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Théodora PSYCHOYOU is Professor at the Department of Music and Musicology of Sorbonne University and a permanent member of the Institute for Research in Musicology (IReMus – UMR 8223), which she directed from 2022 to 2024. She currently serves as Director of the Collegium Musicæ institute of the Sorbonne University alliance and is responsible for two Master's programs: Interpretation of Early Music - Baroque Music track, and the Franco-Italian Master's in Musicology Research in partnership with the University of Palermo. Her research focuses on the history and mechanisms of discourse on music in 17th and early 18th century France, the economy and status of musical and theoretical sources, and religious music in the 17th century, particularly the works of Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643-1704). Her specialty areas include early music (Baroque), historically informed practice, history of musical theory, music and science in the 17th and 18th centuries, religious music in the modern era, study of sources, musical ecdotics, reception of antiquity and Hellenism, and the Ancients and Moderns debate. She has organized numerous research seminars and conferences on these topics, including the Hellenism seminar and the ANR Agon project. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on the intersection of music with science, philosophy, and cultural history from the 17th century to contemporary times. She has made significant contributions to understanding the reception of ancient musical thought in modern contexts, the relationship between music and scientific developments, and the cultural significance of musical practices across different historical periods and geographical contexts. Her work spans historical musicology, theoretical approaches, and contemporary applications. Mention spéciale du Prix des Muses 2010 Prix des Muses 2007 dans la catégorie ouvrage collectif As an academic leader, she has directed major research initiatives including the Hellenism seminar, ANR Agon project, and Baroque XXI Praxis. She serves as Vice President of the International Musicological Society (2022-2027) and has held significant administrative roles including Director of IReMus (2022-2024) and Director of Collegium Musicæ (2023-present). Her collaborative work extends to international partnerships, particularly with Greek institutions, reflecting her interest in Hellenism and Mediterranean musical cultures. Her laboratory work focuses on critical musical editions, performance practices, history of musical theories, historiography, gender studies in music, music and religion, iconography, organology, and aesthetics. She leads research teams investigating the intersection of music with other disciplines, particularly through the Collegium Musicæ which connects music with sciences.

• History of musical theory
• Early music (Baroque)
• Music and science in the 17th and 18th centuries
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René Bloch serves as Professor of Jewish Studies at the University of Bern, where he has established himself as a leading scholar in Hellenistic Judaism. His academic foundation was built through specialized training in classics and Semitic languages at the University of Basel and the Université Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV), providing him with the linguistic expertise necessary for his research in ancient Jewish texts. Professor Bloch's scholarly work centers on Hellenistic Judaism , with particular expertise in the writings of Philo of Alexandria and Flavius Josephus . His research explores how Jewish authors in the Greco-Roman period synthesized Jewish tradition with Greek philosophical concepts, examining areas including Greco-Roman ethnography , the history of anti-Semitism , and myth in Jewish thought . His recent lecture series at the Collège de France demonstrates his active engagement with contemporary scholarship in the field. His major publications reveal a consistent focus on how ancient Jewish thinkers engaged with Hellenistic culture. Collectively, these works demonstrate his expertise in ancient Jewish thought, particularly in how Jewish authors during the Hellenistic period developed philosophical interpretations of the Torah, created syntheses between Jewish tradition and Greek philosophy, and formulated early expressions of Jewish cosmopolitanism. His scholarship reveals the sophisticated intellectual frameworks developed by ancient Jewish thinkers navigating the cultural landscape of the Mediterranean world. Professor Bloch's recent academic activities include a guest lecture series at the Collège de France in early 2025 titled 'The Beginnings of Jewish Philosophy in Antiquity,' invited by Professor Thomas Römer. This series explored topics including 'The Torah and Cosmopolitanism,' 'Jewish mythology, Greek mythology,' 'Mysticism and Dreams,' and 'The idea of geographical determinism and the Jewish diaspora,' reflecting the comprehensive nature of his research interests across multiple dimensions of ancient Jewish thought.

