Maizi Nadia

Maizi Nadia

Category : Mathematics - Computer science - Artificial intelligence

Maïzi Nadia

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Professor, HDR in Applied Mathematics

Energy Modeling and Climate Transition Specialist

Mines Paris – PSL, France

Director of the Center for Applied Mathematics (CMA)

Founder and Director of The Transition Institute 1.5 (TTI.5)

Origins & Education

Nadia Maïzi graduated as an engineer from the prestigious École des Mines de Paris (class of P85), where she distinguished herself through academic excellence. She pursued her higher education by obtaining a doctorate in applied mathematics in 1992 from the same institution, specializing in the modeling of complex systems.

To deepen her international expertise, she completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University (United States), one of the world's most renowned institutions in engineering and applied sciences. This American experience allowed her to consolidate her expertise in energy modeling and acquire a global perspective on international energy challenges.

Academic excellence path: Engineering training at Mines Paris, doctorate in applied mathematics, and postdoctoral advancement at Stanford University.

Scientific Career

In 1995, Nadia Maïzi joined Mines ParisTech as a teacher-researcher, marking the beginning of a remarkable academic career. Since 2000, she has directed the Center for Applied Mathematics (CMA) in Sophia Antipolis, where she coordinates the activities of a dynamic team of 45 researchers and doctoral students.

Recognized as a leading specialist in modeling, optimization, and prospective analysis of energy systems, she has developed revolutionary modeling tools. She is notably the originator of the TIMES (The Integrated MARKAL-EFOM System) model applied at the European scale, as well as the TIAM-FR (TIMES Integrated Assessment Model France) model for global applications.

Her research focuses on optimizing energy transition pathways, integrating renewable energies into electrical systems, and analyzing climate policies. She develops innovative methodologies to evaluate future energy scenarios and their socio-economic and environmental impacts.

Distinctions & Recognition

Nadia Maïzi has received numerous honorary distinctions testifying to her excellence and commitment. She is a Knight of the Academic Palms, recognition of her exceptional contributions to higher education and research. She is also a Knight of the National Order of Merit and of the prestigious Legion of Honor, distinctions that highlight her eminent service to the Nation.

Her international recognition was concretized by her participation as a lead author of the 6th IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) report, testifying to her globally recognized expertise in climate research and energy modeling.

In 2022, she reached a major milestone in her career by founding and directing The Transition Institute 1.5 (TTI.5), an innovative interdisciplinary institute dedicated to low-carbon transition. This institute, supported by Mines Paris – PSL and its Foundation, represents a think-and-do tank to accelerate energy transition.

Impact & Influence

Through her research work and scientific leadership, Nadia Maïzi exerts considerable influence on energy and environmental policies, both in France and internationally. Her models and prospective analyses enlighten public and private decision-makers in their strategic choices.

Her chair "Prospective Modeling for Sustainable Development" constitutes a true hub for training and knowledge transfer. She supports the training of executives, public and private decision-makers in complex climate issues and sophisticated energy planning tools.

Her influence also extends to the field of scientific governance and research policy. She actively participates in scientific evaluation committees and contributes to the orientation of energy research policies in France and Europe.

Through TTI.5, she creates a unique interdisciplinary ecosystem bringing together researchers, industrialists, and political decision-makers to accelerate the concrete implementation of energy and climate transition solutions.

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