Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
Partner choice and the evolution of cooperation (COOPERATIVE PARTNER)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Consolidator grants
Action type: ERC actions
Panel: Environmental Biology, Ecology and Evolution
Panel description: Ecology, biodiversity, environmental change, evolutionary biology, behavioural ecology, microbial ecology, marine biology, ecophysiology, theoretical developments and modelling
Countries involved: Portugal
Call: ERC Consolidator Grant (ERC-2019-COG, 2019)
Start date: 2020-06-01
End date: 2025-05-31
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1999335.0
EU funding (EUR): 1693337.82
Participants: 2
Project status: SIGNED

Cooperation represents an evolutionary puzzle because natural sCooperation poses an evolutionary problem because natural selection is thought to favour cheaters over co-operators. However, theory and studies in humans show us that co-operators are preferred over cheaters as social and sexual partners. Partner choice may therefore provide a powerful explanation for the evolution and stability of cooperation, alongside kin selection and self-serving benefits, but we lack an understanding of its importance in natural systems. Recent studies showing that animals have a preference for associating with more cooperative individuals are promising but were mostly conducted in artificial captive conditions, making the evolutionary implications of partner choice hard to assess. Manipulating cooperation in the wild to test the fitness consequences of partner choice is the leap that is required to understand whether or not partner choice provides an evolutionary explanation for cooperation. I will pursue this goal using a long-term study that I established on a highly cooperative wild bird, the sociable weaver Philetairus socius. New methodological developments now allow us to conduct large-scale experiments in the wild, and detailed tracking of individual for several years will allow us to quantify the fitness consequences of choice. Specifically, here I will: i) use a new conceptual framework to test whether cooperation is repeatable (a pre-requirement for partner choice); ii) use state-of-the-art technology to manipulate cooperative behaviour and measure the resulting patterns of social and sexual partner choice; iii) use physiological measures and lifetime reproductive success to examine the fitness benefits arising from partner choice and the underlying mechanisms for both co-operators and the individuals that associate with them. Ultimately, the project will provide a novel and robust evaluation of the roles of social and sexual selection for the evolution of cooperation.

Keywords: cooperation,partner choice,sociality,sexual selection,social selection,signalling,individual fitness
COUPE - COUPling Excitations (COUPE)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Individual Fellowships (IF)-Standard European Fellowships
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Physics
Countries involved: France
Call: Individual Fellowships (H2020-MSCA-IF-2019, 2019)
Start date: 2020-05-01
End date: 2022-04-30
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 184707.84
EU funding (EUR): 184707.84
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Spectroscopic characterization of matter is ubiquitous in modern material science. Increased resolution and precise control over radiation sources have led to numerous discoveries of previously inaccessible spectroscopic signatures, often linked to complex excitation processes. The main challenge in their interpretation is the fact that excitations are coupled through interactions. A striking signature for this is that spectra often consist of one or more dominant peaks (called quasi-particle), followed by a series of secondary structures (called satellites). The latter, which can be very strong, are pure interaction effects and may be interpreted in terms of coupling of a quasiparticle to a bosonic excitation of the material: a plasmon, exciton, phonon, or any other boson. To solve the electron-boson problem, and, first of all, to set up the description in terms of the most pertinent quasiparticles and bosons, is a major challenge of condensed matter theory. COUPE will face this challenge. Today, quasiparticles are most often described in the GW approximation to many-body perturbation theory, whereas for bosonic excitations one can resort to time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT). Only a few approaches exist to describe the coupled problem, with severe limitations. For example, a cumulant expansion on top of GW describes plasmon satellites, but cannot couple to spin excitations, and there is yet no systematic way for improvement. COUPE proposes a new combination of GW and TDDFT which couples quasiparticles to all kinds of bosonic excitations. This combination relies on a recently developed “connector theory” (CT), which allows using results from the homogeneous electron gas to describe inhomogeneous materials. COUPE will further apply it to the simulation of phase transitions in magnetic and superconducting materials under study at the synchrotron SOLEIL in Paris. Preliminary model results confirm the great potential of the approach envisaged in COUPE.

