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Located in the Paris suburb of Cachan, École Normale Supérieure de Cachan (ENS Cachan) is a highly selective university in France, operating outside of the main French university system.
France’s École Normales Supérieures are a subdivision of the Grandes Ecoles system, and there are only four in the country.
The idea behind their creation was to develop establishments to teach and train France’s academic elite after the French Revolution as the country moved towards a meritocratic state. Today, they are widely considered to be among the best in France’s higher education system.
France’s other ENS institutions are in Paris, Rennes and Lyon, and based on student numbers ENS Cachan is the largest.
Students have to pass a competitive entrance exam before being accepted to study in one of ENS Cachan’s three main faculties, which are Science, Engineering, and Social Sciences and Humanities. They are divided into 17 individual departments.
Students who pass the entrance exam are known as normaliens, and they receive a monthly salary during their studies and have to spend six years working for a French public administration once they have completed their studies.
The ENS Cachan campus is home to a number of clubs and associations as well as a library, several resource centres, restaurants and halls of residence.
Among the notable former students of ENS Cachan are Marie-Noelle Lienemann, member of the French Senate for Paris, mathematician Marc Yor, economist Philippe Aghion and physicist Alain Aspect.
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61, Avenue du Président-Wilson, Cachan , 94235, Ile-de-France, France
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Workshop franco-japonais à l'École sur les interactions lumière-électricitéThursday, 27 February 2025Franco-Japanese workshop on light-electricity interactions at École Centrale Paris sylvie.kemenovic Fri, 02/28/2025 - 10:52 PRACTICAL INFORMATION Date: Monday, March 17 to Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Location: ENS Paris-SaclayInscrivez-vous au workshop avant le 2 mars 2025 Certains chercheurs japonais sont partenaires de l'IRP NanoSynergetics et la plupart d'entre eux font partie de Meso-Hierarchy, un projet "Transformative Research Area" soutenu par le gouvernement japonais à mi-chemin entre un projet ANR et un Labex. Consultez la liste des chercheurs. Research workshop on molecules and materials stimulated by photons (light) and electrons (electricity) This Franco-Japanese workshop will focus on stimulable molecules and materials, with particular emphasis on supramolecular assemblies and phenomena linked to interactions at nano- and mesoscopic scales. It will feature oral and poster presentations. The aim of the workshop is to present recent work in this field by Franco-Japanese researchers, and to reflect on and discuss future prospects and cooperation. The topics addressed cover all the themes of the Priority Research Programs and Equipment (PEPR) and should be the focus of presentations and discussions: Chemical synthesis of molecules, nano-systems, molecular and hybrid materials, supramolecular structures Self-assembly, nano- and meso-scale organization Structural characterization (X-ray diffraction, microscopy, etc.) Ultrafast spectroscopy and excited state dynamics Nano- and meso-scale interactions and phenomena Plasmonics Circularly polarized luminescence Energy and charge transfer Single molecule detection Theoretical chemistry Scientific Program Participants are very much encouraged to submit abstracts to present their research achievements (see Abstracts Submission) Oral sessions from March 17th (Monday) 13:30 to 19th (Wednedsay) 16:30 will host: keynotes conferences (45 min, incl. discussion) oral presentations (20 min. or 15 min., incl. discussion) Large time slots will be scheduled in the program for poster sessions. Some poster presentations will include a flash presentation (2 min 30). Additionally, on March 20th, possibilities for free discussion for collaborative research projects will be proposed. March 17th (Monday) 13:30-14:00 Opening 14:00-19:00 Oral Sessions 1-2 (incl. Coffee Break) 19:00-21:00 Poster Session with Welcome Cocktail March 18th (Tuesday) 09:00-13:00 Oral Sessions 3-4 (incl. Coffee Break) 13:00-14:30 Poster Session with Lunch 14:30-17:00 Oral Session 5 17:00-19:00 Poster Session with Snacking March 19th (Wednesday) 09:00-13:00 Oral Sessions 6-7 (incl. Coffee Break) 13:00-14:30 Poster Session with Lunch 14:30-16:00 Oral Session 8 16:00-16:30 Closing Remarks Conferences Deux interventions scientifiques Keynotes sont prévues : Marie-Claire SCHANNE-KLEIN (École Polytechnique): Second Harmonic Generation Imaging of the Hierarchical Structure Steven DE FEYTER (KU Leuven, Belgique) : Surface Dynamics of Monolayer Thin Materials : Des polymères 2D aux moteurs moléculaires. permolmat [at] sciencesconf.org (Contact) Cooperation International PPSM - Supramolecular and Molecular Photophysics and Photochemistry Laboratory From Monday March 17 to Wednesday March 19, 2025, a delegation of 15 Japanese researchers is coming to ENS Paris-Saclay to take part in the workshop “Molecules and materials stimulated by photons (light), electrons (electricity)”. This event is co-organized by the IRP NanoSynergetics, the Programme et équipements prioritaires de recherche sur l'interaction lumière-matière (PEPR LUMA), the Photo Electro Stimulation research group (GDR PES) and the Japanese “Meso-Hierarchy” project. Don't forget to register for the workshop before March 2, 2025! Site Internet de PERMolMat Projet Meso-Hierarchy
