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HE2025–20272 countries

DISCOVER · Dynamic response of cells to viscoelastic forces

Mechanobiology explores how physical forces affect cellular processes, providing insights into areas like embryogenesis and tumor growth. Cells exert forces onto their environment; the tissue in which they live. These tissues are not purely elastic.

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HE2025–20272 countries

DIANA · Disk Instabilities in Highly Accreting Neutron Stars

Accretion disks are found throughout the Universe and power a large fraction of high-energy astrophysical sources, from neutron stars in our Galaxy to supermassive black holes at the centres of galaxies. These disks not only generate intense radiation, but also launch powerful outflows that strongly influence both thei…

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HE2024–20262 countries

MOSAIC · Mode-selective ab-initio photoinduced dynamics in conjugated polymers

Sunlight is abundant, but figuring out how to efficiently grab that energy and convert it into something useful, like electricity for our homes, is a big puzzle. This research project dives into the world of a special type of molecules called "π-conjugated polymers." We can think of them as microscopic antennas that ar…

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HE2024–20262 countries

SUPERSET · Semiconductor free biophotoelectrodes for solar fuel production

The soaring demand for energy and use of fossil fuels has resulted in the release of vast amount of greenhouse gases and climate change. Developing photoelectrochemical devices for solar fuel production is one of the strategies to address these issues. The use of photosynthetic proteins as photoactive components could…

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HE2024–20262 countries

RAPID-AFM · Real Time 2D Polymerization studied using Atomic Force Microscopy

We are studying how tiny molecules join together directly on a surface to form sheets just a single layer thick, called two-dimensional polymers (2DPs) or 2D covalent organic frameworks (2D-COFs). Instead of making these materials separately and analysing them later, we watch them grow in real-time, in the liquid-solid…

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HE2024–20272 countries

PROGRAM · PROgramming Gauge-invariant Rydberg AtoM arrays

The simulation of quantum systems is one of the most promising near-term applications of quantum technologies. In particular, lattice gauge theories (LGTs), which underpin the Standard Model of particle physics, describe a vast range of strongly interacting phenomena, from the behaviour of quarks and gluons in high-ene…

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HE2024–20262 countries

EQC · Energetics of quantum correlations

Quantum technologies promise faster computing, ultra-precise sensing and secure communications. Their real-world value, however, also depends on how efficiently they use and manage energy at small scales. EQC studies how distinctively quantum features—entanglement, steering and Bell non-locality—shape work, heat and pr…

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HE2024–20262 countries

Q-LAMP · Quantum lock-in amplifier phonon detectors

Phonons, the quantum excitations of atomic vibrations, are central to heat transport, superconductivity, and many quantum technologies [Phys. Rev. B, 109, 144303, (2024)].

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HE2024–20262 countries

OptoEpiC · Optogenetic control of collective dynamics in Epithelial Cells

Collective cell motility states, such as multicellular flocking and jamming, play important roles in development and disease. However, much of the physical force dynamics of these collective states remains to be discovered. A key advance in understanding the dynamics of collective systems would be to control collective…

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HE2024–20262 countries

IONIC · In-Operando characterizatioN of anti-ambipolar mIxed Conductors

Conjugated organic polymers can be made conductive through charge introduction (doping), enabling flexible organic electronics. A special class of conducting polymers is organic mixed ion–electron conductors (OMIECs), which combine electronic conductivity with the ability to support ionic conduction. OMIECs are finding…

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HE2024–20276 countries

ZooCELL · Tracing the evolution of sensory cell types in animal diversity: multidisciplinary training in 3D cellular reconstruction, multimodal data analysis and science outreach.

Sensory cells in marine invertebrates play a fundamental role in detecting environmental cues and translating them into biological responses that enable survival, feeding, reproduction, and interaction with the environment. These cells detect chemical and mechanical stimuli, gravity, temperature, and salinity, guiding…

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HE2024–20278 countries

ENRICH · Molecular receptors enrich methylated and acetylated peptides for ultra-sensitive proteomics to explore the hidden modified proteome in disease

ENRICH is a Horizon Europe – MSCA Staff Exchanges project built around a practical need in protein analysis: post-translational modifications (PTMs) on histone proteins are biologically important, but they are often difficult to detect and study because of their low concentration and complex matrices. Enrichment steps…

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HE2024–20262 countries

IQARO · Integrated Quantum Repeater Nodes

Recent breakthroughs in the field of quantum technologies combining academic and R&D efforts have demonstrated the potential of quantum networks for major applications such as long-distance secure communication or quantum cloud computing. One current challenge is to deploy quantum networks out of the lab for realizing…

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HE2024–20278 countries

EDUCADO · Exploring the Deep Universe by Computational Analysis of Data from Observations

The formation and evolution of massive galaxies is reasonably well understood in the context of the successful standard ΛCDM formalism. Such simulations of cosmic evolution, however, lead to serious challenges in the regime of very faint galaxies, including the problems referred to as missing satellites, too big to fai…

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HE2024–20278 countries

SEASOUNDS · Innovative marine soundscape characterization to effectively mitigate ocean and sea noise pollution

SEASOUNDS aims to better characterize and predict marine soundscapes in various European eco-regions (e.g., parts of the Mediterranean and the Baltic Seas, the Venice Lagoon, the Norwegian fjords) where the scarcity of scientific data, upon which decisions are based, as well as the difficulties associated with sound fi…

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HE2024–20288 countries

TIMES · Time-resolved sImulations of ultrafast phenoMena in quantum matErialS

TIMES (Time-resolved sImulations of ultrafast phenoMena in quantum matErialS) addresses a key challenge in modern materials science: understanding, predicting, and controlling quantum materials under nonequilibrium conditions. Many emerging technologies, including quantum computing, ultrafast electronics, photonics, an…

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HE2024–20272 countries

NEOSC · Post Born-Oppenheimer Approximation for Semiclassical Spectroscopy Investigation of Proton-Coupled Electron Transfer Processes

The Born-Oppenheimer Approximation (BOA) has determined how chemists describe molecules since 1927. BOA separates electronic and nuclear degrees of freedom, considering that the electron timescale is much shorter than the nuclear one. This project develops an accurate molecular dynamics method implemented as open-sourc…

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HE2024–20262 countries

MULTI-SOFT · Multi-scale and Multi-physics Modelling of Soft Tissues

Soft biological tissues—such as skin, vessels, and tumors—exhibit highly complex mechanical behavior driven by nonlinear, time-dependent, and multiphysical interactions. Traditional models often treat these effects in isolation, failing to explain critical phenomena like growth-induced instability, delayed buckling, or…

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HE2024–20288 countries

RESCUER · Resilient Solutions for Coastal, Urban, Estuarine and Riverine Environments

Historically, major storms, the associated storm surges and rainfall have posed the biggest threat to life and property around coastlines and along rivers. However, in the age of global warming and accompanying sea level rise the confluence of several risk factors creates a new set of hazards, and a different overall a…

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HE2024–20262 countries

MDS-APP-UAF · The Mosaic Design Strategy: Application to Underwater Acoustic Functionalities

Acoustic and elastic wave manipulation plays a central role in a wide range of scientific and engineering applications, including underwater sensing, noise mitigation, and vibration control. However, effective control of low-frequency waves remains particularly challenging due to their long wavelengths and strong fluid…

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HE2024–20252 countries

CHEERS · Chirality controlled spin to charge interconversion in Tellurium

CHEERS (Chirality controlled spin to charge interconversion in Tellurium) investigated how low-symmetry van der Waals and telluride materials can generate and convert spin information for future low-power spintronic devices. The project focused on understanding spin-charge interconversion (SCI) in chiral tellurium and…

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HE2024–20263 countries

ThorGW · Testing the horizon of black holes with gravitational waves

Black holes are, in many ways, the simplest objects in the Universe. According to general relativity, black holes are described by only two parameters: their mass and their spin. Yet this apparent simplicity hides a profound mystery.

