Dupin studied geometry with Monge at the École Polytechnique and then became a naval engineer (ENSTA).

[5] Dupin participated in the Greek science revival by teaching mathematics and mechanics lessons in Corfu in 1808.

[3] Dupin had been inspired by the work of the German statisticians Georg Hassel and August Friedrich Wilhelm Crome.

[2] Dupin was named rapporteur for the central jury of the Exposition des produits de l'industrie française en 1834.

For each branch of industry he noted the quantities and value of French exports and imports, with comparative figures for 1823, 1827 and 1834.