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That's a Wrap! USES² Online Workshop#2 is officially over.
The USES² Online Workshop has officially come to an end, and what an incredible journey it has been! Over the past few days, we’ve had the privilege to delve into cutting-edge topics on ultrasonic and seismic embedded sensors for non-destructive evaluation and structural health monitoring of infrastructure and human-built systems.

The lectures were insightful, inspiring, and packed with innovation. We’re grateful to all our speakers, our Doctoral Candidates and all the participants.

Missed any of the sessions or want to revisit the content? You can find all the lectures here
 

DC10 Daminao Gianotti has been working with Inductosense since the beginning of October 2024, for his 2-month secondment there.

Joining Inductosense from Zensor, Damiano is focusing on new passive and wireless sensor design, working closely with the R&D team at Inductosense.
 

From October 4 to 14, 2024, Nantes hosted the 33rd edition of the Fête de la Science, a vibrant celebration of scientific exploration and discovery. This year's theme, "Ocean of Knowledge," highlighted the critical role of oceans in addressing global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development.

This event included science enthusiasts, families, and the simply curious to engage with the latest advancements in oceanography and environmental science. It was a unique opportunity for the public to meet scientists, participate in creative experiments, and deepen their understanding of the ocean's vital importance to our planet.

Training Week #2 at BAM in Berlin, held from June 24th to 28th, was another engaging chapter in the USES2 journey, bringing together Doctoral Candidates for a deep dive into advanced topics. This intensive week featured insightful lectures on FPGA-based sensor signal processing, machine learning, and signal processing fundamentals, alongside sessions on measurement uncertainty, human factors in NDE and SHM, and the gender and diversity dimension in research. Candidates also honed their science communication skills, preparing them to convey complex ideas effectively. The blend of technical and interdisciplinary insights made for a rich learning experience, fueling innovation and awareness in the structural health monitoring community.

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"The last two and a half months have been incredibly educational and interesting for me.
During May and June, I had the pleasure of being hosted by Université Gustave Eiffel in Nantes for the first of three secondments planned by my doctoral consortium project USES2 Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions. Here, I had the opportunity to attend very interesting lectures and seminars, as well as initiate collaborations that will undoubtedly be of significant interest in the coming months. This allowed me to fully leverage the main objective of our doctoral consortium.
Then, in the last week of June, the 2nd Training Week was held in Berlin at Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung, marking the second in-person event of my doctoral network. This was an opportunity not only to present updates on our work and engage with fellow candidates but also to attend lectures and seminars on various scientific topics with experts from different universities and research centers like FRAUNHOFER IZFP and Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung.
I am truly grateful for all these experiences and look forward to continuing my work in anticipation of the upcoming events."

DC09 Luigi Trezza

And it's a wrap. Thrilled to share with you this picture that marks the end of the secondments of DC07 Shilan Shaabani and DC08 Jitendra Sharma at Isamgeo, along with DC06 Olga Nesterova. It has been a couple of months full of not only fruitful discussions and great achievements, but also full of new discoveries.

Training Week #1 at CEA Paris-Saclay was an inspiring start to 2024 for our Doctoral Candidates! From January 15th to 19th, these future leaders in structural health monitoring showcased their research and engaged in a dynamic week of knowledge-sharing and hands-on learning. Participants delved into key topics like sensing and instrumentation, data management planning, and wave propagation theory, along with practical sessions on bibliography tools and research best practices. This immersive experience set a strong foundation for collaboration and innovation within the USES2 network, pushing the boundaries of ultrasonic and seismic embedded sensor applications for infrastructure health and sustainability.

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The November 2023 Introductory Days marked a memorable start to the USES2 project, as Doctoral Candidates gathered for the first time, kicking off an exciting journey together. The management team welcomed them with a comprehensive introduction to the project, outlining the training program designed to shape their research path. Candidates participated in the impactful Climate Fresque workshop, encouraging reflection on climate change and sustainability, and attended a thought-provoking lecture on ethics in research, essential for their future work. Adding a creative dimension, the artists of Scénocosme introduced their vision, setting the stage for an inspiring collaboration that will culminate in an art piece co-created with the candidates. This unique blend of science, ethics, and art laid a dynamic foundation for the USES2 experience.

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