• Hellenistic Judaism
• Philo of Alexandria studies
• Flavius Josephus studies
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Alexis Grélois is a Lecturer in Medieval History at the University of Rouen. He holds a doctoral degree from Paris-Sorbonne University with a thesis on Cistercian nuns from the origins to the 14th century. His current roles include Head of Level 2 Studies, Coordinator of History Aggregation Preparation, and Treasurer of the Society of Medieval Historians of Public Higher Education. Grélois is also a member of editorial committees for journals like Cîteaux – commentarii cistercienses and participates in ANR-funded research projects on Cistercian charters. His research focuses on female monastic life, gender relations in the Central Middle Ages, and Cistercian institutional development. Notable projects include the ANR CharCis digital collection of 12th-century charters and co-organizing the 2015 Le temps long de Clairvaux conference. Grélois has published extensively on Cistercian expansion, monastic governance, and medieval source editions. His academic contributions span 30+ articles in journals like Cîteaux and Annales de Bretagne , as well as collaborative works on Normandy monastic sites. He has edited his doctoral thesis for Brepols and is preparing articles on Cistercian provinces and hermitage institutionalization in Western France.

• Medieval History
• Monastic Studies
• Gender Relations in the Middle Ages
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Dimitri Kasprzyk is a Lecturer in Greek Literature at the University of Brest. He is affiliated with the ERIAC (Rouen Normandy University) as a member, contributing to its research axes on spaces, cultures, and philosophy. His academic background includes an Aggregation of Classical Letters (1997) and a Doctorate in Greek Literature (2003). His research focuses on ancient Greek literature, particularly the Greek novel, rhetoric, and narratology. Key areas include the works of Philostratus, Dio of Prusa, and Artemidorus, with a special interest in dream interpretation (oneirocriticism) and symbolic geography in texts like Iamblichus’ Babyloniaka. Publications span monographs, peer-reviewed articles, and chapters in edited volumes, analyzing ancient discourse structures, dream narratives, and the intersection of belles-lettres with scientific disciplines. He has organized academic events like the 2012 study day on prose in antiquity and contributes to editorial boards of journals such as Lalies and Kentron . Teaching expertise includes Greek language and literature at bachelor’s and master’s levels. His work bridges classical philology, literary theory, and cultural studies, reflecting a commitment to interdisciplinary ancient Mediterranean scholarship.

• Greek Literature
• Ancient Novel
• Rhetoric
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NIAYESH Ladan is a Professor at Paris Cité University (formerly Paris Diderot University – Paris 7), where she has been a faculty member since 2012, having previously served as a lecturer from 2000 to 2012. She holds a doctorate (2000) and accreditation to supervise research (2010) from the University of Montpellier 3. Her academic work centers on early modern English literature, with a focus on Shakespeare and his contemporaries, travel literature, and the cultural reception of the Ottoman and Safavid empires in Renaissance England. Education: 1990: École Normale Supérieure de Fontenay-St Cloud (3rd ex-aequo, foreigner) 1993: English Aggregation (1st as a foreigner) 2000: Doctorate, University of Montpellier 3 — Thesis: On the borders of the human: Figures of cannibalism in English Renaissance theatre 2010: Habilitation (HDR), University of Montpellier 3 — Synthesis: Strangeness and foreignness in English Renaissance theatre Research Interests: Professor Niayesh specializes in the intersections between literature, cultural identity, and cross-cultural encounters in early modern England. Her work explores how English writers represented the Muslim Orient, particularly the Ottoman and Persian empires, through genres such as drama, travel writing, and poetic theory. She investigates themes of otherness, linguistic difference, and imperial imagination, often drawing on postcolonial and comparative methodologies. Her research also extends to adaptations of Renaissance drama in contemporary media. Publication Trends: Her recent scholarly output reveals a sustained focus on the representation of Persia and the East in early modern English texts. Articles examine figures such as Spenser’s Persia, Puttenham’s Tatar girl, and early English travelers to Persepolis. She frequently engages with interdisciplinary sources, blending literary analysis with historical, geographical, and anthropological insights. Her editorial projects emphasize linguistic otherness and global Renaissance networks, reflecting a commitment to transnational early modern studies. Scientific Recognition and Editorial Roles: Co-director, Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century Studies , Manchester University Press (2020–present) Co-director, Polyglot Encounters in Early Modern Britain , Brepols (2021–present) Member, editorial board, Cahiers Élisabéthains (2002–present) Former member, editorial board, Renaissance Studies (2016–2019) Co-founder, Paris Early Modern Seminar (2016–present) Member, Hakluyt Society Council (2017–2022) Expert, HCERES (2022–present) Jury member and president, AFEA/SAES research prize (2021–present) Advising, Grants, and Leadership: She has supervised master’s and doctoral students in English literature and British intellectual history. She coordinated the Joint Degree in English and American Studies with European universities and led research axes on 'British Literature and the Orient' and 'Oriental Voices' at her laboratory. As Lead WP3 for Circle U., she advances academic chair programs in the European university alliance. She has held CNRS delegations and visiting fellowships at Oxford (Exeter College and Oxford Nizami Ganjavi Centre), supported by the ERC-TIDE program. Laboratories and Research Networks: She is actively involved in the Maison des Humanités – Paris (MHMA), where she co-leads thematic research groups. She co-founded the Paris Early Modern Seminar, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on early modern studies. Her work is embedded in international networks focused on travel, empire, and cross-cultural exchange.

