Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-actions-marie-curie-participations-et-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
Projet PhytoSwim (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2024)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - Global Fellowships
Panel : Environment and Geosciences
Statut du projet : SIGNED

Climate change is a global priority, affecting all nations with escalating consequences including temperature increase and extreme weather events. Coral reefs - occurring in EU territories such as Bonaire and New Caledonia - are among the most vulnerable ecosystems. Potential solutions for climate change mitigation may come from phytoplankton, marine microalgae providing critical ecosystem services linked to carbon sequestration and coral reef nutrition. On the one hand, due to their sheer numbers, phytoplankton have a large-scale impact on global CO2 capture, acting as a natural carbon sink. On the other hand, phytoplankton nourish corals, which in turn protect adjacent blue carbon sinks (seagrass meadows, tidal marshes and mangroves), fostering climate resilience.  Carbon sequestration and coral nutrition rely on phytoplankton’s complex sensorimotor capabilities. However, despite their immense ecological roles, the dynamics of phytoplankton motility in-situ remain poorly understood. Current research methods rely on bulk and static analyses which fail to capture the dynamic and fine-scale nature of phytoplankton interactions in their natural environments.  In PhytoSwim, I will overcome these limitations by developing a cutting-edge methodology to study phytoplankton motility in situ, at relevant spatiotemporal microscales. I will first learn the current state-of-the-art of in situ microfluidics, and then adapt it to detect phytoplankton interactions (OBJ1). Next, I will use this new method to study phytoplankton behavior in the open ocean and in coral reefs, never done before (OBJ2). Expected outcomes: PhytoSwim will deepen our knowledge of phytoplankton microscale behaviors and their ecological impact, while directly contributing to EU’s objectives of advancing climate science. It will also place me at the forefront of the field, securing my path towards a research position in academia.

Mots clés : phytoplankton motility, coral nutrition, in situ approaches, chemotaxis

Participants :
- Institut de recherche pour le développement (France) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 263737.83 €
- Université technologique de Sydney (Australie) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
Projet SV-Load (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2023)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Life Sciences
Statut du projet : SIGNED

How can we accurately measure and predict genetic load? In SV-load, I aim to understand how an often overlooked, but high impact class of genomic variation contributes to genetic load. Structural variants (SVs) have been shown to have significant implications for individual and population fitness and impact more genomic content overall than traditional whole-genomic markers (i.e., single nucleotide polymorphisms, SNPs). However, whole-genome SVs are underrepresented in population studies as they have historically been difficult to characterise and genotype at the population-scale. As a result, the dynamics of SV diversity in the face of fundamental evolutionary processes (e.g., selection, recombination, and population size) is relatively unresolved and hinders the study of genetic load across disciplines. To address this gap, I will implement in-silico approaches to forecast and experimentally test how SVs respond to different demographic parameters in a non-model species (Coelopa frigida). During my PhD and first postdoc I honed the sequencing and bioinformatic skills necessary to study genome-wide SVs at the population-scale. I will bring this expertise to the host lab of Dr. Mérot and Dr. Glémin at the Université de Rennes (UR, France), experts in the field of evolutionary biology and ecology. Training with the host lab, and a secondment with A/Prof Bataillon at Aarhus University (AU, Denmark) will broaden my modelling and experimental skills. Through these collaborations, I will learn new multidisciplinary approaches in modelling, statistical genomics and experimentation. This project will not only complement my existing skills but enable me to gain a competitive advantage in establishing my European career in the exciting and dynamic field of evolutionary biology. Finally, this project will aid in advancing our understanding of genetic load, which remains a fundamental challenge for biologists in the agriculture, conservation, and evolution research sectors.

