Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-actions-marie-curie-participations-et-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
Projet ICEglobe (Horizon 2020, appel à projets 2020)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Social Sciences and Humanities
Statut du projet : SIGNED

The proposed project 'The Globalisation of Ice Sheets: a Scientific and Political History' (ICEglobe) charts and questions the historical processes of knowledge production and utilization that have transformed the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets from geographical unknowns into objects of global significance within the context of climate change. Forecasting the future of ice sheets, their contribution to sea level rise and its global consequences has become a top priority for governments and international bodies such as the IPCC. Despite the increased resources allocated to the physical study of ice sheets, however, very little attention has been given to their scientific and political history. ICEglobe argues that if our societal and governmental response to ice sheet melt is to be fully informed and effective, there is an urgent need for more nuanced analysis of how ice sheet knowledge has been produced and utilized in the past. Drawing on the archives of the Scott Polar Research Institute in the University of Cambridge (the host), of my secondment partner organisation, and of other repositories in Europe and internationally, the project will research the intertwined processes of scientific and cultural exchange between the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets. It will examine the collaborative, technological and geopolitical contexts that have shaped ice sheet knowledge over the same period; it will question how ice sheet modelization and melt have sparked the re-emergence of debates around catastrophism and irreversibility; and it will consider how ice sheets challenge the idea and logic of human-nature reciprocity and coexistence. ICEglobe will be supervised by a Cultural, Political and Historical Geographer specialized in the Polar Regions and will be enriched by the Canditate’s longstanding interdisciplinary interest in the cryosphere. It will result in four papers and the first comprehensive monograph on the scientific and political history of ice sheets.

Mots clés : history, science, environment, climate change, cryosphere, sea level, catastrophism, coexistence, global governance, glaciology, remote sensing, modelization, visual culture

Participants :
- University of Cambridge (Royaume-Uni) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 318656.16 €
Projet POPGEO_BG (Horizon 2020, appel à projets 2018)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Statut du projet : CLOSED

The proposed project aims at historicizing Population Geography of Ottoman and post-Ottoman Bulgaria and at producing a spatial narrative of population dynamics that accounts for country’s spatiotemporal dimensions of population fluctuation trends, density variations with regard to geotemporal circumstances, household structure and its spatial and temporal transformations, and last but not least, it detects human migration from and to the country, as well as internal displacement over a large time period. Benefiting from a longitudinal record which extends through a long historical period (1500–1920), the project embarks on establishing patterns of Bulgaria’s population dynamics, while at the same time, by utilizing customized Historical GIS (HGIS) applications it allows for the tracking of changes not only over time but also across space, and so offer a new perspective on the interaction between population developments related to climatic, environmental, natural, socioeconomic and political processes. Hence, it aims at carrying fundamental research that will expand the frontiers of scientific knowledge and will offer benefits to scientific understanding of historical population dynamics, accounting for the geospatial and temporal patterns in these processes. The project not only fills in a gap in the population geography of modern Bulgaria’s territory during the Ottoman and post-Ottoman period, but also offers a methodological solution for the exploitation of Ottoman population and tax records for reliable population data of other parts of Southeastern Europe, something which is still notably missing from the general European population map for the historical period under study.

Mots clés : historical demography, population geography, migration, historical gis, geo spatial data analysis, visualization, digital, online gazetteer

Participants :
- Koç University (Turquie) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 157355.52 €
Projet LISEDIDYS (Horizon 2020, appel à projets 2019)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Mathematics
Statut du projet : CLOSED

The proposed project aims to deepen our knowledge on limit sets which will provide a better understanding of the long term behavior of a discrete dynamical system. We will investigate the topological size and structure of basins of limit sets and study the properties of statistical limit sets and limit sets of backward trajectories. We will search for a criterion allowing to decide whether a given closed invariant set is a limit set of some backward trajectory. The focus will be on the low-dimensional dynamical systems such as interval maps, maps acting on the circle, graphs, dendrites, Cantor space. We will use methods and techniques from topological dynamics and ergodic theory, including combinatorial and symbolic dynamics, shadowing, specification property, invariant measures and generic points.

