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Emanuele Coccia is an Associate Professor at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS) in Paris, affiliated with the Center for the History and Theory of the Arts (CEHTA) and the Centre de Recherches sur les Arts et le Langage (CRAL). He concurrently serves as Professor of History of Arts at the School for Fashion and Applied Arts Duperré. Previously, he was Assistant Professor at the University of Freiburg (2008–2011) and held visiting positions at the University of Tokyo, Buenos Aires, Düsseldorf, and Columbia University. His research traverses medieval philosophy, theology, aesthetics, and metaphysics, with emphasis on normativity , sensibility , and visual culture . Key works explore the metaphysics of images, moral philosophy in urban spaces, and theological anthropology. His scholarship reinterprets historical concepts like angelology and monastic law through contemporary philosophical frameworks. Coccia's publications demonstrate consistent focus on medieval epistemology , political theology , and cultural semiotics , with recent expansions into fashion theory and labor sociology. His 2017 book The Life of Plants: A Metaphysics of Mixing earned the Monaco Philosophical Meetings Prize, highlighting his interdisciplinary approach to ontology. Awards: Monaco Philosophical Meetings Prize (2017) He collaborates with research teams at CEHTA and CRAL, focusing on art theory and historical anthropology, and participates in cross-disciplinary projects like EARTHSCAPE with filmmaker Frédérique Aït-Touati.

• Philosophy
• Medieval Studies
• Theology
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Dan Ioan Muresan is a Lecturer in Medieval History at the University of Rouen Normandy, specializing in the history of the Patriarchate of Constantinople, medieval imperialism, and the Mediterranean. He holds a Doctorate from the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS) with a thesis on the Patriarchate of Constantinople and the Romanian Principalities (2005). He teaches courses on Byzantine history, Mediterranean thalassocracies, and the medieval Maghreb, and has been affiliated with prestigious research centers like the Centre d’Études Byzantines and the Centre d’Études des Sciences Sociales du Religieux. His research focuses on Byzantine institutional history, imperial ideologies in Southeastern Europe, and the interplay between religion and politics. He has led projects like the Leverhulme Trust-funded study on fifteenth-century crusades and edited volumes on topics such as the Ecumenical Patriarchate’s jurisdictional spaces and medieval siege warfare. His work bridges historical analysis with interdisciplinary approaches, emphasizing comparative imperial studies and cultural transmission. Notable publications include Ioan Basarab, un domn român la începuturile Ţării Româneşti (2013, awarded the Dimitre Onciul Prize) and co-edited collections like An Ecumene of Changes (2020). He actively participates in international conferences, addressing themes such as Byzantine historiography, Ottoman expansion, and medieval ecumenical politics. His academic contributions reflect a deep engagement with both primary sources and modern historiographical debates.

• History of the Patriarchate of Constantinople
• Medieval Imperialism
• History of the Mediterranean in the Middle Ages
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Arlo Griffiths is a Professor of Southeast Asian History at the French School of the Far East (EFEO), with a focus on epigraphy, Vedic studies, and Southeast Asian languages. He trained in Indic studies at Leiden and Harvard, earning his doctorate in 2004 on the Paippalāda tradition of the Atharvaveda. His career includes lecturing at the University of Groningen and the University of Leiden, as well as teaching at the University of Lyon 3 and the EPHE in Paris. Active in Southeast Asian epigraphy, particularly Sanskrit, Old Khmer, Cham, and Javanese inscriptions Specializes in critical editions of unpublished documents and their historical analysis Engaged in studying tribal languages like Munda (Austroasiatic) and Pyu His research spans medieval Buddhist monasticism, trade networks, and the intersection of religion and politics in Southeast Asia. Recent publications analyze maritime links between India and Southeast Asia, Buddhist vihāras in Campā, and the role of inscriptions in documenting cultural exchange. Griffiths supervises PhD students at the EPHE and contributes to collaborative projects like the International Intensive Courses in Old Javanese. He resides in Lyon, France, and is affiliated with the UMR Histoire et Sources des Mondes Antiques.

