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Xavier Claeys is a Professor at ENSTA Paris, affiliated with the Applied Mathematics Unit (UMA) and the Wave Propagation, Mathematical Study and Simulation (POEMS) research team. His work focuses on the mathematical modeling and numerical analysis of wave propagation phenomena with applications in electromagnetics and acoustics. He maintains an active research program with numerous publications spanning from 2007 to the present, demonstrating sustained scholarly contributions to his field.
Dr. Claeys earned his PhD from Université Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines in 2008 with a thesis on 'Asymptotics and numerical analysis for wave diffraction by thin wires.' He completed his Habilitation from Université Pierre-et-Marie Curie in 2016 with research on 'Boundary integral equations of time harmonic wave scattering at complex structures.' His academic trajectory shows a consistent focus on developing mathematical frameworks for wave propagation problems.
His primary research interests center on the modeling and numerical analysis of linear wave propagation phenomena, particularly in the context of frequency domain electromagnetics and acoustics. His specific technical interests include domain decomposition methods, boundary element methods, scientific computing, multi-scale problems, and singularities in elliptic problems. Dr. Claeys has developed specialized software tools including bemtool (a boundary element library) and ddmtool (a domain decomposition library) to support his research, demonstrating his commitment to translating theoretical advances into practical computational tools.
Analysis of his publication record reveals a consistent evolution toward increasingly sophisticated domain decomposition approaches, particularly optimized Schwarz methods and multi-trace boundary integral formulations. His work demonstrates a strong theoretical foundation combined with practical implementation considerations, with applications spanning electromagnetic scattering, acoustic wave propagation, and metamaterial analysis. Recent publications show increasing focus on addressing computational challenges related to complex geometries and physical boundaries.
Dr. Claeys has led significant research projects including 'NonlocalDD' funded by the French National Research Agency (ANR), which investigated boundary integral equations in conjunction with domain decomposition. He was previously involved in the ANR-funded 'METAMATH' project focused on the modeling and numerical analysis of metamaterials. His research contributes to ENSTA Paris's broader research focus on cutting-edge areas with applications in sustainable energy, transportation, and defense.
His work aligns particularly with the 'Waves and Vibrations' research axis at ENSTA Paris, which encompasses activities related to wave propagation phenomena with applications including seismic effects on infrastructure, non-destructive testing, and acoustic management in transportation and energy sectors. Dr. Claeys' theoretical contributions provide foundational support for these applied research directions through advanced mathematical modeling and numerical methods development.
