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Introduction
Researcher in mathematical physics and professional pianist.
Also researcher at UHasselt, Data Science Institute, Interuniversity Institute for Biostatistics and statistical Bioinformatics (I-BioStat)
arXiv: franco_n_1
Google Scholar: scholar.google.com
Orcid: 0000-0003-1688-8342
ResearcherID: P-8756-2016
Inspire-hep: N.Franco.1
MathSciNet (Mathematical Reviews): www.ams.org/mathscinet
ResearchGate: Nicolas_Franco4
LinkedIn: nicolas-franco-belgium
Work experience:
- 2020 - 2022: UHasselt, postdoctoral researcher
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2015 – 2022: University of Namur, Belgium - postdoctoral researcher and invited lecturer
- 2016 – 2021: Conservatory of Ciney, Belgium - piano teacher
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2015: University of Namur, Belgium - invited lecturer
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2014 – 2015: Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland - postdoctoral researcher
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2012 – 2014: Copernicus Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Krakow, Poland - postdoctoral researcher
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2011 – 2012: University of Namur, Belgium - teaching assistant
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2010 – 2011: University of Namur, Belgium - FUNDP research scholarship
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2006 – 2010: University of Namur, Belgium - F.R.S.-FNRS research fellow
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2005 – 2006: Conservatory of Ciney, Belgium - piano teacher
Areas of expertise
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Mathematical Modelling
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Covid-19 epidemic models
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Mathematical models in Physics and unification theories
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Applications of noncommutative geometry in Physics
Awards
“Namurois de l'Année” scientific award (2020)
Multiple prize winner at the Belgian Mathematical Olympiad:
- 2nd prize in 1999
- 3rd prize in 2001 and 1996
- 4th prize in 1997
- finalist in 2000 and 1998
Multiple prize winner at the international final of the "Championnat des Jeux Mathématiques et Logiques" in Paris (FFJM):
- 1st prize in 2007 (in the highest category)
- 2nd prize in 2003
- 7th prize in 2002
- 8th prize in 2008 and 2005
International pianist career:
- 1st prize at the Belfius Classics competition, Brussels
- 1st prize at the André Dumortier national piano competition, Leuze-en-Hainaut
- 1st prize at the Andrée Charlier piano competition, Charleroi
- 1st prize at the Excellentia piano competition, Linkebeek
- 1st prize at the EPTA international piano competition, Namur
- 3rd prize at the Jonge Virtuozen piano competition, Antwerpen
- 5th prize and special prize at the Emmanuel Durlet piano competition, Antwerpen
- Selected for the Queen Elisabeth competition in 2010, Brussels
External responsibilities
- Mathematical activities:
- Fereral government consultant
- Member of the Belgian team at the 42nd International Mathematical Olympiad (2001, USA)
- Member of the national jury of the Belgian Mathematical Olympiad (2005-...)
- Reviewer for Physical Review Letters, Physical Review D, Journal of Geometry and Physics, Physics Letters B, Journal of Mathematical Physics, SIGMA, Universe and IOP Conference Series
- Several reviews (10) for MathSciNet
- Numerous popular science lectures at secondary school
- International pianist career:
- Numerous concerts in Belgium: Juillet Musical d’Aulne, Printemps Musical de Silly, Printemps Musical de Waha, Concerts de midi Bruxelles, deSingel Antwerpen, Middagconcerten Antwerpen, Salle des Roches Rochefort, Festival Musical du Condroz, EPTA, Journées du Patrimoine, Musica aeterna, Cavatine,...
- Several concerts as participation to academic events: FNRS quinquennal prizes (Bozar, Brussels), Mathematischer Salon at Hausdorff Research Institute for Mathematics (Bonn), Mixed event music and public science (Krakow Music Academy), Doctor honoris causa ceremony (Namur), Academic opening (Namur), Télévie (Namur),...
- Interpretation of Sergei Rachmaninov's 2nd concerto with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra of Flanders (de Filharmonie) under the direction of Georges Octors.
