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Cécile Brochard is a Senior Lecturer in Comparative Literature at Nantes University's Department of Modern Literature (Faculty of Arts and Languages). Her career includes roles at the University of Caen-Normandie and longstanding contributions to the LAMO research laboratory. She holds a PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of Nantes (2012) and specializes in decolonial narratives, Indigenous literatures, and multilingualism. Her research bridges political violence, cultural memory, and linguistic diversity, with emphasis on: Indigenous rewritings of myths in American/Australian contexts Dictatorship literature in Africa and Latin America Co-translation from Spanish/Guarani She coordinates projects like FOLK (folklore transmission) and ‘Matières poétiques’ (materiality in poetry), while her blog ‘Littératures autochtones’ curates global Indigenous literary resources. Administratively, she directs the Department of Modern Literature, oversees international relations, and represents Nantes University in EUniWell initiatives. She mentors doctoral candidates and has organized major events, including the 2024 ‘Paroles autochtones’ festival. Her translations of Augusto Roa Bastos and Simon Ortiz highlight her commitment to linguistic preservation.

• Comparative Literature
• Indigenous Literatures
• Postcolonial Studies
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Christine Lombez serves as Professor in the Department of Modern Literature at the University of Nantes' Faculty of Arts and Humanities, specializing in translation studies and comparative literature. Her career spans over three decades since her doctorate in 1998, with significant recognition through the ERC Advanced Grant and Institut Universitaire de France membership. Her educational background includes: Former student of École Normale Supérieure (rue d'Ulm, class of 1989) Qualified teacher of Classical Literature (1992) Doctorate in Modern Literature (1998) Habilitation to supervise research in Comparative Literature (2004) Lombez's research centers on translation as cultural resistance, particularly during European conflicts. Her work examines poetic translation networks in occupied territories, revealing how translators maintained cultural continuity through subtle linguistic strategies. Current projects analyze multilingual diaries from concentration camps and clandestine publishing operations across Nazi-occupied Europe. Her publication record demonstrates consistent output in high-impact venues, with monographs addressing German-French poetic transfer (2009), Rilke translation (2014), and comprehensive studies of wartime translation (2016-2019). These works establish innovative frameworks connecting linguistic analysis with historical context. Major recognitions include: ERC Advanced Grant for TranslAtWar project (2014-2019) Honorary Senior Membership in Institut Universitaire de France Prix de l'Académie Française for 'The Second Depth' (2017) Lombez actively mentors the next generation through structured PhD supervision and editorial leadership. She directs the TranslAtWar research group (https://translatwar-erc.eu), which maintains extensive digital archives and hosts annual international workshops. Her Atlantide journal issues have become essential references for scholars examining translation under political constraint.

• Translation Studies
• Comparative Literature
• Cultural History
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Dominik Neidlinger is an Associate Professor (Reader) at École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Strasbourg (ENSAS), part of the University of Strasbourg. As a practicing architect-urban planner with Franco-German expertise, he bridges academia and professional practice through leadership roles including: Co-founding ZNAA Architects and ERANTHIS landscape practice Directing the Franco-German Double Master ENSAS-KIT program Serving on ENSAS's Board of Directors since 2012 Membership in AMUP research unit and Hochschullabor network His research examines urban transformation through three interconnected lenses: Urban project dynamics : Stakeholder engagement and land development processes Post-industrial landscapes : 21st-century adaptation of former industrial zones Housing systems : Architectural production and socio-spatial practices in urban contexts, particularly in the Upper Rhine region His publications demonstrate consistent focus on cross-border urbanism, with recent works analyzing Franco-German territories through comparative case studies and design workshops. Research outputs frequently engage with industrial heritage reconversion, housing policy impacts, and territorial identity in transitional landscapes. Neidlinger maintains active professional affiliations including Eco-quartier Strasbourg and European House of Architecture - Upper Rhine, reflecting his commitment to sustainable urban development. His pedagogical approach integrates live projects from these networks into studio teaching.

• Urban Design
• Architectural Theory
• Post-industrial Landscapes
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Denis Bocquet is a Professor of History and Theories of Architecture and the City at the École nationale supérieure d'architecture de Strasbourg (ENSAS), part of the University of Strasbourg. He has been with ENSAS since 2014 after previously teaching at École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées (2003-2007 and 2011-2014). Bocquet also serves as a teacher of urban theory and history of urbanism at the Technical University of Berlin, where he has lived since 2004. His research focuses on the history of urban planning in Europe and the Mediterranean, contemporary cities in Europe, the Mediterranean, and Southeast Asia, with special emphasis on the relationship between urban infrastructural transformations and urban ideology. His primary geographical research areas include Berlin, Dresden, Greater Paris, Rome, and Singapore. Bocquet has published extensively on these topics, including monographs such as 'Rome, a city of technology (1870-1925)' and 'Sociologie de Berlin' (co-authored with Pascale Laborier). His recent publications reveal a continued focus on urban transformations, with articles examining global cities, urban reconstruction processes, urban mobility, and energy-territory relationships. The research demonstrates a consistent interest in how technical urban systems intersect with political and social dimensions of city development across different historical periods and geographical contexts. Member of the scientific advisory board of the Transatlantic Cities Network (German Marshall Fund of the United States) Scientific advisory board member for doctoral program in architecture at Politecnico di Torino France and Germany correspondent for Giornale dell'Architettura Founder and editor of H-Mediterranean (H-Net, Michigan State University) Member of editorial boards for journals Flux and Espaces et Sociétés As an expert, Bocquet has evaluated doctoral contracts for the French Ministry of Culture and Communication and served as an expert for the Italian National Agency for the Evaluation of Universities and Research (ANVUR) since 2014. His international engagement is reflected in his numerous cross-border research collaborations and advisory roles with institutions across Europe.

• Urban History
• Urban Planning
• Architecture Theory
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Marie MANGOLD is an active Lecturer at ENSA Strasbourg (École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Strasbourg) with dual affiliations in the AMUP Research Unit (Architecture, Urban Planning, Landscape) and the SAGE Laboratory (Societies, Actors and Governments in Europe) at the University of Strasbourg. Her work bridges architectural practice and sociological analysis of ecological transitions. Her research centers on sustainable housing and peri-urban dynamics , examining how residents navigate energy policies through ethnographic studies of 'eco-performant' homes in Alsace. Current projects investigate gardening practices as ecological transition pathways (2024-2025), while prior work analyzed renewable energy systems in the France-Germany-Switzerland trinational region (2019-2021). Publications reveal consistent focus on residential behavior , spatial inequalities , and policy implementation gaps in sustainability transitions. She received the AARHSE Grand Prize thesis award (7th edition) for her 2018 doctoral work. Key publications address Passivhaus certification adaptations, energy sobriety trade-offs in households, and citizen-led ecological governance—demonstrating interdisciplinary reach across sociology, urban studies, and energy policy. Her advising approach emphasizes critical engagement with sustainability narratives , encouraging students to examine how 'green' housing concepts intersect with social realities. Current projects involve industry partnerships (Leroy Merlin Source) and public policy bodies (PUCA), providing students with applied research opportunities in ecological transition. Marie leads the AMUP Research Unit's investigations into peri-urban ecological practices, collaborating with architects, ecologists, and urban planners. Her team's comparative approach (e.g., Strasbourg vs. Montpellier) highlights regional variations in residents' relationships with living organisms and sustainable infrastructure.

• Sustainable City
• Housing
• Peri-urban Spaces
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