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Daniel Medin serves as Professor at The American University of Paris within the Department of Comparative Literature and English History and Politics, joining the faculty in January 2010 after teaching positions at Stanford University, Washington University in St. Louis, and Free University Berlin. His academic credentials include: PhD, Washington University in St. Louis MA, Washington University in St. Louis BA, University of Connecticut Professor Medin's research centers on contemporary international fiction and the global reception of Franz Kafka , with significant contributions to Central European literary studies. His scholarly focus extends to autobiographical writing , editorial practices for translated fiction , and small prose forms , consistently examining cross-cultural literary exchange through interdisciplinary lenses that bridge literature, history, and translation theory. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a pronounced trajectory toward edited volumes spotlighting global literary voices across European, Asian, and Latin American traditions. His work demonstrates sustained engagement with translation as cultural mediation and Kafka's enduring legacy in contemporary writing, frequently connecting literary analysis with musical composition through collaborations with composers and musicians. His distinguished recognition includes: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellowship As director of the Center for Writers and Translators and editor of the Cahiers Series, Professor Medin cultivates transnational literary networks through institutional leadership rather than traditional grant-funded research. His extensive involvement with literary prizes—including the International Booker Prize and European Union Prize for Literature—complements his editorial work at publications like Music & Literature and Schreibheft. He actively shapes contemporary discourse through the Center for Writers and Translators, organizing events that connect authors, translators, and scholars across linguistic boundaries. His recent festival appearances at Cheltenham, Bergen, and Dublin highlight ongoing commitment to examining Kafka's relevance and fostering dialogue about global literary trends.

• Contemporary International Fiction
• Franz Kafka Studies
• Central European History and Literature
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Claire Zalc is a CNRS Research Director and Director of Studies at École des hautes études en sciences sociales (EHESS), with affiliations to the Institute of Modern and Contemporary History (IHMC), the Centre de Recherches Historiques (CRH), and the GLOBAL department at the Institut Convergence des Migrations. Her work bridges migration history, Holocaust studies, and quantitative methodologies. Her research focuses on the intersection of migration and persecution in the 20th century, particularly through prosopographical studies like Face à la persecution (2010) and Dénaturalisés (2016), which examine administrative interactions under the Vichy regime. She also explores the use of quantitative methods in historical research, co-authoring Quantitative Methods. An Introduction (2019). Recent projects, such as the ERC Consolidator LUBARTWORLD (2019–2025), analyze transnational mobilities and persecution through case studies in Lubartów and other locations. Key themes in her publications include Vichy-era denaturalization , Polish Jewish migrations , and microhistories of the Holocaust . Her work often integrates spatial analysis and relational data frameworks, as seen in contributions to sequence analysis and social network studies. Scientific Distinctions : Bronze Medal of the CNRS (2013) Prix Malesherbes d’histoire de la Justice (2017) Finalist, Eugen Weber Book Prize (2022) Prix André Conquet for Melting Shops (2010) She co-edits the journal Revue d’histoire de la Shoah and previously co-directed the Histoire-Repères collection at La Découverte (2008–2021). Her methodological expertise has shaped training programs at EHESS and collaborative research initiatives like PERSI (Internet Social Networks Study Program) and relational data analysis.

• 20th Century History
• Holocaust Studies
• Migration History
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Judith Lyon-Caen is Director of Studies at the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences (EHESS) and a member of the Center for Historical Research (CRH), where she leads the Interdisciplinary Research Group on the History of Literature (GRIHL). Based in Paris at 54, boulevard Raspail, she specializes in the intersection of literature and history, with particular focus on 19th century France and Holocaust historiography. Former student of the Ecole Normale Supérieure (B/L 1992) History graduate (1995) Lecturer at EHESS (2007-2018) Director of studies at EHESS-CRH since 2018 Doctoral thesis (2002): 'Readings and uses of the novel in France, from 1830 to the advent of the Second Empire' (under Alain Corbin) Accreditation to direct research (2019): 'Making history with literature' Judith Lyon-Caen's research focuses on the social and political uses of literature in 19th century France, experiences of social mobility, and the history of social observation. She has made significant contributions to Holocaust historiography, particularly examining literary testimony in early Shoah documentation. Her work bridges literary studies and historical methodology, exploring how literature functions as both historical source and analytical tool across different historical periods from the 19th century to contemporary testimonies. Her recent publications reveal a clear intellectual trajectory from 19th century French literary history toward Holocaust studies, demonstrating how her methodological approach to literature as historical evidence has evolved to address questions of testimony and memory. This evolution reflects a deepening engagement with how historical experience is mediated through literary forms across different historical contexts, particularly in Eastern European Jewish communities during and after the Holocaust. Judith Lyon-Caen actively participates in research teams and academic networks, particularly through the GRIHL (Interdisciplinary Research Group on the History of Literature) and HHS (History and Historiography of the Holocaust). She co-organizes research workshops and seminars, including the GRIHL 'Autumn School in History and Literature' for master's and doctoral students. Her collaborative work with scholars across Europe and North America demonstrates the international scope of her research impact, particularly in Polish-French academic exchanges on Holocaust studies and literary history.

