Aslan Tchamkerten

Aslan Tchamkerten is a Professor at Telecom Paris, part of Institut Polytechnique de Paris, where he leads the Mathematics of Information and Communications (MIC) research group. His work lies at the intersection of information theory, computation, and mathematical communications, contributing to foundational advances in the field.

Educational Background:

• Master’s in Physics, EPFL
• Ph.D., EPFL (2005)
• Postdoctoral Research, MIT (2005–2008)

His research focuses on the theoretical underpinnings of information processing, communication systems, and inference. With a strong mathematical foundation, his work spans coding theory, statistical decision theory, and the limits of data transmission and computation. The breadth of his interests also touches upon machine learning theory and signal processing, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of modern information sciences.

Dr. Tchamkerten has played a significant role in the global information theory community. He served as an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Information Theory during 2016–2019 and again from 2021 to 2024. In 2009, he was awarded a prestigious Chair of Excellence by the French National Research Agency. He spent the 2014–2015 academic year on sabbatical at Stanford University and co-organized the thematic program "Nexus of Information and Computation Theories" at the Institut Henri Poincaré in 2016, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.

Scientific Awards:

• Chair of Excellence, French National Research Agency (2009)

While specific details about his research grants and student advising are not provided in the text, his leadership of the MIC group implies active supervision of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, as well as involvement in securing and managing research funding. His editorial roles and program organization reflect sustained service to the academic community.

Research Labs and Teams:

• Mathematics of Information and Communications (MIC) Group, Telecom Paris