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HE2024–20253 countries

PRISM · Probing the visible- light-driven photocatalytic mechanism to improve the photocatalytic performance of carbon nanodots (CNDs)

The PRISM project vision encompasses the Global warming and energy crisis from fossil fuels demand sustainable solar-to-fuel conversion via photocatalysis for H2 production and CO2 reduction. PRISM addresses limitations of conventional UV-absorbing carbon nanodots (CNDs) by developing visible-light-active, low-cost, me…

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HE2024–20286 countries

MetacMed · Acoustic and mechanical metamaterials for biomedical and energy harvesting applications

MetacMed addresses a major gap in Europe’s innovation ecosystem: the translation of advanced acoustic and mechanical metamaterials (MMs) from laboratory research into practical solutions for healthcare, energy harvesting and noise reduction. The project combines metamaterial design, numerical modelling, artificial inte…

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HE2024–20252 countries

MaDLED · Mastering Electronic Doping in Tin-Halide Perovskites to Develop Near Infrared Light Emitting Diodes

Near-infrared light (NIR, roughly 800–1000 nm) is widely used in everyday technologies, from secure sensing and night-vision style detection to biomedical imaging and optical communications. Today’s mainstream NIR emitters often rely on high-temperature vacuum epitaxy of inorganic semiconductors, which can be costly an…

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HE2024–20276 countries

PROHITS · Prokaryote proteomics at high temperature for single cells

A sustainable climate and an ecosystem-friendly economy demands novel "cell factories", in which organisms convert renewable biomass into various biomaterials that would otherwise be derived from fossil fuels or (harsh) chemistry. Especially promising is the use of thermophilic bacteria and archaea that operate at high…

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HE2024–20262 countries

Inlight · Process intensification towards sustainable wastewater treatment with phototropic biofilms

Wastewater treatment is essential for public health and environmental protection, yet conventional treatment technologies rely heavily on mechanical aeration, which consumes large amounts of energy and leads to substantial greenhouse gas emissions. Aeration alone can account for up to 70% of the operational energy dema…

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HE2024–20289 countries

CaviPRO · Modelling, Control and Applications of Hydrodynamic Cavitation Phenomena

The manufacturing industry faces big challenges in rising raw material costs, depleting feed stocks, and reducing environmental impact. Europe has set the goal of doubling its resource productivity by 2030 and of becoming the first climate-neutral continent by 2050 (EU 2030 climate and energy framework and 2050 long-te…

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HE2024–20275 countries

PlasmACT · Plasma Medicine against Actinic Keratosis

Physical technologies are playing an increasing role in medicine; among these, cold (gas) plasma – partially ionized gas generated at near‑body temperature – shows promise, especially in dermatology. Based on positive clinical results in wound care and encouraging preclinical cancer data, the plasmACT network investiga…

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HE2024–20272 countries

Non-Eq-Dyno · Non-equilibrium dynamics in the Milky Way and Local Group

The aim of this action is to develop and apply novel techniques for modelling non-equilibrium dynamics in the Milky Way and Local Group. This new frontier, enabled by current and near future data sets, can shed light on one of the great mysteries of modern science: the fundamental nature of dark matter. Although non-eq…

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HE2024–20279 countries

PhotoCaM · Photosynthetic Antennas in a Computational Microscope: Training a new generation of computational scientists

Photosynthesis is a natural process that relies on harvesting solar energy and transforming it into chemical energy. In addition to its ecological importance, obtaining a better molecular-level understanding of photosynthesis, particularly of the light-harvesting process, is important because it is of key significance.…

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HE2023–202710 countries

EPISTEAM · Epistemology in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths.

EPISTEAM stands for Epistemology in Art, Science and Technology. The objective of the Consortium of 14 partners behind this project is to develop an intersectoral and interdisciplinary common research program for cutting-edge strategies of technological mediation and innovation with a direct impact on society and knowl…

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HE2023–20252 countries

MS2DCOFO · Multiswtichable Two-dimensional Covalent Organic Framework-based Optoelectronics

Organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) are crucial elements for the fabrication of flexible, wearable, and biocompatible electronic devices. As miniaturization is approaching its limits, bringing an end to Moore’s law, beyond−CMOS devices, “More-than-Moore” technologies aimed at functional diversification are emergin…

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HE2023–20253 countries

OSIRIS · Observational Signatures of planet formation in externally IRradiated dIScs

Most stars—and most planets—form in massive, crowded stellar nurseries. Although planet formation is often assumed to be an isolated process, the reality is far more complex. Star forming regions are often flooded by intense ultraviolet (UV) radiation from nearby massive stars, which drives photoevaporative winds that…

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HE2023–20252 countries

MuSICA-V · Multi-Scale Investigation of the Chemistry of the Atmosphere of Venus

Venus is the closest planet to Earth. Despite a similar size and mass, there are differences between the two planets. At the surface, the temperature can reach 730 K with pressure of 90 bar, and a composition of 96 % of carbon dioxide.

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HE2023–20278 countries

DETMED · Novel detector concept for medical gamma probe

The DETMED project aims to develop a novel, high-precision gamma probe for radioguided surgeries, significantly improving cancer detection and treatment. By leveraging next-generation silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs) with a buried pixel structure, the project seeks to enhance photon detection efficiency, expand energy…

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HE2023–20277 countries

SameMultiPhys · Novel Biophysical Tools to Measure Multiple Parameters In The Same Cell

Mechanobiology is a dynamic and rapidly evolving interdisciplinary field focused on understanding how physical forces influence cells and tissues at multiple scales. This field holds immense potential for advancing healthcare and diagnostics, but its progress relies on the development of precise tools and methodologies…

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HE2023–20277 countries

QuNEST · Doctoral Training Network for Quantum Enhanced Optical Communication Network Security

The security of data has never been more valuable. Today, cryptography is critical to the safe operation of digital infrastructures. However, yearly advances in quantum computing present new threats.

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HE2023–20252 countries

INCEPT · A new strategy for chilldown enhancement in cryogenic propulsion systems

Ambitious goals of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction and decarbonisation have been set by the recent policies European Green Deal, Energy Union (2030 energy and climate targets) and European Union’s 2050 long-term decarbonisation strategy, aiming for a successful green energy transition. The project’s overa…

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HE2023–20253 countries

SIREN · Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy in liquid biopsy for breast cancer

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, and early detection is crucial for improving patient outcomes. However, current diagnostic approaches often rely on invasive procedures or lack sufficient sensitivity at early stages. The SIREN project aimed to address this challenge by developing advanced, lab…

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HE2023–20252 countries

ONESTEP · Optimized Nanofluids for Efficient Solar Thermal Energy Production

Climate change is the greatest existential threat to the world. To overcome this challenge, the EU has set substantial decarbonization goals through the European Green Deal. Renewable energy production is among the main drivers of emission reduction and solar energy covers over half of today’s green energy generation.

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HE2023–20252 countries

2D-InTune · Tuning the electronic structure of two-dimensional semiconductor junctions

Modern electronics increasingly relies on atomically thin “two-dimensional” (2D) materials whose properties can be tailored by stacking or joining different layers. A central challenge is to control what happens at the interfaces—where charge enters or leaves a 2D layer and where band bending, screening and strain can…

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HE2023–20277 countries

ICHAruS · Investigation and Control of Hydrogen flames Across the Scales

This project develops physics-based control concepts for hydrogen combustion using external electric and magnetic fields and non-thermal plasma. Experiments and simulations indicate that electromagnetic actuation can promote ignition, stabilize lean flames, and mitigate thermoacoustics through ionic wind, plasma-genera…

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HE2023–20252 countries

ViROSCa · Deciphering the roles of reactive oxygen species and calcium during viral infection in Arabidopsis

Viral diseases are a major and growing threat to global food security, responsible for severe crop losses and rising pesticide use. One such emerging pathogen is Plantago asiatica mosaic virus (PlAMV), a potexvirus capable of infecting a wide range of hosts and spreading rapidly between plant cells. Once a virus enters…

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HE2023–20287 countries

SCALE · Industry empowerment to Multiphase fluid dynamics simulations using Artificial intelligence and Statistical methods on modern hardware architectures at Scale

SCALE develops optimisation strategies to address real-world industrial applications aligning with the objectives of the European Green Deal and the Horizon Europe mission on Cancer. The Doctoral Candidates develop data-driven numerical CFD models to predict the behaviour of multiphase flows. This prediction is essenti…

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HE2023–20277 countries

NERVSPAN · Molecular Dynamic of Neurons during C. elegans Lifespan

Neurons form intricate networks and communicate with each other through synaptic protein complexes. Neuronal excitability and signal propagation are governed by transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression as well as by precise protein trafficking. With the support of the Marie Skłodowska-Curi…

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HE2023–20278 countries

CARES · Human ECM-based platform for anti-cancer drug testing - CARES (CAncer dRug tESting)

Cancer remains one of Europe’s greatest health challenges, causing 2 million deaths annually and imposing an economic burden of €100 billion. Despite significant progress in cancer treatments over recent decades, the success rate of new anti-cancer drugs in clinical trials remains disappointingly low. This limits the r…

