Dominique Chapelle
About Dominique Chapelle
Dominique Chapelle serves as the Head of Science at Inria Saclay Ile-de-France and has held this position since 2016. He has an extensive academic background in mathematics and engineering, including a PhD from Université Pierre et Marie Curie and a Master of Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Work at Inria
Dominique Chapelle serves as the Head of Science (Délégué Scientifique) at Inria Saclay-Ile-de-France. In this role, which he has held since 2016, he oversees scientific initiatives and research projects within the institution. His leadership contributes to the advancement of computational sciences and interdisciplinary research at Inria, a renowned French national research institution focused on digital science and technology.
Current Position at Greater Paris University Hospitals
Since 2021, Dominique Chapelle has been the Head of the joint AP-HP Inria laboratory at Greater Paris University Hospitals (AP-HP). In this capacity, he manages collaborative research efforts between the hospital network and Inria, focusing on the application of digital technologies in healthcare. This position emphasizes the integration of scientific research with practical healthcare solutions.
Education and Expertise
Dominique Chapelle has an extensive educational background in mathematics and engineering. He studied at Ecole polytechnique, where he earned his Ingénieur degree from 1986 to 1989. He furthered his studies at Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, achieving another Ingénieur degree from 1989 to 1992. He obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 1991 to 1992 and completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Applied Mathematics at Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris VI) from 1993 to 1996. He also achieved Habilitation in Mathematics in 2003.
Professional Experience
Dominique Chapelle has accumulated significant professional experience in the fields of mathematics and digital technology. His roles have included leadership positions at Inria and Greater Paris University Hospitals, where he has focused on advancing scientific research and its applications in healthcare. His expertise spans various aspects of applied mathematics and computational sciences, contributing to his effectiveness in managing research initiatives.