sustainable battery recycling technologies. The successful candidate will join the Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion (EESC) area, specifically the Inorganic Material...
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
+4 more
5 months ago
Living costs in Spain
Estimated costs in Spain.
MonthlyYearly | Spain |
|---|---|
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | €138 $150/yr |
 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | €2.8k $3,000/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €442 $480/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Professor
University of Toronto
Canada
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Nano Biomaterial Synthesis And Characterization
Conjugated Polymer
Sustainable Materials
Professor
University of Toronto
Canada
Research Interests
Environmental Chemistry
Polymer Physics
Advanced Oxidation Processes
Nmr Spectroscopy
Contaminant Remediation
Professor
McMaster University
Canada
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Lithium-ion Batteries
Solid-state Nmr
Materials Science
Opportunities these professors hire for
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH
Spain
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3 days ago
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)–BarcelonaTech in Barcelona, Spain, is offering 23 predoctoral doctoral training grants beginning 1 April 2027. The opportunities support PhD research projects across agricultural, computer, electrical, electronic, biomedical, civil, materials and communication engineering, environmental science, physics, and related fields. The grants provide contracts of up to four years, including an optional maximum 12-month post-PhD orientation period. Funding is €2...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Agriculture
+9 more
3 days ago
University of Girona
Spain
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3 weeks ago
PhD opportunity at the University of Girona in AI-Assisted Sustainable Composite-Product Design , associated with the FPU 2026 call. The project sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, sustainable product development, and composite materials, making it a strong fit for students interested in computational design methods, materials innovation, and environmentally responsible engineering. This posting appears to be a doctoral research opening rather than a scholarship-only announcemen...
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
+7 more
3 weeks ago
Sergio Fernández Garrido
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Spain
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3 weeks ago
PhD opportunity at the Institute for Optoelectronic Systems and Microtechnology (ISOM-UPM), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, in Quantum Engineering of Semiconductor Nanostructures for Photovoltaics . The position is part of the ERC Consolidator Grant project Quantum-engineered lattice-matched III-V-on-Si multijunction solar cells (MIRACLE) . The research focuses on quantum-engineered, lattice-matched III-V-on-Si multijunction solar cells using dilute-nitride short-period superlattices fabricat...
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Materials Engineering
+4 more
3 weeks ago
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