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HE2023–20275 countries

BE-LIGHT · BE-LIGHT Improving BiomEdical diagnosis through LIGHT-based technologies and machine learning

Photonics is crucial for maintaining and increasing the competitiveness of EU industry, and light-based instruments are fundamental for non-invasive diagnostics and treatment of diseases, delivering huge economic benefits for national health systems. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have demonstra…

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HE2023–20252 countries

SCOML · Machine learning methods for excited-state dynamics simulations in light-induced spin-crossover complexes

Spin-crossover complexes are transition-metal coordination compounds characterized by their ability to switch magnetic properties in response to external stimuli such as light, temperature, magnetic fields, or pressure. In Fe(II)-based spin-crossover compounds, the transition occurs between the low-spin singlet state a…

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HE2023–20252 countries

CRMS · Microfluidic Diffusion-based Chiral Resolution

Context: Homochirality is a fundamental feature of animate matter, and nearly all biological processes occurring in nature are stereospecific, i.e., responsive to only one type of handedness of the chiral molecule. Most drugs are chiral and must be administered as a single enantiomer because their enantiomeric form may…

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HE2023–20252 countries

CosmoClusterPlasmas · The plasma physics of galaxy clusters in a cosmological context: connecting micro and macro scales

Galaxy clusters are the largest gravitationally bound structures in the Universe and play a central role in modern cosmology. They are used to trace the growth of cosmic structure, to test theories of gravity, and to constrain the fundamental properties of dark matter and dark energy. A key component of galaxy clusters…

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HE2023–20253 countries

COMAL · Cuisine(s) of the Ancient Maya across the Lowlands: Reconstructing Plant Diets through Molecular and Imaging Approaches

The transformation of plants into foodstuffs can be regarded as a form of cultural expression, and the culinary practices that accompany this transformation have the capacity to serve as indicators of social and cultural identities within the archaeological record. The COMAL project (2023-2025) sought to employ innovat…

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HE2023–20278 countries

ImAge-D · Imaging Ageing Endothelium at the nanoscale - Doctorates

ImAgE-D will train a new generation of Doctoral Candidates (DCs) in the development and application of newly developed high speed and high-resolution imaging tools in biomedical research. The 10 DCs will be cross-pollinated with concepts and skills in physics and biomedicine, in particular in super-resolution imaging,…

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HE2023–20253 countries

LC-NanoCoat · Design, characterization, and evaluation of biofilm eradicating hybrid liquid crystalline nano-coatings for new 3D porous orthopedic implants

Orthopedic implant-associated biofilm infections represent a major public health and socioeconomic burden due to the intrinsic tolerance of biofilms that behave as protective and immobile scaffolds to conventional antibiotics and immune system. Further, their long-term and repeated antibiotic treatments lead to an incr…

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HE2023–20262 countries

TESIFA · Tracking the Evolution and dynamicS of Intermediate-mass black holes to Forecast their upcoming observAtions

Observational evidence suggests that massive black holes – with masses from about a hundred thousands to ten billion times the mass of the sun – inhabit the centre of many massive galaxies across the cosmic times. However, there is still poor understanding on how these objects grew and reached such high masses. In this…

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HE2023–20253 countries

QuMeta · Space-time quantum metasurfaces with two-dimensional layered materials

The project is positioned at the frontier of quantum photonics and metasurface engineering, addressing urgent global challenges in information and communication technologies. With the exponential growth of data traffic and the rise of 6G networks, artificial intelligence, and quantum information systems, there is an in…

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HE2023–20263 countries

InSilicoPlacenta · Image-Based In Silico Modelling of Feto-Placental Vasculature

Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is a major pregnancy complication in which a baby does not reach its biological growth potential. It affects millions of families worldwide and is responsible for a significant proportion of stillbirths. A key contributor to FGR is abnormal development or function of the placenta—the temp…

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HE2023–20262 countries

2DTWIST · Electrostatic actuation of 2D-materials-based heterostructures for in situ twistronics

The development of advanced, energy-efficient, and miniaturized electronic devices is driving the need for new materials and innovative engineering solutions. Among these, two-dimensional (2D) materials, such as graphene and hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), stand out due to their extraordinary properties and the possibil…

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HE2023–20252 countries

MINIMA · Microbial navigation strategies in ecologically relevant porous media

Microorganisms may be too small to see, but they are everywhere around us—and inside us. In fact, the number of bacteria living in our body is roughly the same as the number of human cells we have. These tiny companions keep us healthy by aiding digestion, defending against harmful germs, and even shaping how we feel.

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HE2023–20276 countries

NEXTSCREEN · Training network for Next generation cellular screening

Biomedical screening at single-cell and bioparticles level has the potential to transform clinical diagnostics, but the research and development in this field are scattered in different disciplines: biophotonics, micromanipulation, machine learning, in vitro diagnostics, and clinical regulations are traditionally impar…

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HE2023–20252 countries

HotElecTEM · In-Depth Dynamical Structural and Optical Study of Unconventional Au Based Plasmonic Core@ Catalytic Shell Antenna-Reactor System by Electron Microscopy and Simulations

Global energy demand grew by 2.2% in 2024, a notably faster rate than the annual average of 1.3% seen between 2013 and 2023. Fossil fuels have 80% contribution in this production which alarmingly increases the amount of CO2 in the environment. Sunlight is a renewable energy source and an efficient use of it can lower t…

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HE2023–20262 countries

IR4FTD · Discovery of new Frontal Temporal Dementia multimodal spectral markers in biofluids.

Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), the second most prevalent dementia in individuals under 60, is a rare and challenging disease to diagnose. Unlike other conditions, FTD lacks a single definitive diagnostic test, often requiring a combination of costly or invasive examinations. Its symptoms can also overlap with those of…

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HE2023–20252 countries

REEcycle · An environmental-friendly alternative to recovery Rare Earth Elements from spent NdFeB permanent magnets by electrochemical recycling process

Rare earth elements (REEs) are essential to many modern technologies, from wind turbines to electric vehicles and electronics. However, most REEs are currently sourced from a handful of countries, and their extraction often comes with high environmental costs. To support a more resilient and sustainable European supply…

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HE2023–20252 countries

LEGENDRE · Understanding the nature of the low energy excess in cryogenic detectors to discover light dark matter

Multiple astrophysical observations point to the existence of a gravitationally-interacting substance that makes up about 85% of all matter in the universe. Despite its abundance, a direct signature of it in our laboratories is still lacking, and as such its true nature remains today one of the great unresolved mysteri…

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HE2023–20252 countries

ORBIT-D · Observing Binaries in Transition Discs

Star formation begins when the densest regions in molecular clouds collapse under their own weight forming so called “young stellar objects” (YSOs), i.e. protostars surrounded by a gas and dust disc (known as “protostellar” or “protoplanetary” disc), expected to be the birth place of planets in this newly formed proto-…

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HE2023–20274 countries

CLEXM · Collaborative development and dissemination of workflows and techniques for using Correlative Light, Electron and X-ray Microscopy to progress research into the understanding and treatment of diseases

The CLEXM project responds to a growing need for advanced imaging workflows that capture biological processes at multiple scales with accuracy and reproducibility. Traditional approaches such as Correlative Light and Electron Microscopy (CLEM) provide valuable insights but face bottlenecks including artefacts, limited…

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HE2023–20262 countries

QuantMod · Quantisation of moduli spaces: Hitchin connections and isomonodromic deformations

This is a project in (pure) Mathematics, intimately tied with theoretical/mathematical Physics. The main goal is to generalize previous constructions in complex-algebraic Poisson geometry, representation theory, and low-dimensional topology; all related with certain mathematica; models in quantum field theory (QFT). Na…

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HE2023–20252 countries

ArcRep · Unravelling the Molecular Specificities of the Archaeal Core Replisome

All cells need to replicate their DNA to divide and survive, which requires an intricate cooperation between multiple proteins that dynamically read the sequence of parental DNA and synthesize new complementary DNA strands. The individual proteins that carry out DNA replication have been extensively studied in recent y…

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HE2023–20262 countries

TaggingMemory · Understanding whole-brain circuits mediating fear memory attenuation

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a severe mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide and represents a major societal and clinical challenge in Europe and beyond. A defining feature of PTSD is the persistence and maladaptive generalisation of fear, whereby individuals experience fear respo…

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HE2023–20263 countries

CASTOR · Challenging Autonomous Spacecraft through Trajectory Optimization with Robustness

The CASTOR project (Challenging Autonomous Spacecraft through Trajectory Optimization with Robustness) emerges in response to a booming space economy characterized by an increasing number of both commercial near‐Earth and deep-space missions. Traditional ground-based Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) operations a…

