{"id":10712,"date":"2026-05-18T10:48:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T08:48:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ingenius.ecoledesponts.fr\/?p=10712"},"modified":"2026-05-18T10:48:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T08:48:41","slug":"from-pavia-to-paris-annamaria-massiminis-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ingenius.ecoledesponts.fr\/en\/articles\/from-pavia-to-paris-annamaria-massiminis-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"From Pavia to Paris: Annamaria Massimini\u2019s Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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“I also took part in a comic-style presentation during Science Festival […]. The topic focused on animals\u2019 cognitive abilities and modes of movement, animal intelligence, and the importance of mathematics in understanding and predicting certain phenomena, such as migrations. Featured image: Getty Images via Canva Pro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What is your research topic?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I work on mathematical models that enable us to describe various physical phenomena. This might involve studying pollutants in a given environment, or the movement of ions across a cell membrane, in order to better understand certain physiological processes such as nerve transmission or muscle contraction. The aim is then to use these models to predict how the observed phenomenon will evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ion channels are membrane proteins that create pathways allowing charged ions to cross the membrane.
Credit: ARTUR PLAWGO \/ SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY \/ Sciencephoto via Canva Pro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What led you to study mathematics?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In middle school, I had a very dedicated mathematics teacher who made a big impression on me. She introduced us to lots of activities to show us that math could also be fun, particularly through links with nature or architecture, for example via the golden ratio.1<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After high school, I went to study at the University of Pavia in Italy.  I found the first few weeks challenging, but through perseverance and discussions with my fellow students, I eventually enrolled in a Master\u2019s program in mathematics. I then went on to do a PhD, which was a formative experience, both personally and professionally. It also gave me the opportunity to travel, including a period in Vienna, before continuing my academic journey to Paris, where I am currently a postdoctoral researcher at CERMICS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Surprisingly, what initially inspired me is closely related to what I do today. I use mathematics to better understand nature and the world around us. I am also involved in science outreach activities, aiming \u2013 like my teacher before me \u2013 to foster an interest in mathematics and present it in an engaging way. Last year, for example, I was invited to a middle school to mark Pi Day. I also took part in an illustrated conference during the Science Festival, where I presented my research to a general audience. The topic addressed animal cognition and movement patterns, animal intelligence, and the importance of mathematics in understanding and anticipating phenomena such as migration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u201cNature is written in the language of mathematics.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

– Galileo Galilei, 1623<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Presentation of the illustrated lecture \u201cWhen Math Tells the Story of Nature,\u201d created for the 2025 Science Festival on the theme of \u201cIntelligence,\u201d by Annamaria Massimini, a researcher in applied mathematics, and Marie Mellier, a graphic facilitator and visual artist. Cr\u00e9dit :marie.mellier@org<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Annamaria’s Introduction to Mathematics. Cr\u00e9dit :marie.mellier@org<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Annamaria’s journey. Credit :marie.mellier@org<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The blackboard. Credit :marie.mellier@org<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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An experiment demonstrating the dispersion of food coloring in water. Credit :marie.mellier@org<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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An experiment demonstrating the dispersion of food coloring in water. Credit :marie.mellier@org<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Annamaria takes flight with the birds in a hot-air balloon. Credit :marie.mellier@org<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Annamaria travels by submarine to meet the fish. Credit :marie.mellier@org<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Scientists are discussing this fascinating phenomenon. Credit :marie.mellier@org<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Demonstration of animal movements using the Trafalgar effect. Credit :marie.mellier@org<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Annamaria is working on her computer. Credit :marie.mellier@org<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Annamaria shares a map showing the distribution of wolves in Alaska, United States. Credit :marie.mellier@org<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Conclusion of Annamaria’s presentation Credit :marie.mellier@org<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Which mathematicians have made the biggest impression on you so far?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several mathematicians have influenced me in different ways. First comes Ren\u00e9 Descartes for the philosophical questions he raises. When I was in high school, I began to question the nature of reality. Reading Sophie\u2019s World<\/em> by Jostein Gaarder, a book recommended by my philosophy teacher, led me to reflect on my relationship with reality. Plato and Pythagoras also come to mind, particularly in relation to irrational numbers and, more broadly, the figure of the philosopher-mathematician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, I am mainly inspired by the people I work with. During my PhD, I rediscovered the importance of teamwork thanks to Cl\u00e9ment Canc\u00e8s, Senior Researcher at Inria, who helped me a great deal by building my self-confidence. In my current team, I am greatly inspired by my colleagues, and especially by Virginie Ehrlacher, for her human qualities as well as her scientific excellence. She encourages us to put forward new ideas, even if they are not fully developed. All these encounters have shaped my vision of mathematics.  To me, it is not a matter of genius, but above all of passion and determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is a conference like this important for young researchers in mathematics?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although some topics were beyond my area of expertise, I found the experience highly enriching. As a member of the organizing committee, I was particularly pleased with how the event went. I had previously participated in a similar conference in Italy, where I had been invited to present my work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comparing the two experiences, I find that the Congress of Young Researchers in Applied Mathematics places greater emphasis on exchanges between young researchers, while offering a wider variety of content. The plenary sessions feature experienced leading speakers and addressed more general topics that were accessible to all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The conference is also an opportunity to talk to people facing challenges similar to our own. This helps you to put things into perspective, build relationships and gain confidence in asking questions. At the start of my PhD, I was very hesitant to speak up, but gradually, thanks to these exchanges, I gained confidence. Looking back, I have realized that asking questions is essential for learning and making scientific progress. Today, this is a principle I pass on to my first-year engineering students: there are no bad questions \u2013 asking questions is an integral part of the learning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interview by Mahalia Blanchard-Martial, scientific communicator at \u00c9cole nationale des ponts et chauss\u00e9es.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