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Workshop franco-japonais à l'École sur les interactions lumière-électricitéThursday, 27 February 2025Franco-Japanese workshop on light-electricity interactions at École Centrale Paris sylvie.kemenovic Fri, 02/28/2025 - 10:52 PRACTICAL INFORMATION Date: Monday, March 17 to Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Location: ENS Paris-SaclayInscrivez-vous au workshop avant le 2 mars 2025 Certains chercheurs japonais sont partenaires de l'IRP NanoSynergetics et la plupart d'entre eux font partie de Meso-Hierarchy, un projet "Transformative Research Area" soutenu par le gouvernement japonais à mi-chemin entre un projet ANR et un Labex. Consultez la liste des chercheurs. Research workshop on molecules and materials stimulated by photons (light) and electrons (electricity) This Franco-Japanese workshop will focus on stimulable molecules and materials, with particular emphasis on supramolecular assemblies and phenomena linked to interactions at nano- and mesoscopic scales. It will feature oral and poster presentations. The aim of the workshop is to present recent work in this field by Franco-Japanese researchers, and to reflect on and discuss future prospects and cooperation. The topics addressed cover all the themes of the Priority Research Programs and Equipment (PEPR) and should be the focus of presentations and discussions: Chemical synthesis of molecules, nano-systems, molecular and hybrid materials, supramolecular structures Self-assembly, nano- and meso-scale organization Structural characterization (X-ray diffraction, microscopy, etc.) Ultrafast spectroscopy and excited state dynamics Nano- and meso-scale interactions and phenomena Plasmonics Circularly polarized luminescence Energy and charge transfer Single molecule detection Theoretical chemistry Scientific Program Participants are very much encouraged to submit abstracts to present their research achievements (see Abstracts Submission) Oral sessions from March 17th (Monday) 13:30 to 19th (Wednedsay) 16:30 will host: keynotes conferences (45 min, incl. discussion) oral presentations (20 min. or 15 min., incl. discussion) Large time slots will be scheduled in the program for poster sessions. Some poster presentations will include a flash presentation (2 min 30). Additionally, on March 20th, possibilities for free discussion for collaborative research projects will be proposed. March 17th (Monday) 13:30-14:00 Opening 14:00-19:00 Oral Sessions 1-2 (incl. Coffee Break) 19:00-21:00 Poster Session with Welcome Cocktail March 18th (Tuesday) 09:00-13:00 Oral Sessions 3-4 (incl. Coffee Break) 13:00-14:30 Poster Session with Lunch 14:30-17:00 Oral Session 5 17:00-19:00 Poster Session with Snacking March 19th (Wednesday) 09:00-13:00 Oral Sessions 6-7 (incl. Coffee Break) 13:00-14:30 Poster Session with Lunch 14:30-16:00 Oral Session 8 16:00-16:30 Closing Remarks Conferences Deux interventions scientifiques Keynotes sont prévues : Marie-Claire SCHANNE-KLEIN (École Polytechnique): Second Harmonic Generation Imaging of the Hierarchical Structure Steven DE FEYTER (KU Leuven, Belgique) : Surface Dynamics of Monolayer Thin Materials : Des polymères 2D aux moteurs moléculaires. permolmat [at] sciencesconf.org (Contact) Cooperation International PPSM - Supramolecular and Molecular Photophysics and Photochemistry Laboratory From Monday March 17 to Wednesday March 19, 2025, a delegation of 15 Japanese researchers is coming to ENS Paris-Saclay to take part in the workshop “Molecules and materials stimulated by photons (light), electrons (electricity)”. This event is co-organized by the IRP NanoSynergetics, the Programme et équipements prioritaires de recherche sur l'interaction lumière-matière (PEPR LUMA), the Photo Electro Stimulation research group (GDR PES) and the Japanese “Meso-Hierarchy” project. Don't forget to register for the workshop before March 2, 2025! Site Internet de PERMolMat Projet Meso-Hierarchy