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HE2023–20253 countries

DefHyp · Deformation Theory of infinite-type hyperbolic manifolds

The DefHyp project aimed to explore the deformation theory of infinite-type hyperbolic 3-manifolds, building on the researcher's pioneering work in this emerging area of geometry and topology. The main research objectives, as outlined in Annex 1, include: 1. Parametrize quasi-conformal deformations of hyperbolic struct…

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HE2023–20262 countries

MICS · Multiphoton imaging with computational specificity

Autoimmune diseases, particularly inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), are a growing global health challenge. These conditions involve complex immune system dysfunctions that damage healthy tissues, leading to chronic inflammation. Diagnosing and understanding these diseases often requires invasive biopsies and labor-int…

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HE2023–20253 countries

STEFF · Strong-field electrodynamics in Flying Focus pulses

The dynamics of an electron in a strong external electromagnetic field is one of the most fundamental unsolved problems in classical and quantum electrodynamics (QED). In this regime, electron motion is dominated by quantum radiation reaction (RR), which is the loss of energy and momentum of electrons due to their own…

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HE2023–20252 countries

SORTIR · Spin-obit torque heterostructures based on topological insulators and 2D materials

Due to the massive increase of data generation, data storage is a challenge in our society. Spintronics plays a key role in this field, targeting non volatility and low energy consumption. Among the solutions offered by spintronics, the magnetic random access memory (MRAM) is the only non-volatile memory allowing high…

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HE2023–20267 countries

QLUSTER · Quantum and Classical Ultrasoft Matter

The QLUSTER consortium comprises research groups from academia and industry spanning 7 countries of the EU. It is constituted as a collaborative network for promoting and advancing research in fundamentals and applications, for training young scientists with broad sets of skills and high adaptability to the changing an…

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GECKO · Design for IGA-type discretization workflows

The GECKO project aims to bridge the gap between Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) by integrating computational models into industrial workflows. Traditional CAE modeling is slow and error-prone in its preprocess phase, making it inefficient for industries like automotive and aerospace wh…

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SPEEDY · SPin tExturEs and DYnamics in 3D complex nanostructures

In a world driven by technological advances, the "SPEEDY" project aims to deepen the understanding of three-dimensional nanomagnetic systems. These systems, with novel and unconventional spin textures, are an exciting platform to explore new magnetic phenomena making them promising systems for the development of more e…

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PIONEER · Phase-matched nonlInear Optics iN layEred sEmiconductoRs

Light is one of the most powerful tools in our hands to study the world around us. Lasers have indeed revolutionized our daily life. Since they only work at a few fixed wavelengths, it is crucial to convert their wavelength into the required one.

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EAJADE · Europe-America-Japan Accelerator Development and Exchange Programme

After the discovery of a Higgs boson by the experiments ATLAS and CMS at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN (Geneva, Switzerland) in 2012 and the ensuing Nobel prize for the “fathers” of the Higgs-Englert-Brout mechanism for mass generation in elementary particles, the focus of the global particle physics communit…

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READ-seq · Revealing the gene regulatory networks that govern cell mechanical properties by single cell microfluidics

Our bodies are formed of microscopic cells, which underpin all our bodily functions, from white blood cells which recognise and destroy pathogens, to muscle cells which enable movement and brain cells which store memories. One of the central aims of biology is therefore to understand how cells achieve their numerous fu…

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ASYMMETRY · Essential Asymmetries of Nature

The symmetries identified in Nature, explicit or hidden, are at the root of our knowledge in depth of its fundamental laws. Nevertheless, observed asymmetries –departures from that exact pattern-are at the very heart of its beauty and of the explanation of how the visible Universe came to be, and what we are made of. W…

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LACEGAL · Latin American Chinese European Galaxy Formation Network

The astronomy sector has provided many breakthroughs thanks to its combination of observational innovations and astounding computer simulations, with Europe always at the forefront. However, to ensure that Europe maintains its lead there is a need to continue with advancements in simulation technology. These are consid…

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OptiQ · Non-standard data and image processing - from nonlinear Optics to Quantum computing

The OptiQ project explores how quantum technologies can improve data processing, image analysis, and secure communication. While quantum computing holds great promise, current systems are still limited by hardware imperfections and computational noise. It addresses these challenges by developing quantum-based methods f…

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QUANG · Quantum Grenoble Doctoral Programme

The QuanG project aims to strengthen doctoral training and career development for early-stage researchers in quantum sciences and technologies by providing a dynamic research environment, high-quality supervision, and international mobility opportunities while addressing the growing demands for scientific excellence an…

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SENSE · Search for new physics and technological advancements from neutrino experiments at the high intensity frontier. A cooperative Europe - United States - Brazil effort.

SENSE promotes the collaboration among European, American and Brazilian researchers involved in the most important research projects in the field of neutrino physics at the high intensity frontier. The observation of neutrino oscillations established a picture consistent with the mixing of three neutrino flavours in th…

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P4F · Physics For Future

Physics for Future (P4F) is an attractive postdoctoral fellowship programme coordinated by the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences (FZU). The programme is co-funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions COFUND under the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation scheme. Its primary object…

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NewFunFiCO · Fundamental Fields and Compact Objects: new opportunities

The celebrated detection of gravitational waves (GWs), the first observation of horizon scale structure of a black hole (BH) together with the developments in the field of numerical relativity, are allowing access to extreme (strong and dynamical) gravity configurations, both observationally and theoretically, making o…

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ETNA4Ryd · Enhancing Tensor Network Approaches for Rydberg Atom Quantum Simulators

Recent experiments with ultracold atoms, trapped ions, Rydberg atoms, and superconducting circuits succeeded in realizing quantum many-body states at unprecedented sizes and thus investigating their static and dynamical properties. These achievements have boosted the search for protocols to observe exotic phases of mat…

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NATFOX · Novel nano thin film oxygen electrodes for solid oxide cells

The project, NATFOX, focuses on studying the fundamental properties of materials to support the development of advanced, efficient oxygen electrodes for reversible solid oxide cells (SOCs), contributing to a greener economy. A key outcome is the development of a novel technique—isotopic exchange Raman spectroscopy (IER…

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MWGaiaDN · Revealing the Milky Way with Gaia

Gaia, ESA’s major space satellite was successfully launched in Dec 2013. It has completed its extended mission to map some two billion stars in our Milky Way. It’s first three data releases, of primarily astrometric and photometric data, in 2016, 2018, 2020 have already proved to be a `game changer’ for astronomy.

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MOTOBOOM · The Current Impact of Motorcycle Motorisation on Amazonian Indigenous Peoples

Over the last century, the indigenous landscape of the South American Lowlands has been increasingly shaped by steamboats, railways, trucks, chainsaws, and electric generators, introduced by missionaries, extractive industries, armies, development projects, and NGOs. However, anthropological and historical research has…

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METASCALE · Ultrafast Laser Assembly of Metasurfaces with Large Scale Fabrication Capabilities

The METASCALE project was launched to address an important challenge in modern optics: how to create advanced materials that can control light precisely, but in a way that is scalable, affordable, and environmentally friendly. These materials, called metasurfaces, are extremely thin layers that can shape and manipulate…

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ImmunoZoneHubs · Immune Cell Death Zonation Regulated by Protein Hubs in Plants

Global agriculture faces the dual challenge of a growing population and escalating threats from plant pathogens migrating due to climate change. Fungal and bacterial infections destroy up to 40% of global crop yields annually, resulting in billions of euros in losses and threatening food stability. Historically, the pr…

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VacLAS-Chip · Single-Chip Integration of MEMS Micropumps with Optical Waveguides for Laser Absorption Spectroscopy

Sensitive gas spectroscopy is typically performed at sub-atmospheric pressure to enhance absorption line resolution, enabling precise detection and analysis of gas compositions. The primary objective of this project is to develop a miniature system capable of reducing pressure within a microlitre-volume chamber, seamle…

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CISSE · Chiral-Induced Spin Selectivity Effect

The CISSE doctoral network puts together young scientists intrigued by the Chiral-Induced Spin Selectivity (CISS) effect that is the intimate link between the chirality of molecules and the spin of electrons. Chirality is a property of objects and molecules that cannot be superimposed on their mirror image. The spin th…

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GENIUS · Glide-symmetric mEtamaterials for iNnovative radIo-frequency commUnication and Sensing (GENIUS)