Mots clés : evolution functional genomics genome evolution population genomics modelling

Participants :
- Université d'Aarhus (Danemark) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- Centre national de la recherche scientifique (France) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 195914.88 €
Projet CATNIp (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2021)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Physics
Statut du projet : CLOSED

In the pursuit to mimic highly efficient natural processes like photosynthesis in optoelectronic devices, molecule-based architectures are becoming increasingly important in reducing costs and improving energy efficiency. In these processes, intermolecular charge and energy transfer are intimately linked, however, how exactly intramolecular charge distribution, charge transfer and excited state dynamics interrelate is not fully understood, yet. Studying these fundamental processes requires tools that can control and probe both the charge state and the excited state of individual and interacting molecules simultaneously with sub-molecular spatial resolution. So far, the only way to achieve sub-nanometric spatial resolution in optical spectroscopy is to combine it with scanning tunneling microscopy, but this approach does not allow deliberately controlling the charge state of an individual molecule. CATNIp aims at combining tip-enhanced optical spectroscopy with atomic force microscopy on single molecules as well as multi-molecular complexes adsorbed on multilayer insulating films. This approach will facilitate studying the interplay of charges and excited states within such systems with atomic resolution and single-electron sensitivity. In collaboration with organic chemistry as well as theory groups, this will allow addressing fundamental questions such as how excess charges influence molecular excitons, or whether and how it is possible to tailor energy transfer between molecules by introducing localized charges within or nearby the molecular complex. In addition, CATNIp will provide me with extensive training opportunities related to gaining expertise in the field of scanning probe-based optical spectroscopy, managing my own research project, and improving my teaching skills, laying the foundation for a successful career in research.

Mots clés : non contact atomic force microscopy, tip enhanced photoluminescence, tip enhanced raman spectroscopy, single molecules, charge and energy transfer, thick insulating films, electrofluorochromism

Participants :
- Centre national de la recherche scientifique (France) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 195914.88 €
Projet MOST (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2024)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Social Sciences and Humanities
Statut du projet : SIGNED

The MOST project (Mouthing in PJM under Observation: Structure and Typology) investigates the use of mouthing in Polish Sign Language (PJM), focusing on its structure, functions, and typology within the context of PJM’s contact with spoken Polish. Mouthing is a cross-modal language contact phenomenon where elements of spoken words are articulated alongside manual signs during signing. The project aims to fill two significant research gaps: (1) the lack of a systematic description of mouthing in PJM, especially given the inflectional morphology of spoken Polish, and (2) the limited typological understanding of mouthing across sign languages. The project hypothesizes that mouthing in PJM is influenced by Polish morphology, potentially resulting in inflected mouthing patterns not observed in other sign languages, contributing to language processing and comprehension.  MOST will be carried out through two interconnected studies: a corpus-based study to describe the overall properties of mouthing in PJM, focusing on usage patterns, functions, and sociolinguistic factors; and an experimental study to test how mouthing aids language comprehension by reducing cognitive load. Both approaches will allow for a detailed investigation of mouthing’s functions in PJM. Project results will be compared with existing research on mouthing in other sign languages to expand the typological landscape of mouthing in sign languages globally. By bridging corpus-based and psycholinguistic approaches, MOST offers a unique perspective on the interaction between signed and spoken languages, enhancing our understanding of language contact phenomena.  Conducted at University College London with a secondment at the University of Bergen, the project aligns with the European Commission’s priority of promoting social fairness and inclusion by contributing to the understanding of minority languages, improving accessibility, and fostering inclusive communication.

Mots clés : mouthing, polish sign language, corpus based study, psycholinguistics, sign language, triangulation, mouth gesture, mouth action

Participants :
- Université de Bergen (Norvège) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- University College de Londres (Royaume-Uni) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 260347.92 €
Projet FLOGYPT (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2024)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Social Sciences and Humanities
Statut du projet : SIGNED

The peculiarity of Egyptian archaeobotanical material has created many difficulties in its study over the last two centuries. Floral compositions (dry ancient garlands and bouquets found in tombs of the Pharaonic and Greco-Roman periods) have no comparison in Mediterranean and European archaeobotany, as they preserve parts of dehydrated plants with which the archaeobotanist has commonly not been trained to compare and study. The result is that to this day, many floral arrangements found in contemporary excavations remain unpublished, creating gaps in information regarding ancient Egyptian flora and cultural practices that use flora as raw material. The project will therefore focus on the development of specific identification tools for the plant species of this material available to all archaeobotanists who may find themselves dealing with Egyptian material. The numerous floral compositions preserved at the UCL Petrie Museum and Kew Gardens will be used as ancient material to develop valid species identification criteria. The project will propose identifying morphological characters of the species which can be established primarily with low magnification observation, and only secondarily with the collection of thin sections to be observed under a light microscope or samples for the SEM. The result will be a specific protocol and an analytical key for the analysis of ancient Egyptian floral compositions which will finally also bring greater uniformity in the identification of the species of floral compositions and their publications. Furthermore, all dissemination phases of the project will try to involve the ongoing archaeological excavations in Egypt as much as possible, to create a fruitful and mutual exchange on the presence and study of this material. Finally, the results of the identifications made on museum objects will be integrated with textual and iconographic evidence to explore the sociocultural dynamics behind these objects.

