The doctoral thesis submitted by Sylvie Paycha to Ruhr University Bochum in 1988 marked the beginning of an academic career spanning several European institutions. Born in Neuilly-sur-Seine in 1960, she has developed an extensive body of work within the field of logic and foundations, contributing to the broader development of mathematical research and academic pedagogy in France and Germany.
Academic Appointments and Institutional Roles
Paycha has held various teaching and research positions across three decades. She began her career at the University of Strasbourg, where she worked from 1989 until 1995. Subsequently, she moved to Blaise Pascal University, known as Clermont II, where she held a faculty position from 1995 until 2011. Following her tenure in Clermont-Ferrand, she transitioned to the University of Potsdam in 2011 to continue her academic activities.
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Beyond her university responsibilities, Paycha has been active in several professional societies and advocacy groups focused on mathematics. She served as president from 1992 to 1995. Her memberships include the European Mathematical Society and the Société Mathématique de France. Additionally, she has participated in organizations specifically aimed at supporting women in the discipline, including Women and Mathematics and European Women in Mathematics, where she previously held a leadership role as chair.
Research and Publications
Her academic output includes a variety of specialized publications. In 1997, she co-authored A mathematical introduction to string theory with Sergio Albeverio, Jürgen Jost, and Sergio Scarlatti, published by Cambridge University Press. Later, she authored the volume Regularised integrals, sums and traces, which was published by the American Mathematical Society in 2012. Her doctoral research was conducted under the supervision of Sergio Albeverio at Ruhr University Bochum.
Fast facts
- Born: 1960, Neuilly-sur-Seine
- Citizenship: France
- PhD: Ruhr University Bochum, 1988
- Language: French
- Doctoral Advisor: Sergio Albeverio
- University of Strasbourg: 1989-1995
- Blaise Pascal University: 1995-2011
- University of Potsdam: 2011
Questions readers ask
What is Sylvie Paycha's primary field of study?
She works in mathematics, specifically within logic and foundations.
Which universities has she served as faculty?
She has held positions at the University of Strasbourg, Blaise Pascal University, and the University of Potsdam.
Achievements
- Held posts at University of Potsdam, Blaise Pascal University (Clermont II) and University of Strasbourg
