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Lucie DE CARVALHO is a Lecturer in British Civilization at the University of Lille, Faculty of Languages, Culture and Societies, Department of English Studies. She is affiliated with ULR 4074 - Center for Studies in Civilizations, Languages and Foreign Literature. Graduated from ENS Cachan Specializes in British Civilization Based at University of Lille (BO.529) Dr. DE CARVALHO's research focuses on contemporary British politics, political discourse studies, British energy policies (particularly nuclear and renewable energy), neoliberalism, historiography of science, and climate governance. Her work demonstrates a consistent engagement with the intersection of political power, energy policy, and media representation in the British context. She has developed a particular expertise in analyzing how the UK state manages controversial technologies like nuclear power within neoliberal frameworks. Her publication record shows a consistent output spanning from 2014 to 2024, with recent work examining twenty-first century UK broadcasting ecology, teaching British history to French students, and contemporary nuclear power policies. The analysis of her articles reveals a strong thematic continuity centered on British governance, energy policy, and the complexities of neoliberal state intervention. Her research employs interdisciplinary approaches drawing from political science, media studies, and science and technology studies. Member of the SAES (Society of Anglicists in Higher Education) Member of CRECIB (Centre for Research on British Civilization) Associate member of the Research Center in British Civilization (CREC) Institute of the Anglophone World, Sorbonne Nouvelle University – Paris 3 Member of the UK Political Studies Association Member of the European Association for the Study of Science and Technology (EASST) Member of UACES Dr. DE CARVALHO has demonstrated sustained research activity across multiple domains related to British studies, with particular emphasis on energy policy and political discourse. Her work bridges academic research with pedagogical practice, as evidenced by publications on teaching British history to French undergraduate students and language learning through television series.

• British Civilization
• British Politics
• Political Discourse Studies
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Ricardo Soares de Oliveira is Full Professor of Political Science at CERI Sciences Po and Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Oxford . He also co-directs the Oxford Martin Programme on African Governance and serves as joint editor of Oxford Studies in African Politics and International Relations by Oxford University Press. He is a fellow of the Global Public Policy Institute in Berlin. Education: While specific degrees are not listed, his academic trajectory includes affiliations with the University of Cambridge, Yale University, and the Woodrow Wilson Center, indicating a robust scholarly background. Research Interests: His work centers on the international political economy of African states , with a strong focus on extractive industries , offshore finance , kleptocracy , African-Asian relations , and post-conflict reconstruction . His fieldwork spans multiple African countries and examines how global financial systems and governance structures interact with African political systems. Publications: His scholarly output includes major monographs such as Magnificent and Beggar Land: Angola Since the Civil War (2015) and Oil and Politics in the Gulf of Guinea (2007), as well as edited volumes like China Returns to Africa (2008). His current book project, Africa Offshore , explores the global offshore economy's impact on African politics. Awards and Fellowships: British Academy Senior Research Fellowship (2023) Leverhulme Trust Fellowship (2011) Grants and Collaborations: He has received funding from leading institutions including the ESRC , Rockefeller Foundation , Volkswagen Foundation , and DFID/FCDO . He has consulted for organizations such as the World Bank , European Commission , UNCTAD , and Oxfam . Labs and Teams: He co-directs the Oxford Martin Programme on African Governance at the University of Oxford, a major interdisciplinary initiative examining governance challenges across the African continent.

• International Political Economy of Africa
• Extractive Industries
• African-Asian Relations
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Joost de Moor is an Assistant Professor in Political Science at Sciences Po’s Centre for European Studies and Comparative Politics (CEE) . His research bridges Environmental Politics , Social Movements , and Political Participation , with a focus on climate activism, lifestyle politics, and post-political strategies. He holds a PhD in Social Sciences: Political Science from the University of Antwerp (2016) and has held postdoctoral positions at Keele University (2016-2018) , Stockholm University (2018-2021) , and Leiden University (2021) . A visiting scholar at the University of Mannheim (2015) , his work spans urban environmentalism, climate summit dynamics, and strategic movement adaptation.

