Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-actions-marie-curie-participations-et-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
Projet FlexP2Me (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2024)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Information Science and Engineering
Statut du projet : SIGNED

Power-to-Methanol (P2Me) technology is emerging as a scalable solution for energy storage during the transition to net zero. However, P2Me's efficiency and cost competitiveness are hindered by the intermittent nature of wind and solar energy, and the stable energy demand required for continuous methanol production. This leads to higher production costs for e-methanol compared to fossil-based alternatives. Introducing process flexibility offers a promising strategy to lower these costs by approximately 20%. Flexibility allows the P2Me process to adapt to the fluctuating availability of renewable energy, incorporating demand-side management to better align power generation with methanol production needs. Despite this potential, no specific flexible process design has been proposed, nor have comprehensive evaluations of the benefits and trade-offs of flexible P2Me processes been explored from a multi-dimensional perspective.  The FlexP2Me project aims to revolutionize the P2Me process by integrating flexibility into its multi-level design, optimization, and assessment. This project will pursue two goals with high techno-economic and social impacts: (a) proposing an innovative flexible P2Me process featuring load-adaptable reactor and distillation configurations, and (b) optimizing and evaluating the P2Me process across various dimensions—efficiency, cost, environmental impact, and safety. To achieve this, FlexP2Me will develop a novel multi-stage reactor and a flash vapor circulation-based distillation system, coupled with thermal storage, to dynamically adapt to the fluctuations in renewable energy inputs. This unique approach, absent in current processes, is expected to enhance efficiency by at least 15% and lower e-methanol production costs to within 20% of fossil-based methanol. Additionally, FlexP2Me aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 20% through complete process electrification of P2Me and ensure operational risks are tolerable to society via risk-informed design.

Mots clés : power to x

Participants :
- Université d'Alicante (Espagne) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- Université technique du Danemark (Danemark) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- Université d'Aalborg (Danemark) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 263393.28 €
Projet A-LIGHT (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2021)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Social Sciences and Humanities
Statut du projet : CLOSED

The control of fire is a milestone in human evolution. Artificial lighting is a crucial resource for the expansion of social and economic behaviour in Palaeolithic groups beyond the day hours. Besides, this allowed the potential development of the first symbolic comportment located in deep caves probably at least 176ky ago. This would increase during the Upper Palaeolithic when archaeological remains proliferate in darkness linked to the rock art. The A-LIGHT project, Archaeology of the Light, aims to improve our knowledge of palaeolithic activities in caves through a pioneering and interdisciplinary methodology applied to rarely-studied remains: the residues of Palaeolithic light. Its multi-analytical approach will provide multifaceted information, including the widely debated chronology of the first cave art. Additionally, it will supply useful data for other researchers who delve into topics related to cave art and the symbolic world of the Palaeolithic (visibility, accessibility, space perception...). The experimental reproduction will permit evaluating the efficiency of the light systems deduced from the previous multi-analytical study and reach a Virtual Scientific Reproduction (prototype in non-academic placement), with its economic potential in heritage dissemination and tourism activities. It also includes an ethnographic section which will help shedding some light on alternative interpretations to the utilitarian aspect of the firelight. The host institution (UBx), under the supervision of Dr. Ferrier, will conduct and train Dr. Medina, a specialist in Subterranean Archaeology from Spain, to advance her training in Archaeo-pyrotechnology in caves (multiproxy, multi-analytical and experimental approach, with special incidence about on-site analysis). Dr. Medina will contribute to the charcoal analysis from the inner of the caves and provide an opportunity for the host to expand the study area to new geographical contexts and recently discovered caverns.

Mots clés : european archaeology, middle and upper palaeolithic, archaeology of fire, cave, inner archaeological context, rock art

Participants :
- Université de Valence (Espagne) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- Muséum national d'histoire naturelle (France) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- Gim geomatics,s.l. (Espagne) — Partner, associated partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- Université de Bordeaux (France) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 229401.12 €
Projet MultiBat (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2023)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Information Science and Engineering
Statut du projet : SIGNED

