Dragon09/odtu_chatbot huggingface dataset:
highperformance millimeterwave and terahertz components based on spoof surface plasmon polaritons for nextgeneration communications

the millimeterwave mmwave and thz frequency bands hold immense potential for enabling ultrafast data transmission and unlocking unprecedented bandwidth capabilities but the rf components and circuits at these high frequencies suffer from relativelylarge insertion losses and manufacturing difficultyinaccuracy therefore this entails researching into a fullynew type of transmission lines able to mitigate the high insertion losses and alleviate fabricationtolerance issues of rf components this mitcom project aims to explore and develop new spoof surface plasmon polariton sspp transmission lines for the design of mmwave and thz components with low insertion losses and their applications in nextgeneration wireless communications specifically the overarching aim is to obtain ssppbased mmwave and thz bandpass filters and multiplexers with low losses low interference high fabrication tolerance ease of manufacturing and integration firstly a new type of planar halfspaced sspp transmission lines for waveguide and onchip application scenarios will be proposed and their design methodology will be developed to balance loss ease of manufacturing and crosstalk issues serving for eplane waveguide and onchip filter design then the strategy for different filter specifications and tolerance levels will be analyzed in the steps of modeling and implementation through particular manufacturing technologies based on the design methodology and strategy a series of eplane waveguide and onchip filters will be manufactured for validation and industry applications finally based on the newlyconceived planar halfspaced sspps diplexers and triplexers will be also designed characterized and fabricated the outcomes of the mitcom project will contribute to the realization of costeffective mmwavethz filter and multiplexer products that potentially increase company profits and propel growth of the 5g6g communication technology
thermalization in circuit quantum thermodynamics

thanks to advances in micro and nanofabrication techniques microwave engineering and cryogenics quantum technology is a fastgrowing field of science and industry with great expectations for societal benefits a quantum bit qubit is one of the central elements in the presentday quantum science but most importantly in future quantum information processing despite tremendous progress in improving the coherence of qubits almost a millionfold improvement in 30 years in case of superconducting circuits they still have to cope with different loss and decoherence mechanisms and they are vulnerable to influences from their environment which can disrupt and destroy quantum information with the progress in ultrasensitive nanoscale bolometry in the field of circuit quantum thermodynamics cqtd and the intense studies of superconducting circuit quantum electrodynamics cqed as one of the leading technologies for the realization of a universal quantum computer a combination of the two technologies provides a unique platform for studying thermalization and decoherence of eg a superconducting qubit in the presence of different environments on the fundamental side the goals of the project are in understanding thermalization of open and closed quantum systems formed of superconducting qubits josephson junction arrays and transmission lines as opposed to true dissipative baths formed of onchip resistors on the practical level mesoscopic heat baths in form of calorimeters will be developed by implementing crosscorrelation thermometry towards wideband detection of single microwave photons on the technological side i will advance my skills to advanced measurements of superconducting qubits and crosscorrelation detection of temperature during the outgoing phase of the project in us chicago caltech seattle and bring this expertise back to my host laboratory in finland
surface and interface phenomena in sustainable energy storage systems

energy storage systems are a crucial part to enable the transformation of our current economic system into a more sustainable one to balance the fluctuating nature of renewable electricity production from wind and photovoltaics there are many potential means of energy storage that differ in their storage capacity and duration such as batteries or redoxflow batteriesa common factor in all these systems is the importance of processes on surfaces and interfaces that control the involved chemical reactions and physical processes to improve the current and develop novel energy storage systems detailed understanding and insight about these surface and interface processes is required the proposed doctoral network will gain insight into these highly relevant surface and interface phenomena advanced analytical techniques will be utilized to directly probe chemical and physical processes relevant for the respective energy storage systems modelling and synthetic approaches will complement the understanding of these processes and allow the development of advanced materials and components for energy storage systemsthe gained knowledge will be directly applied on real world energy storage systems provided by the involved industrial partnersas these approaches are highly interdisciplinary the new generation of researchers has to be trained to excel in such complex research and industrial environments the proposed doctoral network will enable the phd candidates to combine the most advanced scientific techniques regarding analysis modelling and synthesis with the requirements of modern industry in the dynamic field of energy storage systems they will develop a deep scientific understanding of surface and interface processes and also the systemic knowledge to apply their skills in a broad range of industrial environments
renewable and environmentalsustainable kit for building integration

