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For its first participation, Institut Polytechnique de Paris has made a strong entry, up to the 43rd place in the Times Higher Education (THE) world’s most international universities ranking 2022 . The first and only French institution in the Top 50, ahead of PSL University (64th), Sorbonne University (84th), University of Paris (93rd) and Paris-Saclay University (104th).

A team of researchers from six French laboratories, including the Laboratoire d'optique appliquée (Applied Optics Laboratory LOA*, has just published an article in Nature Photonics on a world first : the realization of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) based on nanocrystals emitting in the mid-infrared, a spectral range in which no efficient source was available until now.

What is the new research on Artificial Intelligence solutions for Energy Transition ? On Jan. 13, 2-4pm Speakers/Panelists - Damien Ernst – ULiège and Hi! PARIS Chair at Télécom Paris, IP Paris - Sam Aflaki – HEC Paris, Department Chair and Associate...

IRT SystemX welcomes two new founding members to its Board of directors: Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris), which will be represented by Bruno Cattan (Head of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Committee) and the Université Paris-Saclay. This integration, in the framework of a long-standing partnership between SystemX and the two institutions, is a sign of the strengthened dynamism on the Saclay plateau.

The Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris) is developing an ambitious innovation policy in order to increase its societal impact. In this context, IP Paris has launched its third call for projects to detect and support innovative projects from its laboratories.

Olivier Spitz was awarded a thesis prize by the Direction Générale de l’Armement (France’s defence procurement agency), for his work on the use of quantum cascade lasers for secure chaos communications.

Constance Duchesne was awarded a thesis prize by the Direction Générale de l’Armement (France’s defence procurement agency) for her work on cold plasma treatment for the healing and disinfection of skin burns.

On October 8 and 9, 2021, 200 researchers and doctoral students from the Institut Polytechnique de Paris welcomed more than 1,000 middle and high school students, families and visitors to discover science through fun and creative activities.

Times Higher Education published today the second part of its World University Rankings by Subject 2022. Making its entry, IP Paris ranks in the TOP 30 worldwide in Physical Sciences, TOP 50 worldwide in Computer Sciences, TOP 100 worldwide in Life Sciences, and 2nd in France in Engineering.

For its entry in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022, Institut Polytechnique de Paris ranks 12th worldwide and 1st in France.

Today, the Energy4Climate Interdisciplinary Center (E4C) of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris co-founded by Ecole des Ponts publishes its white book: a set of research activities to tackle energy issues to contribute to the fight against climate change.

On the Saclay plateau, in an area of nearly 90 hectares, Institut Polytechnique de Paris and its five Schools welcome the new Master, PhD track and doctoral students. Discover what awaits them!