Given the growing complexity of scientific challenges and methodologies, research and innovation now more than ever require multidisciplinary approaches, harnessing a large pool of cutting-edge expertise.
IFPEN's model has long been based on this principle, as evidenced by the diversity of skills it hosts. However, the “diversification” of its fields of activity has further increased the demands placed on it.
As our scope of applications evolves, we need to be able to tap into the potential for acceleration offered by working with other research teams. Accordingly, our institute has been further reinforcing its partnership policy, both with the academic and industrial sectors.
This collaborative research takes place within a national, european, and international framework and also reflects our commitment to contribute to existing ecosystems in order to advance knowledge.
It takes various forms, some more formal and long-term than others, as you will discover in this issue of Science@ifpen: from targeted collaborations to jointly managed organizations, including research consortia, scientific networks, and various forms of hosting and supervising doctoral students.
We hope that you enjoy this issue.
Xavier Longaygue
Research Partnerships manager
Scientific Division