the reskin project aims at developing an integrated and multifunctional system for energy retrofit of existing buildings organised in two main subsystems roof and faade combined with the buildings hvac system the roof is equipped with a hybrid photovoltaicthermal system which produces electricity and heat and at the same time thermally and acoustically insulates the slab beneath electricity from retrofitted photovoltaic modules powers the buildings loads which interacts with the grid and ev charging stations heat is used by a heat pump for heating and hot water preparation solar modules form the outer skin of the roof and replace traditional materials such as tiles and sheets through a special treatment they can take on different colours depending on the aesthetic and architectural identity of the buildingthe faade is a thermal cladding with selfsupporting panels and biobased insulation optimised for quick assembly without scaffolding inside which the wiring for the new installations and earthquake sensors are housed retrofit techniquescomponents of existing windows are also included both the roof and the faade are particularly resistant to weather and extreme climatic phenomena as they use materials that are more resistant and waterproof than traditional onesthe hvac system consists of a solarassisted dc airwater heat pump connected to smartfancoils which are designed to be connected to the buildings heating piping but can provide both heating and coolingthe whole system is designed according to a circular economy logic using mostly recycledbiobasedrepurposedrefurbished materials and is supported by a lifecycle cloudbased dss and energy management tool in order to maximise energy performance while reducing environmental impactsthe system can be applied all over europe as it provides renewable energy and participates actively and passively in the energy performance of buildings both in summer and winter
the care wave and the future of the baby boomers and their children

the baby boomers are in the process of retiring most are between 60 and 65 when they retire and almost 80 selfassess their health as good a huge number of research projects has analyzed retirement decisions and the impact of this pension wave on the transformation of pension systems in the ageing societies in europe and elsewhere there is no lack of pension finance projections and policy advice for pension reforms and their socioeconomic effects including active ageing and the role of elder citizens in transforming our economies into silver economiesmuch less is known about the second great transformation that will follow the pension wave in the mid2030s the health of the baby boomers will have deteriorated and many in these large cohorts will be in need of formal andor informal longterm care this care wave will transform two generations the baby boomers in need of care and their children who may supply care it will have significant implications for labour supply especially for women saving behaviour and therefore for productivity economic growth and its inclusiveness the overarching objective of bbfuture is to make a concerted effort to understand the size and the implications of the care wave on economic and social outcomes to appreciate the quality of this second ageingrelated transformation and to develop policy recommendations for advance planning on the eu and ms levels
boosting female entrepreneurship through joint services and activities

the 24month womenture project aligns its efforts with the european commissions objective to create interconnected inclusive and more efficient innovation ecosystems across europe that draws on the existing strengths of european national regional and local ecosystems and pulls in new less wellrepresented stakeholders and less advanced in innovation territories to set undertake and achieve collective ambitions towards challenges for the benefit of the society including green digital and social transitions the overall objective of the project is to empower innovation agencies and accelerators to generate and embed new joint services and activities into their initiatives to boost female entrepreneurship and women innovation in the participating ecosystems the consortium brings together innovation agencies and accelerators from strong moderate and emerging innovator regions with the aim to support women innovators spread the entrepreneurial mindset present them the already existing initiatives of the partners projects and networks dealing with women innovators and connect each other through the delivery of its activities cocreation codesign coassessment capacity building business support programme innovation ecosystem hub creation the project will result in enhanced connections strengthened and more effective capacity of innovation ecosystem actors improved visibility and increased involvement of women innovators in innovation initiatives towards economic development and growth
xverter celllevel controlled battery system enabling software defined power