• English Renaissance Theatre
• Shakespeare and his contemporaries
• Travel literature 16th–17th centuries
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Corinne Le Gras is a Lecturer in the Department of Geography at the University of Rouen Normandy's UFR Letters and Human Sciences. She earned her doctoral thesis in 1992 and specializes in epistemological and pedagogical dimensions of geography. She co-directs the professional Master's program "Valorization of Natural and Cultural Heritage," coordinating 31 instructors and facilitating international student mobility projects. Her research examines disciplinary epistemology , the construction of geographical knowledge in education, heritage as a social construct, and spatial representation through literary/cinematic works. She teaches courses on geographical thought (Bachelor’s), heritage policy (Bachelor’s), landscape studies (Master’s), and CAPES oral exam preparation. Her publications emphasize geographical education , spatial modeling, and heritage discourse, with recurring themes of pedagogy, critical cartography, and interdisciplinary methodologies linking geography with literature and cultural studies. She collaborates with the ERIAC research unit (UR 4705) and participates in initiatives like the Rouen School of Phenomenology, eGesta (Digital Genetic Editions), and FIBIA (Ancient Iberian/Italian Collections).

• Disciplinary Epistemology
• History of Geographical Thought
• Heritage Studies
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Jean-Yves Frétigné is a Lecturer in History at the University of Rouen-Normandy, specializing in political history, cultural history, and the history of ideas with a focus on 19th- and 20th-century Italy. He has held academic and administrative roles, including Director of the Presses Universitaires de Rouen et du Havre (PURH) and membership in the CNU (2020-2022). His research explores the interplay between political culture, scientific thought, and legal frameworks, particularly in Italy's Risorgimento and state-building processes. He has authored 13 monographs, edited 11 books, and published over 112 articles. Educations: Doctor of History from IEP Paris, Agrégé in History Research Affiliations: Sciences Po History Center, University of Nice's Center for Modern and Contemporary Mediterranean Studies His awards include the Knight in the Order of Academic Palms (2022) and the Prix Mazzini (2011). He has supervised over 40 Master's students and served on numerous editorial and scientific committees. His work bridges Italian and French historiography, emphasizing transnational influences and political thought.

• Political History
• Cultural History
• History of Ideas
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Denis Mathis is a Lecturer in Geography at the University of Lorraine since 2016, affiliated with a research laboratory focused on Water and Environments, Landscape and Territorial Transitions, and Transitions in Planning. He serves as Co-head of the MEEF 2D Master's in History and Geography and the Master M1 MEEF 2D Letters-History-Geography program. His academic qualifications include: Thesis from University of Nancy 2 (2009): 'Agrarian geohistory of a Lorraine region: Saulnois' CAPES in History and Geography (1995) Auditor at Institute of Advanced Studies in National Defense (2013) Mathis specializes in historical and retrospective geography, analyzing transitions in landscapes, geosystems, and anthroposystems. His work examines human interactions with hydrosystems (watercourses, ponds, flooding, canals), military geography (border legacies, garrison towns, demilitarization), and rural geography (peri-urbanization, vineyards, forests) across Grand Est, Burgundy-Franche Comté, Luxembourg, and Germany. He employs interdisciplinary approaches combining archival research with field studies to investigate material and immaterial landscape transformations. His 2025 publications reveal strong thematic cohesion around military heritage reconversion, historical water management, and cross-border landscape studies. Key trends include analyzing post-military site transformations in the Pays de Bitche, artisanal knowledge transmission in Lorraine villages, and Solvay company town legacies. His work consistently bridges historical analysis with contemporary geographical challenges, emphasizing the Moselle region as a living laboratory for conflict heritage and territorial transitions. Mathis has supervised 4 professional dissertations for M2 MEEF, PEPA, and PEA programs. His research engagement includes the Patrimart project (2015-2017) on 'Landscape(s) of the strange' and co-leading the 2018 OHM Pays de Bitche project on military vocation. He teaches courses on territory formation, urban geography, and CAPES competition preparation while developing pedagogical approaches using local resources. Within the University of Lorraine laboratory, he collaborates across thematic axes with engineers, technical staff, and doctoral students. His work utilizes technical platforms for hydrometry, topography, sedimentology, and drone-based remote sensing, contributing to online databases like LOTERR (30,000 aerial photographs) and IKARE (karst phenomena mapping).

