18 research centers / 5 departments / 250 researchers
Research at Mines Paris – PSL is based on a structured network of 18 research centers, organized into 5 teaching and research departments and involving approximately 250 faculty researchers.
This organization reflects the five major scientific themes and future challenges addressed by the School, and fosters interdisciplinary approaches, large-scale research projects, and strong connections between disciplines.
Earth & Environmental Sciences
The work of the Earth & Environmental Sciences Department focuses on water supply as well as mineral and energy resources, the sustainable use of the subsurface, and the analysis of environmental impacts related to human activities and climate change. Two entities from the Fontainebleau campus are affiliated with this department.
Economics, Management & Society
The work of the Economics, Management & Society Department focuses on issues related to technology, innovation, and public policy, drawing on economics and social sciences in close dialogue with engineering sciences. It is structured around industrial economics, management sciences, and the sociology of innovation. The department includes four research centers and one institute.
Mathematics & Systems
The work of the Mathematics & Systems Department focuses on the development of intelligent complex systems addressing the challenges of digital convergence, including robotics, connected objects, immersive technologies, and collaborative environments. It relies on approaches in image processing, control and optimization, programming languages for information technologies, and bioinformatics. The department includes six research centers.
Energy & Processes
The work of the Energy & Processes Department focuses on the development of reliable, competitive, and environmentally responsible solutions adapted to evolving energy and service demands. Its research is organized around energy efficiency, process decarbonization, and renewable energy. The department includes three research centers.
Mechanics & Materials
The work of the Mechanics & Materials Department focuses on the design, processing, and characterization of materials and advanced materials to develop sustainable objects with optimized properties and multiple functionalities. It covers the full material lifecycle, as well as their impact on health and the environment, incorporating expertise in metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, biomaterials, and nanomaterials. The department includes two research centers.
