Descripción del proyecto
Fomento de investigaciones interdisciplinarias sobre los hidrocarburos aromáticos policíclicos en el espacio
Los hidrocarburos aromáticos policíclicos (HAP) tienen una gran repercusión en el medio interestelar e influyen en la distribución de la energía y la formación de sistemas planetarios. El equipo del proyecto EUROPAH, financiado con fondos del programa de acciones Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA, por sus siglas en inglés) se ha propuesto establecer una red interdisciplinar de investigadores noveles que reúna la astronomía, la astrofísica, la astroquímica, las ciencias medioambientales, las ciencias sociales y la física del plasma. Los investigadores participarán en proyectos de investigación e innovación de vanguardia para explorar el comportamiento fisicoquímico de los HAP en el espacio y en entornos terrestres relacionados entre sí. Estos eventos de la red fomentarán aún más el intercambio de conocimientos y proporcionarán a los investigadores competencias transferibles de un valor incalculable.
Objetivo
Large Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) molecules are deeply interwoven in the fabric of the Universe and lock up ~15% of the elemental carbon in the interstellar medium (ISM) of galaxies. They dominate the mid-infrared emission characteristics of galaxies that can be used to trace star formation locally as well as in the early universe, they influence the phase structure of the ISM and the star formation rate of galaxies, and they are the epitome of molecular complexity in space, heralding the importance of top-down chemistry. In spite of the influential role of PAHs in the ISM, their lifecycle, catalytic activity, interaction with interstellar radiation, gas and grains and their role in the organic inventory of solar system bodies is still poorly understood. The EUROPAH ETN aims to change this by creating a highly multidisciplinary network that combines astronomy, molecular physics, molecular spectroscopy, environmental science, quantum chemistry, surface sciences, and plasma physics in a comprehensive research and training program. EUROPAH will train 16 ESRs through cutting edge individual research and innovation projects investigating key physical and chemical processes of PAHs in space and related terrestrial settings and linking directly to R&D needs of our industrial beneficiaries. EUROPAH will engage all ESRs in industry driven innovation activities aimed at R&D of the industrial participants products and services, including outreach activities led by our industrial science communication beneficiary. Research and innovation training is complemented by an extensive program of network-wide training events to expose ESRs to all disciplines in the network and to instill in them a comprehensive set of transferable skills. This will provide the ESRs with a unique learning environment in a multidisciplinary setting aimed at developing a research oriented creative and innovative mind set and will place them well for a future career in academia or in industry.
Ámbito científico
- natural sciencesearth and related environmental sciencesenvironmental sciences
- natural scienceschemical sciencesorganic chemistryhydrocarbons
- natural sciencesphysical sciencesmolecular and chemical physics
- natural sciencesphysical sciencesastronomyplanetary sciencescelestial mechanics
- natural sciencesphysical sciencesastronomyastrochemistry
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Régimen de financiación
MSCA-ITN-ETN - European Training NetworksCoordinador
8000 Aarhus C
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