Christophe Hazard is a CNRS researcher and lecturer at ENSTA Paris, affiliated with the Wave Propagation, Mathematical Study and Simulation (POEMS) research team within the Applied Mathematics Unit (UMA). He holds HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches), a French academic qualification that allows supervision of doctoral research. Dr. Hazard's research primarily focuses on the mathematical and numerical aspects of wave propagation phenomena across multiple physical domains including acoustic, elastic, and electromagnetic waves. His work centers on spectral theory with particular emphasis on open waveguides, metamaterials, and resonance phenomena. His research spans theoretical mathematical analysis, development of numerical methods, and application to physical problems in wave propagation. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of scattering problems, interface phenomena in metamaterials, and spectral properties of wave equations in complex geometries. Analysis of his publication record reveals a strong focus on mathematical physics with recurring themes in wave propagation theory. His work demonstrates expertise in both theoretical aspects (spectral theory, well-posedness of problems, mathematical analysis) and computational methods (finite element methods, complex scaling techniques). The publications show consistent contributions to understanding wave phenomena at interfaces, particularly with metamaterials, and in open waveguide structures. His research bridges pure mathematical analysis with practical applications in physics and engineering. As a CNRS researcher at ENSTA Paris, Hazard is part of the POEMS laboratory, which specializes in wave propagation phenomena. His work contributes to ENSTA Paris's research strengths in the "Waves and vibrations" domain, with applications in industrial sectors including defense, transportation, and energy.






