Project description
Next-gen research and development of smart sensors
Realising the full potential of the Internet of things (IoT) depends on two key factors: ensuring devices have reliable, self-sustaining power sources, and developing technology that processes data with minimal energy consumption. This could be achieved by pairing energy harvesters with supercapacitors and using non-volatile random access memories. Supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the MASAUTO project aims to address these challenges by training a multidisciplinary team of researchers in advanced materials fabrication, modelling and analytical techniques for smart sensors. Its key objectives include resolving issues related to materials for autonomous sensors and developing novel materials for energy harvesting, storage and functional connectivity in IoT devices for smart healthcare, agriculture and transportation.
Objective
MASAUTO is a research and training program for 10 early stage researchers (ESRs), focusing on developing a new generation of
materials that will overcome the current bottlenecks in the capability and capacity of autonomous sensors. The design of materials for
remote sensing applications, such as real-time information on climate changes or for intelligent transportation systems, still
represents an enormous challenge. The ongoing exponential growth of the internet of things (IoT) ecosystem - which could reach a
trillion devices in the near future - poses a serious challenge in terms of powering and interconnecting the underlying devices. The full
potential of the IoT will only be achievable if devices i) have a reliable and sustainable autonomous power supply, and ii) are capable
of processing information with reduced power requirements. A promising approach to address the first challenge is the use of an
energy harvester-supercapacitor combination, while for the second challenge a promising strategy is the use of non-volatile random
access memories. It's, therefore, crucial to develop materials for energy harvesting and storage, as well as low loss electronics.
Through MASAUTO, we will create a highly trained cohort of scientists and technologists, enabling rapid and broad
commercialization and implementation of technology in public and private research centers and in industrial institutions. The ESRs
will acquire a solid multidisciplinary scientific training, from basic science to industrial applications, which will enable them to
generate new scientific knowledge of the highest impact. MASAUTO will also deliver practical training on transferable skills in order to
increase employability prospects and to provide the researchers with access to highly skilled employment opportunities in the private
and public sectors. The overarching aim of the network is to position Europe as a leader in autonomous sensors for smart healthcare,
automotives, industry and agriculture.
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- natural sciences computer and information sciences internet internet of things
- engineering and technology electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering electronic engineering sensors
- agricultural sciences agriculture, forestry, and fisheries agriculture
- social sciences economics and business business and management employment
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Programme(s)
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-DN - HORIZON TMA MSCA Doctoral Networks
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-MSCA-2023-DN-01
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4704 553 Braga
Portugal
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