Cédric Villani

Cédric Villani, born on October fifth, nineteen seventy-three, is a distinguished French mathematician and politician renowned for his contributions to partial differential equations, Riemannian geometry, and mathematical physics. His exceptional work in the field earned him the prestigious Fields Medal in two thousand ten, a testament to his influence and expertise. From two thousand nine to two thousand seventeen, he served as the director of Sorbonne University's Institut Henri Poincaré, shaping the future of mathematical research.

In addition to his academic pursuits, Villani has made significant contributions to public discourse through his lectures, including two notable presentations at the Royal Institution. His first lecture, titled 'Birth of a Theorem,' aligns with the themes explored in his book 'Théorème vivant' (Living Theorem), where he delves into the connections between his research on kinetic theory and the work of mathematician Carlo Cercignani, notably proving Cercignani's conjecture. His second lecture focused on 'The Extraordinary Theorems of John Nash,' further showcasing his passion for mathematics.

Villani's political career began when he was elected as the deputy for Essonne's fifth constituency in the National Assembly during the two thousand seventeen legislative election, representing La République En Marche! (LREM). However, in May two thousand twenty, he departed from the party to establish a new political entity, Ecology, Democracy, Solidarity (EDS). Following the dissolution of EDS, he joined Ecology Generation and ran for re-election in two thousand twenty-two under the NUPES banner, narrowly losing his seat to LREM candidate Paul Midy by a mere nineteen votes.

In addition to his political endeavors, Villani was elected vice president of the French Parliamentary Office for the Evaluation of Scientific and Technological Choices in July two thousand seventeen, further emphasizing his commitment to the intersection of science and policy.