- CD recording
- Miscellaneous:
- Webmaster of the French literature community website www.oniris.be
- Webmaster of the Belgian Mathematical Olympiad website omb.sbpm.be
Diplomas
•2006 – 2011: University of Namur - Ph.D. in Sciences¿Title: Lorentzian approach to noncommutative geometry
Supervisors: Prof. Dominique Lambert, Prof. Anne Lemaître
Defended on 31st August 2011
•2004 – 2006: University of Namur - M.Sc in Mathematics (first class honors, LPGD)
•2002 – 2004: University of Namur - B.Sc in Mathematics (first class honors, LPGD)
•2002 – 2003: Royal Conservatory of Mons - Chamber music diploma (first prize, 90%) (simultaneously with B.Sc studies)
•2001 – 2002: Royal Conservatory of Mons - Piano diploma (first prize, 88%)
•1999 – 2000: Royal Conservatory of Liège - Solfège diploma (first prize, 88%) (simultaneously with secondary school studies)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor of Music, ARTS2 (Conservatoire Royal de Musique de Mons)
Award Date: 19 Jun 2013
Doctor of Science, University of Namur
Award Date: 31 Oct 2011
Master of Computational Mathematics, University of Namur
Award Date: 29 Jun 2006
Bachelor of Music, ARTS2 (Conservatoire Royal de Musique de Mons)
Award Date: 3 Jun 2003
External positions
Piano teacher, conservatoire de musique de Ciney
1 Sep 2016 → …
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LIFE: Looking for life : Extrasolar systems & Protolife models
Carletti, T., COMPERE, A., D'HOEDT, S., DELSATE, N., DUFEY, J., Franco, N., Fuzfa, A., Lemaitre, A., LIBERT, A. & NOYELLES, B.
1/01/07 → …
Project: Research
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EDYM: Large-Scale Structures Formations: Einstein-Dirac-Yang-Mills Fields
LAMBERT, D., Lemaitre, A., Franco, N. & Fuzfa, A.
13/09/06 → 30/09/10
Project: PHD
Research output
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The Lorentzian distance formula in noncommutative geometry
Franco, N., 22 Feb 2018, Proceedings of the meeting "Non-Regular Spacetime Geometry". 1 ed. IOP Publishing Ltd., Vol. 968. 11 p. 012005. (Journal of Physics: Conference Series).Research output: Contribution in Book/Catalog/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Noncommutative geometry of Zitterbewegung
Eckstein, M., Franco, N. & Miller, T., 23 Mar 2017, In: Physical Review D. 95, 6, 061701.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An algebraic formulation of causality for noncommutative geometry
Franco, N. & Eckstein, M., 7 Jun 2013, In: Classical and Quantum Gravity . 30, 135007, 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Different forms of superspreading lead to different outcomes: heterogeneity in infectiousness and contact behavior relevant for the case of SARS-CoV-2
Kuylen, E. J., Torneri, A., Willem, L., Libin, P. J. K., Abrams, S., Coletti, P., Franco, N., Verelst, F., Beutels, P., Liesenborgs, J. & Hens, N., 6 Mar 2022, (Submitted).Research output: Working paper › Preprint
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Inferring age-specific differences in susceptibility to and infectiousness upon SARS-CoV-2 infection based on Belgian social contact data
Franco, N., Coletti, P., Willem, L., Angeli, L., Lajot, A., Abrams, S., Beutels, P., Faes, C. & Hens, N., 30 Mar 2022, In: PLOS Computational Biology. 18, 3, 17 p., e1009965.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Namurois de l'année 2020 - Catégorie Science
Franco, Nicolas (Recipient), 4 Mar 2021
Prize: National/international honour
Activities
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La construction de modèles mathématiques complexes pour la compréhension de l’épidémie de COVID-19
Nicolas Franco (Speaker)
13 Apr 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Using social contact data to inform covid-19 epidemiological models and parameters
Nicolas Franco (Speaker)
31 Mar 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Joint SIMID meeting
Nicolas Franco (Contributor)
21 Feb 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Proceedings of the royal society A: mathematical, physical and engineering sciences (Journal)
Nicolas Franco (Peer reviewer)
11 Feb 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
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Archives of Public Health (Journal)
Nicolas Franco (Peer reviewer)
11 Dec 2021 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
Thesis
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Loop Quantum Gravity
Author: Franco, N., 2006Supervisor: Lemaitre, A. (Supervisor), Lambert, D. (Co-Supervisor), Carletti, T. (Jury) & Fuzfa, A. (Jury)
Student thesis: Master types › Master in Mathematics
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Lorentzian approach to noncommutative geometry
Author: Franco, N., 31 Aug 2011Supervisor: Lambert, D. (Supervisor), Lemaitre, A. (Supervisor), Fuzfa, A. (Jury), Carletti, T. (President), MARTINETTI, P. (External person) (Jury) & LACHIEZE-REY, M. (External person) (Jury)
Student thesis: Doc types › Doctor of Sciences
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Press / Media
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Conférence de presse - 1er ministre de Belgique
22/08/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Will Belgium be able to deconfin in May? “Realistic” according to Marius Gilbert but there are conditions
16/02/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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