Glide-symmetric mEtamaterials for iNnovative radIo-frequency commUnication and Sensing (GENIUS) is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network Industrial Doctorates (MSCA-DN-ID) funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe Programme for research and innovation and by the UK Research and Innovation. It is led by top Euro…

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BiocatCodeExpander · Genetic code expansion for biocatalysis and enzyme engineering doctoral network

The expansion of the genetic code through the incorporation of non-canonical amino acids (NCAA) opens up a range of exciting biotechnological possibilities, including protein imaging, spectroscopy, and enzyme engineering. However, the application of NCAA in enzyme engineering has been limited by the inefficiency or lac…

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FC-RELAX · NMR relaxometry for biomedicine and advanced materials

The main aim of this multidisciplinary doctoral network is to train a new generation of scientists with outstanding knowledge in the field of field-cycling relaxometry. Field-cycling relaxometry is a versatile tool allowing for the investigation of molecular structure and dynamics on a wide time scale, from picoseconds…

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InnoCAR-T · Innovative design and implementation of next-generation Point-of-Care CAR-T

Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cells (CAR-Ts) have emerged as a key breakthrough in the treatment of B-cell malignancies, with long term remission and cure in previously end-stage patients. These unprecedented clinical responses have clearly transformed the clinical landscape, with several commercial CAR-T products…

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EuPRAXIA-DN · EuPRAXIA Doctoral Network

EuPRAXIA is the first European project that develops a dedicated particle accelerator research infrastructure based on novel plasma acceleration concepts and laser technology. It focuses on the development of electron accelerators and underlying technologies, their user communities, and the exploitation of existing acc…

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flIMAGIN3D · Doctoral Network for a Shared Excellence of Fluorescent Lifetime Imaging Microscopy in Biomedical Applications

Undoubtedly, fluorescence microscopy is a fundamental pillar supporting basic and applied research, particularly in biological and biomedical sciences. To the non-expert, fluorescence microscopy is primarily based on the analysis of fluorescence intensity emitted but specific molecule (fluorophores) within different sp…

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ModConFlex · Modelling and control of flexible structures interacting with fluids

The ModConFlex (Modelling and Control of Flexible Structures Interacting with Fluids) project is centered around two main fields of application. The research provides theoretical foundations in two areas that can contribute to reach the European Green Deal objectives. One application is the control of floating wind tur…

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CoralMath · MATHEMATICAL MODELS FOR CORAL REEFS: TOWARDS AN INTERDISCIPLINARY AND CONSERVATION-FOCUSED RESEARCH

Coral reefs are among the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet, yet they are rapidly declining due to global warming and local anthropogenic pressures. This interdisciplinary project applies non-linear physics and complex systems modeling to improve our understanding of coral reef dynamics and inform marine conserv…

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DrugCer · Cold Sintering Process for Fabrication of Biodegradable Drug-Eluting Ceramics

The project DrugCer – Cold Sintering Process for the Fabrication of Biodegradable Drug-Eluting Ceramics aimed to develop a sustainable manufacturing route for bioceramics with controlled drug release and bone-like mechanical performance. Conventional sintering requires temperatures above 1000 °C, which limits the integ…

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STALSUns · Short-time analysis of large-scale structures in unsteady flows

Flow systems play a vital role in the operation and performance of modern aerospace applications. Understanding their physical behavior is crucial for developing new technologies that optimize the efficiency and safety of future generations of aircraft and reduce their environmental impact. Most flow configurations enc…

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SERSET · SERS –tweezers enhanced by electro-thermo-plasmonic flow

According to World Health Organization, 300 million people around the world are now suffering from depression and 10 million people are affected with Parkinson’s disease, which stems from the deficient release of dopamine in the human brain. However, precise quantification of dopamine secretion in the live human brain…

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GlymphoSleep · Exploring neuro-glymphatic coupling during sleep using wearable technology

Sleep is a fundamental biological process with wide-ranging effects on cognition, emotional regulation, immune function, and overall brain health. In recent years, growing evidence has revealed a crucial role of sleep in clearing metabolic waste from the brain via the glymphatic system - a brain-wide fluid transport pa…

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MaRe-HCT · Magnetic Reconnection Hollow Cathode Thruster

The 21st Century signed a new era of the space race, with potential groundbreaking perspectives in the outer space missions. Commercial low-Earth orbit constellations for global connectivity, the Cislunar space station and the potential return of mankind on the moon, and robotic exploration of the regions of the solar…

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RNA-top · RNA topology of test samples and single extracellular vesicles: how cells package RNA messages to communicate (RNA-top)

Cells in the body communicate by exchanging RNA that is associated with extracellular vesicles (EV-RNA). Therefore, analysis of EV-RNA may provide disease biomarkers. However, so far EV-RNA biomarkers are irreproducible.

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PREENER · THE PLANT’S INTERNAL CELLULAR SENSING AND RESPONSE MEASURES TO MECHANICAL BREACH

Plant-parasitic nematodes are among the most damaging plant pathogens, causing more than US$150 billion in global crop losses each year. The major losses are incurred by sedentary endoparasites consisting of root knot (Meloidogynae spp.) and cyst nematodes (Globodera spp. and Heterodera spp.).

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BonEggHens · Investigation of coupled bone and eggshell (de)mineralization during laying cycle of hens

Bone is a rigid organ that provides structural support and acts as a reservoir of essential minerals. In laying hens, this function is particularly demanding: each day they mobilize about 10% of their body calcium to build an eggshell. To meet this demand, hens form a special type of bone, called medullary bone (locate…

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Nature4Nature · Inspired to Integrate: Filtering Nature's Diversity for Nature-friendly Implementations

In today's global economy, innovation is essential for companies striving to maintain a competitive edge. The modern business landscape increasingly emphasizes circular economy and life cycle thinking as vital for sustainability and competitiveness. Within this framework, innovation focused on circularity and sustainab…

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CINEMA · Chemistry informed machine learning in emulsion polymerization processes and products

Machine learning (ML) systems continue to revolutionize many aspects of daily life, but despite their immense potential have yet to impact significantly in polymer science. One major issue that is hindering the more widespread use of machine learning in polymer science, and many other physical sciences, lies in the cha…

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P4SPACE · Development of Perovskite Photovoltaics for Space Environment

P4SPACE Project "Development of Perovskite Photovoltaics for Space Environment" Principal Investigator: Dr. Narges Yaghoobi Nia Outgoing phase was completed in the Laboratory of Photonics and Interfaces- EPFL university Switzerland under Supervision of Prof. Michael Graetzel as outgoing phase Supervisor.

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neurOmics · Novel Methods to Identify Endocrine Disruption Induced Neurotoxicity

By using cutting-edge methods within developmental neurotoxicity and endocrine disruption, neurOmics will use exploratory omics in a powerful alterative model system to form novel hypotheses on how endocrine disrupting chemicals affect the brain. The project will utilize a representative of true frogs, the cosmopolitan…

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DEMETER · A scalable semiconductor quantum computation platform based on Ge hole spin-qubits in rhombic quadruple quantum dots in strained Ge/SiGe

A quantum computer works fundamentally differently to a classical computer since quantum superposition takes advantage of the exciting ability of quantum particles to exist in more than one state at the same time. Because of quantum particle behaviour, some tasks such as superdense coding and teleporting unknown states…

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TEMPOS · Temporal Evolution of the Milky-way Properties from an Observational and theoretical Sinergy

Understanding how galaxies form and evolve in the Universe is a key, long-term goal of Astrophysics. In this regard, our Galaxy provides unique insights because, due to its proximity, detailed galactic properties can be resolved that can unravel its formation history. For this reason, the international community and in…

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EXCEED · Exosome Characterization Platform for Early Detection of Breast Cancer

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nanoscale particles naturally released by cells into biological fluids such as blood, urine, and saliva. Because EVs carry proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and other molecular information originating from their parent cells, they have emerged as promising biomarkers for non-invasive dis…

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Deledda · Deep Learning the Dark Universe with Gravitational Waves

Over the past decade, gravitational-wave (GW) astronomy has opened an entirely new window on the Universe. By observing the tiny ripples in spacetime produced by the mergers of compact objects such as black holes and neutron stars, scientists can probe gravity in its most extreme regimes and explore the population and…

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ModEMUS · Modelling nanoparticle transport in the extracellular matrix: improving drug delivery with ultrasounds

Cancer remains the second leading cause of death in Europe, with 2.27 million new cases and 1.3 million deaths recorded in 2020. Despite advances in therapy, fewer than 1 % of systemically administered drugs reach solid tumours, limiting treatment effectiveness and increasing side effects. Nanoparticle (NP) drug delive…