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Mieux connaitre les vagues pour améliorer nos modèles climatiquesMonday, 17 February 2025A better understanding of waves to improve our climate models sylvie.kemenovic Fri, 02/21/2025 - 13:42 Modeling waves crashing against a shoreline The aim of the WAVECLIM project is to fill in the gaps in our understanding of the role of often dramatic coastal wave breaking in global climate models. Frédéric Dias Frédéric Dias, professor at the Centre Borelli at ENS Paris-Saclay and University College Dublin, explains the challenges of this ambitious project. His research on waves, combined with international research initiatives, has already been supported by 2 ERC grants (2019: ERC Advanced Grant for the interdisciplinary HIGHWAVE project and 2023: ERC Advanced Grant for the interdisciplinary HIGHWAVE project). : ERC Proof of Concept Grant pour le projet REALTIMESEA). Frédéric Dias The WAVECLIM project The project will use advanced sensor technology and Machine Learning (ML) to capture and integrate coastal wave breaking dynamics into predictive models. State-of-the-art monitoring equipment, including lidars and drones, will be deployed to provide unprecedented data on coastal wave breaking under various conditions. ML models trained on these observations will be integrated into climate models, correcting biases and improving the accuracy of future climate predictions. “This pioneering approach builds on recent successes in integrating machine learning into climate modeling, promising more realistic projections at a fraction of the computational cost,” said Professor Serge Guillas of UCL, WAVECLIM project leader. “It is well known that the breaking of ocean waves on coasts plays an important role in air-sea exchanges, sediment transport and coastal erosion,” explains Professor Christine Gommenginger, who leads the research team at the NOC. The project is funded by the UK's Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA), which supports ambitious research that can challenge existing assumptions or open up new avenues of investigation. frederic.dias [at] ens-paris-saclay.fr (Frederic DIAS) Publications Research Centre Borelli (Mathemarics/IA Laboratory) Student Academic Media As part of a new project called WAVECLIM, led by University College London (UCL), the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) and the Centre Borelli at ENS Paris-Saclay, scientists are studying the impact of coastal wave breaking in order to improve our current climate models. Ocean waves bigger than ever: new study revolutionizes understanding of wave fo… Scoping Our Planet
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Mieux connaitre les vagues pour améliorer nos modèles climatiquesMonday, 17 February 2025A better understanding of waves to improve our climate models sylvie.kemenovic Fri, 02/21/2025 - 13:42 Modeling waves crashing against a shoreline The aim of the WAVECLIM project is to fill in the gaps in our understanding of the role of often dramatic coastal wave breaking in global climate models. Frédéric Dias Frédéric Dias, professor at the Centre Borelli at ENS Paris-Saclay and University College Dublin, explains the challenges of this ambitious project. His research on waves, combined with international research initiatives, has already been supported by 2 ERC grants (2019: ERC Advanced Grant for the interdisciplinary HIGHWAVE project and 2023: ERC Advanced Grant for the interdisciplinary HIGHWAVE project). : ERC Proof of Concept Grant pour le projet REALTIMESEA). Frédéric Dias The WAVECLIM project The project will use advanced sensor technology and Machine Learning (ML) to capture and integrate coastal wave breaking dynamics into predictive models. State-of-the-art monitoring equipment, including lidars and drones, will be deployed to provide unprecedented data on coastal wave breaking under various conditions. ML models trained on these observations will be integrated into climate models, correcting biases and improving the accuracy of future climate predictions. “This pioneering approach builds on recent successes in integrating machine learning into climate modeling, promising more realistic projections at a fraction of the computational cost,” said Professor Serge Guillas of UCL, WAVECLIM project leader. “It is well known that the breaking of ocean waves on coasts plays an important role in air-sea exchanges, sediment transport and coastal erosion,” explains Professor Christine Gommenginger, who leads the research team at the NOC. The project is funded by the UK's Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA), which supports ambitious research that can challenge existing assumptions or open up new avenues of investigation. frederic.dias [at] ens-paris-saclay.fr (Frederic DIAS) Publications Research Centre Borelli (Mathemarics/IA Laboratory) Student Academic Media As part of a new project called WAVECLIM, led by University College London (UCL), the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) and the Centre Borelli at ENS Paris-Saclay, scientists are studying the impact of coastal wave breaking in order to improve our current climate models. Ocean waves bigger than ever: new study revolutionizes understanding of wave fo… Scoping Our Planet
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