Program Year

Preliminary courses list

  • A review of functional analysis tools for PDEs
  • A review of numerical methods for PDEs
  • A review of probability theory foundations
  • A review of differential calculus for ODEs and PDEs

Fundamental courses list

  • Stochastic Calculus
  • Introduction to non linear PDEs
  • Introduction to evolution PDEs
  • Numerical methods for PDE and control
  • Differential dynamical systems in mechanics and physics
  • Limit theorems and large deviations

Specialized courses analysis list

  • Mean field games theory
  • Théorie spectrale et méthodes variationnelles
  • Continuous optimization
  • Introduction to control theory
  • Non-convex inverse problem
  • Entropy methods, functional inequalities and applications
  • Variational problems and optimal transport in economy
  • Variational and geodesic methods for Image Analysis
  • Chaire Equation aux dérivées partielles : "Sur les équations de transport"
  • Chaire Sciences des données "Information et Complexité"
  • Numerical methods for PDE and control

Spécialized courses probability list

  • Jump processes
  • Mixing times of Markov chains
  • Stochastic Control
  • Monte-Carlo and Finite Differences Methods with Applications to Finance
  • Random geometric models
  • Convergence en temps long pour les processus de Markov
  • Products of random matrices and disordered systems in statistical mechanics
  • Opérateurs aléatoires
  • Introduction to statistical mechanics
  • Continuous optimization
  • Cross-diffusion systems
  • Dynamique des systèmes gravitationnels à grand nombre de particules
  • Mean field games theory
  • Non-linear models for quantum physics
  • Brownian continuum objects

Specialized courses geometry and dynamical systems list

  • Gravitation classique et mécanique céleste
  • Generic properties of Hamiltonian Systems
  • Dynamique des systèmes gravitationnels à grand nombre de particules
  • Géométrie de relations aux dérivées partielles
  • Applications harmoniques et connections de Yang-Mills

Specialized courses macroscopic physics list

  • Instabilities and nonlinear phenomena
  • Numerical methods for fluid dynamics
  • Non-linear models for quantum physics
  • Plasma Physics and advanced fluid dynamics
  • Systems out of equilibrium and nonlinear dynamics
  • Théorie des systèmes complexes : des verres de spins aux réseaux de neurones
  • Turbulence
  • Soft solids

Academic Training Year 2023 - 2024 - subject to modification


Internships and Supervised Projects

During the second semester students will do a supervised research project (internship) of variable duration (minimum 3 months, average 4/5 months).

The subject of the internship will be freely chosen by the students according to their interest. If needed, tutors will orient in identifying a suitable research subject and/or project supervisor.

We warmly encourage our students to visit the research pages of the laboratories associated to the master (Ceremade - PSLand DMA - PSL) as well as of other research laboratories to identify potential directors and contact them directly. Students who want to conduct their research internship outside the Paris region can apply for financial assistance from the Paris Mathematical Sciences Foundation (more details here).

With prior written approval from the program director, the research internship may be replaced by an internship in a private company, as long as it has a sufficient research component.