Quantum computers are coming! But how to use their potential?

Quantum computers are coming! But how to use their potential? Quantum computing is becoming a reality, but automated methods and software tools for this technology are just beginning. This project aims to develop automatic and efficient methods, e.g. for simulation, compilation, or verification of quantum circuits. DA QC will exploit design automation expertise proven powerful for conventional circuits and systems yet hardly utilised in quantum computing.

Combatting internet time shifters

Combatting internet time shifters Arguably, the internet’s biggest security hole is the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), which establishes routes between the organisational networks that make up the internet (e.g. Google, Facebook, Bank of England, Deutsche Telekom, AT&T). The insecurity of the internet’s routing system is constantly exploited to steal, monitor, and tamper with data traffic. Yet, despite many years of Herculean efforts, internet routing security remains a distant dream. The goal of the SIREN project is to propose and investigate novel paradigms for closing this security hole.

How does the viability of bone-restricted osteocytes regulate bone atrophy?

How does the viability of bone-restricted osteocytes regulate bone atrophy? Osteocyte death is amplified in many bone diseases and is ubiquitous upon ageing. To date, the impact of osteocyte death on pathological bone loss is poorly studied due to the remote location of osteocytes. Within the ERC Starting Grant project “Unknown functions of Osteocyte DEath (ODE)” we will make use of new imaging and omics technologies to unravel this question.

Coniferous forests in the Mediterranean: an ecosystem of vital importance, threatened by forest management deficit

Coniferous forests in the Mediterranean: an ecosystem of vital importance, threatened by forest management deficit LIFE FOREST CO2 (Assessment of forest carbon sinks and promotion of compensation systems as tools for climate change mitigation) started in 2016, with a budget of €2,335,417 and a contribution from the LIFE programme of the European Union of €1,401,223 (60% funded), developed in Spain and France the project ended in June 2021.

Spectrally resolved outgoing longwave radiation and its applications for the study of climate

Spectrally resolved outgoing longwave radiation and its applications for the study of climate The ERC advanced “IASI-FT” project exploits the space-based instantaneous spectrally resolved observations provided by the family of IASI thermal infrared instruments to (1) monitor atmospheric composition changes and (2) establish climate records. More than 3.5 million of data are available each day, from which near-real-time information on the atmospheric state can be inferred.

PROmoting integrity in the use of RESearch results

PROmoting integrity in the use of RESearch results The overall goal of the PRO-RES project is to build a research ethics and integrity framework devised cooperatively with, and seen as acceptable by, the full range of relevant stakeholders and similar to Oviedo/ Helsinki. This will be a normative framework for evidence-based policy originating from cutting edge research responses to ethical challenges.

ProFuture: shaping the future of microalgae proteins in Europe

ProFuture: shaping the future of microalgae proteins in Europe

From angels to personifications

From angels to personifications The Marie-Curie project “The making of Angels in Late Antiquity: Theology and Aesthetics (ALATA)” combines texts (in Ancient Greek, Coptic, and Syriac) and images (chiefly ancient mosaics) to research the origins of Christian angels’ figures. This perspective sheds a new light on the key- issue of representation: how can one make the invisible visible?

The lower emissions Brenner Corridor

The lower emissions Brenner Corridor The project is carried out with the aim of creating a concept of ‘lower emissions corridor’ (LEC) for the A22 motorway by implementing and validating a set of policies having the goal to provide clear environmental benefits in terms of air quality, climate protection and noise abatement, i.e. dynamic road capacity management, dynamic speed limits management and dynamic integrated traffic management.

Secure and private smart grid: the SPEAR project

Secure and private smart grid: the SPEAR project The rapid evolution of the smart technologies has digitised the electrical grid into a new paradigm called smart grid (SG). Despite the multiple benefits, this reality raises severe cybersecurity concerns. SPEAR provides a global cybersecurity solution, which (a) detects SG-related cyberthreats, (b) provides an advanced forensic readiness framework; and (c) introduces an SG cyber hygiene framework.