Research Miguel Hernández University of Elche

1 research

1.1 research institutes

1.1.1 institute of molecular , cell biology
1.1.2 institute center of operations research
1.1.3 institute of neurosciences
1.1.4 institute of bioengineering
1.1.5 drug addiction research institute
1.1.6 mediterranean center environmental studies


1.2 scientific , business park

research

research has essential function @ umh, has adopted fundamental missions encouraging , developing scientific, technical , artistic research of excellence, , training researchers postgraduate studies , doctoral programs in addition specialized programs.

a study iune observatory on research productivity @ spanish universities endorses strong research profile of umh. study positions umh in 3rd place in terms of annual scientific production per faculty member, , in 3rd place in terms of accredited 6-year research periods per faculty member 2002-2010. new ranking confirms umh s leading research productivity profile highlighted in 2010 study university of granada.

umh research activities closely related socioeconomic surroundings of campuses additionally possess relevance , level of excellence recognized nationally , internationally, made evident high number of collaborations maintained other prestigious centers , institutions through r&d agreements , projects. in particular, notable umh research activities include neuroscience, biotechnology, health, statistics , operations research, engineering, information , communications technology, industrial technology, materials, production planning , agri-food systems, among others.

the umh interested in strengthening relationships companies , socioeconomic environment further through transfer , licensing of research results. accomplish this, university participates in joint research projects national , international companies, using state of art research facilities , capabilities.

the umh, along other 4 valencian public universities, has been awarded international campus of excellence recognition campushabitat5u project specializes in habitat , territory. goal of campus habitat5u promote , revitalize process of smart, sustainable , inclusive growth based on knowledge, innovation, creativity, efficient use of resources, employability, , social , territorial cohesion.

rankings published iune (observatory of research activities in spanish universities) 2002-2010 identify miguel hernandez university of elche 1 of productive research universities in spain, further confirming rankings produced 2010 university of granada study. presented next of main metrics , umh rankings among spanish universities:

annual university faculty member scientific production (publications per faculty member): 3rd
number of accredited 6-year research periods per faculty member: 3rd
cites received per faculty member: 6th
percentage of publications within top 3 ranked journals in each scientific topic: 9th
phd theses defended per university , 100 faculty members: 4th
number of nationally funded research projects per 100 faculty members: 7th
number of european union (framework programme) funded research projects per 100 faculty members: 7th
number of patents per 100 faculty members: 8th

research institutes
institute of molecular , cell biology

the institute of molecular , cell biology (ibmc) aims multidisciplinary approach of excellence on molecular , cellular level in areas of biotechnology , health. research @ ibmc developed through 2 main lines of research: molecular , cellular design , molecular diagnosis , therapy. institute carries out intense translational , transferable technology research programs have led more 20 registered patents , creation of spin-off companies.

institute center of operations research

the university research institute center of operations research (cio) established support r&d activities in statistics, optimization , information technologies. cio comprises researchers different fields (statistics, mathematics, computer engineering , marketing), forming qualified interdisciplinary group capable of solving problems found in business environment. cio continually searches ways improve quality, efficiency , productivity in both public institutions , private companies.

institute of neurosciences

the institute of neurosciences (in) joint umh , csic research center devoted study of structure, function , development of nervous system under normal , pathological conditions. in organized 3 research units include developmental neurobiology, molecular neurobiology , cellular , systems neurobiology. research groups @ in use wide variety of techniques covering fields of molecular , cell biology, genetics , physiology.

institute of bioengineering

the institute of bioengineering (ib) aims promote high quality , multidisciplinary research, focusing efforts on following areas: cell regenerative therapy, genetics of plant development, cell physiology, biomaterials, biomedical instrumentation, telemedicine, structural , functional genomics, toxicology , chemical safety, neurotoxicity , embryotoxicity, synthesis , design of organic molecules , polymers biological , electronic applications, cell banks, clinical trials , drug monitoring.

drug addiction research institute

the drug addiction research institute (inid) fundamentally oriented towards development of research, education , application of programs , resources, through provision of services , technical assessment public and/or private entities may require them in relation problems related drug addiction. inid approaches problems of drug addiction through 3 research blocks: prevention, assistance, , reinsertion.

the mediterranean center environmental studies

the mediterranean center environmental studies (ceam) institute of applied research created aim of undertaking r&d projects in environmental issues of special relevance valencia autono- mous community , mediterranean region. ceam houses european photoreactor (europhore), 1 of largest simulation chambers studying atmospheric chemistry processes. other areas include evaluation of plant injuries caused air pollution, study , forecasting of extre- me weather phenomena, study of climate change , carbon cycle, fight against desertification , restoration of ecosystems affected forest fires.

scientific , business park, umh






scientific , business park

the scientific , business park @ umh managed fundación quórum. mission offer setting businesses , university research groups , foster collaboration sharing scientific , technical interests , concerns. park has 4 areas of specialization: biotechnological business innovation centre (cieb); ilinova, icts , consulting; ilitek, engineering; , agrotec, focusing on field of agriculture , horticulture.

residing @ park extensive number of innovative businesses sectors including biotechnology , health sciences, icts , industrial technologies, aeronautics, agro food, socioeconomics, etc. businesses installed @ park have series of value-added services @ disposal, search technological partners, assistance in search public , private financing, administrative area outsourcing, assistance in business strategy , management, access umh library , databases, etc.

the park member of association of science , technology parks of spain (apte), international association of science parks (iasp), , member of network of valencian science parks (repcv). actively collaborates centre development of industrial technology (cdti), being node in network of r&d information points, high council of chambers of commerce, industry , navigation of spain. park actively participates in assistance program creation , growth of innovative companies of institute small , medium industry of generalitat valenciana (impiva), , along umh, jointly promotes entrepreneurial culture.