to meet the goal of limiting global warming to below 2c energy storage capacity must increase from 140 gw in 2014 to 450 gw by 2050 currently only 34 percent of globally generated electricity is stored by utilitieshydrogen fuel cells while suitable for centralized and longterm storage involve multiple conversion steps and infrastructure challenges battery energy storage systems bess are often more efficient especially for shortduration energy storage however conventional bess systems face limitations such as high conversion losses fixedstring cell connections leading to premature battery failure and limited scalabilityblixts xverter addresses these challenges with softwaredefined power conversion based on celllevel control technology this innovation enables bess to generate ac sine waves directly from the battery pack significantly reducing energy losses bypassing weak cells and extending battery lifespan by up to 80 the technology is adaptable to all battery chemistries suitable for various applications including secondlife batteries liion supercapacitors and more the modular and scalable design caters to diverse capacities and customer needs from critical infrastructure backup power to gridscale applicationsthe project aims to optimize the prototype design control software and producetest the bess compliance and certifications for various applications will be obtained and an initial software platform for endusers and stakeholders will be developed stakeholder feedback during bess demonstrations and field trials will inform further optimization and lead to largescale commercializationstrong letters of support from key stakeholders validate interest in supporting the project and beyond blixts strengths lie in its motivated founders and team a proven track record of delivering disruptive innovations a robust ip portfolio and recognition from industry metrics and partners
reducing nutritionrelated noncommunicable diseases in adolescence and youth interventions and policies to boost nutrition fluency and diet quality in africa

noncommunicable diseases ncds are a major public health problem resulting in over 70 of global deaths each year
myelin membrane in molecular detail

myelin plays a critical role in rapid action potential propagation and support of neuronal metabolism disruptions of its formation lead to severe neurodegenerative conditions with multiple sclerosis ms ranking as the most prevalent demyelination disorder in the central nervous system cns the multiple sclerosis international federation estimates that around 29 million individuals worldwide are affected by ms in 2023 and its prevalence is increasing yearly it is well established that myelinspecific membraneembedded and membraneassociated proteins are essential for wrapping the oligodendrocyte membrane around the axons forming the tightly packed membrane multilayers constituting the myelin sheath while the molecular identity of these proteins is known there is no highresolution structural information for any of the fulllength cns myelin proteins and it is unknown how these proteins interact among themselves and with the surrounding membrane to form the myelin sheath myemembrane seeks to throw structural insight on the myelin sheath assembly by visualizing principal cns myelin membrane proteins in a lipid environment at high resolution and to investigate the interplay between myelin proteins and the surrounding membrane using cuttingedge biophysical techniques unravelling the structural basis of myelin sheath formation is crucial for understanding myelin disorders and for exploring new research avenues including the development of new treatments endowing myemembrane with farreaching scientific and societal impact
brownian motion near soft interfaces

soft and wet contacts are ubiquitous across scales from geology to physiology and are crucial for engineering furthermore many processes of physics and biology at small scales are governed by the mobility of microscopic entities in soft and confined environments with the aim of reaching specific targets interestingly an emergent elastohydrodynamic ehd lift force was theoretically predicted recently for an immersed object moving near an elastic wall an active community including the pi has started to explore this striking effect with various deterministic models and experiments showing its relevance for nanoscale and biomimetic systems in this context and moving beyond the deterministic the pis central claim is that such ehd effects can be spontaneously triggered by thermal fluctuations the result would be an original migration scenario in complex and confined environments with enormous implications however studies are scarce on the topic the ambition of emetbrown is thus to address this challenge at the interface between two mature fields by solving a fundamental problem involving both continuum and statistical mechanics brownian motion near soft interfaces the three objectives are to reveal explore and harvest the signatures of such motion paving the way towards the future design of methods for particle transport surface patterning confined reactions and nanorheology these objectives will be reached using a combination of experiments theory and numerics domains in which the pi has extensive experience emetbrown involves three core experimental setups free colloids optical trapping and atomicforce microscopy three core theoretical models soft lubrication stochastic theory and langevin simulations and three exploratory tools microfluidics suspension rheometry and molecular dynamics these complementary methods will be employed through four work packages covering various viscous hard soft materials as well as applied flow
regenerative engineering of living autologous interfaces

relai will design and exploit a toolbox of innovative bioelectronic technologies and surgical constructs that will enable new possibilities in neural interfacing and revolutionise the way we transduce information to and from the human body this new class of living bioelectronics will leverage bespoke electrode arrays and electrical stimulation paradigms to guide neural regeneration within autologous surgical constructs in vivo the reinnervated constructs are hypothesised to form living highresolution interfaces that will enable precise modulation of somatic and autonomic functions via injured and intact nerves this innovative class of biohybrid interfaces will enable a broad array of applications ranging from the treatment of chronic conditions such as diabetes to the enhanced operation of advanced neuroprostheses and the realisation of supraphysiological sensing
multilevel orders of corruption in central asia

