The seminar “Materials on the Edge” is conceived as an academic event in tribute to Professor José Manuel Torralba, an internationally recognized leader in the field of Materials Science and Engineering, whose career has had a decisive impact on the development of advanced metallurgy, powder metallurgy, and the education of generations of researchers and engineers.

The event will bring together five internationally renowned speakers, leaders in different subfields of the discipline, who will address current scientific and technological challenges in structural and functional materials from a perspective that integrates physical fundamentals, microstructural design, advanced processing, and industrial applications.

The programme will combine plenary lectures, a scientific round-table discussion, and opportunities for informal interaction, fostering the exchange of ideas among established researchers, early-career scientists, PhD candidates, and professionals from the sector.