Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
Governing the speed of light (GOSPEL)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Information and Communication Technologies
Destination: Future and emerging technologies
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: Italy,Israel,Switzerland,Spain,Denmark,Germany,France,Korea, Republic of
Call:  (FP7-ICT-2007-C, 2007)
Start date: 2008-09-01
End date: 2011-12-31
Duration (months): 40.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3369624.0
EU funding (EUR): 2193074.0
Participants: 8
Project status: CLOSED

The GOSPEL project aims at developing new, highly effective technologies for enabling slow and fast light propagation as a tunable feature in photonic devices. In fact, controlling the speed of light offers a solution to a necessary, and often missing, functionality in broadband ICT systems: a time-delay/phase-shift line. The proposed research will address three slow and fast light device platforms: linear and nonlinear semiconductor photonic crystal waveguides with position controlled embedded quantum dots, active semiconductor waveguides based on quantum dots and advanced, specifically engineered optical fibers. These technologies will be harnessed in microwave and millimeter wave applications, such as: true time delay antenna feed systems for radars and ultra wide band wireless communication; complex microwave filters; high spectral purity opto-electronic oscillators and electro optical sampling systems. This project gathers world leading experts in microwave photonics and semiconductor and fiber technologies, under a unified vision of the role that slow and fast light can play in advanced microwave applications. The project tackles several key challenges of the 7th Framework Work programme in the ICT domain and represents a significant step towards the removal of a major roadblock, i.e. the lack of practical, tunable, broadband, low distortion time-delay/phase-shift lines for microwave signals. This elemental component, besides enabling several applications, can ease the convergence of photonics and electronics and can attribute new functions to photonic devices. The proposed fundamental research will produce new results in multi-disciplinary topics like semiconductor physics, quantum dots, photonic crystal design and fiber technology and it will also represent a significant advancement across many sectors of ICT.

Keywords: slow and fast light,microwave photonics,delay lines,microwave phase shift,photonic crystal technology,quantum dot technology,nonlinear optical fibers.
Development of an unified energy wear approach to quantify the wear rate from nano to macro contact size range: Application to the Fretting Wear Problem (TRIBO-SCALE)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: International Outgoing Fellowships
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: France
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2007-4-1-IOF, 2007)
Start date: 2008-08-01
End date: 2010-08-31
Duration (months): 25.0
Total project cost (EUR): 133393.99
EU funding (EUR): 133393.99
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Wear induced by debris formation and ejection is becoming a critical problem in many industrial applications. Fretting wear associated to small oscillating sliding displacement is considered as a plague in many contacted systems submitted to vibrations loadings (aeronautics, energy, biotechnology, nanotechnologies etc …). Hence, there is a critical interest to formalize wear degradations and wear rates to predict the contact endurances. Unfortunately, the current formalisms (Archard's law etc …) are still empirical and can take into account the contact size effect. Developing a micro-macro description of fretting wear phenomena, the applicant has recently introduced an extended energy wear formulation which permits to take into account the contact size effect. However, there is now a critical interest to optimize this approach for micro-nano contact scales. Hence, the objective of this IOF project is to extend this research through a 14 months mobility at the Department of Materials Science & Engineering (Nanolab / Suresh group) of MIT (USA). By coupling experimental and modeling developments our common objective is to develop an unified wear approach to quantify the wear rate from nano to macro contact size ranges. In addition to this scientific objective, this IOF project will permit the acquisition of competencies on nano tribology and research management that will be transferred after the return phase to the LTDS-DFI group (France) headed by the applicant.

Keywords: nano tribology,wear,fretting,size effect,materials,modelling,technological sciences
Signal reliability and decision making in social birds (SIGNAL RELIABILITY)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Intra-European Fellowships
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: United Kingdom
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2007-2-1-IEF, 2007)
Start date: 2008-10-01
End date: 2012-01-31
Duration (months): 40.0
Total project cost (EUR): 161792.99
EU funding (EUR): 161792.99
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Vocalisations play a key communicatory role in many social species and individuals often rely on information provided by others. To avoid unnecessary costs, receivers would benefit by responding differently to signallers of different reliability, especially if the information conveyed is critical for survival. However, we know surprisingly little about how receivers assess signaller reliability and to what aspect they adjust their responses. The goal of this project is to address largely unexplored aspects of signaller reliability and the resultant decisions made by other group members, using a wild, but habituated, population of pied babblers (Turdoides bicolor), a social bird species. First, I will compare two measures of signaller reliability in terms of alarm calling (calls given to warn others of danger), to investigate whether signallers differ in their reliability in more than one way in the same context, and whether receivers respond differently depending on the element of reliability that is assessed. Second, I will examine whether foragers alter their behaviour depending on the reliability of a sentinel (an individual scanning for predators from a raised position); specifically, whether their decisions are influenced by a sentinel’s position (sentinels perched higher might be more reliable in detecting predators), and a pre-formed concept of the sentinel’s reliability in terms of alarm calling. The proposed research will greatly enhance our understanding of fundamental aspects of animal signalling and behavioural plasticity in social groups. By combining mathematical modelling with empirical data collection and experimentation, the work will be truly integrative and multidisciplinary and will result in several publications in high-ranking journals, enhancing my chances of pursuing a career path in research, one of the main objectives of the Marie Curie scheme.