• Vedic Studies
• Sanskrit Philology
• Southeast Asian History
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Claude Chapuis serves as an Expert Professor in the Wine & Spirits Department at the School of Wine & Spirits, Burgundy School of Business (BSB). His academic work focuses on the intersection of wine business, viticulture, and Burgundy's rich wine heritage. With numerous publications spanning over 15 years, Professor Chapuis has established himself as a significant contributor to wine scholarship. His research interests center on Burgundy wine history, terroir studies, wine culture, and wine marketing. Professor Chapuis examines both the historical and contemporary aspects of viticulture, with particular attention to Burgundy's unique position in the global wine landscape. His work often blends academic rigor with cultural insights, exploring how wine shapes and is shaped by regional identity, historical events, and social traditions. His publications reveal a deep engagement with both the practical aspects of winemaking and the philosophical dimensions of wine culture. Analysis of his 115+ publications shows a consistent focus on Burgundy's wine heritage, with particular attention to historical narratives, cultural traditions, and business aspects of wine. His recent work has expanded to include contemporary issues like wine tourism, international wine relations, and the evolving landscape of wine consumption. Professor Chapuis demonstrates a remarkable ability to connect historical wine practices with modern industry challenges, making his work relevant to both academic researchers and industry professionals. Professor Chapuis has advised numerous students in wine business programs at BSB and has been instrumental in developing the curriculum for wine-related courses. His extensive publication record suggests significant grant activity supporting his research into Burgundy's wine heritage and contemporary wine business practices. He has likely contributed to collaborative research projects with other wine scholars at BSB, particularly with colleagues like Bernard Lecat with whom he has co-authored multiple publications. As part of the Wine & Spirit Business disciplinary team at BSB, Professor Chapuis contributes to the school's mission of advancing wine business education and research. His work supports BSB's position as a leading institution for wine business studies, particularly in the context of Burgundy's prestigious wine region.

• Wine Business
• Viticulture
• Burgundy Wine History
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Claire Cachia Professor of Patristic Theology at the University of Angers (UCO), Claire Cachia holds a canonical doctorate (summa cum laude, 2019) from UCO. She specializes in early Christian theology with a focus on anthropology, epistemology, and exegesis in patristic and medieval periods. Her current research involves Proclus' arguments on cosmology and collaboration with scholars in ancient philosophy and monastic studies. Research & Activities Leading the research team 'The Bible and its Readings' in the Faculty of Theology Organized international conferences on patristic themes (e.g., 'The Fall/Foundation of the World') Teaching courses on patristic exegesis, patristic history, and theological texts from Hildegard of Bingen to Gregory of Nazianzus Key Research Themes Her work examines: Anthropological concepts in early Christian thought Liturgical practices in patristic writings Monastic spirituality and aesthetics Interactions between patristic exegesis and Neoplatonism Angelic hierarchy in medieval theology Recent Work Recent publications focus on Proclus' cosmological arguments (2025), Hildegard of Bingen's angelology (2023), and Maximus the Confessor's exegesis (2022). Current projects include monastic aesthetics and Symeon the New Theologian's influence in modern France. Supervision Supervising Loïc Jaouanet's doctoral thesis on Bérulle's spirituality (2022–2025). Coordinates research programs on theological anthropology and corporeal theology.

• Patristic Theology
• Ancient Christian Anthropology
• Patristic and Medieval Exegesis
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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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Nevra Necipoglu serves as Professor of History at Bogazici University in Istanbul and is the founding director of the Bogazici University Byzantine Studies Research Center established in 2015. She has also held the position of founding member and general secretary of the Turkish National Committee for Byzantine Studies since 2001. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. from Harvard University completed in 1990. Professor Necipoglu specializes in late Byzantine social and economic structures, with particular focus on Byzantine-Turkish interactions during the 13th-15th centuries. Her research extensively examines urban transformations in Constantinople and Thessalonike under Ottoman expansion, analyzing impacts on aristocratic power networks, monastic institutions, and cross-cultural political dynamics. She investigates how socio-economic foundations of Byzantine society adapted to military pressures through comparative studies of urban versus rural monastic communities and Venetian-occupied territories. As founding director of the Byzazici University Byzantine Studies Research Center, she leads interdisciplinary research initiatives exploring Byzantine-Ottoman transition periods, fostering collaborations between historians, archaeologists, and art historians through regular academic conferences and lecture series.

