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

European Union (EU) is the world’s second-largest steel-producing region with an annual production of approx. 150 million tonnes. Since steel fabrication is one of the major sources of waste and CO2 generation in EU, novel approaches are therefore required to address this issue. Multi-material structural steel components fabricated through resource efficient laser directed energy deposition (L-DED) process that can bypass the characteristic strength ductility trade-off of steel structural components and therefore have a minimum 30% enhanced fatigue life are proposed in this project. The resource-efficient process of L-DED will provide a way for steel components fabrication with waste reduction and seamless material combinations that are otherwise difficult to attain. The developed multi-material components will also have a minimum of 30% enhanced lifecycle thus reducing waste generation from industries with considerable steel structural components applications. Initially, a digital framework with more than 90% accuracy will be developed through the finite volume method and discrete element method to evaluate and adjust the L-DED process and bypass expensive experimental approaches. Afterward, L-DED process parameters and interface strengthening approaches will be optimized for defect-free and high-density (>99% relative density) component fabrication. Lastly, the 30% enhanced life cycle of the proposed S690/Fe-Mn-Si-Cr-Ni multi-material structural joints under static, dynamic, and extreme thermal conditions will be established through experiments. The outcomes of the proposed project will help in providing the foundation for creating multi-material components with extraordinary and controllable behavior, as well as providing the L-DED process as a viable route for the fabrication of such components.

Mots clés : ded, additive manufacturing, steel, metal 3d printing, modeling and simulation

Participants :
- Cimolai spa (Italie) — Partner, associated partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- École polytechnique de Milan (Italie) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 209483.28 €
Projet FILOL (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2021)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Social Sciences and Humanities
Statut du projet : CLOSED

The overarching aim of the FILOL project is to track down for the first time the dispersed books from Hernando Colón’s “Universal Library”. In the early 16th century, Hernando Colón (1488-1539) established in Seville the first documentation centre in the Western world, in which he aimed to gather copies of “every book on every subject in every language”. Almost the entirety of his collection was comprised of printed books. Unlike other Renaissance intellectuals, Colón collected not only fine editions but also the products of popular publishing, such as pamphlets, almanacs and other ephemera. Colón’s library was, therefore, the first official repository of the written products of what was considered universal culture, destined in most cases to disappear precisely because of their physical fragility. To manage the 15,000 books he collected, Colón designed a revolutionary system of cross-referenced catalogues relating to the authors, subjects, extracts and summaries of his volumes. After Colón’s death, most of his books were dispersed, and today only about 4,000 volumes from his original collection survive in the Biblioteca Colombina in Seville. In addition to extensive losses immediately following Colón’s death, books continued to go missing from the BC into the late 19th century, frequently winding up on the antiquarian book market. The FILOL project will attempt to describe and locate a significant portion of the Universal Library’s dispersed volumes, making them available in a catalogue hosted in the open-access database Book of Books, developed by the team of the UCPH project “Hernando Colón’s Book of Books”. This will be accomplished through a cross-reference examination of the complete set of Colón’s library catalogues and an innovative research methodology focused on the analysis of the antiquarian book market’s bibliographic tools to track the mobility of early printed books in the modern and contemporary age.

Mots clés : book history, dispersed libraries, book trade, book collecting, book mobility, library history, knowledge mobility

Participants :
- Université de Copenhague (Danemark) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 232879.67 €
Projet REGIME (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2022)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Environment and Geosciences
Statut du projet : SIGNED

Extreme climatic events, environmental degradation and socio-economic inequalities exacerbate the risk of mosquito-borne disease (MBD) epidemics and modulate the transmission regimes of these diseases. Most MBDs can coexist and share patterns, which are sensitive to biodiversity loss, land use and land cover change, as well as climate, and socioeconomic and demographic factors. Determining the spatial and temporal scales at which these complex factors interact and modulate disease transmission can help to target effective control and prevention strategies. This research goes beyond the state-of-the-art by developing an innovative modelling tool called REGIME to assess the relative impact of multiple determinants on MBD emergence, spread and co-circulation in Latin America. Models will be formulated using data for Brazil over the past 20 years at the municipality level (5,570 municipalities). Multivariate cluster analysis will be performed to propose a transmission regime classification (e.g. endemic, epidemic, episodic) using disease case time series for each municipality each year to identify temporal changes in the transmission regimes. A model based on the transmission regimes will be designed to disentangle the role of different disease drivers, using multi-source data and random effects, which account for additional layers of uncertainty and help identify unknown spatial patterns, inter-annual signatures and similarities or differences between the drivers for each disease. The knowledge gained from Brazil will be applicable in a broader context in Latin America, by validating the model framework in the context of disease risk scenarios shared by those countries. REGIME will facilitate the generation of actionable knowledge to inform local risk mapping and build robust early warning and response systems to build resilience in low-resource settings.