  1. The golden ratio is a ratio between two numbers that is approximately equal to 1.618. It is an irrational number, meaning that its decimal places continue indefinitely without ever repeating a pattern. It is associated with the Fibonacci sequence of integers in which each term is the sum of the two preceding ones. \u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n

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    Surprisingly, what initially inspired me is closely related to what I do today. I use mathematics to better understand nature and the world around us. I am also involved in science outreach activities, aiming \u2013 like my teacher before me \u2013 to foster an interest in mathematics and present it in an engaging way. Last year, for example, I was invited to a middle school to mark Pi Day. I also took part in an illustrated conference during the Science Festival, where I presented my research to a general audience. The topic addressed animal cognition and movement patterns, animal intelligence, and the importance of mathematics in understanding and anticipating phenomena such as migration. <\/p>\n"],"rendered":"\n

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    Presentation of the illustrated lecture \u201cWhen Math Tells the Story of Nature,\u201d created for the 2025 Science Festival on the theme of \u201cIntelligence,\u201d by Annamaria Massimini, a researcher in applied mathematics, and Marie Mellier, a graphic facilitator and visual artist. Cr\u00e9dit :marie.mellier@org<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    The blackboard. Credit :marie.mellier@org<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    An experiment demonstrating the dispersion of food coloring in water. Credit :marie.mellier@org<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Scientists are discussing this fascinating phenomenon. Credit :marie.mellier@org<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Annamaria shares a map showing the distribution of wolves in Alaska, United States. Credit :marie.mellier@org<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Conclusion of Annamaria's presentation Credit :marie.mellier@org<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n"},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":{"style":{"elements":{"link":{"color":{"text":"var:preset|color|red"}}}},"textColor":"red","align":"","content":"Which mathematicians have made the biggest impression on you so far?","dropCap":false,"placeholder":"","direction":"","lock":[],"metadata":[],"className":"has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color","backgroundColor":"","gradient":"","fontSize":"","fontFamily":"","borderColor":"","anchor":""},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n

    Which mathematicians have made the biggest impression on you so far?<\/strong><\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n

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    Which mathematicians have made the biggest impression on you so far?<\/strong><\/p>\n"},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":{"align":"","content":"Several mathematicians have influenced me in different ways. First comes Ren\u00e9 Descartes for the philosophical questions he raises. When I was in high school, I began to question the nature of reality. Reading Sophie\u2019s World by Jostein Gaarder, a book recommended by my philosophy teacher, led me to reflect on my relationship with reality. Plato and Pythagoras also come to mind, particularly in relation to irrational numbers and, more broadly, the figure of the philosopher-mathematician.","dropCap":false,"placeholder":"","direction":"","lock":[],"metadata":[],"className":"","style":"","backgroundColor":"","textColor":"","gradient":"","fontSize":"","fontFamily":"","borderColor":"","anchor":""},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n

    Several mathematicians have influenced me in different ways. First comes Ren\u00e9 Descartes for the philosophical questions he raises. When I was in high school, I began to question the nature of reality. Reading Sophie\u2019s World<\/em> by Jostein Gaarder, a book recommended by my philosophy teacher, led me to reflect on my relationship with reality. Plato and Pythagoras also come to mind, particularly in relation to irrational numbers and, more broadly, the figure of the philosopher-mathematician.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n

    Several mathematicians have influenced me in different ways. First comes Ren\u00e9 Descartes for the philosophical questions he raises. When I was in high school, I began to question the nature of reality. Reading Sophie\u2019s World<\/em> by Jostein Gaarder, a book recommended by my philosophy teacher, led me to reflect on my relationship with reality. Plato and Pythagoras also come to mind, particularly in relation to irrational numbers and, more broadly, the figure of the philosopher-mathematician.<\/p>\n"],"rendered":"\n

