Jean François DELMAS

Roles and Affiliations: Jean François DELMAS is a Professor at the École des Ponts ParisTech and a member of the CERMICS research center. His research focuses on probability theory, stochastic processes, and their applications in biology, computer science, and mathematical modeling. He has held administrative roles, including Director of CERMICS (2009–2017) and contributed to academic programs like the Master in Mathematics and Applications.

Research Interests: DELMAS specializes in random trees (Galton-Watson, Lévy trees), branching processes, coalescent theory, and stochastic models in biology. His work bridges theoretical probability with applications in epidemiology, genetics, and statistical physics. Key areas include the study of metapopulation SIS models, vaccination strategies, and the analysis of large random networks using graphon theory.

Teaching: DELMAS teaches advanced courses such as Stochastic Processes and Applications and Large Random Networks at the graduate level. He has authored textbooks on probability and statistics, including Random Models: Applications to Engineering and Life Sciences (with Benjamin Jourdain).

Advising and Grants: DELMAS has supervised numerous PhD students, many of whom have contributed to groundbreaking work in probability and biology. His grants include ANR projects on continuum random trees and collaborations with institutions like EDF on risk management and stochastic modeling.

Labs and Teams: Primary affiliation with CERMICS, part of the Université Gustave Eiffel. Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, including work with nuclear engineering and environmental science groups.