Mots clés : mosquito borne disease, extreme climatic events, environmental degradation, socioeconomic factors, multivariate analysis, disease transmission regime

Participants :
- Université polytechnique de Catalogne (Espagne) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 165312.96 €
- Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Brésil) — Partner, associated partner, Recherche, subvention : 0.0 €
Projet ExploDES (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2023)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Environment and Geosciences
Statut du projet : SIGNED

In the face of global biodiversity loss ExploDES “Exploration of the Diversity of European Solenogastres" emerges as vital endeavor. The accurate association of scientific names with species is paramount for reliable reference in biology, impacting phylogenetic studies, conservation efforts, and ecological research. ExploDES tackles key challenges in modern taxonomy with focus on Solenogastres (Mollusca). These challenges include providing empirical rigor to species hypotheses and accelerating species description. Solenogastres are unique marine molluscs with significant evolutionary and ecological importance. However, they remain poorly understood. ExploDES aims to bridge this knowledge gap and seeks to revolutionize their study through an integrative approach. With particular emphasis on species with a putative broad distribution (including the Mediterranean Sea and the Northern European Atlantic) the project's research questions dig on comparing traditional morphology-based species hypotheses with modern integrative taxonomy-based ones, evaluating distribution patterns, and understanding diversity drivers. Objectives include, enhance existing data by analyzing museum specimens and sampling new ones, analyze genetic differences between lineages, and investigate morphological evolution. As a pioneering effort in Solenogaster research, ExploDES stands as a model for modern taxonomy. The impacts extend far beyond the project's duration, offering lasting benefits as is poised to make a transformative contribution to the field of molluscan studies and to enhance the research aim to understanding of early molluscan evolution. The project will also advance our insight of Euorpean marine biodiversity. Beyond its scientific contributions, ExploDES findings will inform marine conservation policies and may serve as an indicator of the impacts of climate change. Moreover, ExploDES has the potential to foster public awareness and appreciation of marine ecosystems.

Mots clés : taxonomy, species hypotheses, mollusca

Participants :
- Muséum national d'histoire naturelle (France) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 195914.88 €
Projet SELMA (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2023)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Information Science and Engineering
Statut du projet : SIGNED

Despite the unprecedented development in the field of single-atom catalysts, these materials still suffer from major challenges, including, among others, the difficulty of reaching high loadings of catalytically-active metals in atomically dispersed form. To solve this issue, the choice of an appropriate support is critical, as this strategy can effectively modulate the metal-support interaction.  In this MSCA project, I aim to design a novel family of single-atom catalysts (SACs) based on modified carbon nitride supports to overcome challenges related to metal immobilization and stabilization in single-atom catalysts. This will be accomplished by engineering carbon nitride materials with altered C/N stoichiometry ratios. The catalytic potential of the developed SACs will be evaluated in photocatalytic C-X coupling reactions (where X = O or N) under visible-light conditions, an important reaction for the production of value-added chemicals. The exploitation of in situ/operando characterization methods will allow us to gain a more in-depth understanding of the structural properties and evolution of reaction active sites under working conditions.  This MSCA will open new scientific avenues in the field of sustainable single-atom catalysis. The interdisciplinary nature of this MSCA project will also equip me with a diverse array of scientific and soft skills, including project management, leadership through mentoring, networking via collaborations with academia and industries, adaptability in research, and more. These skills will enrich my research competencies and contribute significantly to my career growth as a researcher.