• Historical Geography
• Landscape Geography
• Military Geography
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Fabien Locher is a CNRS Research Fellow at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS), affiliated with the Centre de Recherches Historiques (CRH) where he leads the Research Group in Environmental History (GRHEN). Based in Paris at 54, boulevard Raspail, he serves on multiple prestigious academic bodies including the Office of the Scientific Council of INSHS, the jury of section 53 of the CNRS, and the Laboratory Council of the Historical Research Center (UMR8558). He is also a member of the Board of Directors of RUCHE (the network of French environmental historians) and participates in the scientific council of the ANR LIFEDEEPER project and the interdisciplinary GDR OMER (Ocean and SEAs). Locher's research focuses on the long history of climate change knowledge from the 15th to 21st centuries, commons and global commons history, ecological thought history including population and neo-Malthusianism, geosciences history (particularly atmosphere, climate, seas and oceans), and 20th century environmental history of marine environments. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary environmental concerns, examining how past understandings shape present approaches to environmental governance. His most recent publications include 'Chaos in the Heavens. The Forgotten History of Climate Change' (2024) with Jean-Baptiste Fressoz, continuing his exploration of historical climate understanding that began with 'The Revolts of the Sky' (2020). His research shows a clear trajectory examining how societies have historically conceptualized and governed environmental resources, particularly focusing on property relations and commons management across different historical periods and geographical contexts. Locher has led significant research projects including the ANR GOVENPRO project (2014-2018) on environmental governance through property rights across Europe, the United States, and post-colonial worlds from the late 18th century to present, and the 'War and Environment in the 20th Century' project (2014-2017) funded by the Île-de-France Sustainable Development Research Network. His scholarly contributions reveal a consistent focus on the intersection of environmental knowledge systems, governance structures, and historical change, with particular attention to how concepts of property and commons have shaped human relationships with atmospheric and marine environments throughout history.

• Environmental History
• Climate Change History
• History of Commons
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Aurélie Damet is a permanent faculty member and researcher at Université Paris 1 - Panthéon-Sorbonne, specializing in Ancient Greek history with a particular focus on family structures, kinship systems, and social policies in classical Athens. She is affiliated with the ANHIMA research center where she contributes to programs on 'Greek and Hellenistic Law' and 'Family and Kinship in the Greek World,' serving as editor for the latter. Her scholarly work demonstrates deep engagement with both historical and anthropological approaches to ancient societies. Dr. Damet's research interests span multiple interconnected domains, with particular emphasis on Family and Kinship in Ancient Greece, History of Family Law, Violence and Feelings in the Greek Family, History of Solitude, Eugenics practices, and Public Policies in Ancient Greece. Her work consistently examines how family structures intersected with political systems, legal frameworks, and social norms in classical Greek society, with special attention to Spartan social organization. She has developed sophisticated analyses of how gender, power, and citizenship operated within ancient family units. Her publications reveal a trajectory of increasingly sophisticated analysis of ancient Greek family systems, moving from her doctoral work on family conflicts in classical Athens to broader examinations of eugenic practices, solitude, and public policy frameworks. The scholarly output shows consistent methodological rigor, drawing from both literary sources and anthropological theory to reconstruct the complex social realities of ancient Greek families. Her recent work has expanded to include public-facing scholarship through contributions to National Geographic publications, demonstrating her commitment to making academic research accessible. Among her notable achievements is the Sophau Prize received in 2010 for her book 'The Seventh Gate. Family Conflicts in Classical Athens,' which was based on her doctoral thesis. She has served on the reading committee for the journal 'Cahiers Mondes Anciens' and has co-edited significant scholarly collections including 'Family Policies in the Ancient Worlds' (2018) and 'Cursing and speaking badly: threatening words in ancient Greece' (2014). Dr. Damet maintains an active scholarly presence through regular conference presentations, including invited talks at institutions like the École du Louvre and participation in academic seminars at Paris 1. Her work bridges traditional philological approaches with contemporary anthropological and gender studies frameworks, offering fresh perspectives on ancient Greek social structures. She has developed particular expertise in analyzing how legal frameworks shaped family life and how family dynamics influenced broader political structures in ancient Greek city-states.