    Several mathematicians have influenced me in different ways. First comes Ren\u00e9 Descartes for the philosophical questions he raises. When I was in high school, I began to question the nature of reality. Reading Sophie\u2019s World<\/em> by Jostein Gaarder, a book recommended by my philosophy teacher, led me to reflect on my relationship with reality. Plato and Pythagoras also come to mind, particularly in relation to irrational numbers and, more broadly, the figure of the philosopher-mathematician.<\/p>\n"},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":{"align":"","content":"Today, I am mainly inspired by the people I work with. During my PhD, I rediscovered the importance of teamwork thanks to Cl\u00e9ment Canc\u00e8s, Senior Researcher at Inria, who helped me a great deal by building my self-confidence. In my current team, I am greatly inspired by my colleagues, and especially by Virginie Ehrlacher, for her human qualities as well as her scientific excellence. She encourages us to put forward new ideas, even if they are not fully developed. All these encounters have shaped my vision of mathematics.\u00a0 To me, it is not a matter of genius, but above all of passion and determination.","dropCap":false,"placeholder":"","direction":"","lock":[],"metadata":[],"className":"","style":"","backgroundColor":"","textColor":"","gradient":"","fontSize":"","fontFamily":"","borderColor":"","anchor":""},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n

    Today, I am mainly inspired by the people I work with. During my PhD, I rediscovered the importance of teamwork thanks to Cl\u00e9ment Canc\u00e8s, Senior Researcher at Inria, who helped me a great deal by building my self-confidence. In my current team, I am greatly inspired by my colleagues, and especially by Virginie Ehrlacher, for her human qualities as well as her scientific excellence. She encourages us to put forward new ideas, even if they are not fully developed. All these encounters have shaped my vision of mathematics.  To me, it is not a matter of genius, but above all of passion and determination.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n

    Today, I am mainly inspired by the people I work with. During my PhD, I rediscovered the importance of teamwork thanks to Cl\u00e9ment Canc\u00e8s, Senior Researcher at Inria, who helped me a great deal by building my self-confidence. In my current team, I am greatly inspired by my colleagues, and especially by Virginie Ehrlacher, for her human qualities as well as her scientific excellence. She encourages us to put forward new ideas, even if they are not fully developed. All these encounters have shaped my vision of mathematics.  To me, it is not a matter of genius, but above all of passion and determination.<\/p>\n"],"rendered":"\n

    Today, I am mainly inspired by the people I work with. During my PhD, I rediscovered the importance of teamwork thanks to Cl\u00e9ment Canc\u00e8s, Senior Researcher at Inria, who helped me a great deal by building my self-confidence. In my current team, I am greatly inspired by my colleagues, and especially by Virginie Ehrlacher, for her human qualities as well as her scientific excellence. She encourages us to put forward new ideas, even if they are not fully developed. All these encounters have shaped my vision of mathematics.  To me, it is not a matter of genius, but above all of passion and determination.<\/p>\n"},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":{"style":{"elements":{"link":{"color":{"text":"var:preset|color|red"}}}},"textColor":"red","align":"","content":"Why is a conference like this important for young researchers in mathematics?","dropCap":false,"placeholder":"","direction":"","lock":[],"metadata":[],"className":"has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color","backgroundColor":"","gradient":"","fontSize":"","fontFamily":"","borderColor":"","anchor":""},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n

    Why is a conference like this important for young researchers in mathematics?<\/strong><\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n

    Why is a conference like this important for young researchers in mathematics?<\/strong><\/p>\n"],"rendered":"\n

    Why is a conference like this important for young researchers in mathematics?<\/strong><\/p>\n"},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":{"align":"","content":"Although some topics were beyond my area of expertise, I found the experience highly enriching. As a member of the organizing committee, I was particularly pleased with how the event went. I had previously participated in a similar conference in Italy, where I had been invited to present my work.","dropCap":false,"placeholder":"","direction":"","lock":[],"metadata":[],"className":"","style":"","backgroundColor":"","textColor":"","gradient":"","fontSize":"","fontFamily":"","borderColor":"","anchor":""},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n

    Although some topics were beyond my area of expertise, I found the experience highly enriching. As a member of the organizing committee, I was particularly pleased with how the event went. I had previously participated in a similar conference in Italy, where I had been invited to present my work.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n

    Although some topics were beyond my area of expertise, I found the experience highly enriching. As a member of the organizing committee, I was particularly pleased with how the event went. I had previously participated in a similar conference in Italy, where I had been invited to present my work.<\/p>\n"],"rendered":"\n

