The research chairs currently active within the Department of Economics and Sociology at the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, in collaboration with the CREST and their industrial, institutional, and academic partners, aim to address major challenges in today’s economy and society. Each chair combines academic excellence and real-world impact.
Partners: Groupe ALPHA · Pôle Emploi · DARES · DGEFP · Sciences Po · Fondation du Risque
Principal Investigators: Arne Uhlendorff, Pierre Cahuc
Host Institution: Groupe ENSAE-ENSAI
Research Area: Economics
Duration: April 23, 2022 – April 22, 2027
Objective: To develop a research program on securing professional careers and link it with existing economics and finance research initiatives across academic institutions.
Partners: EDF · Université Paris Dauphine · GENES · École Polytechnique · Fondation Institut Europlace de Finance
Host Institution: Groupe ENSAE-ENSAI
Research Area: Economics
Duration: January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2026
Objective: To advance scientific research in energy market finance, train high-level specialists, and promote knowledge transfer among industrial and academic stakeholders in France and Europe.
Partners: Capgemini Technology Services · École Polytechnique · Fondation de l’École Polytechnique
Principal Investigator: Julien Prat
Host Institution: École polytechnique
Research Area: Economics
Duration: Since October 1, 2018
Objective: To explore the role of blockchain technologies and B2B digital platforms in economic and organizational transformation.
Partners: École Polytechnique · Fondation de l’École Polytechnique
Principal Investigator: Benoît Schmutz-Bloch
Host Institution: École polytechnique
Research Area: Economics
Duration: 2023 – 2026
Note: Fundraising chair supporting cross-disciplinary research initiatives.
Partners: École Polytechnique · Fondation de l’École Polytechnique
Principal Investigator: Guillaume Hollard
Host Institution: École polytechnique
Research Area: Economics
Duration: 2023 – 2028
Note: Fundraising initiative supporting projects on artificial intelligence applied to economics and society.
Partners: ABN Amro · Amundi · AFG · Caisse des Dépôts · Candriam · Edmond de Rothschild AM · FRR · Groupama AM · HSBC GAM France · Lyxor AM · La Banque Postale AM · European Investment Fund
Principal Investigator: Patricia Crifo
Host Institution: École polytechnique
Research Area: Economics
Start Date: Since April 15, 2007
Objective: To develop new valuation models integrating long-term environmental, social, and governance (ESG) dimensions into corporate and financial decision-making.
Partners: Orange · Télécom Paris · Fondation de l’École Polytechnique
Principal Investigators: Marie-Laure Allain, Marc Bourreau
Host Institution: École polytechnique
Research Area: Economics
Start Date: Since September 24, 2007
Objective: To study the impact of new digital technologies on markets through theoretical, empirical, and prospective analysis.
Partners: PwC · ACPR · Dataiku
Principal Investigator: David Bounie
Host Institution: Télécom Paris
Research Area: Economics
Website: xai4aml.org
Objective: To develop a framework for the use of explainable AI in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing.
Partners: Télécom Paris · Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas · Institut Louis Bachelier · Groupement des Cartes Bancaires (CB) · Banque Postale · Caisse des Dépôts · ACPR · France FinTech
Principal Investigator: David Bounie
Host Institution: Télécom Paris
Research Area: Economics
Website: digit-finance.com
Objective: To analyze digital innovations in financial intermediation, FinTech, and banking services.
Partner: Région Île-de-France
Principal Investigator: Marion Leroutier
Host Institution: Groupe ENSAE-ENSAI
Research Area: Economics
Duration: September 27, 2024 – September 27, 2030
Objective: To analyze the impact of new cycling infrastructure in Île-de-France on mobility, air quality, and health, including a randomized controlled trial to assess awareness campaigns on the health benefits of cycling.