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RE-NOURISH · Nutrient redistribution by mammals as a key mechanism for ecosystem restoration

It is increasingly acknowledged that animals can reshape the chemistry of their environments. Through the consumption, assimilation, transportation and excretion of different elements, animals redistribute elements - including carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and sodium - across Earth’s surface. By liberating nutrients and…

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YPB · Young planetesimal belts

Our Solar system is composed of eight planets and also a large number of smaller bodies, grouped mainly in two belts: the main asteroid belt and the Kuiper belt. Other stars are frequently also surrounded by such belts. These distant belts are mainly studied through observations of the dust produced in collisions of th…

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UBIGIoT · Ultra-Low Design-Effort, Energy-Efficient and Battery-Indifferent Sensor Node for the Green Internet of Things

Relentless advancements in circuits for battery-less silicon systems have recently enabled new levels of sensor node miniaturization, cost, and device lifespan, removing the limitations imposed by batteries. The UBIGIoT project intends to develop a comprehensive and energy-autonomous sensor node able to monitor paramet…

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VOLATEVS · Analysis of the volatile organic compounds emitted by extracellular vesicles for disease diagnosis

This project aims to investigate the potential of analysing the volatile organic compounds emitted by extracellular vesicles as an innovative approach for disease diagnostic. The extracellular vesicles are particles naturally released from cells, which can be found in many biological samples. They have the capacity to…

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FLORIN · FLuorescent nanO-agents for super-Resolution Imaging and seNsing

Since Alzheimer disease (AD) affects up to 50% of individuals above 85, we will witness the three-fold increase in the number of patients by 2050 if no efficient therapy will be found. The FLORIN offers non-invasive real-time monitoring of key mechanisms involved in the AD pathogenesis by avant-garde bioimaging at temp…

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CLOUD-DOC · CLOUD Doctoral Network

The CLOUD-DOC MSCA DN is a multi-site network at twelve partner institutions across Europe. The network investigates the formation of aerosol particlesin the atmosphere, as well as various aspects of the interactions of cosmic rays with aerosols and clouds, which bears on the possibility of a "solar indirect" contribut…

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MAWI · Matter-Wave Interferometers

The field of matter-wave interferometry has emerged as a highly promising interdisciplinary domain at the intersection of fundamental science, quantum technologies, photonics, and the European semiconductor industry. The primary objectives of MAWI are to leverage the precise control of ultracold quantum matter to devel…

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EVOLVE · Isolation and Analysis of Extracellular Vesicles using OptofLuidics for the eValuation of Microsatellite Instability in Endometrial Cancer

Cancer has now become a ubiquitous aspect of contemporary life and the clinical setting, and is expected to rank as the leading cause of death in upcoming years. Endometrial cancer (EC) specifically is the most common gynecological cancer, and has an estimated incidence rise of more than 50% worldwide by 2040, mainly a…

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EUSpecLab · European Spectroscopy Laboratory to model the materials of the future

In the context of global technological advancement and sustainability challenges, the ability to understand and design materials at the atomic level is becoming increasingly critical. Spectroscopy serves as a cornerstone of modern science and engineering, enabling the characterization of matter’s fundamental properties…

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NuBridge · Neutrino experiments and data as a bridge to new physics

The Standard Model of particle physics is the theory that incorporates our current knowledge about the nature of fundamental particles and their interactions. Despite being an incredibly successfully predictive framework, the Standard Model appears to be incomplete, as several observations cannot be addressed within it…

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PhotoCyX · Seeing in the New Light: Photoreceptor Expression System for Cyanobacteria

Cyanobacteria, the green microbial factories and photosynthetic microorganisms, have shown significant promise in addressing critical global issues such as air pollution and fuel security. These organisms can produce alternative and cleaner biofuels (e.g., bioethanol and hydrogen) and biodegradable plastics (e.g., poly…

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EagleEye · A novel 3D printEr for lArGe-area light-based additive manufacturing with uLtra-high rEsolution combining digital light procEssing and two-photon polYmErization

The EagleEye project aims to develop an advanced 3D printing optical setup to optimize two-photon polymerization (2PP) for large-area processing. In 2PP, tightly focused laser radiation initiates polymerization in photosensitive materials at specific points within the material's volume. This process creates a voxel (vo…

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SERENITY · Space & Earth Reliable greENhouse desIgn meThodologY

With the return of human exploration missions to the Moon in the late 2020s, along with preparations for longer-duration missions to Mars and beyond, large-scale, sustainable, and reliable food production systems will be essential. To date, only small-scale plant growth systems have operated in space, and they continue…

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MIRELAI · MIcroelectronics RELiability driven by Artificial Intelligence

The MIRELAI industrial doctorate programme trains the next generation of engineers and scientists in the area of reliable and repairable Electronic Components and Systems (ECS) developed within a trustworthy European value chain. The European microelectronics (ME) industry has a direct impact on approximately 20% of th…

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ActaReBuild · Acoustic and Thermal Retrofit of Office Building Stock in EU

The main objective of ActaReBuild is to train Doctoral Candidates in retrofitting Europe’s office building stock using a new generation of sustainable materials and components to improve and guarantee acoustic and thermal performance during renovation processes while minimising embodied carbon emissions. Through interd…

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DYNAMO · DYnamic control in hybrid plasmonic NAnopores: road to next generation multiplexed single MOlecule detection

DYNAMO is designed as an innovative and pioneering training network, with the unique vision of developing the next-generation hybrid nanopore technology exploiting DNA nanostructures integrated with multifunctional solid-state platforms, by: • Bringing together a unique team of 6 world-leading academic groups, at the f…

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GlioSurg · Role of astrogliosis in the recurrence of brain tumors after microsurgical resection

Malignant primary and secondary brain tumors are among the most lethal human cancers, with glioblastoma IDH-wildtype (GB) being the most aggressive and frequently occurring. GB has a median survival of only 8 months, with a 5-year survival rate of 6.9%. Standard treatment for GB includes microsurgical tumor resection,…

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X-MiND · Next generation X-ray/H+ Micro and Nano Scintillating Detectors

Soft and hard X-ray technologies are now widely used in the field of medical physics (radiation therapy), 3-D object imaging (healthcare and forensic), and in-depth material probing (microscopy), etc. Particularly, in clinical medicine, hard X-rays and charged particles are mostly used for radiation therapy and imaging…

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MEXCAT · Metal EXsolved CATalysts for the CO2 valorisation to methanol: design, synthesis, and characterisation of next-generation catalysts, unravelling their structure-activity relationship

With more than 60% of greenhouse gas emissions produced by the energy sector, increased efforts are required to meet the 2050 climate goals established by the European Union (EU) to become the world’s first climate-neutral continent, as energy demand is not anticipated to decline. Moreover, while the transition to rene…

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BEYOND META · Advanced numerical modeling techniques and design of metasurface-based components for 5G communications

BEYOND META provides a significant contribution to the wireless and mobile telecommunications sector, focused on the field of antennas and propagation, by developing a robust and powerful computational tool for the analysis and realization of metasurfaces, as an enabling technology for the production of novel component…

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BALSAM · Boosting the surface quality and geometric accuracy in laser additive manufacturing via a novel data-driven control system design

The BALSAM project (Boosting Accuracy of Laser Additive Manufacturing) is designed to address critical challenges in the field of Laser Wire-Feed Metal Additive Manufacturing (LAM), particularly focusing on enhancing surface quality and geometric accuracy. Conducted at the University of Luxembourg (UL) with collaborati…

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RADIO4MU · New measurement of ultra-high energy interactions using radio detection of cosmic ray air showers

According to Einstein's theory of special relativity energy can be transformed into mass and vice versa. A dramatic demonstration of this principle is the release of the energy inherent in a few kilograms of Plutonium as radiation and ultimately heat (accelerated matter) in the explosion of a nuclear bomb. An example o…

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FIReSafeTimber · Fundamental advances for the fire safety of tall timber structures including the fire decay phase

Urban densification, sustainability drivers and technological advances foster the development of high-rise structures using bio-based materials like engineered wood products. Their main worldwide barrier relates to fire safety. Although a natural fire has a decay phase, structural capacity is traditionally assessed acc…

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IN-NOVA · Active reduction of noise transmitted into and from enclosures through encapsulated structures

The European Environment Agency alarms that noise pollution is a major environmental health problem in Europe. More than 125 million people are affected by noise levels greater than 55 dB. In Europe, noise pollution causes 43 000 hospital admissions per year and at least 10 000 cases of premature death per year.

