Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
Isolation, Characterization and screening of environmental applications of Bio-Organic substances obtained from urban biomasses (EnvironBOS) (ENVIRONBOS)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: International Research Staff Exchange Scheme
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Spain,Italy
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IRSES, 2010)
Start date: 2011-06-01
End date: 2014-09-30
Duration (months): 40.0
Total project cost (EUR): 119700.0
EU funding (EUR): 119700.0
Participants: 2
Project status: CLOSED

The organic fraction of urban wastes can represent a rich source of bio-organic substances (BOS) easily available from urban facilities performing aerobic or anaerobic biodegradation of biomass residues; they may provide a large variety of BOS fitting a wide range of uses. The aim of the project is to explore the valorization of these residues by their use in the detoxification of other aqueous wastes. In particular, three research lines are of our interest: 1- Determination of the photophysical and photochemical properties of BOS and main reactive species that are able to generate. 2- Use of BOS as solar photocatalysts, possible participation in the self cleaning of the effluents and other related strategies for waste minimization. 3- Use as templates for the synthesis of materials for environmental purposes, such as mesoporous titanium dioxide or nanoparticles of Ag, Si or Au. Four multidisciplinary groups from Argentina (Laboratorio de Especies Altamente Reactivas, from Universidad Nacional La Plata), with research lines focused on environmental chemistry and materials science, Brazil (Instituto de Química; Universidade de Sao Paulo) with research interests in laboratory and pilot waste treatment and development of industrial simulation procedures, Italy (University of Torino) with research interests in photochemistry, environmental and analytical chemistry as well as material science and Spain (Grupo Procesos de Oxidación Avanzada, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia), that investigates in solar photocatalysis, photophysics and textile engineering, will collaborate to carry out this group. A training program focused on early researchers and a diffusion program for the obtained results will also be implemented. With this background a exchange program to benefit the synergies between the groups is planed, as explained in detail at section B.

Keywords: environmental engineering,photochemistry,wastewater treatment,residues valorization,urban wastes,solar photocatalysis
Randomness ad Irreversibility in Physics (RANPHYS)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: International Research Staff Exchange Scheme
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Austria,France,France
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IRSES, 2010)
Start date: 2011-10-15
End date: 2015-10-14
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 44100.0
EU funding (EUR): 44100.0
Participants: 3
Project status: CLOSED

This multidisciplinary exchange programme examines the origins and formal characterization of randomness, indeterminism and irreversibility in physics, as well as their connections. Studies of quantum indeterministic processes and their specification and relation with respect to formal algorithmic and statistical measures of indeterminism and randomness have just started; the area requires profound knowledge of logic, mathematics and computer science, as well as of physics. The rendition of physical indeterminism; e.g., in realizations of physical random number generators, is a very delicate issue, involving, for instance, considerations about the statistical independence of the events which constitute the basis of such devices; as well as the very nature of the randomness resource. Another long-lasting question is how physical irreversibility comes about. The existence of irreversible physical processes and an "arrow of time" in statistical physics are often derived by probabilistic arguments, but this remains a delicate issue. In the proposed cooperation, we would like to investigate the connection between physical irreversibility as it relates to indeterminism and randomness. One of our goals is to investigate whether or not irreversibility can be proved from physical indeterminism and randomness.

Keywords: mathematical physics,statistical physics,computer science,probability theory
KRAB zinc finger gene biology in evolution and disease (KRAB-ZNF)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: International Research Staff Exchange Scheme
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Germany,Germany,Switzerland,Germany
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IRSES, 2010)
Start date: 2011-07-01
End date: 2015-06-30
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 243600.0
EU funding (EUR): 243600.0
Participants: 4
Project status: CLOSED