Keywords: natural sciences,reliability,signals,vocal communication,sentinel,alarm calling,mathematical modelling,birds,social groups
Proof-theoretical and Algebraic Study of Nonclassical Logics (PTASNCL)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Intra-European Fellowships
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Austria
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2007-2-1-IEF, 2007)
Start date: 2008-07-01
End date: 2010-06-30
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 219494.68
EU funding (EUR): 219494.68
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Algebraic study of substructural logics is rapidly growing and is one of most attracting research subjects of non-classical logics. The goal is to understand various non-classical logics, like many-valued logics, fuzzy logics, Lambek calculus, linear logic and relevant logics, within a unified view. Main technical tools are algebraic ones, used typically in the study of ordered algebraic structures, universal algebra and algebraic logic, and thus the study aims at developing a new, interdisciplinary field of non-classical logics and algebra. The goal of the proposed research covers the following topics: - Developing a study of interrelations between algebraic methods and proof-theoretic methods in non-classical logics, in order to obtain a deeper understanding of these two disciplines. - A study of mathematical fuzzy logics in relation to substructural logics, based on results and techniques developed recently in the study of substructural logics. - Conversely, extending geometrical approach, developed in mathematical fuzzy logics by the applicant, to substructural logics. The mathematical field to be investigated in this research lays down the foundation of several fields of Information Science, like artificial intelligence and software engineering. For example, the famous logic of Lukasiewicz is in strong connection with the famous Rényi-Ulam game with lies, which topic has turned out to be crucial in non-symmetric coding theory, and has been used to set up a coding protocol between the earth and a satellite. The forth goal of the research is - Application of results on non-classical logics to both game theory and information science, including Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering.

Keywords: mathematics,algebra,mathematical logic,non-classical logics,substructural logics,algebraizable logics
Quantitative analysis of atomic polarization and protein-ligand electrostatic interactions via charge density studies in proteins: insights from ultra-high resolution crystallography. (PROTEINCHARGEDENSITY)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: International Incoming Fellowships
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: France
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2007-4-2-IIF, 2007)
Start date: 2008-11-01
End date: 2010-10-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 173301.94
EU funding (EUR): 173301.94
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

X-ray crystallography at ultra-high resolution enables to observe the deformation of the atomic electron densities due to chemical bonding and intermolecular interactions. These can be quantitatively analysed via charge density studies, a mature and dynamic branch of modern crystallography, which provides important chemical information (charges, bond order, nucleophilicity…) on the atoms. For the analysis of the increasing number of protein structures measured at subatomic resolution, LCM3B has developed the program MoPro and a multipolar library describing the electron density of atoms. The laboratory has pioneered in extending these methodologies from small molecules to proteins with the multipolar refinement of crambin and human aldose reductase. The excellent quality diffraction data collected for aldose reductase, an enzyme involved in diabetes complications, will allow further unprecedented analysis of the electron density in alpha-helices and beta-strands. Preliminary results demonstrate the feasibility of the crystallographic refinement as the polypeptide main-chain groups C=O…H-N show significant differences in atoms polarization. These will be quantified experimentally with software MoPro and confirmed by quantum chemical computations. The strong background of the applicant in quantum chemistry will be advantageous to analyse the relationships between atoms polarization, helix macro-dipole and hydrogen bonding geometry and strength in proteins. In the second phase of the project, it is aimed to improve the accuracy of electrostatic interaction energies computed on protein-substrate systems by using a multipolar atom model compared to point charges. The structures of complexes of human aldose reductase with several medicinal inhibitors are determined at high resolution. The electron density will be transferred from our library of multipolar atoms. This will allow analysing the ligands binding strength and the specificity with respect to the proteins.