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N2PCON · Nanostructures and nanoelectromechanical devices for precise control of topological defects/matter in superfluid helium

This project aims developing new nanodevice tools for probing and manipulating phenomena in quantum fluids. To be specific, in the first part of this work, a NEMS-based oscillator has been developed. This nano oscillator should be able to precisely probe quantum vortices in liquid He-3.

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ARIAH · Chemical speciation of A Revolution In Art History

The ARIAH (Chemical Speciation of A Revolution In Art History) project sought to unravel the intricate molecular and nanoscale composition of Renaissance mixed-media paints, which combined egg- and oil-based binders. This material innovation marked a transformative period in art history and enabled masterpieces by arti…

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TQC · Developing the Thermodynamics of Quantum Control

In this action, the researcher, experienced in Quantum Optics and Quantum Trajectories, has made numerous contributions to the field of Quantum Thermodynamics of quantum measurements. The novel results, focusing on the thermodynamic role of measurement, have since shed light on numerous studies related to quantum contr…

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NeGeMat · New Germaniun-based materials for Green electronics

NeGeMat aims to bring 2 new materials formed of earth-abundant and non (or low) toxicity elements to the realm of electronic devices. Many devices depend on scarce or toxic elements, for example most IR detectors used nowadays (motion detection, night vision, etc...) are based on MCT, which stands for mercury cadmium t…

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B-FHAB · Hacking Photosynthesis: Biosensors for Herbicides and Beyond

The project ‘Hacking Photosynthesis: Biosensor for Herbicides and Beyond’ (B-FHAB) aims to develop a novel biosensor platform for detecting herbicides in water, addressing significant challenges in environmental monitoring. With the rising global population and increase in agrochemical activities, herbicide contaminati…

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MASS2 · Modern Au-based Surfaces and Secondary ionisation for Mass Spectrometry Imaging of Small molecules

Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation (MALDI) mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) is a modern analytical technique that can map the distribution of numerous biochemical substances in tissue sections. It is increasingly used in life science research as in clinical application due to the untargeted and comprehensive ap…

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SUMOCell · Study of molecular events triggering the cytosolic enrichment of SUMO activating enzyme and its implications in seed quality.

In nature, plants must adapt their development to multiple environmental challenges involving numerous plant pathogens and suboptimal growth conditions related to drought, heat or salinity, among the most prevalent. Plant survival to these challenges is associated with significant changes in post-translational modifica…

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123-CO · Spying on Ultrafast Structural Changes Through Three Sets of Eyes

Chemical reactions driven by the absorption of light (“photochemistry”) are of great importance to modern society. For example, they allow us to efficiently and sustainably convert the sun’s energy into electricity. Understanding the detailed mechanisms of photochemical reactions is important in modeling the evolving c…

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ChirLog · Chirality based all-optical logic gates

Currently, the optical processing based on optical fibre networks mostly supports the capability of ∼hundreds of Tbits/s. However, the signal conversions of optical-to-electrical and then electrical-to-optical in the fibre communication are limited by the conversion operation bandwidth and communication rates. Further,…

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DECIPHER · Dynamic Electron Imaging with Phase Retrieval

The development of light-activated functional nanodevices is dependent on observing the out-of-equilibrium transport of energy, charge, and spin throughout nanomaterials. Two-dimensional functionalized nanoparticle (NP) supracrystals represent a key example of how functional activity and collective responses can be tri…

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FoodStore · Food storage in the late fifth, fourth and third millennia BC in the Northern Fertile Crescent

FoodStore investigates food storage systems in the Northern Fertile Crescent (western inner Syria, south eastern Türkiye, and northern Iraq) during the late fifth, fourth and third millennia BC, in order to define the relationship between storage practices, socio-economic complexity and ecological conditions. During th…

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PlaTechMedi · A step towards new Plasma processing Technology for Medical purposes

Our project focuses on the use of cold plasma technology for the treatment of polymers used in medicine, and to improve their disinfection. Typically, depending on the conditions, cold plasma treatments can either enhance the biocompatibility of materials or make them bio-incompatible (such as creating antibacterial su…

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SR-XTRS-2DLayMat · Self-Referenced XUV Transient Reflectivity Spectroscopy: Attosecond Electron Dynamics of 2D Layered Materials

The aim of the project is to advance the method of attosecond extreme ultra-violet (XUV) transient reflectivity spectroscopy (XTRS) beyond its current state of the art with the aim to better understand ultrafast electron dynamics in solid state materials, especially novel layered and 2D materials. Since solid state mat…

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PheNUmenal · Phenomenological implications of neutrino effective theories

Particle Physics is the branch of Physics that studies the fundamental components of our Universe—what they are and how they behave. In essence, it seeks to explain what the Universe is made of. Theoretical physics has developed the Standard Model of Particle Physics (SM), one of the most successful theories in Physics…

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QC-SQUARED · Accurate and efficient ab initio Quantum Chemistry calculations on current and near-term noisy intermediate-scale Quantum Computers for relevant chemical problems

Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize computational chemistry and materials science, offering the possibility of solving complex problems that are intractable for classical computers. However, current quantum hardware faces challenges such as noise, limited qubit availability, and shallow circuit depths,…

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INTRINSIC · INducing TRionic gaIn in two-dimensional semicoNductors by local StraIn and Charge manipulation

The INTRINSIC project (INducing TRionic gaIn in two-dimensional semicoNductors by local StraIn and Charge manipulation) aims to advance excitonic-based optoelectronic devices by controlling excitonic complexes, such as excitons and trions, in 2D semiconductors, particularly transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs). The…

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HyQuArch · Spin-based quantum memory coupled to superconducting qubits in a Hybrid Quantum Architecture

This project focuses on the development of a hybrid platform comprising various superconducting devices fabricated on diamond, intended for use as a quantum random access memory unit in quantum computing. The superconducting devices are of two primary types. First, superconducting resonators, which are crucial for oper…

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MOORING · Monitoring Of Oceanic inteRnal tIdes usiNG fibre optic telecommunication cables

Ocean mixing plays a crucial role in the Earth’s climate as it balances the ocean circulation that buffers global warming. Quantifying mixing is challenging because energy enters the ocean at basin-scale but it dissipates at cm-scale over the vast ocean. One common element in the cascade of energy towards small scales…

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SPECTR · Shaping the future of EPR with cryoprobes and superconducting microresonators

SPECTR (Shaping the Future of EPR with Cryoprobes and Superconducting Microresonators) set out to advance the sensitivity of Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) - a powerful but inherently low-sensitivity technique used to study materials with unpaired electrons, such as free radicals and metal complexes. EPR has app…

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NASCAP · Nanobubbles Stabilization for Cleaning Applications

The work carried out during the NASCAP project involved using a high-power pulsed laser beam on liquid samples to induce the nucleation of nanometric gas cavities. A significant portion of the research focused on understanding the origin of these gaseous objects, specifically the interactions between the laser light an…

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MLCULT · Machine Learning for Structural Health Monitoring of Cultural Heritage

Cultural heritage (CH) structures are generally inspected by manual visual inspections done simply by using the naked eye. In simple words, we see the damage in the building with our eyes and then decide what to do with it. With progress in computer science, researchers/inspection professionals are augmenting their cap…

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EXPERIMENTAL · EXploring Photoinduced Enzyme pRomIscuity in the Glucose-Methanol-Choline oxidoreductase family to dEvelop New phoTocAtaLysts

The goal of this project is to develop new stereospecific chemical reactions using enzymes activated by light, known as photobiocatalysis. Photobiocatalysis combines the use of light with an enzyme to access new chemical reactions that are difficult or impossible to achieve with traditional methods. By using light to a…

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SUNRISE · Silicon Brillouin-assisted Optoelectronic Oscillator Based on Subwavelength Membranes

Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) are poised to bring a new revolution that will underpin the widespread deployment of light-enabled applications in the fields of communications, sensing, metrology and quantum. Silicon photonics holds the promise for large-scale, low-cost production of high-performance optoelectronic…

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PROTEST-AIRT · PROTESTING THE GLOBAL AIR TRANSPORT INDUSTRY: SOCIAL MOVEMENTS FIGHTING FOR THE PRESERVATION OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND THE PLANET

PROTEST-AIRT is a multi-actor and inter-scalar research project aiming at understanding the growing global and European mobilization against the negative impacts of the global air transport industry. Before the pandemic, air transport was expected to growth at a rate of about 4% per year, including both more frequent f…

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PHOTOELECTROART · The photo-reactivity of artistic pigments: from the preservation of historical paintings to new opportunities as singlet oxygen generators

Singlet oxygen is a highly reactive oxygen species known for its strong oxidative properties. Certain materials, known as singlet oxygen generators, produce this compound when exposed to light and in the presence of oxygen. These generators are sometimes found in the pigments used in historical paintings.

