Pierre Tarrès

Pierre Tarrès is a Professor of Mathematics at NYU Shanghai and serves as the Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives and Co-Director of the NYU-ECNU Institute of Mathematical Sciences. He is also a Global Network Professor at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University.

Education

• PhD in Mathematics, École Normale Supérieure Paris-Saclay
• Master’s in Mathematics, École Normale Supérieure de Paris
• Master’s in Mathematics of Artificial Intelligence, École Normale Supérieure Paris-Saclay

Research Interests
Prof. Tarrès specializes in self-interacting random processes, particularly reinforced random walks, and their applications to stochastic algorithms and learning processes in game theory. His work bridges probability theory, mathematical physics, and computational methods, with a focus on understanding the dynamics of reinforcement and their implications for optimization and statistical mechanics.

Articles Trends
His publications span topics such as reinforced random walks, stochastic algorithms, Brownian motion, and bandit problems. Recent works emphasize the interplay between probability theory and mathematical physics, particularly through supersymmetric models and Schr"odinger operators.

Scientific Awards

• Leverhulme Prize (2006)
• Prix des Annales de l'Institut Henri Poincaré (2008)

Advising and Grants
While student advising details are not provided, his research has been supported by grants linked to his work on stochastic processes and learning algorithms. His editorial role at the Annals of Applied Probability since 2019 highlights his contributions to academic leadership.

Labs and Teams
As Co-Director of the NYU-ECNU Institute of Mathematical Sciences, he leads collaborative research initiatives, fostering interdisciplinary work between mathematics, computer science, and theoretical physics.