EULASUR

Network in Advanced Materials and Nanomaterials of industrial interest between Europe and Latin American Countries of MERCOSUR (Argentina-Brazil-Uruguay)

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 Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)

'A key thrust of FP7 is to promote international collaborative research with third countries. The EULASUR project will address the Call for Co-ordination Action in Materials by creating a cooperation platform for forming strategic research partnerships between scientists, policy makers, technology transfer and industrial experts in the EC and 3 Latin-American countries belonging to MERCOSUR: Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina (BRAU). Research topics will be identified within the fields of i) advanced functional ceramics and ii) hybrid materials and nanomaterials where significant opportunities exist for mutually beneficial actions between the two regions. The goals are designed to gain first hand knowledge of the state of the art research in these fields through summer schools, exchanges and partnership actions. The project will also address the social, political and cultural factors impacting technology transfer and collaboration between the EU and BRAU countries. The core activities of EULASUR are based on some research Groups of Excellence that already cooperate bilaterally and will integrate them with additional groups to generate a stable, integrated scientific platform of international excellence interested to collaborate in the development of materials research in specific topics of interest to both regions. The EULASUR partnership is composed of 15 research centres, 8 from Europe and 7 from BRAU countries selected on the basis of: excellence in research, complementary skills and access to national and international R&D policy makers. Government representatives will participate in the EULASUR Advisory Board. Industrial companies and technological centres are expected to take part in the project activities. EULASUR has 5 WPs. 3 designed to build contacts and identify opportunities, 1 to disseminate results to key stakeholders and policy makers and 1 management and progress measures. Each WP has two WP Leaders: one from BRAU and the other from the EU.'

Introduzione (Teaser)

Materials research plays a significant role in the development of new products. EU funding helped relevant European and Latin American experts join forces through workshops, summer schools and exchanges with important mutual benefits.

Descrizione progetto (Article)

Advanced functional ceramics, hybrid materials and nanomaterials are among those materials on the forefront of applications in energy, electronics and medicine. The EU-funded project EULASUR created a network of scientists, policymakers, as well as technology transfer and industrial experts in the EU and Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay (BRAU). With 13 partners representing 8 European institutions and 5 from Latin America, its goal was to promote international collaboration in the field of materials science leading to industrial advances in developing countries.

During the course of the project, two summer schools were held. The first was titled 'Properties and applications of nanomaterials' and the second 'Simulation, characterisation and optical methods for materials and nanomaterials (multifunctional ceramics and hybrid materials)'. Around 100 people attended each school and lively debates and discussions ensued between faculty and students.

EULASUR organised two workshops as well. The first focused on promoting collaboration leading to the development of innovative products from novel materials. Presentations included discussions of costs and manufacturing methods as well as environmental and worker safety. The second followed two main themes concerning the social, political and cultural factors that affect technology transfer, and starting and managing companies in the field of materials and nanomaterials.

Nineteen student and researcher exchanges between Europe and Latin America provided opportunities for the exchanging of ideas and new hands-on experiences certain to broaden the research horizons of all involved.

The consortium also developed a file on alternative mobility schemes, a list of the most important large materials research facilities and a survey to identify joint topics of interest. The project website together with the individual websites established for each project event should make communication and networking much easier.

EULASUR made important advances in establishing networks between European and Latin American stakeholders in the field of materials research. Communication tools and exchange programmes enabling the development of long-term and lasting partnerships will no doubt lead to innovative new product development in the near future. For further information please follow the following link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/22tizwukiuitt37/EULASUR%20video_720.mp4