The Science of GeoIntelligence

Asterop GeoIntelligence™ is not only built on customer- and industry-proven technology, it's backed by scientific research and validated by leaders and experts in the scientific community.

ASTEROP gives priority to respect a high level of scientific rigor in all its activity, methodology and product. To ensure this level of requirement, ASTEROP created an independent scientific and ethic committee, co-managed by two famous personalities of the scientific community, Gilles Celeux, INRIA Research Director and Gérard Mermet, Sociologist and writer. All the statistical methods, algorithms and analysis embedded in Asterop GeoIntelligence solutions have all been thoroughly reviewed and certified by this prestigious independent scientific committee. This committee offers to all customers and partners a true independent third party to guarantee ASTEROP scientific rigor.

The 2 co-presidents of ASTEROP scientific committee

Gilles Celeux
Co-president of ASTEROP scientific committee, in charge of scientific aspects

Research Director for the INRIA and Scientific Responsible of the IS2 statistical modeling project, Gilles Celeux is one the best known researcher in his field. He is the author of over 60 papers in international scientific magazines, covering subjects like statistical modeling and multidimensional analysis.

Gérard Mermet
Co-president of ASTEROP scientific committee, in charge of ethical and sociological aspects

Sociologist, specialist in analyzing social behaviors and consumer trends, Gerard Mermet founded Francoscopie to help and advise companies. He's the author of over 20 books on French society, Europe and consumption, including the best-seller Francoscopie.

Who Is INRIA?

INRIA is dedicated to fundamental and applied research in information and communication science and technology (ICST). The Institute also plays a major role in technology transfer by fostering training through research, diffusion of scientific and technical information, development projects, and by providing expert advice and participation in international programs. Through its six research units INRIA collaborates with over 2,800 scientists from INRIA's partner organizations, universities and leading engineering schools.

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