Nicolas Hourcade

Nicolas Hourcade is an Associate Professor of Social Sciences at École Centrale de Lyon since 2003, where he also serves as Director of the Department of Human Sciences, Languages, and Sports (since September 2022). He teaches core and elective courses in the general engineering curriculum, including Individuals and Society, Working Today, and Sociology of Political Behavior. Alongside Baptiste Chomette, he co-manages internships (executive, application, and gap year) for engineering students.

• Director, Humanities Languages and Sports Department
• Qualified personality, National Supporterism Authority (Ministry of Sports)
• Specializes in football supporter sociology

His research focuses on football supporters, their sociological dynamics, and interactions with public/sports authorities. Recent publications analyze ultras culture, political behavior of fans, and regional sports identity conflicts (e.g., football vs. rugby in southwestern France).

He holds a DEA in sociology from ENS de Cachan and maintains active roles in curriculum development and professional training activities at Centrale Lyon.