Keywords: theoretical spectroscopy,many body perturbation theory,photoemission
Teaching Emerging Methods in Palaeoproteomics for the European Research Area (TEMPERA)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Innovative Training Networks (ITN)-European Training Networks
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Social Sciences and Humanities
Countries involved: Italy,Germany,Germany,China,France,France,United Kingdom,Denmark,United Kingdom,United Kingdom,Denmark
Call: Innovative Training Networks (H2020-MSCA-ITN-2016, 2016)
Start date: 2017-03-01
End date: 2021-02-28
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2186974.8
EU funding (EUR): 2186974.8
Participants: 12
Project status: CLOSED

TEMPERA will provide international, intersectoral and interdisciplinary state-of-the-art doctoral training to prepare the next generation of specialists in mass spectrometry-based ancient protein residues analysis for biomolecular diagnostics and conservation of cultural heritage material. Due to their chemical and mechanical properties, proteins have always represented the category of biomolecules most extensively exploited by humans to satisfy basic needs, including: nutrition, clothing, sheltering and transportation. However presently there are very few specialists that have been trained to analyse ancient proteins, in stark contrast to the study of ancient DNA. The growing demand of information provided by mass spectrometry-based ancient protein sequencing will require highly specialised profiles with a multidisciplinary background in analytical chemistry, engineering, molecular biology, archaeology and art restoration. Within the TEMPERA network, a team of talented young scientists from both experimental sciences and cultural heritage conservation disciplines will be created and prepared to become a group of highly qualified specialists. The TEMPERA network aims at: (i) forming, through research-based training, the professional profiles behind tomorrow’s state-of-the-art analysis of ancient proteins from cultural heritage materials, (ii) consolidating existing constructive interaction across disciplines to focus different expertise and backgrounds into the common aim of safeguarding and enhancing European cultural heritage, (iii) stimulating, through the right set of specific research-related and transferable skills, the development of application-oriented mind set for direct or indirect exploitation of TEMPERA R&D activities. As a key TEMPERA feature, the unique contribution provided by each participating institution will be integrated in a strong partnership to achieve valuable complementary research-specific and widely transferrable professional competence.

Keywords: ancient proteins,cultural heritage laboratory analyses,protein based paint binders,ancient protein degradation and conservation
Development of FKBP51-Inhibitors to treat stress-related disorders: assessment of feasibility (FKBP2DRUG)

Framework: FP7 — Ideas
Programme: European Research Council
Theme: European research council
Destination: Proof of concept grants
Action type: Support for frontier research (ERC)
Countries involved: Germany
Call:  (ERC-2013-PoC, 2013)
Start date: 2014-09-01
End date: 2015-08-31
Duration (months): 12.0
Total project cost (EUR): 150000.0
EU funding (EUR): 150000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The FK506-binding protein 51 (FKBP51) plays an important role in the human stress response. In research funded by my ERC Starting Grant I identified the molecular mechanisms of how a de-repressed FKBP51 mediates stress- and trauma-induced risk for psychiatric disorders in genetically vulnerable individuals, thus validating FKBP51 as a potential drug target for stress-related disorders. The current proof-of-concept proposal aims at providing a due diligence analysis to support the concept that the development of FKBP51-directed drugs is technically feasible and economically warranted.

Keywords: 281338
Particle Nano Coater (PANACO)

Framework: FP7 — Ideas
Programme: European Research Council
Theme: European research council
Destination: Proof of concept grants
Action type: Support for frontier research (ERC)
Countries involved: Belgium
Call:  (ERC-2013-PoC, 2013)
Start date: 2014-08-01
End date: 2015-07-31
Duration (months): 12.0
Total project cost (EUR): 168000.0
EU funding (EUR): 149800.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

In the ERC-StG-project CoCooN, we investigate the surface modification of nanoparticles by Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD). To enable this research, a rotary ALD reactor was developed. The number of possible applications for nanoparticles has strongly increased in the last decade. For many applications, such as catalysis, batteries, solid-state lighting, but also drug development and biotech, nanoparticles with different surface properties are necessary. Today, and with the help of the ERC- project CoCooN, ALD has proven to be a reliable method for depositing ultrathin and conformal coatings, even on large quantities of (nano)particles. We have designed and built a prototype rotary ALD reactor that enables both thermal and plasma-enhanced ALD surface modification of (nano)particles. In PaNaCo, we will push this rotary ALD reactor to a pre-commercial level.

Keywords: 239865
A biologically inspired algorithm for training deep neural networks (DEEPLEARNING)

Framework: FP7 — Ideas
Programme: European Research Council
Theme: European research council
Destination: Proof of concept grants
Action type: Support for frontier research (ERC)
Countries involved: United Kingdom
Call:  (ERC-2013-PoC, 2013)
Start date: 2014-06-01
End date: 2015-05-31
Duration (months): 12.0
Total project cost (EUR): 164332.0
EU funding (EUR): 146761.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