• History of Literature
• 19th Century French History
• Social History
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Eric Le Bourhis is a Senior Lecturer in Latvian language, literature, and civilization at the Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales (INALCO) in Paris. He serves as head of the Latvian curriculum in the Europe department and as INALCO's anti-racism and anti-Semitism representative. As a member of the Centre de recherches Europes-Eurasie (CREE), he conducts research focused on urban history in the Soviet Union and Latvia, France, and Paris, employing a social history approach attentive to spatial dimensions and varying observational scales. Le Bourhis's research centers on three major projects: housing construction and urban planning practices in Riga (1945-1990), the history of Jewish persecution under Nazi occupation through the 'Connus à cette adresse' collective (examining Riga and Paris from a housing perspective), and Soviet trials of local Nazi criminals in Soviet Latvia (1957-1974). His methodological approach emphasizes micro-history with intensive archival research, often conducted collaboratively to enable comparative analysis across different contexts. His work reveals how urban spaces functioned under authoritarian regimes, with particular attention to how ordinary people navigated systems of oppression. Le Bourhis's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the intersection of urban spaces, housing, and historical trauma, particularly during the Holocaust and Soviet era. His recent work increasingly employs comparative frameworks across geographical and political contexts to identify broader historical patterns. A significant portion of his scholarship examines how housing and urban planning served as tools of social engineering and control, while documenting resistance and adaptation by ordinary citizens. Académie d'Architecture, prix de la recherche, premier prix, 2017 Société française d'histoire urbaine, prix de thèse, prix spécial, 2016 As an educator, Le Bourhis teaches undergraduate courses in Latvian grammar, Latvian culture and literature history, Baltic region history from the Middle Ages to Modern Era, and Estonian/Latvian history (19th-20th centuries). At the graduate level, he co-organizes research seminars on Baltic spaces at EHESS, the liberation of Paris, and Soviet Union history and historiography. His commitment to addressing contemporary social issues is reflected in his institutional role as anti-racism and anti-Semitism representative. Le Bourhis actively participates in the 'Connus à cette adresse' research collective examining everyday Jewish persecution under Nazi occupation through housing perspectives. His institutional affiliation with CREE (Centre de recherches Europes-Eurasie) provides a framework for his interdisciplinary work bridging European and Eurasian studies, with particular focus on the Baltic region's complex historical relationship with both Western Europe and the former Soviet Union.

• Baltic History
• Urban History
• Soviet Union History
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Nathalie Le Bouëdec is a University Professor of German Civilization at the University of Burgundy, where she has served since September 2021. She currently directs the Department of German, a position she has held since September 2020, after previously serving as Deputy Director from 2011 to 2017. Her distinguished academic career began with studies at the École Normale Supérieure Lettres et Sciences Humaines in Lyon (1999-2004), followed by obtaining the German aggregation in 2003. She earned her PhD in Germanic studies in December 2007 and completed her habilitation to supervise research at Sorbonne University in December 2020 with her thesis "From Weimar to Bonn: justice, law and democracy in Germany in the 20th century" under Hélène Miard-Delacroix. Professor Le Bouëdec's research specializes in German legal and political history throughout the 20th century, with particular emphasis on the relationship between judicial systems, democracy, and media representations. Her work spans critical historical periods including the Weimar Republic, Nazi Germany, and the formation of West Germany, examining how legal institutions navigate political pressures and constitutional challenges. She has developed significant expertise in analyzing judicial independence within democratic frameworks and responses to political extremism. Her recent publications (2022-2024) reveal a consistent scholarly trajectory examining tensions between constitutional loyalty requirements for judges, media-judiciary relations in post-war Germany, and historical perspectives on contemporary German legal debates. This research demonstrates how historical analysis of Weimar-era legal challenges informs current discussions about democratic resilience and judicial ethics in Germany. As an academic leader, Professor Le Bouëdec serves as educational manager for the German LLCER degree program (since 2015) and coordinates the German component of the integrated Dijon-Mainz curriculum in humanities and social sciences, fostering important Franco-German academic collaboration and educational exchange.

