Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
Point contacts for quantum spin valleytronics (PCSV) (PCSV)

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: Netherlands
Call: Individual Fellowships (H2020-MSCA-IF-2020, 2020)
Start date: 2021-06-01
End date: 2023-05-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 175572.48
EU funding (EUR): 175572.48
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Since the discovery of the transistor in 1948, semiconductor electronics have changed our lives in unprecedented ways. The enormous miniaturization of transistors, which has triggered an exponential increase of the world’s computational power, is reaching a fundamental limit. In this context, the achievement of complex operations by alternative approaches is crucial for the future of computation. A recently developed alternative relies on the quantum entanglement between the ultimately small quantum dots (QD) and has already proved to be faster than conventional computations for certain operations. PCSV explores van der Waals heterostructures made of bilayer graphene (BLG), tungsten diselenide (WSe2), and hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) to achieve a novel QD platform where single spins are the information carriers and its coherence time can be controlled electrically. For this purpose, PCSV studies electrostatically defined quantum point contacts (QPCs) and QDs in a BLG/WSe2-based novel device platform where the WSe2 layer imprints its strong spin-orbit coupling (SOC) on BLG. Using electrostatic gates, I will define QPCs and QDs where the direction of the perpendicular electric field determines which layer of the BLG dominates the charge transport. Since only one of the layers is proximitized, this modulation will lead to the realization of QPCs and QDs with highly tunable SOC and spin coherence times. Furthermore, PCSV will explore the spin filtering possibilities of the QPC device geometry using spin-polarized electrodes. PCSV will become a feasibility study to determine whether BLG/WSe2 heterostructures can compete with state of the art spin QDs for quantum computation and as a spin filter for conventional spintronics.

Keywords: van der waals heterostructures
A neuroscience approach to investigating how hierarchy influences moral behaviour (AGENT)

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: Social Sciences and Humanities
Countries involved: Netherlands
Call: Individual Fellowships (H2020-MSCA-IF-2016, 2016)
Start date: 2017-12-01
End date: 2019-11-30
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 177598.8
EU funding (EUR): 177598.8
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Humans are very social animals who are able to understand the consequences of their actions on others. Therefore, why is it that some individuals are more likely to choose actions that have negative consequences for others? This project will explore this important question by using an original and innovative approach focusing on the subjective experience of agency and responsibility of individuals when they select a moral or an immoral action, together with their empathic response at the moment of the act. The general aim of the present research project is to refine our understanding of the mechanisms driving both responsibility and empathy and to generate a model that integrates these two aspects to better understand what guides moral behaviours in coercive situations. To achieve this aim, we will use psychophysiology and fMRI techniques to understand how the neural circuits associated with the sense of agency and empathy interact through different experimental paradigms. This project will shed new light on how our self-experience impacts on our moral decisions. In addition to opening new perspectives in social neuroscience and psychology, this project will add theoretical and methodological expertise to my skill-set by providing the most suitable environment, that is, the Social Brain Lab at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience (NIN), for my career development. The NIN will offer: (i) world experts in human empathy with prominent expertise in fMRI and EEG techniques (C. Keysers and V. Gazzola); (ii) all the technical facilities necessary for the success of the present research project, and (iii) a world leading neuroscience community that will contribute to my further training and career prospects.

Keywords: sense of agency,responsibility,empathy,psychophysiology,fmri acquisition,fmri training
Eco-efficient high-yield production of antioxidant compounds from microalgae (EECHYMA)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Societal Challenges
Programme: Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine and maritime and inland water research and the bioeconomy
Action type: SME instrument
Countries involved: France
Call: Resource-efficient eco-innovative food production and processing (H2020-SMEINST-1-2015, 2015)
Start date: 2015-10-01
End date: 2016-03-31
Duration (months): 6.0
Total project cost (EUR): 71429.0
EU funding (EUR): 50000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Eco-efficient high-yield production of antioxidant compounds from microalgae Through the development of a disruptive photobioreactor design and cultivation protocol, we plan to reach a production of high-quality microalgae with an improved content in valuable antioxidants, at a reduced production cost. This cost reduction will be obtained through a dramatic reduction of the energy required for the production, greatly improving the sustainability of microalgae production. The microalgae products can enter the formulations of nutritional supplements or animal food.

