Jacques Michelet

Jacques Michelet is a Lecturer at the University of Geneva, where he has been affiliated since 2009. He holds a PhD in Geography focused on Swiss regional policy paradigms and teaches courses in economic geography, territorial economy, and GIS. His work bridges applied research and policy design, particularly in territorial development.

• PhD in Geography (paradigm shifts in Swiss regional policy)
• Specializes in GIS, regional development, and spatial information management
• Key contributor to ESPON projects and pan-European dataset compilation

His research emphasizes collaborative methodologies, territorial development in mountainous regions, and the creation of spatial tools. Notably, he developed the first publicly available GIS map of Europe’s 119,400 local administrative units under a Creative Commons license. He also serves as an independent consultant in spatial planning and cross-border cooperation.