New energy storage solutions are required for enabling a sustainable society. Solid-state batteries (SSBs) are promising candidates due to their safety and higher energy density compared to conventional batteries. Particularly, the adoption of solid-state electrolytes with a disordered structure, i.e., glassy electrolytes, has garnered attention due to their superior ionic conductivity, interfacial stability, and reduced dendrite formation compared to crystal electrolytes. However, challenges related to brittle fracture, scalable production, and multiscale modeling impede large-scale commercialization of SSBs.  This project aims to establish a multiscale, multiphysics model for glassy electrolytes in SSBs across varying length and time scales. Initially, deep learning force fields for two glassy electrolyte families, namely lithium-aluminum-titanium-phosphate and lithium thiosilicate, will be developed based on training data generated using ab initio molecular dynamics (Work Package 1). Based on this, large-scale molecular dynamics simulations will be used to clarify the lithium diffusion and fracture mechanisms within the glassy electrolytes at the atomic scale (Work Package 2). Lastly, a multiscale, multiphysics model will be constructed by integrating finite element methods with macro atomistic ab initio dynamics simulations to simultaneously account for electrochemical reactions, heat transfer, and mechanical deformation (Work Package 3).  Aalborg University's excellent research environment and the expertise of the fellow applicant (multiphysics modeling) and supervisor (molecular dynamics, glasses) will ensure the achievement of the project’s objectives and the broad dissemination of the findings. By advancing theoretical insights into the behavior of glassy electrolytes, the study will contribute to safer and more efficient batteries. The fellow applicant will also emerge from the project with new skills and the ability to lead an independent research group.

Mots clés : amorphous materials, solid state battery, md simulations, fem simulations, machine learning force field, mechanical properties

Participants :
- Université d'Aalborg (Danemark) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 230774.4 €
Projet OSCILLIGHT (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2021)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Physics
Statut du projet : CLOSED

The ability of light to carry angular momentum has been the subject of an active scientific research since the beginning of 20th century, and yet the knowledge in this area still has many gaps and overlooked possibilities for technological innovation. In particular, a non-dissipative technology enabling an optomechanical transduction of the angular momentum irrespective of its spin or orbital nature is yet to be achieved. The project “OSCILLIGHT” offers an original solution to this problem by exploiting the inherent vector nature of angular momentum. During the two-year fellowship at University of Bordeaux (France), Dr. Georgiy Tkachenko (Researcher) guided by Dr. Etienne Brasselet (Supervisor) will realize proof-of-concept experimental demonstrations of the universal transfer of angular momentum that will lead to the implementation of a mechanical oscillator, whose size will eventually make it compatible with on-chip photonic systems. This work will therefore answer the key strategic orientation of the European Commission towards the development of digital, enabling and emerging technologies for micro/nanoelectronics and photonics. The proposed research is timely, as the scientific literature over the last 5 years has seen the increasing emergence of studies on integrated optomechanical devices, including those driven by angular momentum of light. After the last few years of the relevant preparatory work done by the Supervisor, his students and collaborators, the stage is now set for an effective implementation of this proposal, and the Researcher is the perfect candidate for the leading role to be played under the Supervisor’s guidance. Most importantly, the successful realization of this project will be beneficial to both the host university and the Researcher’s career path to securing a stable academic position and eventually leading his own research group.

Mots clés : angular momentum, optical manipulation, torsional mechanical oscillator, resonance, structured light

Participants :
- Université de Bordeaux (France) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 211754.88 €
Projet PSMNano (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2021)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Chemistry
Statut du projet : CLOSED

Phenol-soluble modulins α3 (PSMα3) are functional amyloids involved in the virulence of Staphylococcus aureus, a multi-drug resistant pathogen under the surveillance of the European Union (EU). The project PSMNano aims at unveiling the molecular mechanisms driving PSMα3 interactions with cell membranes, which lead to their cytotoxic and proinflammatory activities, with a focus on the impact of amyloid fibrillation. So far poorly known, dissecting those mechanisms is yet critical to efficiently target PSMα3 activities, in turn S. aureus pathogenicity, and avoid the pandemics foreseen by the EU in the coming decades. Thanks to atomic force microscopy coupled to complementary multiscale biophysical tools, PSMNano will provide high spatiotemporal resolution multiparametric imaging of those interactions, while quantifying their affinity and energetic landscape, on both mimetic models and living cells. Remarkably, single-molecule experiments and cell budding will help decipher the forces driving the FPR2 receptor-dependent role of PSMα3. The expertise of the fellow Dr. Mathelié-Guinlet in surface chemistry and nanobiophysics related to bacterial virulence, the complementary knowledge she will acquire from the supervisor Pr. Molinari on membrane models design and spectroscopic investigations of amyloids, and the cutting-edge technical platforms of the host institution, CBMN (University of Bordeaux, France) will be instrumental for the success of this interdisciplinary project. The fundamental insights brought by the understanding of the role of PSMs-cell membrane interactions in S. aureus pathogenesis could set the stage for the design of novel therapeutics, e.g. inhibitors of PSMα3 activity. PSMNano could also open up avenues for standardized protocols to characterize amyloid-membrane interactions, involved in degenerative diseases. With valuable short- and long-term outcomes, this project will undoubtedly strengthen the competitiveness of the EU health program.

