Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
Ligustinus Project: New Survey Techniques for an Ancient Riparian Landscape. (LiguSTAR)

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: Italy
Call: Individual Fellowships (H2020-MSCA-IF-2017, 2017)
Start date: 2019-03-01
End date: 2021-02-28
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 180277.2
EU funding (EUR): 180277.2
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The lacus Ligustinus was the great paleo-estuary of ancient Baetis or current Guadalquivir river (Southern Spain). It is a radically transformed landscape because of the intensive sedimentation and other geomorphological dynamics. The estuary banks were highly populated during the Roman period. Important cities and towns articulated the surrounding rural settlement, dedicated to the agricultural and livestock activities. In addition, the lacus allowed the connection with the maritime routes and the output of products destined to foreign markets. Nowadays this spatial configuration is difficult to restore, especially the exploitation villae settlement patterns. The main purpose of the project is to devise a methodology applicable to the study of the paleo-banks through the identification of archaeological sites. In that sense, the right border of the current Lower Guadalquivir region has been selected as a delimited study area, and particularly a local region of Cadiz province. The historical diachronic evolution will be analysed through the archaeological evidences. In order to achieve this, geomorphological, archaeological and other historical data from this area will be integrated in a GIS. Then survey methodology, such as geophysical survey, and UAV flights applications, will be applied in the local scale considering it as a continuum area, to detect archaeological sites employing non-invasive prospection techniques. We will apply this methodology through the selection of a series of study cases. The project will be carried out in the Laboratory of Landscape Archaeology & Remote Sensing (LAP&T) at University of Siena. This laboratory is specialised in survey and integral analysis of ancient landscapes. There the candidate will be trained in the application of these techniques in order to acquire skills for the interpretation of the collected data.

Keywords: ancient landscape,riparia,roman times,archaeology,gephysical survey,remote sensing,archeology,south spain,baetica province
Differential Program Semantics (DIAPASoN)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Consolidator grants
Action type: ERC actions
Panel: Computer science and informatics
Panel description: Informatics and information systems, computer science, scientific computing, intelligent systems
Countries involved: Italy
Call: ERC Consolidator Grant (ERC-2018-COG, 2018)
Start date: 2019-03-01
End date: 2024-02-29
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 959562.0
EU funding (EUR): 959562.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Traditionally, program semantics is centered around the notion of program identity, that is to say of program equivalence: a program is identified with its meaning, and programs are considered as equal only if their meanings are the same. This view has been extremely fruitful in the past, allowing for a deep understanding of highly interactive forms of computation as embodied by higher-order or concurrent programs. The byproducts of all this lie everywhere in computer science, from programming language design to verification methodologies. The emphasis on equality — as opposed to differences — is not however in line with the way programs are written and structured in modern complex software systems. Subtasks are delegated to pieces of code which behave as expected only up to a certain probability of error, and only if the environment in which they operate makes this possible deviation irrelevant. These aspects have been almost neglected by the program semantics community until recently, and still have a marginal role. DIAPASON's goal is to study differences between programs as a constitutive and informative concept, rather than by way of relations between them. This will be accomplished by generalizing four major frameworks of program semantics, traditionally used for giving semantics to programs, comparing them, proving properties of them, and controlling their usage of resources: logical relations, bisimulation, game semantics, and linear logic.

Keywords: programming language theory,semantics,lambda calculus
Fission Barrier of neutron rich Ra isotopes for r-process investigation (FiBRa)

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: Belgium
Call: Individual Fellowships (H2020-MSCA-IF-2020, 2020)
Start date: 2021-04-01
End date: 2023-03-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 166320.0
EU funding (EUR): 166320.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

