Summary
Alfred Galichon is a director and dual professor of economics and mathematics at NYU Paris and the Courant Institute, combining rigorous academic leadership with applied quantitative expertise. Trained at École Polytechnique, Mines Paris and Harvard (PhD), he has held faculty positions at Sciences Po and École Polytechnique and leads research at the intersection of econometrics, optimal transport, and data science. Author of the influential book Optimal Transport Methods in Economics, he is known for translating advanced mathematical theory into practical tools for economic modeling. His background includes industry stints as a quant at Goldman Sachs and an engineer at Lafarge, reflecting a rare blend of academic depth and real-world problem solving. Based in Paris, he directs NYU Paris while maintaining an active research profile that bridges economics, mathematics, and computational methods.
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Ingenieur, Applied Mathematics, Finance, Ingenieur, Applied Mathematics, Finance at École Polytechnique
PhD, Economics, PhD, Economics at Harvard University
Ingenieur Corps des Mines, Engineering, Ingenieur Corps des Mines, Engineering at Mines Paris - PSL
Bachelor of Science (BS), Applied Mathematics, Bachelor of Science (BS), Applied Mathematics at Ecole Polytechnique