Mots clés : ancient egyptian garlands archaeobotany plant species identification social archaeology

Participants :
- University College de Londres (Royaume-Uni) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 260347.92 €
Projet PRZMBs (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2024)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Chemistry
Statut du projet : SIGNED

The full-range energy band matching (FEBM) photo-recharged Zn metal batteries (PRZMBs) that can convert solar energy into electrochemical energy in one step are considered a totally clean energy system, which can not only avoid the usage of harmful substances (Cr, Pb, etc.) in solar cells and reduce the usage of fossil fuels but also reduce the cost of large-scale power grids. In this proposal, based on low-cost, environmentally friendly aqueous zinc metal batteries, a modified MoS2 material (m-MoS2) will be employed as a photocathode by O substitution for partial S to increase the layer spacing and improve the electrochemical activity of m-MoS2 (WP1). The electrochemical reaction process and kinetics will be studied by the precise control of the structure, morphologies, and O contents in m-MoS2 to realize the aim of a capacity improvement of 100 mAh g-1 at 100 mA g-1 compared with original MoS2. Subsequently, a precursor solid method will be employed to synthesize the m-MoS2/fCNTs composites with a covalent bonding interface, which can avoid structural collapse during the cycling process and effectively improve the reversibility, and finally to realize the goal of operation time over 1000 hours (WP1). Based on the tunability of layered MoS2, the relations between layers, O contents of m-MoS2, and energy band structure will be studied to provide the foundation for the FEBM process. Finally, based on the results from WP1-2, the energy band changes of m-MoS2 during cycling will be studied to screen out the proper energy band range of m-MoS2 to construct a FEBM photoelectrode. In addition, the relationship between the photogenerated charge and the electrochemical reaction mechanism (reaction kinetics, intercalation/phase conversion, and capacitive behavior) will be investigated to finally realize a high-performance PRZMB with high power/energy densities by increasing the photoelectric conversion efficiency and photo-charging rate over 10% and 30 mA g-1.

Mots clés : aqueous zn batteries, photo recharged, mos2 fcnts composites, energy band structure

Participants :
- University College de Londres (Royaume-Uni) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 276187.92 €
Projet SPIDER (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2024)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Environment and Geosciences
Statut du projet : SIGNED

Understanding mantle dynamics requires deep knowledge of plumes and slabs. Seismic tomography images reveal the existence of interacting slabs and plumes with very intricate shapes. This wide diversity of interacting slab-plume morphologies is indicative of their properties (strength, rheology, composition) and dynamics, although we still lack strong quantitative studies, most numerical models address slab or plume dynamics in isolation. The SPIDER project proposes to focus on slab-plume interactions, in order to decipher the effects of plume and slab properties on their geometry and dynamics. To do so, SPIDER will 1/ numerically model complex slab-plume interactions within a vigorously convecting mantle using the state-of-the-art code StagYY. The applicant will develop topological tools to automatically detect and time-track the plume and slab morphologies and properties; 2/ rigorously explore the effects of the rheological contrasts between slabs and plumes, magmatic-geochemical evolution and mantle melting on slab-plume interaction patterns; and 3/ systematically compare seismic tomography, magmatism and climatic observations in the very distinct Tonga-Samoa and Farallon-Yellowstone slab/plume systems with the characteristics and dynamics of model slab/plume interactions. This unprecedented effort to explain the diversity of observed slab-plume interactions will ultimately help to constrain mantle rheology and dynamics. The applicant will bring his experience in numerical modeling of subduction zone and plume dynamics to the Laboratoire de Géologie de Lyon, Terre, Planètes et Environnement (LGL-TPE, UCBL, France) and University College London, UK, where he will benefit from and contribute to world-leading expertise on the Earth’s mantle-lithosphere evolution in a stimulating intellectual environment. This project will reinforce his professional independence and knowledge diversity as he will become a key player in the geodynamic modeling domain.