• Family and Kinship in Ancient Greece
• History of Family Law in Ancient Greece
• History of Violence and Feelings in the Greek Family
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Philippe Boulanger is a University Professor of Geography at Sorbonne University, holding a doctorate from Paris-Sorbonne University (1998). He maintains affiliations with the Institute of Geography and Mediations research unit, and has held concurrent positions at École Normale Supérieure de Paris, Panthéon-Assas University, Panthéon-Sorbonne University, Saint-Cyr-Coetquidan Military Schools, and the War College. His doctoral training at Paris-Sorbonne University established his foundation in geographical sciences, leading to a career focused on military and historical dimensions of spatial analysis. Professor Boulanger specializes in historical geography, geopolitics, military geography, and geostrategy, with expanding research into geospatial intelligence, national security frameworks, and media-driven geopolitical narratives. His work bridges academic theory and defense applications through the Geography and Defense research seminar, which convenes policymakers from foreign affairs, armed forces, and interior ministries alongside defense industries and think tanks since 2013. His publication record from 2002-2020 reveals consistent thematic evolution from classical military geography toward digital intelligence systems and contemporary security challenges, with increasing emphasis on geopolitical media dynamics and resource conflicts in recent works. He received the Lucien Bonaparte-Wyse Prize from the Paris Geographical Society in 2003 for pioneering research in French military geography. Professor Boulanger directs the Revue de géographie historique journal since 2012 and organizes international conferences on defense geography, while leading collaborative projects between Sorbonne University, École normale supérieure, and defense sector partners through the Geography and Defense seminar.

• historical geography
• geopolitics
• military geography
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Romain Descendre is Professor of Italian Studies and History of Political Thought at ENS de Lyon, where he has held a full professorship since 2012. He is also an Honorary Member of the Institut universitaire de France (elected in 2006) and holds significant leadership roles including responsibility for the 'Mondo500' scientific program at the École française de Rome (2022-2026), where he studies urban spaces, foreign presences, and knowledge economies in 16th century Italy. His research spans multiple interconnected fields: history of political thought, political philology, historical semantics, history of knowledge, law and literature, with specific focus on 15th-17th century Italy. His work examines Italian political thought (particularly Machiavelli, Giovanni Botero, Paolo Sarpi, and reason of State), Leonardo da Vinci (art, language, knowledge), geographic literature (Amerigo Vespucci, Giovambattista Ramusio), and Antonio Gramsci studies. His publication record shows remarkable productivity with significant works published annually through 2025, including major monographs on Giovanni Botero and Antonio Gramsci. His research demonstrates consistent thematic development around political language, historical semantics, and the interplay between different knowledge systems in early modern Europe. Honorary Member, Institut universitaire de France (2006) Director, Laboratoire italien. Politique et société Member, International Gramsci Society editorial board Scientific committee member for multiple international journals Descendre has directed numerous doctoral theses on topics ranging from Machiavellian reception to Gramscian philosophy, and maintains active international collaborations with institutions in Italy, Brazil, and across Europe. His current research focuses on 'Mondo500,' examining urban spaces and knowledge economies in 16th century Italy through international scholarly collaboration.

• History of political thought
• Political philology
• Historical semantics
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Claire Joubert is a University Professor of English Literature at Université Paris 8 Vincennes Saint-Denis. She holds a permanent full-time position in the Department of English Literary Studies and is affiliated with the TransCrit research unit (EA 1569). Her research focuses on the 'poetics of the foreign,' exploring cultural, epistemological, and political dimensions of linguistic and cultural diversity. She actively supervises doctoral students and teaches advanced courses in comparative literature, postcolonial studies, and digital humanities. Her teaching includes critical theory workshops and seminars on postcolonial literature, modernist texts, and digital humanities. She coordinates interdisciplinary research initiatives such as the 'Imagining Communities' seminar and the 'Critical Theory Workshop.' Current research projects include comparative digital humanities and the study of Robert K. Merton’s On the Shoulders of Giants . Joubert has edited influential volumes like Thinking about Cultural Difference from Colonial to Global (2019) and authored works on literary theory, postcolonialism, and translation studies. She advises doctoral researchers from diverse geographical and disciplinary backgrounds, including African literature scholars and those examining diasporic identities. Doctoral supervision: 6 active students (2015–2022) Master’s supervision: 3 ongoing projects (2022–2023) Research leadership: Coordinates an annual critical theory seminar and the Poétique de l’étranger journal Her work bridges literary analysis with interdisciplinary inquiry, addressing themes like colonial history, gender studies, and the global circulation of knowledge. She is a key figure in transnational literary studies, emphasizing comparative approaches and digital innovation in humanities research.