• Environmental Politics
• Social Movements
• Political Participation
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Chiara Ruffa is a University Professor at the Centre for International Studies (CERI) , Sciences Po, Paris. Previously, she served as a Senior Lecturer at the Swedish Defence University and an Academy Fellow at Uppsala University's Department of Peace and Conflict Research. Her research focuses on multilateralism, peacekeeping operations, military cultures, and civil-military relations, with a micro-level analysis of field dynamics in conflict zones like Lebanon, Mali, and Afghanistan. Current affiliation: CERI, Sciences Po Prior roles: Swedish Defence University, Uppsala University Research themes: Peacekeeping, Multilateralism, Social Science Methodologies Her methodological expertise spans comparative qualitative methods, ethnography, and reflexivity in fieldwork. She has published extensively in journals such as European Journal of International Relations , Security Studies , and International Peacekeeping , co-authoring a critically acclaimed book shortlisted for the Conflict Research Society Best Book Award (2020). Scientific Awards & Grants: Fulbright Commission funding European Commission grants Swedish Research Council support Royal Swedish Academy funding 3rd ERGOMAS Prize (2018) Chiara Ruffa's work bridges empirical field studies with theoretical analyses of international security norms and their implementation in multilateral contexts.

• International Relations
• Multilateralism
• Peacekeeping Operations
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Bertrand Van Ruymbeke is a Professor of American Civilization at the University of Paris 8, specializing in the American Revolution, Franco-American relations, and Huguenot migration. He coordinates the ANR-funded America 2026 project (2023-2027), commemorating the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. A member of institutions including the American Philosophical Society and the Institut Universitaire de France (2015-2020), he holds the title of Knight of the Order of Academic Palms. Education: PhD from La Sorbonne-Nouvelle (1995), Habilitation à diriger des recherches from Université de Versailles (2003). Visiting positions include Stanford University (Fulbright Scholar), Brown University, and the American Philosophical Society. Research focuses on colonial America, 18th-century transatlantic networks, and the cultural legacy of the American Revolution. He has published extensively on topics like Huguenot diaspora, early modern empires, and revolutionary historiography. Grants and leadership: National Council of Universities member (2019-2023), Scientific Council of the Omohundro Institute, and steering committee member at the David Center for the American Revolution. Supervised 9 doctoral theses and served on 31 thesis juries. Labs/Initiatives: Co-founder of the Journal of Early American History (Brill) and editor of the Early American History Series. Leads the transnational America 2026 research consortium uniting French, European, and U.S. scholars.

• American Revolution
• Early Modern Colonial History
• Franco-American Relations
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Aurélie Guillain is a Professor at Toulouse-Jean Jaurès University, affiliated with the Centre for Anglophone Studies (CAS) and the Department of Anglophone World Studies (DEMA). Her work bridges American and British literary traditions with a focus on 20th-century North American authors. Research Interests: Modern and Contemporary American Literature William Faulkner and Philip Roth Studies Racial Passing and Identity Text and Image Modernism and the Obscene Literary Translation Her extensive publication record includes monographs on Faulkner, co-edited volumes on topics like racial passing and modernist obscenity, and numerous articles analyzing major American authors. Her recent articles, spanning from 2013 to 2022, reveal a consistent focus on the works of William Faulkner and Philip Roth, with increasing attention to themes of race, identity, trauma, and intertextuality. She also explores Southern literature, transatlantic narratives, and the poetics of genre and form. Scientific Contributions: Co-edited Erasure and Recollection: Memories of Racial Passing Within and Beyond the United States (2021) Co-edited special issue of Miranda on “Modernism and the Obscene” (2020) Contributor to the prestigious La Pléiade collection with critical notices and translations of Philip Roth and Jack London Co-director of Axis 1 (“Destabilization and Resistance”) at the Centre for Anglophone Studies Education and Career: Former student of the École Normale Supérieure (1989) Doctorate in Literature (1998), University of Strasbourg Habilitation to Supervise Research (2006), University of Saint-Quentin en Yvelines Lecturer, University of Toulouse-Le Mirail (1998-2006) Professor, Toulouse-Jean Jaurès University (2007–present) Translation Work: Translated works of Jack London and Henry James into French for Gallimard’s La Pléiade collection Translated Ronald Dworkin's A Question of Principle and Stephen Jay Gould's A Hedgehog in the Storm