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SRMS · Investigation of mechanical properties, reversing energy absorption, ultrasound monitoring and identification of progressive failure behavior of 4D printed meta structures

The project seeks to address one of the most pressing challenges facing the global automotive and aerospace industries: the need for sustainable materials and structural solutions that can contribute to the sector's transition towards achieving net-zero CO2 emissions by 2030-2050. As the demand for higher efficiency an…

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AI-FIE · Artificial Intelligence for optimisation of Fuel Injection Equipment suitable for carbon-neutral synthetic fuels

Decarbonizing the transport sector is vital for addressing climate change. While electric vehicles contribute to reducing Green House Gas (GHG) emissions, they are not entirely zero-emission due to the embedded emissions in battery production and the use of non-renewable electricity. Hydrogen-derived CO2-neutral synthe…

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vPESS · Neutrino physics at ESS using coherent elastic neutrino-nucleus scattering.

Coherent Elastic Neutrino-Nucleus Scattering (CEνNS) is a recently demonstrated novel process of neutrino interaction. It provides numerous avenues to advance our sensitivity to new nuclear and particle physics beyond the Standard Model while simultaneously allowing a dramatic miniaturization of otherwise massive neutr…

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QSENS-NMR · Fully integrated and CMOS compatible, nanoscale Quantum enhanced magnetic SENSors for scalable submiliHertz, room temperature Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy

1) What is the problem being addressed? The goal of the QSENS-NMR is to address the main challenges that prevent diamond material to scale up thousands of quantum sensors on a single chip. These mainly consider challenging and very expensive waveguide nanofabrication which is not compatible with the standard semiconduc…

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PlastiSol · Quantification of the participation of soils in the microplastic pollution cycle and evidence based model analysis of atmosphere to ocean soil microplastic interaction

The Issue and societal import: There is little doubt that micro and nanoplastics (MnP) are in our soils across the globe. Numerous studies including my own have found that atmospheric deposition alone is enough to pollute even our most pristine remote areas. What is unknown is what happens to it once it is there.

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RED 4 MARS · Rubber & Elastomer Development for MArtian enviRonment applicationS

Imagine a truck-size Mars rover carrying a crew of astronauts and a decent amount of cargo. The weight of such a rover would have to be much higher than the weight of currently used rovers. Also, the rover’s speed needs to be much faster than the current maximum of 0.18 km/h.

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ACCESS · Array of Cryogenic Calorimeters to Evaluate Spectral Shapes

The search for neutrinoless double-beta decay (0νββ) is central to understanding fundamental questions in particle physics, such as the nature of neutrinos and the origin of matter-antimatter asymmetry. Observing 0νββ would confirm that neutrinos are Majorana particles and provide insights into their absolute mass. How…

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Cosmo-Bridge · N-point statistics as a bridge between cosmological observations and the underlying physics

The "Cosmic Bridge" project addresses the challenges encountered in data analysis within current and upcoming galaxy surveys, aiming to deepen our understanding of the fundamental nature of the universe. Traditional analysis methods focus primarily on lower-order statistics, which do not fully capture the complexity an…

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BATON · Adaptation of human brown adipose tissue to overnutrition

Brown adipose tissue (BAT) is highly thermogenic and produces heat to maintain mammals’ body temperature. BAT’s role in adaptation to overfeeding and protecting from diet-induced obesity is well established in rodents. A decade ago, several research teams confirmed the presence of metabolically active BAT in human adul…

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MACROVALVE · Understanding the role of macrophages in the structural degeneration of bioprosthetic heart valve leaflets

The prevalence of aortic valve (AV) stenosis in individuals aged 75 years or older is 12.4%, and the incidence increases with age. Accordingly, the number of patients requiring valve replacement annually is expected to rise to over 850,000 globally by 2050. Currently, the only treatment option for heart valve disease i…

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NOTsoQUANTUM · Realistic simulations of polaritonic chemistry

In conventional chemistry, molecules interact with light in a regime termed “weak coupling”, meaning that during their interaction, light does not significantly perturb the molecules, but simply acts as an irreversible energy source that brings the molecules to a higher energy state. In more visual terms, light interac…

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SYNMAT FOR ORGANOIDS · High-throughput and reproducible development of intestinal organoids by microfluidics encapsulation in synthetic niches for intestinal bowel disease research

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), encompassing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, represents a major and growing global health challenge. Current treatments primarily target inflammation and symptom management but rarely address the underlying tissue damage or support long-term mucosal healing. Consequently, many…

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BrainChip4MED · Brain-on-a-chip as a preclinical model tool for the screening of theranostic nanoformulations for neurodegenerative diseases

Dementia, which includes a broad category of brain disorders that decline brain function, has for a long time been a global challenge that was dismissed by pharmaceutical companies due to the low penetration efficiency of drugs that are able to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB), as well as to the limited understandin…

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PROBES · Probes of new physics and technological advancements from particle and gravitational wave physics experiments. A cooperative Europe - United States - Asia effort.

PROBES will explore elusive aspects of the Standard Model (SM) of particle physics and the Standard Model of Cosmology (SMC) and search for new physics exploiting particle accelerators and gravitational wave (GW) interferometers. Several low- energy aspects of quark-gluon interactions still remain a challenge, like the…

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aMUSE · advanced Muon Campus in US and Europe contribution

aMUSE plans to strengthen and expand the collaboration between EU and US researchers to carry out cutting-edge searches for New Physics (NP) in the muon sector, while promoting the development of next-generation muon accelerators. The project is mainly based at the Muon Campus of FNAL in the US. Here, the Muon (g-2) ex…

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MultiScaleDesign · Characterization of Multiscale Interfaces of Hierarchical High-Entropy Alloys by Advanced Microscopy and Microanalysis

This project aims to develop methods for studying a new class of technologically important hierarchical materials with multiscale interfaces synthesized by advanced bottom-up approaches. The research focuses on understanding how the microstructure of structurally and compositionally complex metallic/alloy materials rel…

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2DTWISTMDs · Tuning electronic properties in twisted 2D transition metal dichalcogenides heterostructures.

For the last forty years, the semiconductor industry has lead the technology for manufacturing integrated circuits. The most common one, the silicon complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS), has the advantage of predictably scale the dimension of each transistor smaller with each generation. This is known as “Moo…

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NASCAR · NAno SCintillator ARrays (NASCAR) as a Novel Nuclear Detection Material

Detection of special nuclear materials (SNM), is of vital importance to prevent nuclear terrorism and to secure states’ national security. Neutron detection is a particularly useful tool to identify SNM and neutron-sensitive scintillators have many promising properties, such as ease of use, good time resolution, and hi…

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TRILLION · Steering and radiation effects in oriented crystals and their applications implementation into Geant4

Crystals provide unique physical conditions for various electromagnetic effects involving both high-energy charged particles and photons. A small piece of crystal material could be used as an intense source of X- and gamma-ray radiation, a source of positrons, a beam manipulation instrument, a compact detector and a co…

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PICKFOOD · Pickering emulsions for food applications

The PICKFOOD project addressed a critical knowledge gap at the interface of food science and soft condensed matter physics. The project focused on the design and understanding of Pickering emulsions for food applications, motivated by the need to reduce food waste and improve the stability of lipid-rich food products.…

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CMB-INFLATE · Advanced Methodologies for Next Generation Large Scale CMB Polarization Analysis

Around 10^-37 seconds after the Big-Bang, the Universe went through a rapid expansion phase called inflation with extreme density and temperature conditions such that the known laws of physics do not apply and require a unified theory of quantum gravity. The best probe of this period is a relic emission called Cosmic M…

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TLALOC · Titan’s Lakes and Lower Clouds: investigation of the enigmatic methane cycle with a new advanced model.

Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, is the only place beyond Earth that hosts a hydrological cycle. At Titan’s surface at -180ºC, the flowing element is methane. The Cassini-Huygens mission brought unprecedented insights on this methane cycle, with radar cartography of many methane lakes at the poles, images of clouds and ri…

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DARTWARS · Detector Array Readout with Traveling Wave AmplifieRS

In the realm of quantum computing, where the potential of qubits holds immense promise, a critical challenge lies in efficiently handling their status with precision while minimizing added noise during the transmission and processing of quantum information. During the project we have dedicated our efforts to the develo…

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