Mots clés : topological dynamics, discrete dynamical systems, limit set, attractor

Participants :
- AGH University of Krakow (Pologne) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 112219.2 €
Projet Biocrete (Horizon 2020, appel à projets 2016)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - Global Fellowships
Panel : Information Science and Engineering
Statut du projet : CLOSED

The proposed project aims to develop biocrete a bio-inspired stress-responsive concrete. Biocrete will be realized through the cross-pollination of the fields of: bacteria-based self-healing concrete; and bio-inspired organic-inorganic materials synthesis. This cross-pollination will see bacteria incorporated in hydrogel systems for the formation of novel bio-inspired bacteria-activated organic-inorganic composite materials, or bio-composite materials for short. In order to develop these bio-composite materials technologies the applicant will receive advanced training in organic-inorganic materials synthesis, with a focus on calcium carbonate precipitation in polymer hydrogels. He will also master state-of-the-art organic-inorganic materials analysis techniques including serial sectioning by cryo-focused ion beam milling (cryo-FIB), and ultimately by cryo-scanning transmission electron microscopy (cryo-STEM). Such techniques will provide insights on the formation of the bio-composite materials, which will be key in ultimately controlling their morphology and mechanical properties. Biocrete will be born through the incorporation of these bio-composite materials technologies into concrete materials. Biocrete will be tested for its crack sealing and mechanical performance. It is envisaged biocrete have a superior crack healing action over conventional concrete materials, resulting in better functional performance and more durable concrete construction. In preparation for independent research after the project the applicant will also be able to build transferable skills including leadership, mentoring, teaching and grant writing and valorization. The knowledge and skill development gained during the project coupled with the development of a new and exciting research field would be a firm step on the way to the applicant heading his own research group working on the development of ‘Bio-inspired building and construction materials’ at a top European university.

Mots clés : bio composite, stress responsive, concrete, bacteria, calcium carbonate, hydrogel, functional, self healing, molecular chemistry

Participants :
- Delft University of Technology (Pays-Bas) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 242929.8 €
- Cornell University (Etats-Unis) — Partner, organization partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
Projet MIM (Horizon 2020, appel à projets 2014)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - Global Fellowships
Panel : Information Science and Engineering
Statut du projet : CLOSED

The proposed project aims to enhance Human Motion–Computer Interaction by leveraging on a multidisciplinary approach between experimental psychology, music technology and computational modelling. Firstly, the project looks at skilled activities, in particular music performance, in order to understand fundamental cognitive and psychological aspects of control and expression in human motion. The project involves computational models of motor control and expressive variations built from music performance data collected during psychophysical studies. Secondly, the project broaches the implementation of these models in Digital Musical Instruments (DMI), thus creating a new type of digital instrument based on sensorimotor learning mechanisms. The resulting DMI is then assessed through a user study in which elements of exploration and engagement will be tested over several sessions. Therefore, the project contributes to two main uncharted research areas. Firstly it contributes to the fundamental understanding of sensorimotor learning processes by considering complex human motion, specifically motion in music performance. Secondly, it represents an original application of computational modelling by modelling expressive musical gestures and transferring these models to interactive systems.

Mots clés : musical interaction, human motion, interactive systems, machine learning

Participants :
- McGill University (Canada) — Partner, organization partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique/Musique (France) — Partner, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 0.0 €
- Centre national de la recherche scientifique (France) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 232160.4 €
Projet STAMPEDE (Horizon 2020, appel à projets 2019)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Environment and Geosciences
Statut du projet : SIGNED