• American Literature
• British Literature
• Modern and Contemporary Literature
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Federico Varese is Professor of Sociology at Sciences Po , affiliated with the Centre for European Studies and Comparative Politics (CEE) and the Department of Sociology, University of Oxford , where he also holds the position of Senior Research Fellow at Nuffield College. He previously served as Director of the Department of Sociology at Oxford (2021–2023) and is currently Director of the Extra-legal Institute. Education: University of Bologna University of Cambridge University of Oxford Research Interests: Varese specializes in the sociology of organized crime, criminal governance, economic sociology, and social theory. His research explores the structures and dynamics of mafia groups, particularly the Russian mafia, transnational crime migration, cybercrime markets, and the relationship between criminal organizations and the state. He employs methodologies including social network analysis and ethnography to investigate how informal institutions govern social order in the absence of state authority. Recent Research Trends: His recent publications reflect a strong focus on global cybercrime mapping, Russian political repression, and comparative studies of organized crime. The works demonstrate a shift toward digital criminology, transnational criminal networks, and the use of data-driven methods to analyze illicit markets and governance structures. Scientific Awards: International Association for the Study of Organized Crime 2012 Outstanding Publication Award for Mafias on the Move ED A. Hewett Book Prize (co-recipient) for The Russian Mafia Niccolini Prize first prize for non-fiction for Mafia Life Bernagozzi Prize from the city of Portomaggiore, Italy Advising and Grants: Varese has supervised numerous PhD and postdoctoral researchers and has led major funded research projects. He currently holds an Advanced ERC Grant titled CRIMGOV (2022–2026), hosted at Sciences Po and Oxford University, focusing on criminal governance. He has collaborated with institutions globally and mentored scholars in criminology and sociology. His editorial roles include serving on the board of The British Journal of Criminology and as past Editor of Global Crime . Labs and Research Groups: He is the Director of the Extra-legal Institute , a research hub focused on informal governance and illegal institutions. He is also a key figure in the Centre for European Studies and Comparative Politics (CEE) at Sciences Po and has led thematic research seminars on state transformation, organized crime, and democratic strains.

• Criminal governance
• Sociology of organized crime
• Economic sociology
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Didier Chabanet is a HDR Research Fellow at IDRAC Business School Lyon, specializing in European civil society, social movements, and unemployment mobilizations. He holds a Doctorate in Political Science from Université Lumière Lyon II (1997) with distinction. His career includes visiting scholarships at institutions like the University of Siena, University of Hong Kong, and Oxford University. He co-founded the journal Politique européenne and advises on European policy matters. His research explores marginalized groups' integration, protest dynamics, and digital transformation in organizations. Education: 1997: Doctorate in Political Science, Université Lumière Lyon II 1991: Advanced Studies Diploma in Political Science, Lyon Institute of Political Studies 1990: Institut d'Études Politiques diploma, Grenoble Research Interests: European integration's socio-political impacts Social movements and unemployment activism Interest groups in EU policymaking Digitization in organizational governance Business model innovation in SMEs Recent Trends in Articles: Focus on digital transformation's organizational implications (AI ethics, business model innovation) alongside enduring themes like social mobilization and European policy dynamics. Awards: Marie Curie Fellowship (2000–2001) Deakin Fellowship (1998–1999) Prix Spécial du British Council (1998–1999) Advising/Grants: Supervised theses on migrant integration in France and Peruvian protest movements. Engaged in EU policy evaluation for the Belgian Federal Science Policy Office and France's Center for Strategic Analysis. Labs/Teams: Active in IDRAC's research on public action and politicization, collaborating with international networks on social movements and European governance.

