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

The stable natural isotopes 18O, 2H are instrumental hydrological tracers, widely used to study historical climate change. We explore the opposite approach and study how climate change, which is expected to increase temperatures and climate variability, affects isotope tracer signal quality. Signal quality refers to the extent that water can be traced to distinct infiltration events. As isotope fractionation processes are strongly governed by ambient temperatures, we hypothesize that the signal quality of isotope tracers infiltrating into soils may increase under climate change. However, competing effects that degrade signal quality occur during transport through the vadose zone, yielding uncertain total effects on signal quality. E.g., water may experience more frequent and substantial reversals in flux direction, causing more mixing and information loss. In heterogeneous soils, horizontal mixing, and the spatially separate transport of isotopes and heat (which affect fractionation rates nonlinearly) may further degrade signals across multiple spatial scales of observation.  Signal alteration by climate change is especially impactful in cold regions: snowfall has different isotope compositions than rainfall, and freeze-thaw and sublimation-deposition fractionation also occur. Thus, we develop models to simulate isotope transport and fractionation in the vadose zone under spatio-temporally heterogeneous fluxes, validated with field data from diverse vulnerable cold regions. We aim to study how complex interactions arising from climate change, transient fluxes, and soil heterogeneity affect signal quality, and identify implications for isotope tracer research under changing climates. If signal degradation is substantial, paradigm shifts to two-way complex interactions between isotope tracer signals and signal quality is necessary: research must consider how signal quality changes, together with how the signal itself changes, both of which are not easily disentangled.

Mots clés : reactive transport modelling vadose zone spatial and temporal heterogeneity, nonlinear complexity, upscaling

Participants :
- Universität für Bodenkultur. Vienne (Autriche) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- Université d'Oulu (Finlande) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 226276.8 €
Projet DimDyn (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2021)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Mathematics
Statut du projet : CLOSED

This ambitious project tackles several fundamental questions in dynamical systems, additive combinatorics, and probability theory by developing groundbreaking techniques. These new techniques are rooted in fractal geometry and will make use of the latest developments in dimension theory. In particular, we will tackle the dimension drop conjecture, advance our understanding of projections of regular sets, and aim to resolve open questions on quasi-symmetric embeddings of random metric spaces. Our approach is to develop unifying machinery that will help in studying these seemingly disparate questions.

Mots clés : dynamical systems, ergodic theory, probability theory, geometric measure theory, fractal geometry, dimension theory, projection, percolation

Participants :
- Université d'Oulu (Finlande) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 215534.4 €
Projet SIROCCO (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2024)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Environment and Geosciences
Statut du projet : SIGNED

"Good indoor air quality must become a basic human right- for our health- " ! Identification of primary air pollution sources and quantification, impact on health and HVAC systems for good indoor air quality (IAQ) have been the focus of many funded-research, but one major source has been neglected: the particle resuspension. Indeed, particle resuspension within ventilation ducts of HVAC systems can elevate occupational health risks if it introduces particles, such as fine dust, allergens, microbes, and toxic pollutants, into indoor air. SIROCCO advances the understanding of particle resuspension to support future innovative HVAC applications and research for the sake of good indoor IAQ. SIROCCO offers 3 main innovations: (i) the knowledge and the experimental protocol to generate deposits to understand the correlation between particle resuspension behavior, chemical and physical characteristics of particles and their "history" reflecting various environmental conditions, (ii) a one-stop-platform enabling the tracking of micro/nano-particles at different distances from the initial deposit to measure particles resuspension from the pipe wall to their aerosolized form, (iii) a multicriteria decision tree integrating various influencing factors, such as deposit history, environmental conditions, airflow conditions, temporal management issues (e.g., complex airflow disruptions), systems design challenges (e.g., influence of singularities) to guide integrators and operators of HVAC to efficiently design and maintain HVAC systems.  SIROCCO is a multidisciplinary project requiring the knowledge of different expertise such as particle resuspension, particle physics and chemistry, field observation, airflow dynamics and its application to HVAC systems. SIROCCO contributes to the objectives set by the Zero pollution action plan of the EU Green Deal, WHO European Environment and Health Process by supporting healthy living and working environments.

