CIMPA School: Frontiers in Symplectic Geometry

Overview

This research school offers an intensive program covering advanced topics in symplectic topology, differential geometry, and related topics. Through introductory courses, exercise sessions, and advanced lectures, participants will explore fundamental questions such as the symplectic non-squeezing theorem, rigidity of Lagrangian intersections, random nodal sets, and convex integration for solving nonlinear differential constraints. In addition to theoretical aspects, programming sessions will allow participants to apply modern computational methods to solve partial differential relations. Aimed at researchers and advanced students, this school provides a comprehensive approach to contemporary problems in geometry and topology, combining rigorous theory with practical applications.

Format of sessions

The program offers 6 different courses, including 4 courses on symplectic geometry and topology, one course on random geometry in a Riemannian setting, and one course on convex integration. Each course in the “symplectic” block is divided into an introductory lecture, an exercise session, and an advanced course. The two Riemannian courses are organized as an advanced course and an introductory course followed by a programming session. A roundtable on scientific publishing issues and sessions for participants to present their work will also be organized.

Official language of the school

English

Host institutions

Local coordinator

Dr. Stéphane TCHUIAGA, Senior Lecturer, University of Buea, Cameroon (tchuiagas@gmail.com)

External coordinator

Pr. Ludovic RIFFORD, Côte d’Azur University, France (ludovic.rifford@math.cnrs.fr)

Registration Form

Click on this link to register by xxxxxxxxxx, 2025.

Organizing Committee

1- Prof. Ludovic RIFFORD, Côte d’Azur University, France (ludovic.rifford@math.cnrs.fr)
2- Dr. Stéphane TCHUIAGA, Senior Lecturer, University of Buea, Cameroon (tchuiagas@gmail.com)
3- Prof. Boniface NKEMZI, Head of the Mathematics Department, University of Buea, Cameroon (nkemzi.boniface@gmail.com)
4- Dr. Daniel Duviol TCHEUTIA, Academic Director, AIMS Cameroon, Cameroon (daniel.tcheutia@aims-cameroon.org)
5- Dr. Aurelia NJOMO ENDELEY, Senior Program and Partnership Officer, AIMS Cameroon, Cameroon (aurelia.endeley@aims-cameroon.org)
6- Ms. Nathalie Wandji, IT Manager and Interim Facility & Logistics Manager, AIMS Cameroon
7- Dr. Mary FOMBOH, Senior Lecturer, University of Buea, Cameroon (fomboh_mary@yahoo.com)
8- Dr. Vivian NDFUTU NFOR, Lecturer-Researcher, University of Bamenda, Cameroon (nforvi@yahoo.com)
9- Prof. Ferdinand NGAKEU, Coordinator of the Mathematics Laboratory, University of Douala, Cameroon (fngakeu@yahoo.fr)

Members of the teaching team

1- Prof. Vincent HUMILIERE, Sorbonne University, France (vincent.humiliere@imj-prg.fr)
2- Prof. Damien GAYET, Grenoble Alpes University, France (damien.gayet@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr)
3- Dr. Sheila SANDON, Research Scientist, CNRS and University of Strasbourg, France (sandon@math.unistra.fr)
4- Prof. Ailsa KEATING, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom (amk50@cam.ac.uk)
5- Associate Professor Rémi LECLERCQ, University Paris Saclay, France (Remi.Leclercq@math.cnrs.fr)
6- Associate Professor Mélanie THEILLIERE, University of Rennes, France (melanie.theilliere@univ-rennes.fr)

Dates

From May 5, 2026 to June 7, 2026

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