• European Civil Society
• Interest Groups in Europe
• Social Movements
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Dr. Géraldine Vaughan is a Professor at the Université de Lille, affiliated with the Faculty of Languages, Culture and Societies and the Department of English Studies - ANGELLIER. Her research focuses on historical studies of Ireland, Scotland, and the British Empire during the 19th century, alongside secularization processes, religious identities, and the history of education. She is associated with the ULR 4074 - Center for Studies in Civilizations, Languages, and Foreign Literature. Her professional email contact is geraldine.vaughan@univ-lille.fr .

• History of Ireland
• History of Scotland
• History of the British Empire (19th century)
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Daniel Foliard is a Researcher at the Université de Paris within the Department of Arts and Visual Culture - History and Civilization . His work focuses on the history of photography, British colonial history (19th-20th centuries), and the intersection of colonialism with knowledge production and visual culture. Research interests include the politics of colonial archives, the role of photography in imperial projects, and the ethical dimensions of representing historical trauma. He has contributed to debates on digital humanities methods for analyzing colonial visual materials, particularly through computational approaches to image databases like the EyCon Dataset. Recent publications emphasize contested colonial narratives, the materiality of photographic archives, and the interplay between violence and visual representation. Key themes include the violence of colonial photography , the memory of conflict , and the reconstruction of silenced histories . Foliard collaborates with institutions like the LARCA (Laboratoire d'Analyse et de Récits des Cultures et des Arts) and maintains an active presence in academic publishing, including special issue curation and critical reviews of historical scholarship on imperialism and visual culture.

• History of Photography
• Colonial History
• British History (19th-20th Century)
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Perrine Lara is a contractual doctoral student and lecturer at Toulouse-Jean Jaurès University, affiliated with the Center for Anglophone Studies (CAS) and the Department of English-Speaking World Studies. She teaches British civilization, language, and project-based oral support, and is actively engaged in research on Welsh and Scottish independence movements since the 1960s. Her research interests focus on British civilization in the 20th and 21st centuries, with particular emphasis on Scotland, Wales, nationalism, political parties such as Plaid Cymru and the Scottish National Party (SNP), and social movements. She explores how devolution has acted as a catalyst for nationalist sentiment and political change within the UK, analyzing the interplay between cultural movements and formal political institutions. Her work adopts a comparative framework to assess the divergent trajectories of independence movements in Wales and Scotland. The trends in her publications reveal a consistent focus on constitutional change, political nationalism, and the evolution of devolved governance in the UK. Her articles examine historical developments, party transitions, and the broader implications of devolution for the future of the United Kingdom. She frequently presents her work at academic conferences and public science events, demonstrating a commitment to both scholarly and public engagement. Perrine Lara has taken on academic responsibilities, serving as co-representative of CAS doctoral students for the 2025–2026 term and organizing the CAS Young Researchers Study Day “Discorde” in April 2025. She has presented her research at various institutions, including the University of Edinburgh and Lycée Saint-Sernin. While no formal grants or awards are listed in the provided texts, her active participation in research dissemination and academic service highlights her growing role in the scholarly community. She is involved in organizing scientific events through the CAS, particularly aimed at supporting early-career researchers. Her work is conducted within the Center for Anglophone Studies, a research unit dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of English-speaking cultures, where she contributes to collaborative research and academic outreach.

• British Civilization
• Political Nationalism
• Devolution
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Timothy McInerney is a Lecturer in British and Irish Civilization at Université Paris 8 since 2015. His research focuses on intersections between racist ideologies and hereditary nobility in 18th-century Britain, spanning natural history, literature, and political philosophy. His work examines how aristocratic concepts influenced racial categorization and colonial thought. Recent publications (2013–2023) include analyses of travel narratives, literary depictions of race, and the intellectual foundations of racial hierarchies. Key contributions explore how Enlightenment-era natural history and colonial encounters shaped modern racial thinking. No academic awards are explicitly listed, though his prolific publishing record indicates recognition in scholarly circles. Advising records and grant details are not provided in the source texts. His affiliation with Université Paris 8’s research group on Cognition, Society, and Language positions him at the intersection of interdisciplinary humanities scholarship. No specific lab or team affiliations are mentioned beyond departmental membership.