Mots clés : indoor air quality, hvac systems, air handling unit, particle resuspension, aerosol transport, air flow, aerosol aging effect, aerosol size distribution, aerosol chemistry, human inhalation exposure

Participants :
- Institut Mines-Télécom (France) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 226420.56 €
Projet PatchWORK (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2021)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Social Sciences and Humanities
Statut du projet : CLOSED

PatchWORK explores work in the context of sustainable land cultivation in the post-socialist semi-periphery as a life-sustaining practice embedded in more-than-human relationality, reciprocity and care through the lens of intergenerational childhood experiences. The project aims to open up alternative trajectories towards sustainable co-existence with our living environments through work, and to develop a theory of work that is not caught by mere economic rationality, but is embedded in a human and-more-than-human relationality. Three central approaches contributing to the retheorization of work underlie this project: 1) thinking through childhood memories approach enables to document and examine mundane intergenerational sustainable practices and human and more-than-human relationalities that fall outside of contemporary science's attention; 2) a post-socialist decolonial approach that seeks to bring into view those knowledges and practices that have been subjugated by Western environmentalism and contest 'necro-' and 'turbo-neoliberal capitalism' and its land practices; 3) an intersectional approach to age, gender and social class that allows for an analysis of gender relations and social class in relation to children's participation in sustainable practices. PatchWORK employs an innovative interdisciplinary methodology that includes sensory walks, collective biography workshops, citizen science and secondary analysis from previous ethnographic fieldwork. Retheorizing 'work' as the main outcome of PatchWORK will contribute to scientific advances across disciplines with two co-authored articles, an English-language monograph, and a museum exhibition. PatchWORK will contribute to re-theorization of work, to the inclusion of childhood in mainstream theory, and to the development of a knowledge base on traditional and sustainable land cultivation practices.

Mots clés : childhood studies, intergenerational memories, sustainable land cultivation, work, post socialism, decolonial knowledge production

Participants :
- Slovene Ethnographic Museum (Slovénie) — Partner, associated partner, Organismes publics (hors enseignement & recherche), subvention : 0.0 €
- Université de Tampere (Finlande) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 269418.0 €
- Université d'Oulu (Finlande) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
Projet SOLID (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2024)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Chemistry
Statut du projet : SIGNED

The SOLID (Stable Optimized Layered Inorganic/organic Devices) project aims to advance Layered Metal Halides (LMHs) in photovoltaic technology, addressing the European Green Deal’s priorities for clean energy innovation. The project focuses on developing LMHs with polyaromatic organic ligands that enhance π-stacking interactions in a manner to increase charge mobility within the new materials, targeting power conversion efficiencies above 20%. Key objectives include synthesizing LMHs with at least a 10% increase in charge carrier mobility, optimizing thin-film deposition techniques for vertically oriented sub-lattices, identifying compositions with reduced trap states and optimal bandgaps, and achieving less than 10% degradation in performance after 1,000 hours under standard conditions. By overcoming stability and efficiency challenges in perovskite solar cells, SOLID will set new benchmarks for scalable, high-performance photovoltaic materials. The project will have broad scientific impacts, advancing knowledge in materials science and influencing future research and technology development. It will also contribute to societal goals by enhancing renewable energy adoption, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and supporting the transition to a sustainable energy future. The project integrates environmental sustainability, including resource-efficient lab practices and the exploration of greener materials. Career development is central, with training in advanced characterization methods, sustainable research practices, and project management under the mentorship of experts at ICIQ. This experience will prepare the researcher to lead in renewable energy innovation, directly supporting the EU’s climate and sustainability targets.

Mots clés : layered metal halides, perovskite solar cells, photovoltaic technology, polyaromatic ligands,  stacking, renewable energy, stability, efficiency, advanced materials, clean energy

Participants :
- Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (Espagne) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 209914.56 €
Projet ADAMox (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2023)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Chemistry
Statut du projet : SIGNED