A full training program on radioactive ion beam experiments with the gaseous active target will be pursued. In particular, it aims to investigate with the ACTAR-TPC detector the transfer induced fission of neutron-rich nuclei, to put new constraints on the nucleosynthesis rapid capture process (r-process). This will be possible thanks to high energy and intensity radioactive ion beams produced at the HIE-ISOLDE facility, in particular accessing the poorly-known region between Tl and Ra isotopes. The goal of this action is to investigate n-induced fission probability as a function of the excitation energy of the nucleus, with respect to the n-capture probability. This action starts with the already approved experimental campaign neutron-deficient isotopes between Tl and Ra: such a campaign will be used as a training field on both active target technology, transfer induced reactions, and fission of heavy nuclei. The full training will be reached developing an independent physics case on neutron-rich isotopes, more suitable for r-process investigation. The chosen bench-test is the 230Ra(d,p)231Ra reaction. I will be in charge of the proposal preparation, the experimental campaign, the data analysis, and publication. Such an experiment aims to discriminate between fission barrier models, in order to provide new constraints that can affect the astrophysical location of the r-process. Only the most recent developments at RIB facilities will allow performing the experiments here proposed. This will be done along with a two years action at KU Leuven, under the guidance of Prof. Riccardo Raabe, an expert in the active target technology and transfer induced studies. This action will allow me to obtain a high level of specialization that will be suitable for permanent positions at radioactive ion beam facilities, or at research institutes involved in these topics.

Keywords: radioactive ion beams,active target,fission barrier,nucleosynthesys,r process
A Global Value Chain of Research and Innovation: Governance and Power in designing research for sustainable mineral-material uses (GloRI)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Individual Fellowships (IF)-Career Restart panel
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Social Sciences and Humanities
Countries involved: Austria
Call: Individual Fellowships (H2020-MSCA-IF-2020, 2020)
Start date: 2022-06-01
End date: 2025-05-31
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 279250.56
EU funding (EUR): 279250.56
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Natural to built environment, mineral resources to high-performance materials: Transformations of matter shape life. Socio-technical imaginaries direct these transformations: they inform and shape trajectories of research and innovation (R&I). Research on imaginaries to support socio-economic system transformations towards sustainable mineral uses is timely and important: The conversion of natural resources into commodities originates in imaginaries that need unpacking to address them with next generations in the context of enabling resource efficiency and sustainable raw material uses. This is the aim of this interdisciplinary project: Funded research projects with innovation goals will be examined by conceptualizing a Global Value Chain (GVC) of R&I drawing on GVC literature, the Science and Technology Studies (STS) concept of socio-technical imaginaries and the Innovation Studies (IS) concept of global pipelines. The specific objectives are (O1a) to conceptualize the GVC of R&I, (O1b) to map decision-making on research design, and (O1c) to explore imaginaries in decision-making on research design, to then demonstrate (O2a) how imaginaries operate, i.e. with which power in GVC governance, and with which outcome on (O2b) innovations and (O2c) mineral-based material uses. The research methodology uses a GVC framework and addresses state-of-the-art GVC research moving beyond static units of analysis by examining linkages among GVC participants, and exploring power in GVC governance. Empirically, decision-making in designing research will be traced in reverse chronological order: from project implementation to the original project idea. This will provide data on power in governance structures. With this knowledge, the EC Ecodesign Directive extension can be informed and the Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) indicator on governance can be adapted for future research design-related decision-making. These are central concerns in my research and career plan.

Keywords: system transformation,global value chains gvc,power in gvc governance,sociotechnical imaginaries,research practices,innovation,sustainable mineral material uses
Photonic Structural Materials with Controlled Disorder (PrISMoID)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Advanced grants
Action type: ERC actions
Panel: Condensed matter physics
Panel description: Structure, electronic properties, fluids, nanosciences, biological physics
Countries involved: Switzerland
Call: ERC Advanced Grant (ERC-2018-ADG, 2018)
Start date: 2019-09-01
End date: 2024-08-31
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2499990.0
EU funding (EUR): 2499990.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Structural colour reflected by photonic materials is typically attributed to highly ordered nanostructures with periodicities on the 100-nm length scale. When investigating structural colour in animals and plants, it is however becoming increasingly evident that brilliant photonic colour can also arise from seemingly disordered morphologies. This is surprising as uncontrolled disorder in photonic materials usually severely degrades their colour response. While some recent theories exist, the emergence of structural colour from disordered morphologies is fundamentally not understood. It is clear however that these disordered morphologies must possess "hidden correlations", which enable the formation of a photonic band gap. This project will uncover the design rules that underlie disordered photonic morphologies, thereby contributing to the fundamental understanding of photonic materials. The project has a strong nature-inspired component, but will go beyond the examination of natural photonic materials. WP1 and WP2 will examine 3D and 2D disordered photonic morphologies in animals and plants, respectively. The structural analysis of these materials will uncover hidden correlations in seemingly random morphologies. WP2 and WP3 will manufacture materials that implement these correlations to recreate the optical signatures of the biological model organisms. This will test the statistical analysis of WP1 and WP2 and shed light on the \textit{in vivo} synthesis of the disordered photonic morphologies. WP4 ties WP1-WP3 together by performing optical experiments and computer simulations. By analysing both the far- and near-field results of the simulations and comparing them with the structural correlations and optical experiments, the four WPs will not only provide a fundamental understanding of the interplay of structural correlations with optical interference in disordered materials, it will also establish design rules allowing their facile manufacture.