• Eighteenth-Century Studies
• Racial Ideologies
• Hereditary Nobility
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John Mullen is a Professor at the University of Rouen Normandy, affiliated with the UFR Letters and Human Sciences. His research focuses on the history of British popular music, the First World War, and cultural studies. He is a member of the ERIAC research group and has held editorial roles, including as editor of the Revue française de civilisation britannique . Mullen has authored and edited numerous books, including Popular Song in the First World War: an International Perspective and The Show Must Go On: Popular Song in Britain during the First World War . His work explores the intersection of music, society, and conflict, with particular attention to wartime propaganda, cultural memory, and popular entertainment industries. He has participated in international conferences, media appearances (including on France 24 and BBC Radio), and public lectures on topics ranging from Brexit to BBC history. Mullen also contributes to teaching at various academic levels, including preparation for the agrégation and master's courses in British civilization. His research extends to the analysis of popular music’s societal roles, the historiography of the BBC, and the social dimensions of music hall culture.

• History of British Popular Music
• History of British Trade Unionism
• First World War Studies
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Alice Bonzom is a Senior Lecturer in British Civilization at Université Lumière Lyon 2, affiliated with the Triangle laboratory (UMR 5206). Her academic career includes roles as Maîtresse de conférences since 2021, ATER, and PRAG. She specializes in 19th- and early 20th-century British history, focusing on criminal justice, penal institutions, gender studies, and the medical-penal sphere. Her research explores topics like female offenders, prison literature, suffragette activism, and the intersection of medicine and criminality. Education: PhD in Anglophone Studies (2013-2019), Université Lyon 2, supervised by Neil Davie Masters in Anglophone Studies (ENS Lyon, 2010-2011) Agrégation d'anglais (2009) Research interests bridge history from below and institutional analysis, with a focus on marginalized groups. Recent work includes studies on prison poetry, addiction discourses, and self-defense among suffragettes. Scientific awards include the Prix Joinet 2020 and recognition from the Prix Ari Sheffer 2021. She has also contributed to educational projects like the AMSTRAMGRAM grammar initiative. Professional roles include administrative responsibilities at the university and jury membership for concours. Her teaching spans British and American civilization, translation, and linguistics across undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

• Gender History
• Victorian and Edwardian History
• Social History
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Simon Deschamps is a Maître de Conférences (Associate Professor) at the Centre for Anglophone Studies (CAS), Université Toulouse - Jean Jaurès, where he teaches British and Commonwealth civilization, economic civilization, and translation. Institution: Université Toulouse - Jean Jaurès Research Unit: Centre for Anglophone Studies (CAS) Role: Maître de Conférences (since 2015) Research Interests: His work centers on the history of British India (18th–19th centuries), Enlightenment sociability, Freemasonry as a colonial institution, and cultural representations. He explores how fraternal networks like Freemasonry functioned as connective tissues within the British Empire, particularly in India. Publication Trends: His recent scholarship (2022–2024) focuses on the localization of Masonic lodges in colonial India, inter-colonial Masonic relations, and ideological tensions during the Raj. Earlier works examine Scottish Freemasons in empire-building, Parsi-Masonic encounters, and British Orientalist thought within Masonic discourse. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: While no students or grants are explicitly listed, his PhD (2014, Université Bordeaux Montaigne) on "Freemasonry and Colonial Power in British India (1730–1921)" supervised by Cécile Révauger, indicates deep expertise. His ongoing publications suggest active research and likely grant involvement, though details are not provided. Labs and Teams: He is affiliated with the Centre for Anglophone Studies (CAS), a research unit at UT2J involved in interdisciplinary projects on Anglophone cultures, colonialism, and postcolonial studies. CAS hosts seminars, research axes (e.g., 'Empire and After'), and participates in national programs (ANR). Deschamps contributes to thematic research on empire, hospitality, and destabilizations within CAS.

• History of British India
• Enlightenment Sociability
• Freemasonry
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