Keywords: x-ray crystallography,protein structure,electron density,multipole modeling,atomic polarization,interaction energy,computational chemistry and biology,quantum chemistry,structural biology.
Strategic Networking of RDI Programmes in Construction and Operation of Buildings (ERACOBUILD)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies - NMP
Destination: Integration
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Partnership: ERACOBUILD (ERA-NET)
Countries involved: France,France,Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria,Croatia,Cyprus,Czechia,Denmark,Finland,Germany,Germany,Greece,Hungary,Netherlands,Norway,Romania,Spain,Sweden,Switzerland,United Kingdom,Sweden,Portugal,Poland,Türkiye,United Kingdom
Call:  (FP7-ERANET-2007-RTD, 2007)
Start date: 2008-11-01
End date: 2012-04-30
Duration (months): 42.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2803123.65
EU funding (EUR): 2300000.0
Participants: 35
Project status: CLOSED

ERACOBUILD aims at strengthening and enlarging the strategic networking of RDI programmes in the field of “construction and operation of buildings” initiated in the previous ERABUILD coordination action. ERACOBUILD gathers 34 programme owners or managers coming from 17 EU Members States, 4 Associated Countries and 1 European Region. The new countries will benefit from the experience and results of the 15 programmes owners/managers (10 countries) which already launched 6 joint calls in ERABUILD and agreed on two future trans-national programmes on “Sustainable renovation of buildings” and “Value driven construction process” to be implemented in ERACOBUILD. New topics for joint activities will also be developed in ERACOBUILD, such as the identification of other RTD priorities especially, but not only, in relation to industry needs, pre/co-normative research and the optimal use of existing research facilities and the development of new ones. Joint activities (studies, clustering, calls for proposals…) will be implemented in these new fields in parallel to the trans-national programmes. ERACOBUILD is organised around 6 Work Packages. WP1 deals with the strategic guidance of the project and offers a platform to national funding bodies to share strategies. It is the core for improving cooperation and setting the basis for long-lasting cooperation in the field of construction and operation of buildings. WP2 focuses on the preparation of the joint activities (including a future ERA-NET+) and thus supports the creation of a strong trans-national RDI community in the field. WP3a and WP3b implement the joint activities, respectively in the two trans-national programmes and the new topics. WP4 continuously supports the improvement of the joint activities through a well structured learning and improving process. WP5 deals with communication and dissemination aspects, while contributing to improving the research culture in the sector. WP6 deals with the management.

Keywords: buildings. sustainability. r&d programmes. cooperation. era.
New Micro-Robotic Systems featuring Piezoelectric Adaptive MicroStructures for Sensing and Actuating, with Associated Embedded Control. (MICROPADS)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Intra-European Fellowships
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: France
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2007-2-1-IEF, 2007)
Start date: 2008-07-02
End date: 2010-07-01
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 171600.91
EU funding (EUR): 171600.91
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Adaptronics is a state of the art interdisciplinary area of research. It unites broad principles of structural mechanics, advanced material science (notably piezoelectric), actuation and sensing elements and embedded control technology. Adaptive systems are autonomous self-regulating mechanisms, able to adapt themselves over variations of environmental conditions. Innovative adaptronic systems intend to extend the framework of the possibilities with the development of new products within almost all ranges of the industry. The project focuses on one of the most promising applications of piezoelectric adaptive systems: microrobotics and micro-assembling systems for micrometric components. These systems require a very strict performance such as nanometer resolutions, millisecond response time etc. and the use of precise sensors is indispensable. But, until now, there does not exist a “perfect” sensor neither in industry nor in research, with convenient sizes, precision and dynamics for microrobotic applications. It appears very interesting and innovative to develop centi/millimeter active structures integrating on the same piezoelectric material both the actuating and the sensing functions with embedded control. Such smart systems could be designated as cost-effective, compact and multi-functional, since they handle carrying, sensory and actuating tasks at the same time. The subject of the proposed research is multi-disciplinary and seeks a series of specific approaches for improving the overall microrobotic performance. As described in the proposal, it touches several areas: mathematical modeling, multiphysics design, microtechnology, theory of automatic control and software development, according to host institution expertise and researcher career.

