Projet EASITrain (Horizon 2020, appel à projets 2017)
Action : Doctoral Networks
Panel : Information Science and Engineering
Statut du projet : CLOSED

The two greatest obstacles to a wide spread adoption of superconductivity remain the limited understanding of its fundamental principles and the yet insufficient capability for large-scale, cost-effective deployment of the technology. Science rather than serendipity is the key to unlock the potentials of this alluring natural phenomenon. The proposed ITN integrates sound research projects aimed at learning to predict the behaviour of superconducting materials, at introducing innovative manufacturing techniques, at developing efficient cryogenic refrigeration techniques as key enablers for future applications and establishing these technologies as the new state of the art. The ambitious goals of this consortium are (1) making advanced superconductors fitter for the market, (2) assessing their innovation capacities and (3) equipping a new generation of researchers with the unique skills required to convert knowledge into products: Efficient grid power management, 21st century medical imaging, leaps in effectiveness of wind power generators, efficient electric propulsion systems and sustainable refrigeration for industry give an impression of the potential societal benefits that superconductor-based technologies can catalyze. This initiative under European leadership federates leading universities, research centres and industries, embracing a variety of science sectors, such as physics and mathematics, material sciences, process and mechanical engineering, refrigeration, cryogenics and innovation management. The intriguing blend of science and engineering, compounded by visionary application opportunities in companies, creates a fertile environment for innovative training of early-stage researchers. Significant training lead-times call for a dedicated action. This ITN will provide its fellows with a sound knowledge in the relevant fields along with business competences and prepare them for a broad spectrum of career opportunities in research and industry.

Mots clés : superconducting wires, superconducting thin films, superconducting magnets, cryogenics, turbo compressors, high velocity forming, radio frequency cavities, technological competence leveraging

Participants :
- University of Genoa (Italie) — Partner, organization partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- Terra mater factual studios gmbh (Autriche) — Partner, organization partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- Ri research instruments gmbh (Allemagne) — Partner, organization partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- Bruker (Germany) (Allemagne) — Partner, beneficiary, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 249216.48 €
- I cube research (France) — Partner, beneficiary, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 262875.6 €
- University of Siegen (Allemagne) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 249216.48 €
- Sigmaphi (France) — Partner, organization partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- Commissariat à l’énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (France) — Partner, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 525751.2 €
- TU Dresden (Allemagne) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 249216.48 €
- University of Stuttgart (Allemagne) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 249216.48 €
- Bilfinger noell gmbh (Allemagne) — Partner, organization partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- National Research Council (Italie) — Partner, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 258061.32 €
- Airbus (United Kingdom) (Royaume-Uni) — Partner, organization partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- Vienna University of Economics and Business (Autriche) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 255934.08 €
- National Institute for Nuclear Physics (Italie) — Partner, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 258061.32 €
- Columbus Superconductors (Italy) (Italie) — Partner, organization partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- MAN (Germany) (Suisse) — Partner, organization partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- TU Wien (Autriche) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 511868.16 €
- CemeCon (Germany) (Allemagne) — Partner, organization partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie (Allemagne) — Partner, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 249216.48 €
- Columbus Superconductors (Italy) (Italie) — Partner, beneficiary, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 258061.32 €
- European Organization for Nuclear Research (Suisse) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 265226.76 €
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (Etats-Unis) — Partner, organization partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €