Dominic Thomas

Dominic Thomas is a distinguished academic holding the Madeleine L. Letessier Professorship at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in the Department of European Languages and Transcultural Studies. He also serves as the Gutenberg Chair in Ecology and Propaganda at the University of Strasbourg, France, and is an Associate Member of the Centre of International History and Political Studies of Globalization at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland. His expertise spans postcolonial studies, African and European cultural and political dynamics, and museology.

His research delves into the intersections of colonialism, race, gender, and identity, with a focus on how historical narratives shape contemporary societies. His publications explore topics such as Franco-African relations, transnationalism, and the role of museums in postcolonial contexts. He has contributed to debates on freedom of speech, terrorism, and cultural controversies in France.

Scientific Awards:

• Gutenberg Prize, Cercle Gutenberg, France (2022)
• Elected Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2022)
• Elected to the Global Diplomacy Lab (2022)
• Officier dans l'Ordre des Palmes Académiques, French government (2016)
• Elected to the Academy of Europe (Academia Europaea) (2015)
• German-American Fulbright Commission Award (2011)
• Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Palmes Académiques, French government (2007)