James S. McDonnell Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow
About
Jean-Gabriel's background is in statistical physics, nonlinear dynamics, and network science.
His track record is diversified, with collaborations in subjects such as epidemiology, adaptive dynamics, and network structure. The common thread of these projects is that they are motivated by application, yet theoretical in nature.
Jean-Gabriel's winning grant application to the James S. MacDonell Foundation was entitled “The Structure of complex, adaptive, and non-linear systems: Beyond Pairwise interactions”.
In choosing to bring his grant to the CSCS, Jean-Gabriel writes, in his words:
"The University of Michigan Center for the Study of Complex System (CSCS) is a landmark of complexity research. Many important contributions to the field originated there, be it Axelrod's seminal study of cooperation in the 70's, John Holland's classical foray into evolutionary algorithms, or Douglas Hofstadter early work on complex approaches to AI. However, past successes are not why I chose the University of Michigan.
Today, the center is more active than ever. It is the haven of many important figures of current complexity research. Beyond the stellar lineup of researchers, the CSCS is also a beautiful environment for a budding scholar of complexity and network science. The postdoctoral fellows that work at CSCS all pursue interesting ideas and novel approaches to complexity. The full agenda of the center is a testament of just how many researchers pass through, stirring ideas.
World renowned Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, Sociology, Biology and Computer Science departments are around the corner. Thus the CSCS is not only a perfect place to collaborate with amazing researchers, but also a stimulating intellectual environment. There is no doubt that at the CSCS, I will find both the network and the independence needed to develop as a scientist."
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