• Byzantine History
• Ottoman History
• Social History
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Fabienne Jagou is a Lecturer at the Ecole française d'Extrême-Orient (EFEO), where she has been a member since 2000. She is attached to the Institute of East Asia in Lyon, associated with the Center for Research on East Asian Civilizations (UMR 8155) and the Center for Himalayan Studies (UPR 299) of the CNRS. Since 2012, she has co-headed the EFEO's 'Systems of thought and practices: dissemination, exchange, adaptation' unit and served as an elected member of the EFEO's Scientific Council (2017-2019). Her educational background includes a DEA in Chinese Language and Civilization from the University of Paris-VII (1991), a higher diploma in Tibetan language from INALCO (1995), and a doctoral thesis in history on the 9th Panchen Lama (1883-1937) defended in 1999 at the Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales under Pierre-Etienne Will. In 2017, she was authorized to direct research. Dr. Jagou's research focuses on political and cultural relations between China and Tibet in the modern era, particularly examining the interpretation of the 'alliance of politics and religion' (chos srid gzhung 'brel) and the 'relationship of spiritual master to lay protector' (mchod yon) in Sino-Tibetan relations. She investigates how Chinese republicans (1912-1949) understood and adapted these concepts, and analyzes cultural transfers between Tibet and China through the study of teachings transmitted by Tibetan masters to Chinese disciples. Her recent work explores Tibetan Buddhism in Taiwan and philological studies of Sino-Tibetan relations through treaty analysis. Her extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on historical and contemporary aspects of Sino-Tibetan relations, with particular attention to religious-political dynamics, cultural transmission, and the complex interplay between Tibetan Buddhist traditions and Chinese political frameworks across different historical periods. Her scientific recognition includes the prize of the Taiwan-French Foundation for Education and Culture in 2000 for her doctoral research. She directs a collective project supported by the Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation entitled 'Practices of Tibetan Buddhism in Taiwan with a comparative analysis with the French example' and participates in the 'Unequal Treaties Corpus' scientific project coordinated by Béatrice Jaluzot. At the Institute of East Asia at the Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon and the Institute of Political Studies of Lyon, she has taught the Master 2 seminar 'Religion and Politics in Contemporary Tibet' since 2010, as well as 'Politics and Religion in Tibet' Master's seminars. Her teaching reflects her research expertise in the complex interplay between religious and political spheres in Tibetan contexts. Her research activities are organized through the EFEO's research unit on 'Systems of thought and practices: dissemination, exchange, adaptation,' where she serves as co-head, facilitating collaborative work on cultural and religious exchanges in Asian contexts.

• Tibetan Studies
• Sino-Tibetan Relations
• Buddhist Studies
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Julien Bachelier serves as Lecturer in medieval history at the Breton and Celtic Research Center (CRBC, EA 4451), affiliated with the University of Western Brittany. His academic profile centers on Breton historical geography with specialized focus on settlement networks, urban morphology, and maritime exchanges during the medieval period. Administrative responsibilities include Directorship of the IUP Patrimoine program at Quimper and oversight of the Ecclesia publication series at CRBC Editions. Dr. Bachelier's research investigates the formation processes of agglomerated centers in medieval Brittany, emphasizing interdisciplinary methodologies that integrate morphological analysis with textual and archaeological evidence. His work particularly examines coastline dynamics and river-maritime exchange systems, revealing how these factors shaped settlement patterns in Haute-Bretagne from the 11th to 14th centuries. Current projects explore monastic networks, frontier formation, and the spatial organization of medieval Breton communities through rigorous source criticism and spatial analysis techniques. Analysis of his recent publications (2019-2025) demonstrates consistent specialization in medieval Breton urban history, with increasing attention to manuscript studies, monastic economies, and frontier dynamics. His scholarly output reveals methodological innovation through cross-disciplinary source integration, particularly in studies of cartularies, urban morphology, and maritime trade routes. Key thematic trajectories include the role of castles in settlement dynamics, wine production economies, and the formation of political boundaries between Brittany and neighboring principalities. Within the CRBC research framework, Bachelier actively contributes to Axes 2 (De la création au remploi) and 3 (Conscience(s) du maritime), organizing significant academic events including the 2022 study day on Fougères' urban history and 2021 research on Breton coastlines during the early Middle Ages. His leadership in the IUP Patrimoine program underscores commitment to heritage education in western Brittany's academic institutions.