The ADAMox project, “Analysis of Dynamics and Amorphization of Metal Oxides (MOx),” addresses a critical need in catalysis, particularly for the shift from traditional fossil fuels to clean and renewable energy sources, aligning with the European Green Deal’s sustainability goals. MOx catalysts play a central role in these chemical transformations, but their structural complexity poses challenges in designing efficient catalysts. Therefore, ADAMox leverages advanced computational methods to explore the structural dynamics of MOx catalysts during operando conditions. This project aims to uncover vital structure-activity relationships, offering theoretical guidance to advance high-performance catalysts. Key objectives include understanding the formation of disordered/amorphous ensembles on MOx surfaces, exploring structure-activity relationships in catalytic reactions, and developing a universal operando simulation workflow for thermos/electro-chemical catalytic systems. The interdisciplinary approach integrates computational chemistry, machine learning, and experimental techniques, enhancing the fundamental understanding of heterogenous catalysis. Furthermore, this project adheres to open science practices, ensuring transparency and collaboration within the scientific community. For the researcher, Dr. Li, under the guidance of Prof. Núria López at ICIQ, this project offers her a unique scientific career development opportunity to excel in a traditionally male-dominated area. It provides a platform to contribute to groundbreaking research while championing openness and diversity in science. In summary, ADAMox advances catalysis for clean energy and sustainable processes, offering exciting career prospects for the researcher while promoting open science and gender diversity in research.

Mots clés : heterogeneous catalysis metal oxides neural network density functional theory ab initio molecular dynamics md simulations structure activity relationships operando simulations

Participants :
- Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (Espagne) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 181152.96 €
Projet DECISION (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2023)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - Global Fellowships
Panel : Life Sciences
Statut du projet : SIGNED

Acute pancreatitis is a common disease that can progress to gland necrosis (necrotizing pancreatitis [NP]). NP imposes significant risk of morbidity, mortality, and substantial healthcare costs, especially when infected (infected pancreatic necrosis [IPN)]. A preemptive approach with early IPN recognition is suggested to improve patient outcomes. However, existing diagnostic tools fail to distinguish IPN from sterile NP early in the disease course. Furthermore, related studies on potential serum markers lack sufficient methods of assessment. The aim of this project is to develop a simple, reliable, and cost-effective biomarker panel for accelerated and improved decision-making, validated on real patient results. First, we use information theory and machine learning to select the best-performing combination of available serum cytokines for detecting IPN. The accuracy and prediction abilities of the biomarker panel are then verified in an independent cohort using the standardized prospective specimen collection, retrospective blinded evaluation study design for pivotal evaluation of biomarkers. Finally, the net benefit to patients and costs by incorporating effects of clinical decisions based on the panel is assessed through a multicenter randomized controlled trial. The project creates a critical step in the improvement of care and clinical management in millions of patients worldwide. Moreover, the systematic phased approach facilitates open science and reproducibility. As the panel moves from research to application, it offers potential for commercial exploitation. In the longer term, if clinically validated, the test can be adopted by the larger clinical community for further research and more personalized care.

Mots clés : necrotizing pancreatitis, infected pancreatic necrosis, biomarkers, clinical management, internal medicine, gastroenterology, multiplex immunoassay, machine learning

Participants :
- Université Palacký (Rép. Tchèque) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 319273.2 €
- Université du Minnesota (system) (Etats-Unis) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- Hôpital Érasme (Belgique) — Partner, associated partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
Projet MODKARST (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2022)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - Global Fellowships
Panel : Environment and Geosciences
Statut du projet : CLOSED

Changes in rainfall patterns are a direct consequence of the current climate change. Climate projections indicate an intensification of extreme rainfall events (and floods), which will directly affect social, ecological, and economic systems. Thus, one of the greatest challenges of climate science is to understand, model, and predict the variability of floods both in temporal and spatial terms in the context of the present-day global warming. Nevertheless, the uncertainties in projected rainfall at regional scale are still high, and even higher in Mediterranean areas where the climate is characterized by extreme and sudden rainfall events. The instrumental record is too short to correctly estimate return floods periods. Thus, geological records are required to better understand the long-term variability, at millennial to decadal scales, of natural extreme flood events. Among the most important flood archives, including riverine and lake sediments, stalagmites represent one of the best geological records (i.e. accurate chronology, wide temporal range and good preservation) to study past flood frequency. However, stalagmites have not yet been properly exploited for this purpose. MODKARST will provide a unique opportunity to develop a quantitative flood database for the Western Mediterranean realm based on speleothems. To do so, the action plans to infer past flood events from the last 18,000 years based on detrital layers (indicative of flood events) recorded in stalagmites from 5 different caves. This data in combination with karst hydraulic models and water-level monitoring will allow to quantify past extreme flood events. MODKARST will help to better understand the relation among flood recurrence and climate changes, and will shed light on how to better predict the variability of floods in the context of present-day global warming.