• German History
• Legal History
• Weimar Republic
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Brian Schiff is the Esmond Nissim Professor of Psychology and Director of the George and Irina Schaeffer Center for the Study of Genocide, Human Rights, and Conflict Prevention at the American University of Paris (AUP). He holds a PhD in Psychology (Human Development) from the University of Chicago (1997) and joined AUP in 2007. His work bridges narrative psychology, collective memory, and atrocity education, with a focus on perpetrator motivations and conflict resolution. His research explores identity construction through narrative, including studies on Holocaust survivors, Palestinian-Israeli identities, and the role of language in violence. Schiff has authored/co-edited books including A New Narrative for Psychology (Oxford, 2017) and Life and Narrative (Oxford, 2017). He received the Theodore Sarbin Award (2016) for contributions to theoretical psychology. As Department Chair, he teaches courses like Life Stories and Social Memory , and organizes high-profile conferences such as Words that Kill (2018). His current projects include analyzing narratives of Palestinian citizens of Israel and rethinking qualitative methods in psychological science.

• Narrative Psychology
• Genocide Studies
• Human Rights
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Matthias Steinle is an Associate Professor (Maître de conférences) in Cinema and Audiovisual Studies at Sorbonne Nouvelle University. He holds a position since 2008 within the Cinéma et audiovisuel department under the Arts et médias faculty. His research focuses on film history, transcultural cinema analysis, German cinema (including East/West dynamics), war and media representation, and burlesque film traditions. He serves as Deputy Director of the IRCAV research institute (2010-2017) and holds editorial roles in academic journals like Théorème and Research in Film and History . Steinle's work emphasizes archival film reuse, hybrid film forms (docudrama), and Franco-German media relations. His publications span over two decades, analyzing topics ranging from WWII cinematic depictions to post-socialist German cinema. He actively contributes to academic governance through roles in university commissions and pedagogical coordination for exchange programs.

• Film Studies
• German Cinema
• Documentary Film
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Alexandra Richter is a Lecturer at the University of Rouen Normandy within the UFR Letters and Human Sciences. She serves as a Senior Fellow of the Humboldt Foundation (since 2016) and an associate researcher at the Marc Bloch Center in Berlin. Her research focuses on intersections between literature and philosophy, with particular emphasis on Goethe, Paul Celan, Walter Benjamin, and Theodor W. Adorno. Education: Agregée in German (2005), Doctorate at Paris IV Sorbonne (2003) with a thesis on La pensée en archipel. Goethe face de la philosophie . Studies in German language, literature, philosophy, and comparative literature at Zurich, Tübingen, and Paris IV. Research interests include literary studies, history of ideas, poetry-philosophy interface, translation studies, and critical editions. Her work analyzes figures like Goethe’s philosophical alchemy, Celan’s poetics, and Benjamin’s critical theory. She coordinates projects such as Goethe’s Coach and contributes to journals like Humanities and Archives de philosophie . Publications span over 20 years, including translations of Benjamin’s works and co-edited volumes. Awards include Humboldt Foundation Fellowship. Teaching focuses on German literature, philosophy, and critical theory at Master’s level.