The „KRAB-ZNF“ initiative is driven by recent observations that KRAB-ZNF genes, an evolutionarily conserved gene family of more than 350 transcriptional repressors encoded in the human genome, are predominantly expressed in testis and fetal brain. To elucidate functions of KRAB ZNF genes in evolution and diseases, experts in KRAB ZNF gene biology (B1/P1), proteomics (B1/P2), systems biology and aging (B2/P3), interspecies brain life histories (B3/P4), primate socioecology (B3/P5), human pathology (B3/P6) and in any aspect of computational biology (B4/P7-B6/P11) have established a well-coordinated interdisciplinary exchange program between German (B1,B2/P1-P3), Swiss (B3,P4-P6) and Chinese (B4/P7-B6/P11) institutions. Bioinformatic expertise encompasses network analysis (B4/P7 and B6/P10), molecular structure modeling (B5/P9), database design (B4/P8), and deep sequencing bioinformatics (B6/P11). Workpackages with defined topics are focused on the toponome analysis of KRAB ZNF protein expression (WP1), studying KRAB-ZNF interactions with TRIM28 (WP2), relating KRAB-ZNF gene functions to longevity (WP3), comparing brain sizes, fertility, cognitive behaviours and other aspects of life histories from birds to mammals (WP4), correlating SNPs of brain-related genes with social behaviour of e.g. primates (WP5), and on studying KRAB ZNF protein and related target proteins thereof in human pathology (WP6). The experimental data (B1/P1-B3/P6) will be analyzed in conjunction with experts in bioinformatics (B4/P7-B6/P11), compared to existing world-wide-knowledge (WP7), upon perturbation by small molecules (WP8), modeled upon protein interaction data (WP9), assembled in comprehensive databases (WP10), and finally analyzed phylogenomically (WP11). Within the requested funding period of 48 months, the “KRAB-ZNF” initiative is expected to achieve major contributions in elucidating KRAB ZNF gene functions in primate evolution, ontogenesis, neural development, longevity and disease.

Keywords: krab znf phylogeny,systems pathology,brain development,cognitive behaviour,interspecies life histories
Expressed sequences (EST) as tags for functional genes for genetic characterisation of flowering woody ornamental shrubs from an oriental origin (FORESTFLOWERS)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: International Research Staff Exchange Scheme
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Belgium,Italy,France
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IRSES, 2010)
Start date: 2012-01-01
End date: 2015-12-31
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 361200.0
EU funding (EUR): 256200.0
Participants: 3
Project status: CLOSED

Genetic resources of ornamental plants are in general poorly covered by international co-operation initiatives for characterisation and protection of (wild) germplasm. However, a well-considered application of these genetic resources, e.g. in breeding, is the best guarantee for a sustained conservation. This proposal focuses on flowering woody ornamental shrubs from an oriental origin: Rhododendron, Camellia, Hydrangea and Paeonia. These species have a long-lasting tradition of cultivation in their countries of origin and are there national symbols of living heritage. They are integrated in the EU horticultural sector since their introduction 2 centuries ago and are highly appreciated by the EU consumers too. Both in Europe as in the East, research is initiated for these species; however, joint actions are rare because of different reasons (distance, problem of communication, no network). The main objective of this proposal is to re-establish the link between Europe and the East for research about these species. Partners involved cover important ornamental production areas in Europe (Belgium, region of Gent; Italy, region around the North-Italian lakes; France, region of Angers) and focuses on China and Japan as being important for native plant genetic resources and also well established centres of competence for research in flowering woody ornamentals. The exchange program will support to provide common tools for the characterisation and application of interesting plant genetic resources for plant breeding purposes. The study of expressed sequences (EST) as tags for functional genes hooks up this ambition to the current state-of-the-art research in plant sciences. The working program combines 4 WP oriented towards each of the 4 species under study, and WP5 that supports the former by giving a framework to exchange actions (coordination, workshops, trainings), integrating approaches that are generic for all species.

Keywords: biodiversity characterisation,horticulture,sustainable exploitation,plant biotechnology
INvasive SPecies Evaluation, ConTrol & EDucation.NETwork (INSPECTED.NET)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: International Research Staff Exchange Scheme
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Germany,Germany,Portugal,Germany
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IRSES, 2010)
Start date: 2012-08-01
End date: 2016-07-31
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 170100.0
EU funding (EUR): 170100.0
Participants: 5
Project status: CLOSED