Mots clés : paleo floods, stalagmites, hydrological modelling

Participants :
- Conseil supérieur de la recherche scientifique (Espagne) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 293445.6 €
- École polytechnique fédérale de Zurich (Suisse) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- Isska, institut suisse de speleologie et karstologie (Suisse) — Partner, associated partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
Projet CoRVoS (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2021)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Environment and Geosciences
Statut du projet : CLOSED

Understanding the mechanisms of continental rifting is fundamental to the study of plate tectonics. CoRVoS will investigate the relationship between tectonic processes, and magmatism in the Sicilian Channel Rift Zone (SCRZ). Although our understanding of active, plume-associated rifting has been advanced recently, the SCRZ is characterised by passive rifting. A comprehensive regional model detailing how volcanism has developed in this region is lacking, and would generate further understanding regarding to what extent passive rifting is accommodated by magmatism. There are a lack of interdisciplinary studies investigating both the structure and geochemistry of such regions, which is crucial in devising a robust model. CoRVoS proposes to use a unique catalogue of volcanic samples from 22 submarine volcanoes in conjunction with high-resolution bathymetry and structural data, which will be collected as part of a funded research cruise. Whole-rock, mineral, and melt chemistry, thermobarometric models, and textural studies of the volcanic products will allow for the determination of the crustal evolution of magmas. This data will be compared across areas of the rift zone with differing tectonic processes, determined using high-resolution bathymetric data. 40Ar/39Ar geochronology will determine of the age of volcanism, allowing for temporal analysis of magmatic processes. The volcanic activity in this area includes historical submarine eruptions, and four new volcanic edifices were recently discovered off the coast of Southwest Sicily. The hazard associated with these volcanoes, and any tsunamis they may generate, to the densely populated coastal areas of Sicily, the shipping industry and seafloor infrastructure, is currently poorly quantified. CoRVoS aims to assess this risk using the type, extent, and age of volcanic activity to investigate whether these sites are active, how recent the activity was, whether the activity was explosive and how much material was ejected.

Mots clés : volcanology, continental rifting, structural geology, marine geology, marine geophysics, geochemistry, igneous petrology, geomorphology, tectonics

Participants :
- GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel (Allemagne) — Partner, associated partner, Recherche, subvention : 0.0 €
- Université de Malte (Malte) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 161411.52 €
Projet ECO-HERITAGES (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2021)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Social Sciences and Humanities
Statut du projet : CLOSED

This proposal investigates the role of cultural heritages in promoting local economic development and social and environmental resiliences, in the context of Small Island States (SIS), Small Island and Developing States (SIDS) and Sub- National Island Jurisdictions (SNIJs) located in Europe, the African continent and in the Indian Ocean. Small islands are extremely vulnerable to climate change due to their small size and exposure to sea level rise, affecting their social and economic development. Crossing anthropology, heritage, environment, development and island studies, this research aims at integrating institutional heritagization processes and indigenous knowledge systems in actions for sustainable futures. This project will be hosted by the Islands and Small States Institute (ISSI) of the University of Malta, one of the few European entities in island studies and insular development, and supervised by Dr Stefano Moncada, specialist in development economics, climate change and sustainable development, and by Professors Lino Briguglio and Godfrey Baldacchino, world leading scholars in small states and islands studies. Addressing the challenges, at European and global level, of informing effective responses to mitigate social, economic and ecological consequences of climate change, this project will focus on the SIS of Malta, the SIDS of Comoros, Mauritius and Seychelles and the SNIJs of the French island territories of Reunion and Mayotte. Through an innovative interdisciplinary methodology, this research contributes with ethnography and cultural studies to sustainable development theories and brings socio-economic resilience analyses to heritage studies. This research will contribute, overall, to the role of Malta and of SIS in the UN actions for Sustainable Development, the EU Development and Cooperation actions and the Missions of the Horizon Europe 2021-2027 Framework.

Mots clés : small island states, small island and developing states, sub national island jurisdictions, africa, europe, heritage, ethnography, indian ocean, mediterranean, ecology, sustainability, resilience

Participants :
- Université de Bayreuth (Allemagne) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- Université de Malte (Malte) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 161411.52 €