• Literary Studies
• History of Ideas
• Literature-Philosophy Relationship
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Elissa Mailänder is an Associate Professor of Contemporary History at Sciences Po and Deputy Director of the Centre interdisciplinaire d'études et de recherches sur l'Allemagne (CIERA). She is affiliated with the Sciences Po Centre for History (CHSP) and the Marc Bloch Centre (CNRS/MEAE). Her research focuses on the history of violence, gender and sexuality, material culture, and everyday life under Nazi Germany. 1992-1997: MA in Comparative Literature and Romance Language/Literature, University of Vienna 1997-1999: MA in Germanic Studies, University Paris-Sorbonne 2007: PhD in Contemporary History and Historical Anthropology, EHESS Paris/University of Erfurt Her research examines the intersection of violence, gender, and intimacy in Nazi Germany, including SS guards' roles in concentration camps and heterosexual relationships under fascist regimes. She explores material culture and transnational violence frameworks, with a recent project on 'Performative Transgressions in Armed Conflict' analyzing military trophy photography. Her 2020-2021 publications focus on Nazi-era violence, sexuality, and intimate histories. Key themes include perpetrator behavior, gender norms, and visual/media analysis. She supervises doctoral projects on topics like pregnancy in concentration camps, Wehrmacht homosexuality, and anti-Nazi resistance materialities.

• World War II
• Nazi Germany
• Cultural History
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Michael Rinn is a Professor of French Linguistics at Université de Brest, affiliated with the Heritage and Creation in Text and Image research laboratory (HCTI, EA 4249). His academic work spans rhetorical analysis, genocide studies, humanitarian communication, and African discourse studies. Research interests focus on rhetorical analysis of hate speech , genocide testimonies , and humanitarian communication , particularly examining emotional manipulation in discourse, post-jihadist narratives in Francophone Africa, and digital radicalization. His methodology combines critical discourse analysis with multimodal approaches to dissect ideological emprise in political and humanitarian contexts. Scientific contributions include analyzing the rhetoric of AIDS campaigns in Africa, hate propaganda on the internet, and narratives of terrorism. His publications reveal consistent engagement with how language constructs reality in crisis situations, from Rwandan genocide testimonies to contemporary jihadism. Rinn actively participates in international conferences on genocide prevention, discourse analysis, and political communication, presenting at venues including the International Association of Genocide Scholars and specialized symposiums on rhetoric and radicalization. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with urgent humanitarian and political concerns.

• Rhetorical Analysis
• Genocide Studies
• Humanitarian Communication
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Thomas Chopard is a Lecturer at the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences (EHESS) in Paris, affiliated with the Centre for Historical Research (CRH, UMR 8558). He is a member of the EJ (Études Juives) team focusing on History and Historiography of the Shoah. His academic background includes a Doctorate in History and Civilizations from EHESS (2009-2015) with a thesis on violence against Jewish populations in Ukraine between 1917-1924, and a Master in Social Sciences from EHESS (2007-2009). Chopard's research focuses on violence against Jews in Central and Eastern Europe and migration patterns during the first half of the twentieth century. His work examines historical contexts of pogroms, occupation, and civilian violence during periods of political upheaval. For the 2025-2026 academic year, he will be teaching courses on Comparative Study of Genocides, History of Migrations, History and Historiography of the Shoah, and Migrations and Persecutions in the 20th Century world. His professional trajectory includes post-PhD fellowships at prestigious institutions including the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research in New York, the Institute of Historical Research at the University of London, and the Wiesenthal Institute for Holocaust Studies in Vienna.

• Jewish History
• Holocaust Studies
• Migration History
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Claire Zalc is a French historian and CNRS Research Director at the Institute of Modern and Contemporary History (IHMC). She teaches at the École Normale Supérieure (ENS) and the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS). Born in 1971, she earned her agrégé in history in 1994 and defended her PhD in 2002 on 'Small foreign entrepreneurs in Paris between the two wars.' Her work focuses on immigration, persecution history, and quantitative methods. She led the IHMC from 2017–2020 and directs the ERC-funded Lubartworld project, studying transnational Jewish migrations and Holocaust impacts. Awards include the CNRS Bronze Medal (2013) and the Malesherbes Prize (2017). Her research combines microhistorical and quantitative approaches to explore persecution dynamics and migration. Education: PhD in History (2002), HDR (2015). Key affiliations: IHMC (Director, 2017–2020), ENS, EHESS. Her research interests emphasize the intersection of migration and persecution, particularly under Vichy France and the Holocaust. She employs quantitative methods and prosopography to analyze victim trajectories and administrative practices. Recent works include Denaturalized: How Thousands Lost Their Citizenship and Lives in Vichy France (2020) and Z: Memoirs of a Historian (2021). Grants and projects: ERC Consolidator Grant (2018–2025), IHMC directorship. Advises PhD students like Gabrielle Escaich and Franciszek Zakrzewski. Active in academic networks, including the European Research Council and international conferences. Labs/Teams: Lubartworld Project (transnational Jewish history), IHMC research teams, and collaborations with institutions like the US Holocaust Memorial Museum (2024–2025).

