Centro de Investigacion en Materiales Avanzados, S.C.

The Center for Research in Advanced Materials (Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados, Cimav) is one of the 26 institutions coordinated by the National Council of Science and Technology (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología, Conacyt). It was created on october 25 in the city of Chihuahua, Chihuahua. Among its areas of competence are materials, energy and the environment. Its strategic objectives are: - To carry out research, development and innovation in science and technology with criteria of excellence in the areas of materials, energy and environment with the aim of boosting the country’s development. - To form high-level human capital in the areas of specialization through postgraduate studies programs. - To provide technological and innovative solutions to the productive, academic and social sectors through services, assessments, consulting and generation of technological development.