Keywords: microrobotics,piezoelectricity,microactuators,microsensors,adaptronics,active compliant microstructures,robust control,embedded control,fpga,microcontrollers,technological sciences
The achievement of an area of freedom, security and justice through the EU external relations (RELEX-JHA)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Intra-European Fellowships
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Italy
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2007-2-1-IEF, 2007)
Start date: 2008-10-01
End date: 2009-09-30
Duration (months): 12.0
Total project cost (EUR): 100975.46
EU funding (EUR): 100975.46
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

This project concerns the way the European Union (EU) can build an area of freedom, security and justice by making use of its powers to enter into international agreements with third countries. The EU has recently acquired the competence to legislate in this area. Very recently, the European Council has put forward the idea that the EU internal action is not enough to build such an area. Challenges to the EU external borders such as illegal immigration and threatens to the EU internal security such as terrorist attacks and organised crime (money laundering, trafficking of human beings, drugs) require the EU to act as an international actor. This is why the EU has started to make use of a wide range of international agreements, affecting cross pillar policies, whose adoption involves various actors such as the Commission, the Council, Europol. The objective of this project is to identify possible legal problems that the European Institutions may face in concluding these agreements. More precisely, the following legal issues will be explored: a) to what extent international agreements are necessary as well as effective to build an area of freedom, security and justice; b) whether the EU is competent to enter into these agreements affecting an ever increasing number of cross pillar policies and to what extent Member States remain competent to conclude international agreements in areas affecting the EU internal security and the EU external borders; c) whether these agreements are coherent; d) whether these agreements create accountability problems, in particular as far as the Europol’s agreements are concerned. This project is in line with the objectives of the Work Programme for experienced researcher since it is intended to expand the applicant’s competences in a new area of research and is based on a multidisciplinarity approach. This proposed shift of research interests will enable the applicant to strengthen her chances of being appointed Professor.

Keywords: humanities,european law,external relations,eu as an international actor,eu international agreements,area of freedom,security and justice,immigration
Foundations Research and Mapping (FOREMAP)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Support for the coherent development of research policies
Destination: Support for the coherent development of research policies
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Belgium
Call:  (FP7-Adhoc-2007-13, 2007)
Start date: 2008-01-01
End date: 2009-09-30
Duration (months): 21.0
Total project cost (EUR): 226910.94
EU funding (EUR): 186619.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The number of research foundations involved in supporting research activities in the EU is unknown, as are their policies and impact on the overall European research effort. Yet these foundations have a unique role to play in supporting European R&D. They are able to act and react flexibly and quickly, free of political or market pressure. They can afford to take risks in the projects they support and the perpetuity of their funds allows them to be reliable long term partners. Centralised data on research foundations and their activities is unavailable in many Member States (MS), even in the published accounts of many foundations. This project will seek to promote the collection of data on research foundations, by developing common tools and a methodology to map their activities across MS. They will be validated by a quantitative and qualitative pilot study targeting representative European countries. The study will collect and compile data to quantify foundation support for research, provide an analysis of trends and policies in the target countries, in order to better understand the role of foundations in financing research. The experience of the pilot study will then be used to make recommendations to encourage further mapping of research foundations in the remaining EU countries. The recommendations will be aimed at foundations, associations of foundations, MS and European Institutions. By combining the publication of the results of the pilot study, of the recommendations, with making the methodology and tools developed freely available, the project will encourage stakeholders to undertake their own national mapping exercise. This will lead to the collection of comparable data across Europe, ultimately facilitating comparative studies between EU states and the development of Europe wide research policy.

Keywords: research foundation investment mapping
Regionalism in Early Islamic Law and Piety (RELLAP)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Intra-European Fellowships
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: United Kingdom
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2007-2-1-IEF, 2007)
Start date: 2008-09-01
End date: 2010-08-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 170142.1
EU funding (EUR): 170142.1
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The proposed project is to investigate regionalism in early Islamic law and piety. Early biographical sources regularly classify jurisprudents geographically, and interregional controversy was an important feature of early legal thought and practice. Dr Tillier will come to Oxford for two years to undertake a series of collaborative studies with members of the Faculty of Oriental Studies, above all Dr Christopher Melchert. The outcome will be to make important advances in several fields of current debate, primarily among specialists in early Islamic history but also among students of Islam in general and even the wider educated public. It will also enhance Dr Tillier's skills in several fields and promote European scholarly collaboration.

Keywords: medieval history - history of law- non-christian religions- local history islamic law- islamic piety- sufism- regionalism- sharia- justice- judges- arabic sources- egypt- syria- iraq- arabia