• Immigration History
• History of Persecution
• Holocaust Studies
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Elefteriou-Perrin Véronique is a Lecturer at Paris Diderot University specializing in American cinema history and visual culture studies. Her research focuses on the intersection of film, history, and propaganda, particularly in wartime contexts and Jewish representation in American visual media. She earned her Doctorate from Sorbonne Nouvelle University – Paris 3 (1998) with a thesis on 'Images and non-images – the Jew in American cinema' and was eligible for the Fontenay-Saint Cloud Higher Normal School English Aggregation (1991). Her research interests include: History of American cinema Film periodicals and journalism Articulation of American history and film imagery Image use, propaganda and censorship in wartime Hollywood Personnel Activism in the First Half of the 20th Century Representation of Jewish Communities in American Visual Culture Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on film periodicals during WWI, Hollywood's institutional history, and representations of Jewish communities, revealing patterns in how film intersects with major historical events and social issues. Among her scientific and educational responsibilities: Educational manager and Director of Studies L1-L2 (2017) Elected member of the LARCA Office for doctoral student relations (2012-2016) Responsible for teaching planning (2010-2014) She has supervised master's and doctorate students on topics including History of American Cinema, Film periodicals, American History, Film censorship, and American Judaism in visual media.

• History of American Cinema
• Film Periodicals
• American History and Film Image
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Nina Valbousquet, agrégée and doctor in history from Sciences Po Paris (2016), has been a member of the École française de Rome (2019-2023) and is currently a postdoctoral researcher at Manchester University (2023-2024) under the Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe fellowship. She also held visiting researcher status at Yad Vashem (Jerusalem, 2024). Her work focuses on Vatican archives, Holocaust studies, and transnational migration history. PhD in History from Sciences Po Paris (2016) Member of École française de Rome (2019-2023) Postdoc: Manchester University (2023-2024) Visiting researcher: Yad Vashem (2024) Her research spans migration history , refugee studies , antisemitism , and Jewish-Catholic relations , with a particular emphasis on Vatican archives post-2020. She has organized international conferences and curated exhibitions at institutions like the Mémorial de la Shoah in Paris. Her publications analyze the Vatican's role during the Holocaust and its post-war humanitarian engagements. Recent publications examine Vatican refugee camps , transatlantic migration , and intermarried family survival strategies under Nazi regimes. She contributes to historiographical debates on archival transparency and religious ethics. 2015 City of Paris Prize for antisemitism research Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe Fellowship (2023-2024) She participates in major research programs including ANR GLOBALVAT (2022-2025) and Austrian Science Fund projects (2024-2027), focusing on Vatican archives and Holocaust memory. Her work bridges academic research with museum exhibitions and public history.

• Migration History
• Humanitarian Studies
• Refugee History
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Eric Le Bourhis is a Lecturer at INALCO (Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales) in the Europe department, where he also serves as Head of the Latvian course and Racism/Anti-Semitism advisor. His research focuses on urban history across Soviet Union, Latvia, and France, with particular emphasis on housing practices, Holocaust studies, and Baltic region history. Current affiliations: INALCO, Europe-Eurasia Research Center (CREE) Teaching areas: Baltic region history, Latvian grammar/culture, Holocaust history Research Interests include social history embedded in spatial analysis, with micro-historical approaches to housing spoliation in Paris (1940-1946), Soviet urban planning in Riga (1945-1990), and Holocaust-related urban dynamics. His work connects housing policies with broader societal transformations. Recent publications (2021-2025) analyze: Jewish housing spoliation in Paris; Soviet architectural practices in Latvia; Holocaust urban geography; and Cold War nuclear threat planning. These works implement archival research across multiple languages and comparative analysis frameworks. Scientific distinctions include: Académie d’Architecture first prize (2017) Société française d'histoire urbaine special thesis prize (2016) Administrative roles cover Latvian course leadership and Holocaust-related advisory functions. He co-organizes research seminars at EHESS on Baltic spaces and Soviet historiography, while maintaining cross-disciplinary collaborations through CREE research center.

• Urban History
• Holocaust Studies
• Soviet History
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