Mots clés : s aureus, bacterial amyloids, membrane models, single molecule, atomic force microscopy, infrared nanospectroscopy, plasmon wave resonance

Participants :
- Centre national de la recherche scientifique (France) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 99731.52 €
- Université de Bordeaux (France) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
Projet NEUER (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2024)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Information Science and Engineering
Statut du projet : SIGNED

The NEUER project aims to revolutionize next-generation wireless communication systems by drawing inspiration from the human brain's energy-efficient processing capabilities. As wireless networks evolve and integrate more advanced AI technologies, the challenge of managing high energy consumption without sacrificing performance becomes increasingly critical. Current solutions struggle to balance these demands, making it difficult to scale these technologies sustainably. To address this, NEUER will develop a neuromorphic-native communication system that mimics the brain's ability to process information efficiently. By using spiking neural networks (SNNs), which activate only when necessary—similar to how neurons in the brain function—this system will significantly reduce energy consumption while maintaining or even enhancing processing performance in complex signal environments. The research objective is to achieve at least 50% reduction in energy use, at least 15% reduction in latency, and at least 10% improvement in task accuracy compared to state-of-the-art systems. This will be accomplished by integrating advanced deep learning models that work synergistically within the neuromorphic framework, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in energy-efficient AI-driven communication. NEUER is not just a step forward in wireless communication; it represents a leap toward more sustainable and intelligent technologies. By bringing brain-inspired efficiency to the field, the project is set to have a broad impact on both academic research and industrial applications, paving the way for the next generation of energy-efficient communication systems.

Mots clés : neuromorphic computing

Participants :
- Université de Surrey (Royaume-Uni) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- Université d'Aalborg (Danemark) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 247553.28 €
Projet WildSOUND (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2023)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Environment and Geosciences
Statut du projet : SIGNED

Sound plays a critical role in many species behaviour and their intra and inter specific interactions, thus disruption of animal soundscapes due to anthropogenic noise has led to significant negative impacts on wildlife populations. Although, in terrestrial environments, anthropogenic noise is recognized as a major pollutant, regulations are targeted towards human wellbeing and often not relevant to wild populations. Hence, it is critical to better understand how noise influences and disrupts wildlife ecological niches. This project will take an interdisciplinary approach to investigate the ecoacoustic dimension of human and terrestrial wildlife interactions, focussing on mammals (currently underrepresented in the bioacoustic literature). Specifically, the project will evaluate how anthropogenic noise perturbates wildlife species ecological niches in Alpine ecosystems and what are the mechanism and the consequences of such perturbation on animal behaviour and performance. I will use a large array (>200) of acoustic recorders to measure sound levels variation across anthropic gradients and identify sources of anthropogenic noise (including outdoor sports). First, acoustic data will be integrated with a similar array of camera traps to investigate how noise levels affect the spatio-temporal occurrence of wildlife. Second, I will use biologging data and hormonal stress levels from faecal samples to assess the behavioural and physiological consequences of anthropogenic noise exposure. Finally, I will use a controlled experiment to disentangle the role of auditory and visual cues, and their interaction, in the elicitation of animal behavioural responses to anthropogenic disturbance. I will complement my expertis in bioacoustics with training in camera trapping, biologging and modelling. The knowledge generated in this action will inform and support the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems (UN SDG 15, HE Cluster6 and NextGenerationEU).

Mots clés : ecoacustics, movement ecology, disturbance

Participants :
- Edmund Mach Foundation (Italie) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 188590.08 €
Projet QuantumSynth (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2024)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Information Science and Engineering
Statut du projet : SIGNED

Quantum circuits form the basic building blocks of quantum computers and algorithms. Current quantum algorithms are created and analysed manually and in an ad-hoc manner. We want to automatically synthesize correct circuits for given specifications, which is beyond current technologies.  In this project we will develop new techniques for automated synthesis of quantum circuits. We will do this by advancing game-theoretical approaches for stochastic games and apply them to quantum synthesis problems. Specifically, we will study games with probabilistic finite automata (PFAs) as both specifications and winning strategies, extending these insights to games with quantum finite automata (QFA). QFAs, the quantum counterparts of PFAs, are the most basic models of quantum computation. We will develop specification languages capable of expressing temporal, geometric, and stochastic properties in quantum computation and study the trade-offs between their expressiveness and effectiveness of related verification problems. Finally, we will develop proof-of-concept tools to implement the methods derived from this project.

