About USES2

Detecting degradation that endangers the safety and impairs availability of infrastructure and components is currently the task of schedule driven Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE), this process is however costly and disruptive. The attractive alternative is to use condition based Structural Health Monitoring (SHM). Current, SHM typically uses sensors that provide local information only, which may be insufficient for detecting interior degradation or require very dense networks. Furthermore, the performance of both in-situ sensing systems and algorithms to process and interpret the sensor data is reduced when subject to Environmental and Operational Conditions (EOC). This limits their large-scale deployment.

USES2 will develop and combine novel emerging sensing technologies (optical fibre and wireless pieozoelectric sensors), advanced processing (compressed sensing, artificial intelligence) and full-mechanical-waveformbased imaging to tackle these issues. Key to this cross-disciplinary work is a new generation of researchers with skills across sensing and signal processing. They will be trained with a unique combination of “hands-on” multidisciplinary research demonstrators, industrial placements, and courses /workshops on scientific and transferable skills. All of which is facilitated by the broad intersectoral composition of the consortium.

USES2 will produce world class researchers expert in innovative sensing solutions, advanced mechanical wave processing and robust EOC compensation methods. Their skills will be embodied in a series of laboratory demonstrators and in situ industrially relevant experiments spanning three key sectors of European industry: energy [power plants (nuclear, wind), hydrogen storage, pipeline networks for fuel exploration and transport], mobility for citizens (aircraft, automotive industry) and construction (urban subsurface soil, infrastructures).

Breaking News

The Introductory Days were the very first USES2 event that gathered all the recruited Doctoral Candidates (DCs), on 7-9 November 2023, at Université Gustave Eiffel, Marne la Vallée campus, France.

It was an absolute pleasure connecting with each dynamic and visionary DC. The energy in the room was electric as our DCs not only met the USES2 supervisors and the management team, but also had the opportunity to forge meaningful connections with their fellow Consortium members. The synergy was palpable, and it's clear that the strength of our community lies not just in the expertise of individual members but in the collaborative spirit that binds us together. Here's to the start of an exciting journey filled with shared insights, innovation, and lasting friendships!

 

 

Join the USES2 community for a great PhD opportunity

What's so special about USES2? 
During your PhD journey in the USES2 community, not only will you be trained by a panel of experts in the domain, but you will also get the chance to travel in at least 2 additional countries for secondments. 

You will also benefit from a high quality scientific support. Last but not least, you will benefit from a competitive salary, number of days off, remote work and many more. You can check the Guide for Applicant for more details.

So, what are you waiting for? Application is so easy.Just click here to find the PhD topic that satisfies your scientific passion and have a look on our website to check all the benefits you will have as a PhD student in the USES2 programme. 

Project Number: 101072599

Call: HORIZON-MSCA-2021-DN-01

Type of action: HORIZON TMA MSCA Doctoral Networks

Granting authority: European Research Executive Agency

Period: 1st March 2023 - 28th February 2027

EU contribution: 2 657 779 €