Climate change, soil degradation and the need of alternative energy sources are main challenges at the beginning of the 21st century. Exotic plant species are introduced on purpose for wood production, CO2 sequestration and soil amelioration. Some of these exotics spread out without control and are able to facilitate their invasion into native ecosystems by altering habitat properties. These so-called “invasive ecosystem engineers” can become a threat to biodiversity, ecosystem function and human health. The processes of biological invasions, their impacts on native ecosystems on different temporal and spatial scales, and the invasibility of different ecosystems are still not well understood. The aim of the INvasive SPecies Evaluation, ConTrol & EDucation.NETwork (INSPECTED.NET) is to set up a multi-skilled, international group of experts in biological invasions that will add on to existing programmes like the European-based DAISIE or the global invasive species programme (GISP). As a model, we will examine the invasion by the ecosystem engineer Acacia longifolia applying the latest methods in vegetation ecology including stable isotope analysis and remote sensing. Studies will be carried out at multiple spatial scales and at different stages of invasions in Portugal and Brazil. As a result, we want to develop a set of tools to evaluate and control biological invasions, and to contribute to current methods of risk assessment. We will extend our network with more experts in Acacia longifolia invasions worldwide. We will integrate the results of our research in our teaching to increase knowledge and raise awareness of exotic species and their risk assessment together with active multipliers such as public and educational bodies, institutions of nature conservation and forestry, and people involved in habitat restoration and sustainable land use, especially considering global change and the challenges of fertile land loss, soil degradation and desertification.

Keywords: natural sciences,anthropogenic impact on ecosystems,biodiversity,environmental science,plant ecology,conservation biology
Analysis and Design of Earthquake Resistant Structures (ADERS)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: International Research Staff Exchange Scheme
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Greece,Cyprus
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IRSES, 2010)
Start date: 2011-05-01
End date: 2015-10-31
Duration (months): 54.0
Total project cost (EUR): 655500.0
EU funding (EUR): 655500.0
Participants: 2
Project status: CLOSED

Worldwide, major earthquakes have caused tragic catastrophes with unparalleled losses in human life and property where inadequate design and construction practices have been identified as the major culprit. Thus, for mitigating the seismic risk, high quality training and education of professionals and researchers in analysis and design of structures has become of paramount importance. The proposed Network aims at promoting the research cooperation on the design of earthquake-resistant structures by creating strong synergies between research and practice among six countries under seismic threat: Greece and Cyprus (EU), Chile, India and Mexico (S&T) and Armenia (ENP). Bridging the gap between the Earthquake Engineering and Computational Mechanics scientific communities with the exploitation of the scientific potential and the complementary expertise of human resources of the Network, the research teams will further deepen, strengthen and advance their activities by addressing five major disciplines of Earthquake Engineering: (i) Stochastic characterization of seismic ground motions, for simple and accurate generation of synthetic accelerograms; (ii) Modeling and analysis of structures under seismic loading, aiming to validate and advance the cutting edge of computational methods; (iii-iv) Reliability- and performance-based seismic design, working towards a fully probabilistic framework for holistic structural design; and (v) Analysis and design of base-isolated structures, addressing the needs of high performance designs for critical facilities. For each topic, training programs will be provided through joint workshops, participation in thematic conferences and attendance of a specialized international MSc course hosted at the coordinating institution. Combining such focused training with diverse expertise and ensuring a strong connection between research and practice, the Network is set to have a lasting impact, pushing forward the boundaries of science in the field.

Keywords: earthquake engineering,computational methods,performance-based design,structural reliability analysis,stochastic ground motion characterization,base isolation
Advanced Biological Waste-to-Energy Technologies (BIOWET)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: International Research Staff Exchange Scheme
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Czechia,France
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IRSES, 2010)
Start date: 2012-01-01
End date: 2015-12-31
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 256300.0
EU funding (EUR): 249900.0
Participants: 2
Project status: CLOSED

The concern of the international community in utilizing renewable energy sources is ever rising. The reasons are both economical (rising oil/gas/coal prices) and ecological (greenhouse gas emission mitigation). Biological methods for energy production such as anaerobic digestion or microbial fuel cells have a great potential to substitute fossil fuels. Moreover, these biological methods often utilize waste, contaminated materials or polluted environments (e.g. wastewater, solid waste or contaminated sediments), thus coupling energy production to waste minimization/reclamation. The proposed IRSES “BioWET” project will integrate a number of advanced biotechnologies for waste-to-energy conversion. It will include anaerobic digestion of wastewater and solid waste, bio-hydrogen production from industrial wastewater and direct electricity production using sediment fuel cells. As the quality of biogas/hydrogen gas produced via anaerobic processes is crucial for further utilization as source of heat and electricity, experimental work on gas quality up-grading (CO2 sequestration and H2S removal) is included too. The project includes six research work packages and two transfer of knowledge (summer school and international workshop) work packages. Besides the research tasks, this IRSES project aims to 1) transfer knowledge between the partners, 2) explore new research lines and 3) stimulate (knowledge for knowledge) networking via support of the mobility of early-stage and experienced researchers. The consortium consists of three partners, 2 from Europe (Institute for Chemical Technology [ICT Prague], the Czech Republic and UNESCO-IHE Institute for water Education, the Netherlands) and 1 from USA (University of South Florida [USF]). The mobility of experienced staff and early-stage researchers (MSc. and Ph.D. students) is always between one of the EU partners and the USF and is always mutual to ensure good exchange of knowledge.

