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DENSYS 2.0 - Decentralised smart ENergy SYStems 2.0

Duration:
01/09/2024 - 31/08/2030
Principal investigator(s):
Project type:
Erasmus+ Erasmus Mundus Action
Funding body:
COMMISSIONE EUROPEA (Erasmus+ Programme (ERASMUS))
Project identification number:
ERASMUS-EDU-2024-PEX-EMJM-MOB
PoliTo role:
Partner

Abstract

DENSYS 2.0 is dedicated to fostering the development of decentralized smart energy systems, facilitating the massive integration of renewable energies to contribute to EU policy objectives like the Green Deal and Fit for 55. The program is jointly designed and implemented by a consortium of four European higher education institutions: the University of Lorraine (UL) in France (coordinator), the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Sweden, the Polytechnic University of Turin (PoliTo) in Italy, and the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) in Spain. DENSYS 2.0 aims to educate a new generation of engineers and researchers with a holistic understanding of energy transition and its impacts on geography, economy, society, and natural resources. Tailored to meet industry and academia's most recent needs, DENSYS 2.0 continues on the legacy of the former EM DENSYS, and specifically emphasizes decentralization of energy systems, net-zero targets with carbon removal technologies, environmental awareness, reinforced digital skills, and skills in the strategic management of long-term sustainable projects. Over two years (120 ECTS), students will study at UL in the first year, equipping them with an interdisciplinary vision that includes fundamental concepts of decentralized energy systems and exposure to humanities. They will then have the opportunity to specialize at one of the mobility options: decentralized energy integration at KTH, energy storage at PoliTo, or thermal engineering at UPC. The curriculum will be completed by a full semester of master thesis/internship either in a research center or industry. Thanks to the collaboration with 12 associated partners, collaboration will be enhanced with industrial partners operating and sourcing skills at an international level, startups, and European research institutions involved in the energy transition. Graduates will receive a double master's degree, aiming to move forward to joint degrees in the future.

People involved

Structures

Partners

  • KTH - KUNGLIGA TEKNISKA HOGSKOLAN
  • POLITECNICO DI TORINO - AMMINISTRAZIONE CENTRALE
  • UNIVERSITAT POLITECNICA DE CATALUNYA (UPC)
  • UNIVERSITY OF LORRAINE - Coordinator

Keywords

ERC sectors

LS1_1 - Molecular interactions
LS1_11 - Biochemistry and molecular mechanisms of signal transduction
LS1_5 - Protein synthesis, modification and turnover
LS1_10 - Structural biology (NMR)
LS1_4 - RNA synthesis, processing, modification and degradation
LS1_11 - Biochemistry and molecular mechanisms of signal transduction
LS1_10 - Structural biology (NMR)
LS1_1 - Molecular interactions
LS1_2 - General biochemistry and metabolism
LS1_3 - DNA synthesis, modification, repair, recombination and degradation
LS1_4 - RNA synthesis, processing, modification and degradation
LS1_3 - DNA synthesis, modification, repair, recombination and degradation
LS1_2 - General biochemistry and metabolism
PE8_6 - Energy processes engineering
SH3_10 - Social aspects of learning, curriculum studies, educational policies

Sustainable Development Goals

Obiettivo 7. Assicurare a tutti l’accesso a sistemi di energia economici, affidabili, sostenibili e moderni

Budget

Total cost: € 4,968,000.00
Total contribution: € 4,968,000.00
PoliTo total cost: € 0.01
PoliTo contribution: € 0.01