Delphine Bellis

Delphine Bellis serves as a Lecturer in Philosophy and History of Science at Paul Valéry University in Montpellier, affiliated with the Mathesis research team. Her academic career includes postdoctoral positions in the Netherlands (Nijmegen, Utrecht), Belgium (Ghent), and Germany (Berlin), along with two research visits to Princeton University.

Her research focuses on the intersection of philosophy and physics during the 17th century, with specialized expertise in Descartes and Gassendi. This work bridges historical analysis with philosophical inquiry into foundational scientific concepts from the early modern period.

Beyond her core research, Bellis contributes to interdisciplinary scholarship connecting historical scientific thought with contemporary philosophical frameworks. Her international postdoctoral experience across European institutions and Princeton demonstrates significant cross-border academic engagement.