Mots clés : verification, automata logics

Participants :
- Université de Liverpool (Royaume-Uni) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 260347.92 €
Projet Oils4my (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2024)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Environment and Geosciences
Statut du projet : SIGNED

The transition to renewable energies is urgent and necessary to reach independence from fossil fuels and consolidate the circular economy in the EU. Microbial oils are regarded as a promising raw material for sustainable production of bioproducts conventionally attained from petro-derivatives. However, microbial oil production viability depends mainly on cell performance and substrate cost. To cope with that, Oils4my will engineer and validate a high-performance novel platform capable of converting volatile fatty acids (VFAs) from anaerobic fermentation (AF) into microbial oils using oleaginous yeast and photosynthetic microorganisms. Oils4my will address three key scientific challenges: the viability of using VFAs from AF as a low-cost carbon source, understand the nutrient requirements of the proposed consortium to produce and accumulate lipids, and validate an integrated multi-stage process that enables high-performance microbial oil production at a technical and economic level. To overcome these challenges, first, an efficient separation of VFAs (from AF) through membrane filtration will be designed. VFAs will be then used as carbon sources for the microbial consortium and optimal parameters will be determined to produce and accumulate lipids in an oleaginous fermentation. As a green alternative, microbial oils will be extracted by enzymatic hydrolysis. The whole process will be validated in a multi-stage system to reach an oil content of 40-60% w/w and an oil extraction efficiency of 70%. Oils4my will demonstrate the feasibility of producing microbial oils using a waste stream derived from AF in a cost-effective process, contributing to the circular economy. The fellow, Dr. Marcela Levío-Raimán will conduct this action at the Institute of Sustainable Processes of the University of Valladolid under the supervision of Dr. Cristina González, with secondments at the University of Antwerp and Oleofat company and in collaboration with Forschungszentrum Jülich.

Mots clés : microbial oil production, photobiorefinery, microalgae, oleaginous yeast, low cost carbon sources, volatile fatty acids

Participants :
- Université d'Anvers (Belgique) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- Université de Valladolid (Espagne) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 209914.56 €
- Oleofat trader (Espagne) — Partner, associated partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
Projet NeuroTOm (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2021)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Chemistry
Statut du projet : CLOSED

Neurodegenerative (ND) diseases are debilitating and largely untreatable conditions that affect millions worldwide, including 7+ million Europeans. Although there remains no cure, there is growing evidence of a correlation between diet, gut, and ND diseases but a deeper understanding of what happens to neuroactive compounds once digested and their role in the communication between gut and brain is still missing. In response, NeuroTOm will answer complex questions about human exposure to neuroactive compounds (using tomato as a model food), such as what happens to these chemicals during digestion and their role in the gut-brain axis and ND disease development. It will use advanced mass spectrometry-based techniques to characterise neuroprotective and neuro-disrupting compounds in tomatoes produced organically, conventionally, and processed. An in vitro batch colon model will then be applied to investigate the fate of these compounds in the gut microbiome and identify gut-microbial metabolites. A step towards more realistic conditions will be made by investigating how the presence of neuro-disrupting compounds influences the bioavailability and beneficial effects of neuroprotective compounds in the gut. Selected compounds will also be tested using an innovative in vitro 3D colon (organoid) model to determine the role of neuroprotective/disruptive compounds and their gut microbial metabolites on intestinal epithelium cells. The proposed research is highly interdisciplinary and encompasses analytical and food chemistry, holistic and multi-omics approaches, nutritional biochemistry, biotechnology, and aspects of neuroscience. The goal of NeuroTOm is to extend the knowledge of diet–gut microbiome–host (brain) interactions and will contribute towards preventing or alleviating the burden of ND disease.

Mots clés : neurodegenerative disease, diet, tomato, target analysis, non target screening, neuroprotective compound, neuro disrupting compound, multi omics, 2d colon model, organoids, gut brain axis

Participants :
- Wageningen University & Research (Pays-Bas) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- Edmund Mach Foundation (Italie) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 172750.08 €