Bertrand Hespel

Bertrand Hespel is a Professor at the Catholic University of Louvain. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the same institution, awarded on 30 June 2001. His research focuses on interdisciplinary areas including quantum physics, philosophy of science, epistemology, and the intersection of neurosciences, AI, and ethics. He has led multiple projects such as NHNAI (2022–2025) exploring neurosciences and AI, and PERGAMENUM21 (2014–ongoing) studying parchment conservation with a trans-disciplinary lens. His work also encompasses the philosophy of Alain Badiou and sustainable development epistemology.

Education: Doctor of Philosophy (2001), Catholic University of Louvain. Research interests include quantum foundations, topological structures in physics, modal logic, and the ethical implications of technology. He collaborates across disciplines and countries, evident from projects like 'Science and Neutrality' and 'Study of the philosophy of Alain Badiou'.

His recent publications (2017–2023) critically engage with gravitational theory, Gödel’s incompleteness theorems, Leibniz’s modal logic, and scientific literature. He actively participates in academic events and has delivered invited talks on topics like 'Why do scientists believe in what they do?' and organized seminars such as 'What is a Thing? – Topos Quantum Theory' (2023–2025).

Through media contributions like 'Technologies will dictate our lives. Is there a democratic debate about this?' (2023), he bridges academic research with public discourse. His projects and activities reflect a commitment to exploring the boundaries between science, philosophy, and societal impact.