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Mechanics under extremes Vignesh Kannan, a young researcher at the Solid Mechanics Laboratory (LMS*), is leading a research team investigating a fundamental question: how can we explain the behavior of materials when subjected to extreme dynamic conditions?

Radiant: the rise of a green technology start-up supported by École Polytechnique Radiant is a rapidly growing green tech start-up that specialises in producing carbon-free heat for industrial use. It won first prize in the European Stage Two competition, representing École Polytechnique, and successfully raised funds at the end

L’X reinforces its academic and scientific collaborations in Japan The signing of the new contract on 22 January 2026 brings Waseda University, one of Japan’s leading higher education institutions, into the circle of École Polytechnique’s official selected Japanese partners, further increasing opportunities for