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Cédric Villani
AuthorBooks · Second handSince 1973
Cédric Patrice Thierry Villani is a French mathematician and politician working primarily on partial differential equations, Riemannian geometry and mathematical physics. He was awarded the Fields Medal in 2010, and he was the director of Sorbonne University's Institut Henri Poincaré from 2009 to 2017. As of September 2025, he is a professor at the École normale supérieure de Rennes.
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About Cédric Villani
Birth
1973
First book
2012
Years writing
14
Cédric Patrice Thierry Villani is a French mathematician and politician working primarily on partial differential equations, Riemannian geometry and mathematical physics. He was awarded the Fields Medal in 2010, and he was the director of Sorbonne University's Institut Henri Poincaré from 2009 to 2017. As of September 2025, he is a professor at the École normale supérieure de Rennes.
Cédric Villani is a renowned French mathematician born in Brive-la-Gaillarde in 1973.
Beyond his scientific work, he has played an active role in French politics.
His most notable work, Birth of a Theorem, offers a unique insight into the creative process in mathematics.
Throughout his career, he has published a total of 13 works focused on research and mathematical education.
His career combines academic excellence as a university professor with a deep passion for scientific outreach.