• Medieval History
• Settlement Patterns
• Urban Morphology
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Vincent Ollive is a Lecturer at the University of Lorraine , specializing in Geoarchaeology and Geomorphology . His research focuses on long-term Environment/Society relationships , examining sedimentary and geomorphological dynamics in alluvial and slope contexts related to human occupation. Current projects include studies of the Lorraine Plateau's mardelles (closed depressions), agricultural erosion impacts since Antiquity, World War I landscape modifications, and Saudi Arabian environmental investigations at the Kilwa site. Current affiliation: University of Lorraine (since 2014) Past roles: Geomorphologist at Inrap Grand-Est Nord (2009-2014), ATER at Lyon 1 University (2006-2007) His research integrates spatial analysis with geoarchaeological methods to address natural risks , heritage preservation , and anthropogenic impacts on landscapes. Publications reveal consistent focus on alluvial plain dynamics , sediment core analysis , and historical landscape transitions . Collaborative work includes international projects in France and Saudi Arabia. Key methodologies involve remote sensing , drone imaging , and sedimentological analysis applied to sites like Bliesbruck-Reinheim and Kilwa. Research keywords include anthropogenic impact , alluvial plains , slope dynamics , cultural heritage , and environmental reconstruction .

• Geoarchaeology
• Geomorphology
• Alluvial Plain Dynamics
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Guy Jarousseau is a Lecturer in Medieval History at the Catholic University of the West (UCO-Angers), affiliated with the Laboratory for Studies on Monotheisms (LEM, CNRS-UMR 8584). He specializes in Early Medieval religious institutions, particularly in the Anjou region, focusing on the interplay between political power and religious practices. His roles include Training Manager for the History Degree and leadership in academic departments such as Head of the History Department and Director of Studies for the History Bachelor’s program. He has also taught at the Saint-Jean interdiocesan seminary (Nantes) and served as an academic director for the History Degree program. His research encompasses the institutional and social expressions of Christianity from the 5th to 12th centuries, including episcopal governance, monastic reform, and hagiography. Key areas include the transition of Angers from late antiquity to the medieval period and the dynamics of monastic communities in the Loire Valley. Jarousseau has contributed to programs like the ANR-funded COL&MON project, analyzing medieval religious institutions and their cartographic histories. His teaching spans courses on Frankish and Carolingian history, medieval diplomacies, and Latin paleography. He actively participates in seminars and colloquia, such as the Sources latines médiévales seminar and the 2021 conference on 'Les êtres et leurs restes'. His scholarly work is published in journals like Annales de Bretagne et des pays de l'Ouest and book chapters in volumes such as Angers, la grâce d'une cathédrale .

• Medieval History
• Church History
• Religious Institutions
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François Lagirarde, born in Paris on January 28, 1953, is a Lecturer at the École française d'Extrême-Orient (EFEO) with a focus on Theravadin Buddhism and Southeast Asian Studies. He has dedicated his career to the study of Buddhist manuscripts, epigraphy, and cultural transmission in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. PhD in the history of religions (2001, EPHE) 3rd Cycle Doctorate in comparative literature (1981, University of Paris XII) Extensive training in Thai languages at EFEO centers in Chiang Mai and Vientiane His research centers on Buddhist manuscript preservation, ritual narratives, and the inculturation of Theravada Buddhism in Lanna culture. He has digitized over 19,000 pages of Buddhist chronicles from Northern Thailand, focusing on Tham script and tamnan literature. His editorial roles include co-editor-in-chief of the Bulletin of the French School of the Far East and general director of the journal Aséanie (1997-2012). François Lagirarde's publications reveal a deep engagement with Buddhist epigraphy, chronicles, and cultural anthropology. His work spans traditional manuscript analysis to digital archiving methodologies, particularly in Northern Thai contexts. He has collaborated extensively with institutions like the Siam Society and Chulalongkorn University . G. Cœdès scholarship (1993-1994) As a former head of the Bangkok Centre (2001-2011) and Professor of French at Thammassat University (1981-1993), he bridges language pedagogy with advanced Buddhist studies. His expertise also extends to the restoration of Buddhist monuments , such as Vat Long Khoun in Luang Prabang.

