Françoise MANDERSCHEID

Françoise MANDERSCHEID is a Lecturer at the École des Ponts ParisTech, specializing in railway and urban transport systems. She holds a doctorate in Political Science from Sciences Po Paris. With 25 years of experience in Human Resources and training engineering at SNCF, she contributed to major rail infrastructure projects in France and internationally through Systra. She directed the specialized master's program in 'Rail and Urban Transport Systems' at École des Ponts from 2008 to 2020. Currently, she teaches rail transport engineering globally at École des Ponts and other institutions.

Education:

• Doctorate in Political Science, Sciences Po Paris

Research Focus: Her work bridges political science and engineering, emphasizing sustainable urban development, railway system optimization, and international transport policy. She integrates human resource strategies into large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly in rail systems.

Professional Contributions: Leadership in SNCF's HR initiatives, involvement in Systra’s international projects, and academic leadership in rail education programs. No specific grants or labs are explicitly mentioned in available texts.