Is Cédric Villani A-List?
No — Cédric Villani is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2010
Awarded Fields Medal
Lost A-list status in 2017
Dropped to B tier — Joins En Marche!
Ranking Timeline
Earns PhD
Completes doctoral studies, starting academic career.
Director Institut Henri Poincaré
Assumes leadership of a prominent mathematical research institute.
Awarded Fields Medal
Receives the highest honor in mathematics, elevating his status.
Joins En Marche!
Enters politics and runs for office.
Elected to French Parliament
Wins a seat in the National Assembly, increasing his public profile.
Professor École Normale Supérieure
Continues work as Professor.
Prominent Public Intellectual
Balances academic work with public engagement.
Last updated: February 24, 2026