Keywords: optics of disordered materials,optical band gap,structural colour,optics in biological systems
Smart charger device to increase smartphones’ battery lifetime, prevent fire accidents, and provide cross-brand flexibility (Optium)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Industrial Leadership
Programme: Innovation in SMEs
Action type: SME instrument
Countries involved: Norway
Call: SME instrument (H2020-SMEInst-2018-2020-1, 2019)
Start date: 2019-05-01
End date: 2019-10-31
Duration (months): 6.0
Total project cost (EUR): 71429.0
EU funding (EUR): 50000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Longer battery life is the most demanded feature by smartphone users. Surprisingly, surveys show that 46% of respondents would prefer longer battery life rather than better smartphone cameras or more resistant screens. Current lithium-based batteries fail to keep up with smartphone technological improvements. As a result, batteries do not last long during the day. Moreover, users recharge their smartphones improperly accelerating battery deterioration. Consequently, batteries get drained quickly and users must replace their mobile phone or replace old batteries with poor low-quality new ones. ChargeGuard has developed and patented an intelligent device for optimising charging, increasing battery lifespan and monitoring system and battery temperature and voltage for improved safety. Optium is a smart charge management system that protects and prolongs battery life. The objective of this project is to provide consumers with a 3rd party charger device able to optimise the way batteries get charged and delay the deterioration of batteries by three times. Optium project will satisfy the high unmet demand of consumers for a product that improves smartphone charging procedure, eliminate risk of fire/ battery explosion and increase battery longevity, by providing a 3rd party intelligent charger featured with unique characteristics and fully compatible with any smartphone on the market. We will target different users’ profiles, such as young smartphone owners, business people, large companies and parents worried about fire accidents due to battery overheating. We will market Optium through direct sales, distributors & retailers as well as through exclusive agreements with insurance companies. The potential market is huge. Our projection clearly demonstrates the potential of our solution. By 2024, we foresee to earn more than €14m profit yearly. Our forecast estimates cumulative profits of €20m by 2024 with a return on investment of 730%.

Keywords: charger,smartphone,tablet,battery management,powerbank ewaste
Improve the personal, professional and financial independence of blind people by enabling them to access any information without the help of others. (Tactonom)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Industrial Leadership
Programme: Innovation in SMEs
Action type: SME instrument
Countries involved: Germany,Portugal
Call: SME instrument (H2020-EIC-SMEInst-2018-2020-3, 2020)
Start date: 2021-04-01
End date: 2023-12-31
Duration (months): 33.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3123430.0
EU funding (EUR): 2123663.92
Participants: 2
Project status: SIGNED

The 2.65 M blind Europeans are strongly disadvantaged in education, employment, mobility and participation in society. This is caused by the fact that current output technologies only relate text. Spreadsheets, charts, graphics, maps, images, websites, floor plans and many other information types represent an almost insurmountable barrier. The inability to access information impedes the personal, professional and financial independence and leads to an unemployment rate of 75 % (source: RNIB) amongst blind people in Europe. In six years Inventivio has developed the worldwide first interactive output technology that enables blind people to access any information without the help of others. Due to its large tactile matrix with more than 10.500 tactile dots, the blind user can read text and graphics with the fingertips. The underlying software platform automatically transforms the information on the computer screen into Braille letters (alphabet for the blind) and tactile graphics. The software platform is open and a wide range of tools is made available to simplify the development of apps. The system has reached TRL6 and is based on a break-through technology that is radically cheaper per tactile point than the industry standard. This is achieved by dissociating the expensive actuators from the number of touch points used in the device. By dissociating these, it becomes possible to offer the thousands of touch points needed to display graphics at an affordable price. The Tactonom’s mission is to provide informational autonomy and enable blind people to lead a personally, professionally and financially more independent life. This is achieved by providing access to any information without the help of others and thus caters to the goals of the European Disability Strategy. With the Tactonom, Inventivio plans to help reduce the unemployment rate amongst blind people in Europe by 10 % within the next 10 years and enable 87.600 Europeans to access a job.