Mots clés : single atom catalysis heterogeneous catalysis flow chemistry

Participants :
- École polytechnique de Milan (Italie) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 172750.08 €
Projet HALO (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2023)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Chemistry
Statut du projet : SIGNED

Governing intermolecular interactions is crucial for i) controlling how molecules communicate within a molecular assembly, and ii) fine-tuning the physical and chemical properties of ordered materials. Halogen bonds (XB) and chalcogen bonds (ChB) are two sigma-hole interactions that are garnering significant attention across various fields such as supramolecular chemistry, crystal engineering, anion recognition, and catalysis, owing to their directionality and strong predictability. Among the numerous factors influencing the molecular organization of interacting partners, interaction strength plays a significant role. Its increase or decrease is pivotal in activating or deactivating recognition phenomena. Current strategies to optimize the recognition process are limited to strongly activated XB/ChB donors. The switching on/off (reversible control) of XB and ChB interactions has never been explored and could have valuable implications in virtually all fields where these interactions occur. This seems to be the next essential challenge in the realm of sigma-hole interactions and will be addressed by HALO. HALO aims to: (a) Photo-induced manipulation of the inherent electrostatics of heavier halogen/chalcogen atoms to toggle their involvement in electrophile∙∙∙nucleophile interactions on or off, (b) Exploit this control over interactions to develop new strategies for time-honored recognition processes, e.g., sensing of toxic anions like CN–, NO2–, AsO43–. While sigma-hole interactions have been known for decades, their photochemical activation has not been addressed until now. Notably, the hydrogen bond, the most utilized molecular interaction across interdisciplinary fields, does not offer any means for such electrostatic control. The breakthrough of this project lies in introducing reversibility to the state-of-the-art XB/ChB-based recognition strategies, paving the way for a new generation of XB/ChB-based light-responsive materials for green processes and devices.

Mots clés : non covalent interactions, sigma hole interactions, halogen bond, chalcogen bond

Participants :
- Université Heinrich Heine de Düsseldorf (Allemagne) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- École polytechnique de Milan (Italie) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 172750.08 €
Projet Bombina21 (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2021)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Environment and Geosciences
Statut du projet : SIGNED

World-wide declines in amphibian populations have led to many local and global extinctions, and are connected to the global spread chytrid fungus (Bd). Because few animals survive infection, Bd poses a strong selection pressure in infected populations. Hybrid zones, where two species meet and reproduce, are an ideal setting for research on adaptation, as different combinations of gene variants are tested. However, two contrasting hypotheses exist on the role of hybridisation in infection resistance. Genetic incompatibilities between diverging populations limit gene flow between closely related species, and cause lower fitness in hybrids. Thus, the first hypothesis postulates that the negative impact of pathogens is higher in hybrid zone populations than in populations comprising a single species. The second hypothesis proposes that the resistance of a hybrid population towards pathogens is strengthened by the coexistence of multiple immune gene variants, in comparison to populations comprising a single species. The two species of yellow-bellied and red-bellied toads (Bombina) are an ideal system to investigate these hypotheses, as 1) their hybrid zone has been well-studied before using various - but few - genetic markers, and 2) toads of these species have previously been found to be infected with Bd. On a side note, the skin microbiome of amphibians is different between healty individuals and individuals infected with Bd. To date, little is known about the interaction between Bd infection and the skin microbiome, and even less is known about this effect in Bombina. With this action, I aim to investigate the role of hybridisation in pathogen resistance in amphibian populations. I will also explore changes in composition of the amphibian skin microbiome in response to Bd infection. I will use the genus Bombina as a model system - employing 21st century sequencing technology.

Mots clés : amphibia, bombina, chytrid fungus, host pathogen interaction, hybridisation

Participants :
- Université de Copenhague (Danemark) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 230774.4 €
Projet ELATE (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2021)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Environment and Geosciences
Statut du projet : CLOSED