Mots clés : numerical modeling, slab plum interaction, mantle convection, samoan plume, yellowstone plume, dynamic topography

Participants :
- Lyon-I université (France) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 242260.56 €
- University College de Londres (Royaume-Uni) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
Projet EVtrans (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2024)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Social Sciences and Humanities
Statut du projet : SIGNED

A global electric vehicle (EV) transition is underway to curtail carbon emissions, and many countries have adopted policies to promote electric vehicles (EVs). Often, countries show variations in their EV policies and EV penetration because of variations in the feedbacks between policy, politics, and technology due to differences in national politico-economic contexts. Also, countries adopt successful policies of other countries. However, a systematic understanding is lacking of a) why countries differ in their EV policies and EV transitions, b) how feedbacks operate in different countries, and c) how effective similar policies are in different countries. EVtrans answers these questions through comparative analysis of feedbacks in Germany, the UK and India and producing a novel interdisciplinary analytical framework. It combines insights from political economy, transition studies, and policy studies. Methodologically, it uses documentary analysis and semi-structured interviews for data gathering and process tracing and thematic analysis for analyzing data. Recently, the EU adopted a common ‘fit for 55’ legislation, which mandates that from 2035, all new cars in the EU must be zero-emission vehicles, and EVs will play a crucial role here. However, the EU member countries differ widely in their politico-economic context. EVtrans’ framework would help examine how such a common legislation will create feedbacks between policy, politics, and technology in different EU members. This would be useful in assessing the effectiveness of ‘fit for 55’ and taking corrective policy measures. To ensure the project’s successful implementation, I will conduct my research at the University of Sussex, School of Global Studies, under Prof. Peter Newell, who is a global authority on the political economy of energy transitions. This project will strengthen my academic profile and help me get a tenured position.

Mots clés : transition studies, energy transition, policy feedback, electric vehicles

Participants :
- Université du Sussex (Royaume-Uni) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 260347.92 €
Projet ResilientGas (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2023)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Information Science and Engineering
Statut du projet : SIGNED

Natural Gas Production and Transmission (NGPT) network systems are vulnerable to (partial) failures, leading to natural gas supply disruptions and methane emissions, thus, calling for enhanced resilience. This project proposes to develop a novel framework for modelling and optimising the resilience of integrated NGPT network systems by employing Markov Decision Process (MDP) frameworks that identify optimal policies for system operation and maintenance. This novel approach allows for incorporating the dynamics of the system, including network topology and functionality changes upon operation and maintenance interventions; thus significantly improves on present-day practices. The MDP model is solved by Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) algorithms integrating a novel network capacity model developed using Graph Neural Networks (GNN). For illustration, I consider a European NGPT network comprising of offshore production platforms, subsea pipelines and onshore pipelines exporting the Norwegian gas to Europe. The project outcomes can be beneficial to gas producers and gas transmission operators whose optimal decisions contribute to more resilient natural gas supply for the benefit of Society. The success of ResilientGas hinges on advanced training on network resilience modelling, and on computational intelligence methods such as DRL and GNNs. I will thus need to compliment my own skills with a scientific tradition that is best studied with the team at Politecnico di Milano in Italy, where I will be under the direct supervision of Prof. Enrico Zio, whose research team is internationally recognised to lead the development of advanced tools and techniques for reliability, risk and resilience. A six-month placement in ARAMIS SRL (www.aramis3d.com), a cutting-edge R&D company, is foreseen to complement the research training with industrial practice and first-hand experience in deploying project outcomes, enabling me to position myself as a top researcher in this field.

Mots clés : natural gas production and transmission, gas pipeline network, critical infrastructure, resilience modeling and optimization, sequential decision making, markov decision process

Participants :
- École polytechnique de Milan (Italie) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 215937.6 €
- 3rdplace srl (Italie) — Partner, associated partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €