The LEONIDAS action was submitted for the first time in the last MSCA-ITN 2017 call. According to the Evaluation Summary Report the overall score we obtained was of 94.2%. Not even one weakness was highlighted (only strengths were reported) and the scores for each evaluated part were as follows: Criterion 1–Excellence, Score: 4.70; Criterion 2–Impact, Score: 4.80; Criterion 3-Quality and Efficiency of the Implementation, Score: 4.60. In spite of this very positive evaluation, the project was not financed (threshold to go was 96.2%). Clearly, a financial support such as the MRSEI, devoted to improving the quality of the rebuttal of our proposal in 2018, may represent the key to obtain the grant. We aim at creating an European research ITN network for the training of young scientists in the research field of quantum photonics based on silicon devices. We will provide to the PhDs an overview over silicon devices from the fundamental issues of Si purification and growth, ending up at the pinnacle of the modern communication era: quantum computation and information processing. The use of a silicon platform, and the involvement of industrial members, are strategic assets of the ITN: the implementation of the research program will lead to new science and new applications of tremendous relevance in semiconductor physics, devices and applications. LEONIDAS will train 15 PhD in the field of Si-based nano-structures, photonics and electronics towards the implementation of quantum devices. The trainees will be exposed to ideas, methods and issues relevant to the largest world-wide semiconductor market, offering them a wide spectrum of choices in their careers in academia and in the private company sectors (e.g. photovoltaics, transistors, cameras, detectors, mobiles etc.). Nano-photonics for solid-state quantum information requires great challenges in the fabrication and understanding of efficient quantum emitters with tailored properties, in the development of new scientific equipment enabling advanced experiments and devices at the single/multiple quantum level. For widespread nano-photonics and quantum information applications, semiconductor devices need to be engineered with full freedom and easily integrated in existing platforms and technologies. A main requirement is the implementation of new devices in a silicon platform, with different architectures and tunable optical, electrical and spin properties. These requirements are met by the control over sample purity, high quality of ion implantation and by all the widespread expertise in Si-based micro- and nano-structures. Despite a growing demand of innovative applications in this strongly multi-disciplinary research area, besides mutual collaborations on sub-fields, there are no research networks covering the entire topic. Our aim is to bring together European groups with a recognized expertise in growth, microscopy, spectroscopy, theory and device fabrication, so to cover the full chain of research in the field of quantum information processing, from basic materials science to practical devices. The input to LEONIDAS of non-academic members is crucial for the achievement of the proposed objectives, as well as for the enhancement of the training environment. In this way we will create a research and training action aiming at studying the ion implantation methods, deeply understanding the involved physics targeting well defined fundamental and technological goals. The LEONIDAS proposal timely matches all the 6 key-activities suggested by the “Quantum Manifesto” proposal (QUROPE) ensuring that the trained researchers will be uniquely well-placed to contribute to the development of new quantum devices in silicon. Our action will strongly enhance existing collaborations among consortium Partners, now covering only specific aspects of the whole chain of research.

The Dynamic Response of Tall Timber Buildings under Service Load (Dyna-TTB) project is supported under the umbrella of ERA-NET Cofund ForestValue. Its aim is to quantify the structural damping in as-built tall timber buildings (TTB), identify and quantify the effects of connections and non-structural elements on the stiffness, damping and wind-induced dynamic response of TTBs, develop a bottom-up numerical finite element model for estimating the dynamic response of multi-storey timber buildings, validate the predicted response with in-situ measurements on TTBs and disseminate findings via a TTB Design Guideline for design practitioners. The project aims for a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic response of tall timber buildings under serviceability loads. Full building numerical models’ response will be compared with the experimentally measured in-situ data. The overall chain of information will be traced down to the experimental response of the main building blocks – timber elements and steel connections. The currently missing or uncomplete data will be evaluated (i.e. damping parameters of different types of tall timber buildings) for different types of boundary conditions. The broad set of parameters evaluated at the end of the project will enable a more precise and rational design of tall timber buildings with a higher comfort for their occupants. WP 1 – Coordination The coordination work package is responsible for the administration of the project, including the consortium agreement, information, reports, and external representation of the project. The project coordinator is responsible for the internal project management and project meetings. WP 2 – Laboratory-based experimental determination of dynamic response of components, connections and sub-assemblies The objective of the work package is to experimentally study the dynamical properties for components connections and sub-assemblies for TTBs. The dynamical response will be studied using vibration and cyclic tests on different prototype scales: 1) single full-size timber components, 2) connection details and 3) sub-assemblies with more than two wooden members and non-structural material. The results from laboratory tests will be used to calibrate the numerical models. WP 3 - In-situ measurements A European-wide programme of short term FRF-based dynamic tests will be carried out on a number of representative buildings in Sweden, Norway, France and some other EU countries currently building TTB construction. WP 4 - Numerical modelling of dynamic response The objective of the work package is to experimentally study the dynamical properties for components connections and sub-assemblies for TTBs. The dynamical response will be studied using vibration and cyclic tests on different prototype scales: 1) single full-size timber components, 2) connection details and 3) sub-assemblies with more than two wooden members and non-structural material. The results from laboratory tests will be used to calibrate the numerical models. WP 5 – Dissemination and Exploitation Dissemination of research findings and impact within the timber-based construction industry, is a fundamental part of this project. The activities will ensure that the specific knowledge is transferred to the targeted industrial sector, informing states and municipalities of the latest findings, as well as raising awareness among the general public. Furthermore, the results obtained in this project will have the potential to be implemented in building design codes. For the intermediate period the Design Guidelines published at the end of the project will fill the knowledge gap. https://www.dynattb.com/

What? Language evidence plays a crucial part in criminal trials, especially in cases concerning verbal threats, since threatening to harm someone can constitute a crime in itself. This project studies the documentation and citation techniques of such language evidence in Danish and Swedish threat cases: how the evidence is referred to in trials and written judgments, and the effect this has on verdicts. Why? Courts are often unaware of the impact their representation of language evidence has on the outcome of trials, sometimes with grave consequences for defendants or victims. Similarly to other kinds of forensic evidence, this specific type of language evidence undeniably calls for in-depth research in order to safeguard criminal justice and ensure continued trust in the unique Nordic legal system. How? This project takes a Forensic Linguistic approach to verbal threats used as legal evidence in 25 Danish and 25 Swedish criminal cases. Forensic Linguistics has specialized in applying the science of language studies (linguistics) to issues concerning the law, and my study focuses on how textual evidence 'travels' through and is reshaped within different court genres (trials and legal judgments).