Keywords: microalgae,nutraceuticals,energy efficiency,sustainability
Low Cost GNSS and Computer Vision Fusion for Accurate Lane Level Navigation and Enhanced Automatic Map Generation (INLANE)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Industrial Leadership
Programme: Space
Action type: Innovation actions
Countries involved: Germany,Germany,Spain,Austria,Germany,Spain,Belgium,France,Netherlands,Netherlands
Call: EGNSS applications (H2020-Galileo-2015-1, 2015)
Start date: 2016-01-01
End date: 2018-06-30
Duration (months): 30.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3281028.75
EU funding (EUR): 2642935.88
Participants: 12
Project status: CLOSED

Lane-level positioning and map matching are some of the biggest challenges for navigation systems. Although vehicle telematics provide services with positioning requirements fulfilled by low-cost GNSS receivers, more complex road and driver assistance applications are increasingly been deployed, due to the growing demand. These include lane-level information as well as lane-level navigation and prioritised alerts depending on the scenario composition (traffic sign, navigation instructions, ADAS instructions). These applications need a more accurate and reliable positioning subsystem. A good example of these new requirements can be witnessed in the increasing interest in navigation at lane-level, with applications such as enhanced driver awareness, intelligent speed alert and simple lane allocation. As well as the accuracy of positioning data being a big driver, there is also a question around the adaptability of navigation systems to these applications. This depends firstly on the availability of an accurate common reference for positioning (an enhanced map) and secondly, on the level of the provided pose estimation (integrity). However, neither the current road maps nor the traditional integrity parameters seem to be well suited for these purposes. Delivering lane-level information to an in-vehicle navigation system and combining this with the opportunity for vehicles to exchange information between themselves, will give drivers the opportunity to select the optimal road lane, even in dense traffic in urban and extra-urban areas. Every driver will be able to choose the appropriate lane and will to be able to reduce the risks associate with last-moment lane-change manoeuvres. inLane proposes new generation, low-cost, lane-level, precise turn-by-turn navigation applications through the fusion of EGNSS and Computer Vision technology. This will enable a new generation of enhanced mapping information based on crowdsourcing.

Keywords: gnss,egnos,edas,adas,cartography,lane navigation,computer vision,slam,road
LIssage de COrdons Robotisé Novateur Expert (LICORNE)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Societal Challenges
Action type: Innovation actions
Countries involved: Germany,Spain,France,France,France
Call: Fast Track to Innovation Pilot (H2020-FTIPilot-2015-1, 2015)
Start date: 2015-11-01
End date: 2018-04-30
Duration (months): 30.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2795670.26
EU funding (EUR): 2103852.1799999997
Participants: 6
Project status: CLOSED

The project aims to provide and commercialize a self-adjusting bead forming process able to control the quality of the sealing material in car manufacturing industry. LICORNE (LIssage de COrdons Robotisé Novateur Expert) is an innovative automatic vacuum forming solution able to control and adjust itself in front of the variability. The robotized forming operations are repeatable and 100% certified. They will use a standard sealing material and be used on forming operations on all parts of the car. Key assets of this innovation will be: certifying autonomously every vehicle providing to each car a level of quality guaranty never known before, analyzing in real time the slow derivations, providing recommendations for a better installation management, allowing to anticipate non conformities and avoiding defects revision thanks to the communication of data between the positioning, forming and control steps that are integrated in a Big Data system. All manual operations causing MSD occupational diseases are avoided with the LICORNE solution. The paint shop is responsible for the sealing process guaranteeing car waterproofness. To do so, most of the operations imply the positioning of a PVC material sealing compound on all car junctions. The solution will be installed as an industrial pilot at PSA plant to upgrade it to an industrial Plant of the Future and duplicated after 24 months of validation to 3 plants in Europe. The LICORNE consortium will promote the demonstration of the vacuum forming process to other car manufacturers in the European market. A detailed specification of the automatic vision & control system will be published. This will enable car manufacturers to test prototypes of the robot. Further development of commercial prototypes and reproduction of the robots are addressed in the exploitation plan. Results will be disseminated to the car industry through industry fairs and workshops, and car manufacturing associations such as ACEA.

Keywords: automatic vision,big data,automotive sealing process,vacuum forming
Contested Cities Revisited: a multidisciplinary, multi-scale analysis of urban space (CONTESTED URBANISM)

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: Social Sciences and Humanities
Countries involved: United Kingdom
Call: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF-EF) (H2020-MSCA-IF-2014, 2014)
Start date: 2015-04-01
End date: 2017-03-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 195454.8
EU funding (EUR): 195454.8
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The proposed project’s meta-objectives are twofold, first; from a theoretical perspective the starting point of the project is the suggestion that rather than limiting the 'extreme divided’ city label to a selected number of contested places, there is an increasing need to broaden the category itself in order to deepen the understanding of contested urbanism across the spectrum. Secondly, to construct an innovative interdisciplinary research method connecting the long overdue qualitative and quantitative divide within urban segregation research (Vertovec 2006). Within this discussion, there is a still significant lacuna as to how researchers and policymakers themselves conceptualize and prioritize the socially and politically contentious issues of urban segregation in different cities and the impact of urban space on social outcomes (Vaughan 2007). This research project suggests there is a need to re-think labels and concepts attributed to cities and neighborhoods, to better adapt planning policy and practice to ethnic minorities and migrants in an ever more fractured urban reality. Following a broad assessment of 'urban segregation' the research will focus on two nations with diverse forms of contested urbanism with the aim of "learning through differences, rather than seeking out similarities" (Robinson 2011); namely Sweden (known for its comprehensive welfare system) and Israel (known for its ethnically based policies); selecting four case study cities (two from each country) with high levels of ethnic minorities for further in-depth analysis. With the aim of establishing a multi-level multidisciplinary comparative framework (engaging spatial and qualitative analysis); the project will integrate three main scales of investigation: (1) the nation state role in planning for urban segregation, (2) urban segregation at the city scale, and (3) the role of local community and civil society in, and their perception of, these urban processes.