The proposed project aims to investigate novel ways of bridging the study of evolutionary history of extinct populations with the study of conservation genetics of populations threatened by extinction. I plan to use a multidimensional approach by studying populations across time, space, and scientific fields. Combining the spatio-temporal and cross-disciplinary aspects, I plan to create a unique source of genetic information about African elephants in the past and present. I will do this by generating low-depth genomic data for 500 African elephants from across the current range, which will be used for analyses of present-day genetic diversity and connectivity. In addition, this genomic catalogue will be used to identify the provenance of ancient ivory from the Bajo de la Campana shipwreck that sank near the Iberian coast ~600-500 BCE. This ivory is assumed to have originated in North Africa, and thus, represents a rare opportunity to generate first data of an extinct population of elephants. These were likely the elephants that were used as war elephants during the Punic Wars, but there is an ongoing discussion about which species they belonged to. Using ancient DNA techniques to recover DNA from the shipwreck ivory, I will test if they represent a genetically distinct lineage or show affinity to any of the modern populations. Although the goals of this project are ambitious, all pieces required for its successful realization are already in place, including a network of collaborators providing access to samples, expertise of the supervisor and host institute in conservation projects and bioinformatics, and my expertise in palaeogenomics and conservation genomics. The findings of this project have the potential to yield important scientific achievements and serve as a valuable resource for conservation management, while I will be able to use the acquired experience and training to profile myself as an independent research leader.

Mots clés : ivory, shipwreck, african elephant, genomics, ancient dna, palaeogenetics, conservation, population genetics

Participants :
- University of Copenhagen (Danemark) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 219312.0 €
Projet NuWeld (Horizon 2020, appel à projets 2017)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Information Science and Engineering
Statut du projet : CLOSED

The proposed project aims to investigate the crystal/lattice structure and properties of multi-component carbides M7C3, and the mechanisms of carbide refinement in welded hardfacing process through integrated physical based predictive simulation and analysis. The main objectives: 1. To investigate the effects of different solution elements including RE elements on the crystalline/lattice structure and properties of primary M7C3 carbides using the first principle calculation. 2. To develop a new approach to predict the stable chemical compounds formed during the welding process of Fe-Cr-C hardfacings using ab initio evolutionary algorithm techniques and big data system; 3. To develop a new software and interface program to computerise the lattice misfit calculation in order to predict the probability of a compound formed in the welding process to act as the heterogeneous nucleus of primary M7C3 carbides and establish the carbide refinement mechanism. 4. To provide training on specific physical based predictive simulation and advanced analysis by the host and the project partner. This application is based on a novel approach to identify the chemical structure and properties of one most widely used carbides in the welding repair and maintenance process, leading to the development of a practical physical based simulation tool with potential scientific, industrial, economic and environmental impact in both the EU and worldwide. This programme offers an opportunity to cement collaboration between international award winning multidisciplinary research in the Host and partner organisations (Scientific Computing Department of the Science and Technology Facilities Council, several EU Universities and companies). If supported, this Individual Fellowship (IF) will significantly accelerate the development of the research skills and career of the ER, and will open up new areas of research and new external collaborations for the host with academics and industrial partners.


Participants :
- Liverpool John Moores University (Royaume-Uni) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 183454.8 €
Projet MYCOBIOMICS (Horizon 2020, appel à projets 2020)
Action : Staff Exchanges
Panel : Environment and Geosciences
Statut du projet : SIGNED

The proposed project embarks on a previous collaboration in the framework of H2020-MSCA-RISE “GoMyTRi” that has successfully laid the groundwork for an international collaboration involving three worldwide leading research infrastructures from Germany, the Netherlands, and Thailand. The common research interest of the partners is basic and applied mycology, and they joined forces to explore the beneficial secondary metabolites for development of antibiotics, and to find potential candidates for development of environmentally friendly fungal biocontrol agents. The interdisciplinary training conducted in the course of “GoMyTri” has already resulted in several joint scientific publications, and some of the PhD candidates involved have graduated with excellent grades, while some of the postdoctoral researchers involved have gained valuable experience in project management. During the past years, the collaboration has been consolidated and the partners have also been changing the scope of their respective research agendas. The new proposal aims to expand the collaboration by adding further, carefully selected partners from Austria, the Czech Republic, Kenya and South Africa, which have an excellent scientific track record and bring in additional know-how and expertise. The new objectives have been expanded to the implementation of –OMICS technologies and studies on the interaction of fungal organisms in order to discover new bioactive molecules. Furthermore, the project aims at characterization of the mycobiota of important agricultural plants. The scientists involved in the training program will thus be working in an interdisciplinary scenario that is intended to tackle several important global challenges at once and be given the opportunity to learn many important methods and techniques that are essential for studies of beneficial as well as detrimental fungal organisms. In addition, several dissemination events are planned.