Keywords: biogas production,wastewater treatment,biotechnology
USA and Europe Cooperation in Mini UAVs (UECIMUAVS)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: International Research Staff Exchange Scheme
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Spain,Sweden
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IRSES, 2010)
Start date: 2012-01-05
End date: 2016-01-04
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 180600.0
EU funding (EUR): 111300.0
Participants: 2
Project status: CLOSED

Unmanned Aerial Systems have been an active area of research in recent years all around the world. Top research centres in the word are working on new applications, improving previous ones, solving specific problems in the different areas. Each centre has taken a special area of the whole field into focus and they are taking specialization on it. It makes a huge scattered network of knowledge. The project that we present here is an attempt to connect some relevant nodes of this network putting in contact 4 leading research centres whit experience in different fields connected and complementary, but not superposed. Thus, the opportunities and strength of each partner will be increased. The members of the consortium are: • The ASU (Arizona State University) Robotics Laboratory (http://robotics.asu.edu ) has significant experience in designing, building and deploying aerial and aquatic mobile robot systems. The present inventory of robots includes multiple fixed wing, rotary aerial vehicles and autonomous underwater vehicles with varied capabilities in sensing and actuation. • The Linköping University, Artificial Intelligence & Integrated Computer Systems Division (http://www.ida.liu.se/~patdo/aiicssite1 ), contributes with his experience in quadrotor systems for indoor and outdoor, visual navigation and with Software Architectures for micro-uavs. • The Universidad Politécnica Madrid, Computer Vision Group (www.disam.upm.es/colibri ), contributes with his experience in visual guidance and visual control for rotatory UAVs. All the above makes a great opportunity to share knowledge, expertise, work-styles, etc. different operative test beds, laboratories and R&D leading technology facilities and no less importance, cultural aspects.

Keywords: aerial robotics,computer vision,artificial intelligence,visual control.
Solar and Space Weather Network of Excellence (SOLSPANET)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: International Research Staff Exchange Scheme
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Belgium,United Kingdom,Austria
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IRSES, 2010)
Start date: 2011-09-01
End date: 2016-08-31
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1402200.0
EU funding (EUR): 1402200.0
Participants: 3
Project status: CLOSED

Space Weather (SPW) - By definition the term ‘space weather’ refers to conditions on the sun and in the solar wind, magnetosphere, ionosphere, and thermosphere that can influence the performance and reliability of space borne and ground-based technological systems and can endanger human life or health. This definition also includes cosmic rays. Another basic component of the proposed studies is Solar Weather (SOW), which actually concentrates on the theoretical and observational investigation of the dynamical phenomena in the inner solar atmosphere which are naturally interlinked with subsequent large SPW events. Therefore, the full scale understanding of the nature of both the SOW and SPW conditions and their potential impact on the terrestrial life and communication and navigation systems, a combined multi-disciplinary approach is required. This is the main goal of the international network we are intending to build and in which all members will contribute with their respective complimentary expertise to achieve the announced objectives. The proposed project encompasses following main aspects of cooperation: 1) an organizational component – including the establishment and development of strong links of cooperation between the solar and space physics research groups involved in the project with the aim of building a joint network of excellence by focusing their efforts on solar and space weather studies. 2) a research component - All groups participating in the consortium will contribute with very high level research objectives and developments according to their respective complimentary specialization and track record; and 3) an Educational environment - Creation of the common educational environment of for early stage young researchers.

Keywords: physical sciences,solar astrophysics,solar weather,space weather,solar wind,cmes,impact on earth,spw monitoring and forecasting,sow/spw modelling and data base