Benoit Merlet

Benoit Merlet is a Professor at Université de Lille, specializing in advanced mathematical analysis with a focus on Calculus of Variations, Geometric Measure Theory, and Partial Differential Equations. His research explores non-convex functionals, optimal transport problems, and pattern formation in materials science. He collaborates extensively with researchers such as M. Goldman, M. Pegon, and A. Chambolle on topics ranging from Aviles-Giga functionals to liquid drop models.

Merlet's work bridges theoretical mathematics with applications in physics and engineering, particularly in energy minimization problems and phase transitions. He organizes international conferences, including the Calculus of Variations in Lille series, and contributes to seminar programs on geometric measure theory and variational methods.

His publications span high-impact journals like Arch. Rat. Mech. Anal., Journal de l’École polytechnique, and SIAM J. Math. Analysis, reflecting his expertise in rigorous mathematical analysis and interdisciplinary problem-solving.