Keywords: urban segregation,urban planning,contested cities,mixed cities,space syntax,comparative,urbanism,multidisciplinary research methods,spatial analysis,political context,sweden,israel
Nanoparticle-Based Therapeutic Applications and Detection of Carbon Monoxide Releasing Molecules (ACORN)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Spreading excellence and widening participation
Programme: Widening participation and spreading excellence
Theme: Improved access to Excellence
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Italy,Netherlands,Netherlands,United Kingdom,Portugal
Call: Twinning (H2020-WIDESPREAD-05-2017-Twinning, 2017)
Start date: 2018-09-01
End date: 2022-02-28
Duration (months): 42.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1000000.0
EU funding (EUR): 1000000.0
Participants: 6
Project status: CLOSED

Carbon monoxide (CO) has gathered increasing attention because of its role as a gasotransmitter with therapeutic and cell-protective effects. It is also recognised as a cell-signalling molecule where recent developments in the area of CO-releasing molecules (CORMs) and materials for controlled CO application have shown their importance with respect to delivery of such agents to their respective targets. However, despite their promise, their remains two major bottlenecks that may prevent these compounds from reaching the clinic. Firstly, the precise spatial-temporal CO release of CORMs is not target-specific. The CO molecule is highly diffusive and binds to haemoproteins, which are ubiquitous. Secondly, CORMs are made of metal carbonyl complexes and as organometallic compounds, there is the potential of heavy metal toxicity. Moreover, since CORMs are water-soluble they are distributed throughout the body, which can lead to further increased toxicities against healthy tissues. Our project aims to alleviate some of the problems of CORMs by a) developing a method to monitor CO release by MRI and optical imaging; b) reformulate CORMs by encapsulating inside nanomaterials (specifically the FDA approved PLGA as a nanocarrier) and c) provide targeting of the CORMs to their site of delivery by conjugating peptide targeting moieties to the surface of the PLGA nanoparticle. Through the completion of these activities, I;;, supported by its twinning partners, is in the best position to achieve an improved capability to compete for internationally competitive research funding and to access business stakeholders. By claiming its position in research and innovation networks IMM will effectively contribute to research excellence and value creation in health at European level.

Keywords: antibody drug conjugates,bioconjugation
REsidual soft WOod conversion to high characteristics drop-in bioFUELs (REWOFUEL)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Societal Challenges
Programme: Secure, clean and efficient energy
Theme: Alternative fuels and mobile energy sources
Action type: Innovation actions
Countries involved: Spain,Estonia,Austria,Germany,Finland,Sweden,Sweden,France,France,France,France,Netherlands
Call: Demonstration of the most promising advanced biofuel pathways (H2020-LCE-2017-RES-IA, 2017)
Start date: 2018-06-01
End date: 2022-06-30
Duration (months): 49.0
Total project cost (EUR): 19791556.55
EU funding (EUR): 13856301.84
Participants: 13
Project status: CLOSED

REWOFUEL goal is to demonstrate the performances, reliability, environmental and socio-economic sustainability of the entire value chain, for the transformation of residual soft-wood into hydrolysate (RWH), conversion of RWH into bio-Isobutene (bio-IBN) by fermentation and further conversion to biofuels. To achieve these goals a team of 11 partners, leaders in their field, originating from 7 EU-member states, will join efforts. REWOFUEL consists in showcasing the value chain, from residual wood to 3 high performance drop-in biofuels derived from bio-IBN. These biofuels are full-bio-ETBE, bio-isooctane and bio-isododecane rich biofuels. This large market is today supplied entirely by products derived from fossil-based IBN. Products derived from bio-based IBN, using the same process as fossil-based IBN, would provide a true renewable alternative. REWOFUEL includes the development & up-scaling of this process and the valorization of coproducts: lignin, microbial biomass, biogas and fertilizers. To this end, four ambitious objectives were defined: -Demonstrate the production of residual wood hydrolysate (RWH) and establish a quality standard to feed the IBN fermentation unit, -Demonstrate the production of bio-IBN-based biofuels from RWH at pre-commercial scale, -Demonstrate the valorization of lignin and other coproducts resulting from the RWH process, -Determine and validate the targeted technical, safety, economic as well as environmental/social sustainability performances to be achieved for a commercial plant. This project aligns with the core innovation strategies of 2 SMEs which are: deconstructing of wood (SEKAB, SWE) and conversion of sugars/hydrolysates into bio-IBN (GBE, FR). These 2 SMEs are already operating a demo plant that they intend to further upgrade within the project. Related Work packages, tasks, milestones and risks are considered in order to achieve these objectives. REWOFUEL project is fully aligned with the call topic.