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) play a critical role in the physical and chemical properties of the atmosphere and regulating Earth’s climate. Among them, light alkenes and alkyl halides (e.g., CH3X) are also critically important for tropospheric ozone formation and stratospheric ozone depletion, respectively. However, global budgets of light alkenes and CH3X are not in balance because many sources/sinks have not been quantified realistically due to paucity of measurements; especially, fluxes in Arctic ecosystems have not yet been well established. Furthermore, drivers of the fluxes and their response to the fast climate change are yet to be unraveled. This proposed project aims to fill in the gaps of the state-of-the-art by (1) determining the sources/sinks of these VOCs in an Arctic tundra ecosystem; (2) quantifying how Arctic warming and increased atmospheric CO2 may impact the VOCs fluxes in the Arctic tundra ecosystems; (3) constructing the relationships between the VOC fluxes and environmental and biological factors to determine the drivers of variability and synchronicity of fluxes; and (4) constructing flux algorithms to be incorporated into the MEGAN model to enhance scientific understanding of VOC biogeochemistry and related environmental implications. The project takes an interdisciplinary approach involving atmospheric biogeochemistry, environmental chemistry, Arctic ecology and ecosystem modeling, which combines my research skills and expertise of the host. The expected high-quality publications, training and interdisciplinary collaborations will be valuable assets to support my career development. The effective dissemination of the research outputs will increase the public’s consciousness on earth system as a whole and the action of climate change mitigation, and will bring important social benefits by promoting the public’s agreements on EU’s goal of climate-neutral by 2050 and the implementation of European Green Deal.

Mots clés : ecosystem atmosphere exchange, volatile organic compounds vocs , light alkenes, alkyl halides, arctic, climate change

Participants :
- Leibniz-Gemeinschaft (Allemagne) — Partner, associated partner, Recherche, subvention : 0.0 €
- Université de Copenhague (Danemark) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 230774.4 €
Projet EvoCricks (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2022)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Environment and Geosciences
Statut du projet : SIGNED

The production of edible insects is often presented as a solution to the current environmental and food security challenge of feeding a growing human population, but faces major technical and cultural limitations. While cultural limitations can be overcome by convincing people about the importance of shifting our diets to a more sustainable one, many technical limitations can be overcome by using existing methods and theory from the biological sciences. In this regard, it is critical to understand how a variety of biotic and abiotic conditions affect the quantity, nutritional quality, safety and sustainability of insect production. It is currently recognised that the gut microbiome plays a fundamental role in driving the viability of animal food production, with the EU recently investing 1.4 billion € into exploring this relationship further in vertebrate systems. However, I argue there is almost certainly also a strong association between microbiomes and the production of insects as a food resource, hence the focus of my application. Using wild crickets of the commonly farmed species Acheta domesticus, this project aims to decipher the relationship between the environment, microbiome composition, and the nutritional quality (essential nutrients) of edible insects as human food. The knowledge gained from wild animals will be contrasted to controlled experimental results to dissect the production conditions that best reflect the findings from the field. This project will provide key insights about the best quality wild populations in Europe and the corresponding optimal laboratory/industry rearing conditions that maximise edible cricket production and quality.

Mots clés : crickets, essential nutrients, metagenomics, food security, evolutionary ecology

Participants :
- Université de Copenhague (Danemark) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 230774.4 €
Projet OTRA (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2021)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Social Sciences and Humanities
Statut du projet : CLOSED

In this project, I will study argumentative structures in Christian anti-Islamic polemics from a historical perspective using a Digital Humanities approach. By investigating these argumentative patterns, I want to find out how this discourse developed over time. Are we confronted with a stable set of arguments, stereotypes, and references that structured the Christian discourse about Islam from the Middle Ages? Or did the increased availability of empirical sources and the increased contact from the 17th century lead to new forms of argumentative interactions? In order to answer these questions in a data-driven, comparative way, I will create an ontology that allows to record and classify references, borrowings, and structure of arguments in a standardized form. I will apply this scheme to a selected number of texts from the Christian tradition from the 13th to the 19th century, creating a knowledge base. I will use this knowledge base to answer selected research questions regarding the evolution of argumentative patterns. To disseminate this approach, I will develop and conduct a workshop format in which I will introduce students and other researchers to work with ontologies in general, my ontology, and my knowledge base. My approach will yield insights historical development of argumentative structures, but it will also allow to easily share data among researchers, to collaborate more effectively, and to base conclusions on larger datasets. It will provide a paradigm for describing historical argumentative structures that can be generalized and applied to many other fields of research. Pursuing this project will allow me to evolve into a Digital Humanities researcher, to pioneer my own research, to greatly expand my research network, and to gain a wider perspective on Christian-Muslim religious engagement.

Mots clés : digital humanities interreligious studies theology christianity islam bible qur an

Participants :
- Université de Copenhague (Danemark) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 230774.4 €