Research into renewable energies continues to explore increasingly efficient solutions for producing, storing and managing energy. The development of marine energies – offshore wind, tidal and wave power – is diversifying the energy mix. Significant work is being done on hydrogen production and storage. Network optimisation and flow stability are becoming more efficient thanks to modelling, artificial intelligence and control systems. These advances are laying the foundations for an integrated, resilient and decarbonised energy system.
The transition to sustainable mobility is accelerating as new propulsion and steering technologies take off. The decarbonisation of maritime transport, with the development of wind propulsion as well as hydrogen and electric transport, is redefining the design and use of vehicles. Artificial intelligence is driving the development of autonomous vehicles that are safer and more efficient. These innovations are accompanying the shift towards cleaner, connected and smarter mobility solutions that benefit both local communities and the planet.
This sector, which straddles industrial engineering and materials science, is rethinking production to combine performance and efficiency. The development of low-carbon, bio-based or recycled materials is paving the way for a more environmentally friendly industry. Intelligent processes, supported by additive manufacturing, manipulative robotics, and virtual and augmented reality, are transforming design and production methods. Together, these innovations are laying the foundations for a sustainable, flexible and competitive industry capable of meeting the environmental and technological challenges of tomorrow.
Longer life expectancy and technological advances are transforming healthcare. Innovations in medical imaging, artificial intelligence and bioinformatics are helping to improve diagnosis, prediction and personalised treatment. Digital simulation and medical robotics are opening up new possibilities in surgery, rehabilitation and patient monitoring. By linking data, models and devices, this new digital medicine is improving the quality of care and making it more equitable.
Research at Centrale Nantes is conducted across eleven broadly defined areas of interest.