• Comparative Literature
• Postcolonial Studies
• Literary Theory
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Marc Deramaix is a Senior Lecturer HDR in Latin Language and Literature (from Antiquity to the Renaissance) at the University of Rouen Normandy's Department of Humanities. He is affiliated with the ERIAC (Equipe de Recherches Interdisciplinaires sur les Aires Culturelles) and holds the title of Honorary Member of the Institut Universitaire de France (1999 class). His primary roles include teaching, research supervision, and academic leadership in interdisciplinary studies focusing on Renaissance Latin literature and humanism. Affiliations: ERIAC (UR 4705), University of Rouen Normandy, UFR Letters and Human Sciences. Education: Doctorate in Latin Studies (1994, Paris IV Sorbonne), Habilitation to Direct Research (2007). Research Interests: Deramaix specializes in the Latin literary expression of religious sentiment, particularly in Renaissance academies (Naples and Rome), and the interplay between theology and poetics. His work explores the cultural and intellectual history of the Italian Renaissance, with a focus on figures like Sannazar and Pontano. Key themes include classical reception, humanist networks, and the synthesis of sacred and secular themes in Latin poetry. Articles Trends: His publications analyze textual interconnections between Renaissance authors, ecclesiastical censorship, and the sociohistorical contexts of Latin literary production. Recent work emphasizes Naples' cultural identity, Sannazar's textual revisions, and the theological underpinnings of Renaissance poetry. Scientific Awards: Junior Member of the Institut Universitaire de France (1999-2004) Doctoral Supervision and Research Bonus (2013) Very Honorable Mention and Jury Congratulations for Doctoral Thesis (1994) Advising & Grants: Supervised multiple theses (e.g., Gianluca Del Noce, Luigi Ferreri) and secured grants for research projects on Neapolitan humanism and digital humanities initiatives (e.g., ERIAC collaborations). Active in international networks like the Centro Europeo di Studi su Umanesimo e Rinascimento Aragonese (CESURA). Labs/Teams: Key contributor to ERIAC's research axes on cultural spaces and interdisciplinary studies. Collaborates with institutions in Naples, Florence, and Salerno on Renaissance Latin literature projects.

• Latin literature
• Renaissance studies
• Theology and poetics
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Anne Vial-Logeay is a Lecturer at the University of Rouen Normandy, affiliated with the UFR Letters and Human Sciences. She is a former student of the École Normale Supérieure (ENS) and holds an Agrégation in Classical Letters. She earned her Doctorate in Latin Studies from the University of Paris IV-Sorbonne, focusing on the reception of Latin tragedy from the Roman Republic to the Augustan era. She has served as President of the jury for Sciences-Po Le Havre’s Europe-Asia campus and as a member of the admissions jury at Sciences-Po Paris. She co-created the “Humanities and Contemporary World” and “Classical and Contemporary Humanities” degrees at the University of Rouen. Her research focuses on Latin literature, the history of ideas, antiquity, and encyclopedism, with a specialization in Pliny the Elder and Roman political and cultural history. Notable works include analyses of Pliny’s Natural History, Cicero’s topography of Rome, and studies on Roman citizenship and emotions. She has presented at international conferences on topics ranging from Roman Gaul to the Mediterranean’s cultural history. Her contributions extend to editorial roles, including the journal Essais de philosophie pénale et criminelle and the Diotima journal, and she has held significant roles in academic governance, including HCERES and AERES committee presidencies. Her publications span peer-reviewed journals and collective volumes, addressing themes like Roman identity, ancient penal philosophy, and the intersection of literature and history. She actively participates in interdisciplinary research networks, including the Rouen School of Phenomenology and collaborative initiatives on ancient texts and digital humanities.

• Latin Literature
• History of Ideas
• Antiquity
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