CRS4, projects and services for 17 million euros in three years

Projects and services for a total value of over 17 million euros with 93 contracts signed . And then the hiring of 16 precarious researchers and technologists , for an indefinite period, the establishment of an advisory committee made up of 10 internationally renowned experts , an internal plan for gender equality and the first competition for the enhancement of young scientifically talented women. These are some of the results of the activities of the CRS4 three-year period 2020-2023.

Three major topics addressed: artificial intelligence, data management, high-performance computing and quantum computing. With applications in all sectors: from energy to aerospace .

Thanks to an investment of 4.5 million euros, the performance of the data center has been doubled. The latest generation Illumina NovaSeq X Plus genomic sequencer is also available.

«Other significant objectives, such as for example the possible acquisition of a particularly high-performance quantum computer, are on the horizon», announces the sole director of CRS4 Giacomo Cao .

The Ubiquitous Digital Platform (UbiDP) brand has been filed relating to the digital operating platform that facilitates the management of dynamics within cities, territorial logistics and emergency situations.

CRS4 is involved in several projects. From that for the recognition of RNA markers of asbestos-induced lung cancer to that for the production of artifacts which, by exploiting the materials available on the Martian soil, allows the construction of structures on the red planet.

Also filed a patent for a manned space exploration system that uses locally available resources such as atmospheric carbon dioxide, Martian soil and astronaut urine to grow algae as food for astronauts on missions.

"The balance of the last three years of work of the CRS4 - comments the governor Christian Solinas - testifies to Sardinia's ability to establish itself internationally in the sectors of research and high technology at the service of people".

(Unioneonline/vl)