Jean-François Roussel

Jean-François Roussel is a Professor (Professeur titulaire) at the Faculty of Education. He is also affiliated as a researcher with the Centre de Recherche en Éducation et Formation – specifically within the Équipe apprenance et éducation des adultes at Université Paris-Ouest Nanterre – La Défense.

Education

• Ph.D. in Education, Université de Sherbrooke
• M.B.A. in Business Strategy, École des Hautes Études Commerciales (HEC Montréal)
• B.Sc. in Psychosociology of Communication, UQAM

Research Interests

His research focuses on:

• Transfer of learning/knowledge in organizational settings
• Informal learning methodologies
• Development of self-regulation in professional contexts
• Learning-in-action and trainer competencies
• Self-regulation for high-tech professionals

Research Publications Overview

Professor Roussel's publications consistently explore transfer of learning, informal learning, self-regulation, and trainer roles across formal/informal environments. His interdisciplinary work bridges education, organizational psychology, and professional development, with recent emphasis on personal learning ecosystems, collaborative platforms, and adaptive training frameworks.

Student Advising

He has supervised graduate students in the Master's program in training management, including:

• M. Lewis
• D. Héon
• S. Drôlet
• M. Roberge
• S.H. Whity Lampron

Research Affiliations

Active collaboration with Université Paris-Ouest Nanterre's research team on adult learning (apprenance et éducation des adultes), focusing on organizational learning environments.