• Theravadin Buddhism
• Southeast Asian Studies
• Buddhist Manuscript Studies
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Gregory Kourilsky is a Lecturer in Buddhist Studies at the École française d'Extrême-Orient (EFEO), based at their Vientiane Center in Laos. He holds a PhD in Religious Anthropology and History of Religions from the École Pratique des Hautes Études (EPHE), Paris. His academic journey includes previous positions as Lecturer and head of Laotian studies at Inalco (Paris), and a Research Fellowship at the University of Bristol under the EU's Marie Curie program. Kourilsky's research examines Buddhist societies in mainland Southeast Asia through historical anthropology, focusing on Tai populations across Thailand, Laos, Burma, and Southern China. Core interests include: Adoption/adaptation of Buddhist doctrines to indigenous social structures Evolution of Buddhist law and monastic governance Manuscript cultures and Pali/vernacular literature Ancestor worship and filial piety traditions Digital preservation of Tham script manuscripts His publications demonstrate thematic diversity across Buddhist law, philology, colonial religious history, and ritual practices. Recent works emphasize 16th-century legal texts, monastic regulations, and cross-regional religious exchanges, utilizing primary sources like palm-leaf manuscripts and inscriptions. Awards & Fellowships: Marie Curie Fellowship (EU) EFEO Doctoral Scholarship Major Grants & Projects: Kourilsky has led research initiatives supported by the Robert H.N. Ho Family Foundation (Hong Kong), Lumbini International Research Institute (Nepal), Reiyukai Institute (Japan), and PSL University. His documentary film Caring for the Beyond (co-directed) explores Lao Buddhist mortuary rituals.

• Buddhist Studies
• Historical Anthropology
• Southeast Asian Studies
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Iuchi Maho is an Associate Professor affiliated with the Hakubi Center for Advanced Research and the Graduate School of Letters at Kyoto University. Her research focuses on Tibetan history, particularly during the post-imperial period. Research Interests: Dr. Iuchi specializes in the historical development of Tibetan monastic institutions and the analysis of Tibetan texts from archaeological contexts. Her work bridges religious history, cultural preservation, and manuscript studies. Key Publications: Recent works include studies on Rwa sgreng Monastery's history and Tibetan texts from Khara-khoto, contributing to understanding Tibet's post-imperial cultural landscape and Central Asian exchanges.

• Tibetan History
• Post-Imperial Period Studies
• Monastic History
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Cédric Jeanneau is a Lecturer in medieval history at the University of Western Brittany, affiliated with the Breton and Celtic Research Center (CRBC) and the History Department. His academic career spans over two decades with extensive publications focusing on Western France's medieval societies, particularly the Bas-Poitou region, monastic networks, and Atlantic world dynamics. His educational trajectory includes a Maîtrise (1996) on castle-driven societal transformations in Poitou, a DEA (2001) on Bas-Poitou castle construction, and a PhD (2006) examining spatial organization and social structures in medieval Bas-Poitou. All degrees were completed at the University of Poitiers with highest honors. Research interests center on diplomatics, rural history, canonical communities, and monastic networks, with particular emphasis on land tenure systems, seigniorial authority, and environmental interactions in medieval Atlantic Europe. His work integrates spatial analysis with documentary evidence to reconstruct rural societies and ecclesiastical institutions. Recent publications reveal consistent methodological focus: his 2024 monograph analyzes Bas-Poitou society through written records, while 2023 edited volumes explore ecclesiastical property across the Atlantic world. Articles demonstrate recurring themes of monastic spatial strategies, seigniorial vocabulary evolution, and aristocratic-monastic relationships, primarily utilizing diplomatic analysis of charters and cartularies. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. He has supervised master's students and served as History Department Director (2013-2016). Administrative responsibilities include co-organizing 2020-2021 research days on 'The Church and the Land,' reflecting his focus on ecclesiastical property systems. Within CRBC, he contributes to research axes on identity formation, cultural creation/reuse, and maritime consciousness, plus the transversal 'Sources and Resources' pole, leveraging his expertise in medieval documentation and spatial analysis.

• Diplomatics
• Atlantic Worlds
• Rural History
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