Keywords: biorefinery,bio isobutene,bio isododecane and bio isooctane rich biofuel,residual wood hydrolysates,fb etbe,gasoline biofuels,bio jet fuel,fermentation,lignin,bitumen,microbial proteins
Photo-Piezo-ActUators based on Light SEnsitive COMposite (PULSE-COM)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: Future and Emerging Technologies (FET)
Theme: EIC Pathfinder
Destination: Novel ideas for radically new technologies
Action type: Research and Innovation actions
Countries involved: Italy,Romania,Poland,Romania,France,France,France,France
Call: FET-Open Challenging Current Thinking (H2020-FETOPEN-2018-2019-2020-01, 2019)
Start date: 2019-12-01
End date: 2023-06-30
Duration (months): 43.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2980015.0
EU funding (EUR): 2980015.0
Participants: 12
Project status: SIGNED

PULSE-COM aims to explore technological breakthroughs developing and integrating a new class of Photo-Piezo-Actuators to open a radical new future technology. Our vision is based on the use of low cost photo-mobile polymer (PMP) films and a lead-free piezo-composite (PZL) to target their use in innovative new fields never before considered. Starting from phenomenological and modelling aspects of the composite materials, we will fabricate and experimentally characterize Photo-Piezo-Actuators (PMP-PZL) proof of concept devices. The project will address through an ambitious interdisciplinary research to the employment of proper materials and the appropriate optical strategies to increase and tune the absorption of the light and finally to increase the PMP devices efficiency. With the same target electromechanical models and innovative growth processes will guide the optimization of the piezocomposite to improve its performance, and thus its sensitivity when coupled with the PMP. The PMP-PZL device will be integrated into more complex opto-electronic systems through high-risk incremental research to achieve pioneering industrial implementation. Specifically, we target the realization of cutting-edge applications based on photo-activated Meso-scale machines as opto-switches and opto-microvalves, Reconfigurable Optics and Photoenergy Harvesting Systems. Our study can open a new window on the future development of light-driven nanomotors and their potential applications in different areas such as biomedical, environmental and nanoengineering fields.

Keywords: piezo phototonics,piezo electronics,photomobile polymers,energy harvesting,actuators
Cortical-to-Subcortical Information Transfer Underlying Skill Learning (CSIT)

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: Life Sciences
Countries involved: Italy
Call: Individual Fellowships (H2020-MSCA-IF-2019, 2019)
Start date: 2021-01-01
End date: 2021-12-31
Duration (months): 12.0
Total project cost (EUR): 85736.64
EU funding (EUR): 85736.64
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The stability-plasticity dilemma is a critical constraint in brain networks underlying learning and memory. The dilemma is how the brain can acquire new information (plasticity) without overriding older knowledge (stability). This project aims to understand how the brain solves this dilemma by investigating the underlying circuits that allow for the transition from the initial exploration of a behavior to its long-term storage. One possibility is that distinct brain circuits drive exploration and storage. Alternatively, a shared circuit may mediate both abilities through the transfer of behaviorally relevant information across brain regions. To rigorously test these models, we need a method to measure behaviorally relevant information transfer, something that is not possible with current methods. In this project I propose to work with Dr. Panzeri, a leading expert in applying information theory to neuroscience, to develop such a method. We will apply this method to a dataset I collected during my PhD, consisting of high-resolution, high-channel count chronic multi-site in vivo electrophysiology in the rat during novel skill learning. This dataset contains simultaneously recorded activity from motor cortex and the basal ganglia, regions that have been implicated in the exploration and the storage of behaviors, respectively. The results of this project will shed light on a fundamental principle in the brain, while providing the broader field of systems neuroscience with an important tool that we will disseminate in an open source format for maximum impact. This project is an ideal progression from my PhD and will allow me to strengthen my skills in computational neuroscience, complementing my training in experimental neuroscience, and preparing me to lead an interdisciplinary lab that combines high-quality in vivo electrophysiology with cutting-edge computational methods to investigate how interactions across brain regions generate complex behaviors.

Keywords: stability plasticity dilemma,generalized linear models,partial information decomposition,information theory,motor skill learning,motor cortex,basal ganglia,in vivo electrophysiology