Keywords: blindess,blind people,visual impairment,braille,tactile graphics,inclusion,accessibility,disability,independence,autonomy,medical device,european disability strategy
Perovskite/GaAs hybrid structures: towards enhanced optoelectronic properties (OPTOHYB)

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: Italy,Italy
Call: Individual Fellowships (H2020-MSCA-IF-2020, 2020)
Start date: 2021-11-01
End date: 2023-10-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 171473.28
EU funding (EUR): 171473.28
Participants: 2
Project status: SIGNED

OPTOHYB focuses on studying the carrier localization (CL) in a new hybrid structure namely halide perovskites/GaAs for photodetection application. Understanding the CL phenomenon in this hybrid structure could provide insights towards enhancing/controlling the optoelectronic properties. The idea consists of detecting and controlling the CL in the hybrid heterojunction and orient it towards photodetection devices. The phenomenon can be generated, either, randomly by strain, composition, size, and diffusion fluctuations, or, controllably by doping. The CL affects the bandgap (creating band-tails states and optical transitions) which affects the carrier lifetime. The experimental treatment of the phenomenon will be performed optically by the mean of steady-state photoluminescence (PL) and the time-resolved photoluminescence (TRPL) to evaluate the CL signatures. The obtained results will be correlated with morphological and structural observations to qualitatively understand the luminescence mechanisms in the new hybrid structure. To realize OPTOHYB's goal, for the first time, a quantitative study by modeling the PL features and the decay time will be performed using the Localized State Ensemble model (LSE) and the generalized model for TRPL. The newly obtained parameters will allow the control of the CL's evolution versus the ex- and/or in-situ conditions. The successful execution of this proposal will create a new platform with controllable band-tail state formation and carriers dynamic related to the CL phenomenon. Therefore, slowing the charge carrier lifetime due to the carrier hopping between different states in the band-tail, which is beneficial for photodetection. Finally, the fabrication of a photodetector based on halide perovskites/GaAs heterostructure prototype will be performed. The efficiency of the prototype will be checked regarding the possible engineering of the CL and its effect on the prototype and the way on how we can exploit it.

Keywords: photodetectors,hybrid materials,carrier localization,gaas,lead halide perovskite
Automatic tracking of golf games for improvement and training purposes, using GNSS receivers, wearable sensors and Earth Observation information (GOLFTRACKER)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Industrial Leadership
Programme: Space
Action type: SME instrument
Countries involved: Portugal
Call: SME Instrument (H2020-SMEINST-1-2014, 2014)
Start date: 2015-03-01
End date: 2015-08-31
Duration (months): 6.0
Total project cost (EUR): 71429.0
EU funding (EUR): 50000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The overall objective of GOLFTRACKER is to offer golfers a product to automatically track of golf shots during the game, collecting and combining data from GNSS receivers, wearable motion sensors and Earth Observation mapping. The resulting product, will be based on a general wearable device implemented on top of existing COTS hardware (e.g. Samsung GEAR, Apple Watch) and a specific tracking device for golfing using a sensor fusion approach. The product will allow golfers to improve their game, providing statistics for post analysis, peer benchmarking tools and training recommendations. The proposed innovation is aimed at equipment segment and training segment (golf lessons) with estimated revenues of 3300 Million euros in Europe. This phase1 project focus on exploring the business opportunity related to the automatic tracking, by developing a innovation strategy supported EGNOS/Galileo and Sentinels that will lead to patent registration. The activity aims also to assure user’s involvement, collecting the feedback from early adopters and promote the product's features to reach a wider community. A business survey will be performed, consolidating the results on the product business plan. The work to be performed is led by BLUECOVER with the participation of third-parties.

Keywords: golf,automatic tracking,sensor fusion,gnss,earth observation,statistics,peer benchmarking,localization