In machine learning, deep neural networks are powerful computer-based models that use layers of computational units. Current commercial applications for these models include a wide array of software tasks such as image classification, identification of potential drugs, market predictions and speech recognition. Network models must be ‘trained’ using data, and their success hinges critically on the quality of the learning algorithm that is employed. We have recently discovered a novel, biologically inspired algorithm for training deep neural networks that is simpler to implement, more flexible and finds better solutions than existing techniques on bench-mark tests. Thus, our system has the potential to improve performance widely across the many fields that make use of machine learning in software tasks. Furthermore, the simplicity and flexibility of our method means that it could be more easily exploited in hardware devices such as mobile phones and cameras. The central aim of this proposal is to move our new algorithm to a stage where it is ready for commercialization. To do this we plan to accomplish two main areas of work. First, we will research the optimal way to employ our algorithm, establish its performance on a comprehensive set of industry-accepted bench-mark tasks, and compile our research into a manuscript for publication in a leading machine learning journal. Second, we will secure any arising intellectual property in line with the preliminary US patent application that we have already filed, assess application of the algorithm to the different commercial sectors identified through market research, and generate commercial interest in the technology through targeted marketing to relevant companies. This plan of work will confirm the innovation potential of our new algorithm and will establish the technical and commercial feasibility of our discovery.

Keywords: 243273
Commercial feasibility of microbial therapy (ACOM)

Framework: FP7 — Ideas
Programme: European Research Council
Theme: European research council
Destination: Proof of concept grants
Action type: Support for frontier research (ERC)
Countries involved: Netherlands
Call:  (ERC-2013-PoC, 2013)
Start date: 2014-06-01
End date: 2015-05-31
Duration (months): 12.0
Total project cost (EUR): 142000.0
EU funding (EUR): 142000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Our body is colonized by complex microbial communities (our microbiome) that are most abundant in the intestinal tract where they contribute significantly to our health and disease. It has been established that aberrations in our microbiome are of particular importance in obesity, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, rapidly growing diseases with a drug market volume of over 5 B$ per year. We have discovered in the ERC project Microbes Inside that a particular bacterium is able to modify the intestinal microbiome and may be used to develop a new approach to treat these and other metabolic diseases. The Proof of Concept project ACOM aims to confirm the commercial and technological feasibility of this approach, consolidate and expand our IP position, and develop a product development plan. These form the elements of a business plan that is expected to result in establishing a spin out company (ACOM).

Keywords: 250172
FAST impact cross-analysis methodology for Composite leading edge Structures (FIMAC)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Joint Technology Initiatives (Annex IV-SP1)
Theme: Public-private partnerships
Destination: Clean Sky
Action type: Article 171 of the Treaty
Partnership: CLEAN-SKY (Art-185)
Countries involved: Italy,Greece,Portugal
Call:  (SP1-JTI-CS-2013-02, 2013)
Start date: 2014-11-01
End date: 2016-10-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 498199.2
EU funding (EUR): 373646.0
Participants: 3
Project status: CLOSED

ACS will develop an integrated numerical and test approach for composite wing leading edge hailstone impact application with electrical ice protection system. We propose finite element free fast impact models satisfying the governing equations of impact mechanics coupled with cross-correlations of data from a series of tests organized in a building block approach. First we will develop a fast phenomenological semi-analytical impact model to provide rapid predictions of the impact force-time response. It uses laminate mechanics and continuous global spatial interpolation functions to drastically reduce the size of the problem and explicit time integration; Then a reduced phenomenological impact model, which will provide estimates of the maximum impact force, will be integrated with material Characterization and Qualification (MCQ) software and multi-scale progressive failure dynamic analysis (PFDA), to characterize the impact resistance of composite structures and to determine: type of failure (delamination, crippling, etc), damage footprint (which ply, length and width), energy absorbed during impact, and post-impact residual strength. The model accounts for temperature and moisture effects and is suitable for conventional and hybrid composites. We assembled team of experts in aircraft composite design and impact dynamics. We developed GENOA durability and damage tolerance software and ANSYS user material routine for implicit progressive failure analysis. We will develop a user material routine for explicit dynamics. At the end a high-fidelity numerical GENOA-ANSYS FEA model will be available for composite leading edge structures impacted by hail. Predictions will be validated with test data and will provide impact response database to complement the experimental validation. The numerical model will capture damage not seen during general visual inspection and will facilitate inspection and maintenance of critical systems for continued operational safety.

Keywords: hailstone impact residual strength delamination low/high velocity impact barely visible damage bvid deicing composite leading edge explicit dynamic analysis foreign object damage fod
Thermoelectric cooling using innovative multistage active control modules (THERMICOOL)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Joint Technology Initiatives (Annex IV-SP1)
Theme: Public-private partnerships
Destination: Clean Sky
Action type: Article 171 of the Treaty
Partnership: CLEAN-SKY (Art-185)
Countries involved: Greece
Call:  (SP1-JTI-CS-2013-02, 2013)
Start date: 2014-06-01
End date: 2016-03-31
Duration (months): 22.0
Total project cost (EUR): 334381.8
EU funding (EUR): 250786.35
Participants: 3
Project status: CLOSED

The aim of this work is to develop an innovative TEC for avionic application with maturity level TRL5, low power consumption and high efficiency and a combination of thermoelectric materials and energy harvesting techniques. The work will be based on the experience gained in previous works of the research team, concerning marine (ECOMARINE) and avionic (RENERGISE) environments and it will investigate advanced TE materials with ZT >>1, in multistage module configurations to cope with the harsh avionic environment and novel active control schemes to achieve high COP values.