Mots clés : fungi, antibiotics, biocontrol, chemical ecology, natural product chemistry

Participants :
- Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (Allemagne) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 496800.0 €
- Czech Academy of Sciences (Rép. Tchèque) — Partner, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 289800.0 €
- University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (Autriche) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 276000.0 €
- Austrian Institute of Technology (Autriche) — Partner, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 124200.0 €
- National Science and Technology Development Agency (Thaïlande) — Partner, organization partner, Recherche, subvention : 0.0 €
- Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (Pays-Bas) — Partner, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 188600.0 €
- University of Pretoria (Afrique du Sud) — Partner, organization partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- Egerton University (Kenya) — Partner, organization partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
Projet QuEST (Horizon 2020, appel à projets 2016)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Mathematics
Statut du projet : CLOSED

The proposed project explores an important open question in mathematical physics today: the occurrence of singularities in spacetime - places where the usual understanding of physics breaks down. For example, singularities may exist at the center of black holes, or have occurred at the beginning of the universe. Singularity theorems, developed over the past 50 years following pioneering work of Penrose and Hawking, are mathematically rigorous results that imply that singularities are inevitable provided the matter content of the universe obeys a suitable energy conditions. Although forms of matter described by quantum field theory can violate the original energy conditions, recent developments provide hope that singularity theorems can be proved even in this case. To date, however, no known singularity theorem fully corresponds to the behaviour of quantum fields or takes into account the backreaction of the quantum field on the spacetime. The goal of this project is to establish singularity theorems for quantised matter using recent work by the researcher and the supervisor as a base. This will be approached in several ways (a) new quantum energy inequalities will be proved that are suitable for use in singularity theorems; (b) new singularity theorems will be proved using a transversely smeared version of the averaged null energy condition; (c) analogues of singularity theorems will be investigated in the context of semiclassical gravity. The combination of the complementary expertise of the researcher and the supervisor is essential to the success of this project. Moreover the researcher will receive training from the supervisor in mathematically rigorous approaches to quantum field theory and relativity, which will broaden her knowledge and expertise. This project will help to resolve a major problem in mathematical physics today and provide insight into how the universe works.

Mots clés : quantum fields in curved spacetime, singularity theorems, quantum energy inequalities, semiclassical gravity

Participants :
- University of York (Royaume-Uni) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 195454.8 €
Projet GENI (Horizon 2020, appel à projets 2018)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Social Sciences and Humanities
Statut du projet : CLOSED

The proposed project focuses on the public debate (1971–1981) around Law No. 194, which liberalised abortion in Italy. It reconstructs the demands and actions of feminist groups and women’s associations, and analyses the discursive practices implemented by the various political cultures involved. The project aims to go beyond the parliamentary debate, and in doing so it will examine the social and cultural impact of an epoch-making law, as well as study the use of emotions and the elaboration of gender models and national identities. To reach these goals, the ER will resort to a classical methodology (cultural history of the political) but will apply it to an entirely new set of sources and to actors hitherto neglected in historiography. This innovative research project will allow the Experienced Researcher (ER) to engage in an international research network, to expand her expertise and plan the next steps of her career.

Mots clés : women s political history, italian second wave feminism, abortion, italy, 1970 s

Participants :
- Université Libre de Bruxelles (Belgique) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 178320.0 €