    Although some topics were beyond my area of expertise, I found the experience highly enriching. As a member of the organizing committee, I was particularly pleased with how the event went. I had previously participated in a similar conference in Italy, where I had been invited to present my work.<\/p>\n"},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":{"align":"","content":"Comparing the two experiences, I find that the Congress of Young Researchers in Applied Mathematics places greater emphasis on exchanges between young researchers, while offering a wider variety of content. The plenary sessions feature experienced leading speakers and addressed more general topics that were accessible to all.","dropCap":false,"placeholder":"","direction":"","lock":[],"metadata":[],"className":"","style":"","backgroundColor":"","textColor":"","gradient":"","fontSize":"","fontFamily":"","borderColor":"","anchor":""},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n

    Comparing the two experiences, I find that the Congress of Young Researchers in Applied Mathematics places greater emphasis on exchanges between young researchers, while offering a wider variety of content. The plenary sessions feature experienced leading speakers and addressed more general topics that were accessible to all.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n

    Comparing the two experiences, I find that the Congress of Young Researchers in Applied Mathematics places greater emphasis on exchanges between young researchers, while offering a wider variety of content. The plenary sessions feature experienced leading speakers and addressed more general topics that were accessible to all.<\/p>\n"],"rendered":"\n

    Comparing the two experiences, I find that the Congress of Young Researchers in Applied Mathematics places greater emphasis on exchanges between young researchers, while offering a wider variety of content. The plenary sessions feature experienced leading speakers and addressed more general topics that were accessible to all.<\/p>\n"},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":{"align":"","content":"The conference is also an opportunity to talk to people facing challenges similar to our own. This helps you to put things into perspective, build relationships and gain confidence in asking questions. At the start of my PhD, I was very hesitant to speak up, but gradually, thanks to these exchanges, I gained confidence. Looking back, I have realized that asking questions is essential for learning and making scientific progress. Today, this is a principle I pass on to my first-year engineering students: there are no bad questions \u2013 asking questions is an integral part of the learning process.","dropCap":false,"placeholder":"","direction":"","lock":[],"metadata":[],"className":"","style":"","backgroundColor":"","textColor":"","gradient":"","fontSize":"","fontFamily":"","borderColor":"","anchor":""},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n

    The conference is also an opportunity to talk to people facing challenges similar to our own. This helps you to put things into perspective, build relationships and gain confidence in asking questions. At the start of my PhD, I was very hesitant to speak up, but gradually, thanks to these exchanges, I gained confidence. Looking back, I have realized that asking questions is essential for learning and making scientific progress. Today, this is a principle I pass on to my first-year engineering students: there are no bad questions \u2013 asking questions is an integral part of the learning process.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n

    The conference is also an opportunity to talk to people facing challenges similar to our own. This helps you to put things into perspective, build relationships and gain confidence in asking questions. At the start of my PhD, I was very hesitant to speak up, but gradually, thanks to these exchanges, I gained confidence. Looking back, I have realized that asking questions is essential for learning and making scientific progress. Today, this is a principle I pass on to my first-year engineering students: there are no bad questions \u2013 asking questions is an integral part of the learning process.<\/p>\n"],"rendered":"\n

    The conference is also an opportunity to talk to people facing challenges similar to our own. This helps you to put things into perspective, build relationships and gain confidence in asking questions. At the start of my PhD, I was very hesitant to speak up, but gradually, thanks to these exchanges, I gained confidence. Looking back, I have realized that asking questions is essential for learning and making scientific progress. Today, this is a principle I pass on to my first-year engineering students: there are no bad questions \u2013 asking questions is an integral part of the learning process.<\/p>\n"},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":{"align":"","content":"Interview by Mahalia Blanchard-Martial, scientific communicator at \u00c9cole nationale des ponts et chauss\u00e9es.","dropCap":false,"placeholder":"","direction":"","lock":[],"metadata":[],"className":"","style":"","backgroundColor":"","textColor":"","gradient":"","fontSize":"","fontFamily":"","borderColor":"","anchor":""},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n

    Interview by Mahalia Blanchard-Martial, scientific communicator at \u00c9cole nationale des ponts et chauss\u00e9es.<\/em><\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n

    Interview by Mahalia Blanchard-Martial, scientific communicator at \u00c9cole nationale des ponts et chauss\u00e9es.<\/em><\/p>\n"],"rendered":"\n

    Interview by Mahalia Blanchard-Martial, scientific communicator at \u00c9cole nationale des ponts et chauss\u00e9es.<\/em><\/p>\n"},{"blockName":"core\/footnotes","attrs":{"lock":[],"metadata":[],"className":"","style":"","backgroundColor":"","textColor":"","fontSize":"","fontFamily":"","borderColor":""},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[],"rendered":""},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":{"align":"","content":"","dropCap":false,"placeholder":"","direction":"","lock":[],"metadata":[],"className":"","style":"","backgroundColor":"","textColor":"","gradient":"","fontSize":"","fontFamily":"","borderColor":"","anchor":""},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n

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