The Interdisciplinary Centers of Institut Polytechnique de Paris combine the expertise of our researchers and partners to respond to major societal challenges through the complementary viewpoints and methodologies of each discipline. Researchers from different disciplines combine their views, know-how and methods to provide original and innovative solutions. The Institut Polytechnique de Paris has created interdisciplinary centers in Energy and Climate, AI and Data Science, Defense and Cybersecurity, Health, Materials, Arts & Sciences. Interdisciplinary Centers CIMO Interdisciplinary center for seas and ocean CIMO Interdisciplinary center for seas and ocean France holds a leading international position in economic, industrial and scientific fields related to the sea. Bringing together interdisciplinary research teams from IP Paris and Ifremer. CIMO is fully aligned with French initiatives to reduce the ecological footprint or maritime activities and strenghten environmental monitoring of marine environments. The merger of ENSTA in 2025 within IP Paris, with two campus in Palaiseau and Brest offers a new dynamic in research, training and innovation to meet the major issues facing the maritime sector. CIMO Scientific Director Laurent Mortier, professor at the Mechanical Engineering Department at ENSTA CIMO learn more > learn more >