Keywords: thermoelectric cooling,advanced thermoelectric materials,half-heusler alloys,active control,pwm
Advanced dEsign and testing of a polArimetric X-banD antenna for avionic weather radar (AHEAD)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Joint Technology Initiatives (Annex IV-SP1)
Theme: Public-private partnerships
Destination: Clean Sky
Action type: Article 171 of the Treaty
Partnership: CLEAN-SKY (Art-185)
Countries involved: Italy,France,Netherlands
Call:  (SP1-JTI-CS-2013-02, 2013)
Start date: 2014-06-16
End date: 2016-03-15
Duration (months): 21.0
Total project cost (EUR): 629808.0
EU funding (EUR): 364924.0
Participants: 3
Project status: CLOSED

The project AhEAD - Advanced dEsign and testing of a polArimetric X-band antenna for avionic weather radar, aims at designing and testing a polarimetric avionic radar antenna operating at X band for weather characterization and classification. After the requirements have been defined, the project will identify the best solution of the antenna configuration in terms of technology and architecture by examining the performances of different solutions. The antenna will be designed and a breadboard will be manufactures and tested to evaluate the expected performances. A technological roadmap for full device development will be identified.

Keywords: weather radar,polarimetric antenna,co/cross coupling,polarization purity,beamwidth,side-lobe,compatibility,slotted waveguide technology,printed technology,high fidelity modelling
Thermal and electrical Mock-ups for Thermal Management of a Ground Integration Test Rig (TEMGIR)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Joint Technology Initiatives (Annex IV-SP1)
Theme: Public-private partnerships
Destination: Clean Sky
Action type: Article 171 of the Treaty
Partnership: CLEAN-SKY (Art-185)
Countries involved: Spain,Spain,Spain
Call:  (SP1-JTI-CS-2013-03, 2013)
Start date: 2014-10-01
End date: 2016-07-31
Duration (months): 22.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1193103.8
EU funding (EUR): 744907.85
Participants: 3
Project status: CLOSED

The TEMGIR project is for the design and development of Thermal and Electrical Mock-ups for the validation of the thermal behaviour in the electrical air systems architecture at aircraft level. TEMGIR will provide a thermal model of an aircraft with both electrical and thermal behaviour, which will be able to develop any relevant condition and scenarios within the different flight phases. The TEMGIR has a thermal response based on its power supply which will be governed and monitored by the Control and Monitoring SW System. TEMGIR SW will let loading equipment profile and a flight scenario in order to simulate behaviours during flight phase with special situations and location in aircraft.
ACtuator COmponents made by alternative Metal Injection Moulding (ACCOMIM)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Joint Technology Initiatives (Annex IV-SP1)
Theme: Public-private partnerships
Destination: Clean Sky
Action type: Article 171 of the Treaty
Partnership: CLEAN-SKY (Art-185)
Countries involved: Spain,Spain
Call:  (SP1-JTI-CS-2013-03, 2013)
Start date: 2014-12-01
End date: 2016-05-31
Duration (months): 18.0
Total project cost (EUR): 199980.0
EU funding (EUR): 114120.0
Participants: 2
Project status: CLOSED

The ACCOMIM project goal is to demonstrate that actuator components can be manufactured by less cost intensive and more sustainable Metal Injection Moulding (MIM) process. MIM allows producing complex parts at reduced manufacturing time than traditional components made by milling and turning. Manufacturing almost net to shape allows higher complexity in one production step. MIM technology is widely used in sectors with high demanding requirements in terms of cost and quality like automotive, surgery and arms, but it is not frequently used in the aeronautic industry. Thus, it is an opportunity of competiveness for European partners of Clean Sky. ACCOMIM goal is to identify the small and complex components in the actual primary and secondary flight controls used in actuators that are feasible to be produced by MIM technology, being the target the component requirement. Several MIM prototypes and sample tests will be manufactured at MIM TECH ALFA industry facilities with the most adequate material and industrial process for this critical application. The high strength and quality of the prototypes and test samples is assessed by the strict quality controls and test performed both by MIM TECH ALFA quality team and IK4-AZTERLAN facilities (visual, dimensional, metallographic, fatigue, corrosion and non-destructive testing). Design criteria, standards for materials and final controls, and control data sheet for each reference will be adapted to the characteristics of this new technology to produce actuator components for the aircraft sector, including a prospective view of industrialization, reduction on environmental impact and manufacturing cost of the components.

Keywords: actuators,aeronautic,complex parts,sustainable process,feedstock,cost and manufacturing study,material and final controls standards