Faculty / Researcher

The research conducted in the School's 12 laboratories is particularly advanced in the field of socio-ecological and energy transition. It draws on the expertise of 496 researchers and teacher-researchers, as well as 673 doctoral and post-doctoral students.

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Research support

See the “Research Support-Appui à la recherche” section on the La Source website.

Advancing knowledge and supporting economic development

The research activities of our 12 laboratories focus on: environmental, energy, and climate economics (CIRED, PjSE), water and air in cities (LEESU, CEREA, and HM&CO), the impact of technical systems on territories and their inhabitants (LATTS), sustainable mobility (LVMT), climate science (LMD), renewable energies (LHSV), risk and uncertainty management (CERMICS, Navier), sustainable materials for construction (Navier), digital twins (LIGM), and more.

Advancing scientific research

The School is developing a long-term partnership policy with companies through teaching and research chairs.

Training through research

The School offers doctoral programs notably through the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, of which it is a member.

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Publications

The publishing activities of the Documentation, Archives and Heritage Department are at the heart of the École nationale des ponts et chaussées' mission to disseminate scientific knowledge and promote its educational productions. This includes the...

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The School’s sites

Apart from its main premises on the Descartes Campus, École nationale des ponts et chaussées is present on other sites. École nationale des ponts et chaussées is based at Champs-sur-Marne, on the Cité Descartes campus which is the largest higher education...

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Organization

Since January 1st, 1994, École nationale des ponts et chaussées has been officially recognized in France as a public scientific, cultural, and professional institution (EPSCP), accountable to the Ministry in charge of Ecological Transition. This legal...

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Strategy

A mission: building the worlds of tomorrow. Tackling major societal challenges has been essential to the School’s history and continues to guide it. So building a future in a world that is becoming aware that resources are limited and that human...

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Chairs

École nationale des ponts et chaussées has been pursuing a strategy of long-term partnerships with companies through industrial chairs. Structured around themes that are strategic for the School, they aim to create scientific and educational value for the...

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School Council

The School Council elects its chairman for a renewable term of three years, from the three qualified individuals appointed under the aegis of the Minister in charge of Ecological Transition. Chairman of the School Council Benoît de RUFFRAY, Président...

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Teaching and Research Council

The membership and operating procedures of the Teaching and Research Council are set by the internal rules. Role This council is consulted on: the organization of teaching programs and research activities within the framework of the general priorities set...

Event

5th EELISA Roundtable for the IDWGS 2026 - Advancing Gender Equality, Diversity & Inclusion through grassroots initiatives

Promoting gender equality and diversity is a core commitment of EELISA and a shared responsibility across all higher education institutions. Addressing these challenges requires continuous dialogue, collective reflection and concrete action. How are...

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The laboratories

CEREA - Atmospheric Environment Education and Research Center Themes: air quality, pollution dispersal and transportation, atmospheric modeling on an urban and regional scale, data assimilation. CEREA is committed to an ambitious scientific policy to...

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Organizational chart

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Respect for others

Respect for each individual is at the heart of the École nationale des ponts et chaussées' concerns, whether for students or staff. This is reflected in two major themes: the establishment of real and quantifiable equality between women and men, and the...

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Congress of Young Researchers in Applied Mathematics

École nationale des ponts et chaussées will host the 5th edition of the CJC-MA, Congrès des Jeunes Chercheur.e.s en Mathématiques Appliquées - Congress of Young Researchers in Applied Mathematics. This annual event is targeted at young researchers in...