corruption has become a buzzword in both academic and policy debates over the last three decades the initial view that corruption greases the wheels of economic growth in the newly independent states of africa and asia has lost its validity in the light of the current evergrowing global coalition against corruption spearheaded by transparency international and the world bank despite the unrelenting global anticorruption efforts one thing seems clear there is no such thing as a remedy to this cancer in the light of the obvious failure of global anticorruption initiatives there has been a growing call to rethink the existing approaches arguing for the necessity to understand better what corruption is why it occurs and what we can do to stop it mocca is a research and staff exchange programme intended to contribute to the global and national efforts of understanding and counteracting corruption by conducting research on the multilevel orders of corruption in five countries in postsoviet central asia kazakhstan kyrgyzstan tajikistan turkmenistan and uzbekistan this will enable the mocca team to 1 gather original empirical data based on research solidly grounded in fieldwork on the interplay between international law norms national laws and local legal cultures and informal norms in central asia and their implications for understanding corruption and its societal effects 2 engage with and situate our research in relevant theoretical debates and thereby advance scholarly debates on anti corruption by developing new conceptual methodological and comparative approaches to study and understand it and 3 provide strategic intelligence for eubased political and economic actors interested or already working in the region and to inform international organisations and decisionmakers in the eu and central asia on ways to combat corruption and improve the business and investment climate the rule of law and governance in the region
new methodologies for automated modeling of the dynamic behavior of large biological networks

in silico models aim to capture and elucidate the complex and emergent interactions of biological systems with the goal of expediting research and potential clinical translation for example ordinary differential equation ode models of toxin and drug transport are being developed to bring safer therapies to chronic kidney disease patients despite recent progress these cuttingedge odes only model transport in steady state and remain limited regarding the amount and complexity of dynamic transport mechanisms as it is often not clear which kinetic relation is most suitable this limitation is due to the manual and laborintensive approaches to construct the odes which critically hinder their application in quantitative toxicity assessment in key industrial settings like drug development in automathic i will leverage and combine my expertise in mathematical modeling and machine learning to develop an integrated framework for automated ode structure identification parameter estimation and model evaluation focusing on cell transport and signaling which is the timely leap forward needed to create large dynamic models and transform the field i will test and illustrate the capabilities of the developed framework by exploring the dynamics and regulation of proximal tubule pt toxin and drug transport i will use the dynamic pt model to define novel therapeutic regimens that minimize toxin accumulation in combination with a stateoftheart in vitro setup to measure the essential time series data required for model calibration and validation the anticipated outcomes of automathic are 1 a nextgeneration integrated framework for automated model structure identification and parameter estimation that will become the new standard for the creation and interrogation of large dynamic models of cell transport and signaling 2 crucial knowledge about pt transport and metabolism 3 a dynamic pt model to optimize nephrotoxicity protocols drug dosing and screening
10 angstrom cmos exploration

the objective of the 10ce pthe objective of the 10ce project is to explore and realize solutions for the 10 cmos chip technology its consortium covers the entire value chain for manufacturing of the cmos chips in the 10a node that is from chip design to lithography to process technology and finally chip metrology essential parts of hardware software and processing technology are developed pushing the boundaries of semiconductor design and manufacture to enable the new node and keep moores law alive the 10ce project is built based on the following four pillarslithography equipment asml and expert euv partners zeiss fastmicro iom plasma matters tno tue university of twente and vdletg will increase key performance indicators of the euv tool to enable smaller pitches and increase yieldincrease sustainability of the euv tool both during production as well as increasing the times a module in an euv tool can be refurbished chip design and mask optimization imec with the involvement of expert imaging cad and ip design partners arm asml and siemens will assess the impact of the introduction of 3d mcfet on chip design in terms of power performance and areadevelopment of new computational lithography solutions to print 10 cfet structures to improve imaging by next generation mask designprocess technology as the ultimate device for logic the cfet architecture is proposed and imec and expert partners coventor evg ibs intel jsr lam recif tel zeiss and wooptix will demonstrate a fully functional monolithic cfet mcfetincrease sustainability of the chip manufacturing process across the manufacturing process and including resist material developmentprocess characterization applied materials and expert partners thermofisher nova kla and bruker will explore and realize high throughput and sample density per wafer for the analysis characterization for 10 3d cfet devices interconnect and materials