Serge Durflinger

Serge Durflinger serves as a Full Professor in the Department of History within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Ottawa, with his office located in DMS 9124. His contact information includes phone number 613-562-5800 extension 1277.

His academic credentials feature:

• Ph.D. in Canadian History from McGill University (1997)
• M.A. in Canadian History from McGill University (1987)
• B.A. Joint Honours in History and Political Science from McGill University (1984)

Durflinger's research centers on Canadian veterans' history, First World War commemoration, French Canada's experiences during the world wars, and Canadian diplomatic history. His work critically examines how military conflicts shape national identity, international relations, and collective memory, with particular attention to the social dimensions of war and its aftermath in Canadian society. He investigates the political implications of commemorative practices and the evolving narratives surrounding Canada's wartime engagements.

His publication record from 2004-2017 reveals a concentrated scholarly focus on First World War military history, featuring recurring analysis of Vimy Ridge commemorations, the Hill 70 battle, and veterans' experiences. These works demonstrate consistent engagement with transnational perspectives, particularly Canada-France relations, while exploring intersections between diplomatic history, social history, and memory studies. His research methodology combines archival depth with thematic analysis of national identity formation.

Scientific awards: None documented in available sources.

Durflinger currently supervises graduate student Ali Kimlinger. No specific research grants or funding projects are mentioned in the provided materials. His teaching portfolio includes Canadian External Relations 1867-1968, Canada and the World Wars, Le Canada et la guerre, Canada and Empire 1867-1982, La Guerre et la société canadienne, and courses on both world wars.

No research laboratories, dedicated teams, or collaborative research centers are referenced in the source materials.