Melvyn R.W. Hamstra is a Full Professor at IÉSEG School of Management in France since 2023. His academic career includes roles as Associate Professor (2021–2023) and Assistant Professor (2020–2021) at IÉSEG, as well as Assistant Professor positions at the University of Maastricht (2015–2020) and the University of Amsterdam (2013–2015). He holds a Ph.D. in Behavioural and Social Sciences from the University of Groningen (2013), preceded by a Master’s (2009) and Bachelor’s (2007) in Psychology from the same institution. Research Interests : His work centers on organizational behavior, leadership, and employee motivation, with a strong emphasis on regulatory focus theory, employee voice dynamics, and knowledge management. Key themes include how leadership styles (e.g., promotion vs. prevention focus) influence team innovation, conflict resolution, and workplace morale. Publication Trends : Recent publications (2025–2024) explore topics such as gender bias in leadership evaluation, financial stress and counterproductive behavior, ethical conflict in teams, and the dual-edged role of humor in workplace negotiations. His longitudinal studies on religious engagement and life satisfaction, as well as theoretical models on knowledge withholding, highlight interdisciplinary breadth. Teaching : He contributes to bachelor and master’s programs at IÉSEG, focusing on leadership development, positive leadership, and organizational learning.
Summary Clotilde Coron is a Full Professor of Management Sciences at the Faculté Jean Monnet, Université Paris-Saclay. She previously held an Associate Professor position at IAE Paris (2017–2022). Her research focuses on gender equality, gender stereotypes, and the role of quantification in HR management. She earned a PhD in Management Sciences (Université Paris-Est, 2015) and a HDR (Université de Poitiers, 2021). She is also a graduate of ENSAE (2012) and Sciences Po (2013). Academic Roles: Full Professor, Université Paris-Saclay Vice-President for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (since 2024) Elected member of the Research Committee (since 2024) Co-responsible for the M1 Master in Management (since 2023) Research Interests: Dr. Coron’s work critically examines gender equality policies, the societal impact of gender stereotypes, and the ethical implications of algorithmic HR practices. She emphasizes the need for organizations to adopt intersectional frameworks to address systemic inequalities. Grants and Projects: ANR funding for lesbian workplace inclusion (2024–2025) Research on gender in health innovation (2023–2024) Studies on chatGPT in education and LGBTQ+ mental health (2023–2024) Awards: EFMD-FNEGE Best Research Book Award (2023, 2019) FNEGE Label for multiple academic contributions Teaching: She teaches advanced courses in quantitative methods, HR analytics, and gender studies at undergraduate and graduate levels. Recent courses include Data Analysis Tools (M1), Quantitative Methods (M2), and distance-learning modules on HR management.
Hélène Charlery is a Lecturer in Anglophone Studies at the Université Toulouse - Jean Jaurès, affiliated with the Center for Anglophone Studies (CAS). She has held this academic position since 2008 and is actively engaged in research and scholarly activities. Her primary research interests center on intersectionality in American cinema and series , with a specific focus on Black American female directors and the representation of African American women in film and media. Her work critically examines the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality in visual narratives. Her recent publications, including the 2024 journal issue Mainstreaming Intersectionality in Contemporary Cinema and Television which she co-edited, and articles on films by Dee Rees, Ava DuVernay, and Jordan Peele, demonstrate a consistent and evolving scholarly trajectory. Her research analyzes how contemporary films and television series negotiate complex social identities and political themes, particularly through the lens of Black feminism. Scientific Responsibilities Co-Secretary of the Society for the History of Women in the Americas (SHAW) Thesis Supervision Co-supervised the doctoral thesis of Mikael Toulza on Voodoo in North American audiovisual fiction. She has presented her research at numerous international conferences, contributing to academic discourse on gender, race, and representation in the English-speaking world.
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.
Elena Poliakova serves as Assistant Professor of International Negotiation at IÉSEG School of Management in France since 2021, bringing dual expertise from her PhDs in Marketing/International Business (Georgia State University, 2020) and Linguistics (Lomonosov Moscow State University, 2014). Previously, she was Teaching and Research Assistant at Georgia State University (2016-2020). Her interdisciplinary academic foundation includes: Ph.D. in Marketing, International Business, Georgia State University, USA (2020) Ph.D. in Linguistics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia (2014) Master in Philology (Languages and Literature), Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia (2010) Dr. Poliakova's research uniquely bridges International Business , Marketing , and Linguistics , with concentrated focus on negotiation dynamics and sales management . Her work investigates how linguistic structures (particularly metaphors), cultural cognition, and native-language use impact negotiation efficiency and comfort across international contexts. She examines diaspora networks' role in foreign investment and crisis-driven business adaptations, employing methodologies spanning discourse analysis to cross-cultural case studies. Her publication trajectory (2018-2025) reveals deepening integration of linguistic theory with international business practice. Early work established foundations in intercultural cooperation, while recent publications analyze metaphorical communication in negotiation (2025) and cognitive-emotional dimensions of native-language negotiation (2024). Her scholarship spans premier journals including Negotiation and Conflict Management Research and Journal of International Business Policy , addressing both theoretical frameworks and applied contexts like pandemic-era business resilience. Her scholarly contributions have been formally recognized through: Best Reviewer Award, Academy of International Business (2022) Current public records indicate no active student advising roles or externally funded research grants. There is no documented affiliation with specialized research laboratories or structured academic teams beyond standard departmental collaborations at IÉSEG.
Ariel Colonomos is a CNRS Research Professor at Sciences Po and a senior researcher at the Centre for International Studies and Research (CERI). He has held visiting scholar roles at Columbia University’s Institute of War and Peace, where he taught in the political science master’s program and SIPA (School of International and Public Affairs). Education: Master in Economics and Finance (Dauphine University), Master in Philosophy (University of Nanterre), PhD in Political Science (Sciences Po) His research spans the ethics of war, international norms, political theory, and the normative measurement of human lives in conflict scenarios. He explores the intersection of empirical analysis and moral frameworks in warfare, focusing on proportionality, hostage dynamics, and the epistemic limits of predicting future security threats. Colonomos’ publications examine the moral challenges of quantifying human value in political decisions, the aesthetics of human sciences, and the philosophical implications of future war predictions. His recent works include award-winning titles like Pricing Lives and Selling the Future , which analyze the ethical and practical dilemmas of measuring lives and forecasting global politics. Scientific accolades include two IEthics Section Book Awards from the International Studies Association (2017, 2025) for his contributions to war ethics and predictive politics. He currently supervises PhD candidates in international norms and political theory at Sciences Po.
Ana Paulina Lee is an Assistant Professor of Writing and Digital Humanities in the Comparative Literature, English, and Creative Writing Department at the American University of Paris. She joined AUP in 2025 after teaching Latin American literature and culture at Columbia University for eight years and serving as a Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow at Tulane University. Her interdisciplinary scholarship bridges literature, history, law, and urban studies with particular focus on marginalized narratives in the Americas. Ph.D. from University of Southern California M.A. from New York University B.A. from Binghamton University Professor Lee's research examines how stories—archival, fictional, oral—shape legal imagination, social life, and urban experience in the Americas. She specializes in the intersections of magic, law, and literature in Latin America, with particular focus on Asian and African diasporas in Brazil. Her work traces how narrative functions as both historical record and catalyst for social transformation, exploring themes of slavery, emancipation, colonial legacies, and urban memory. She approaches these topics through interdisciplinary lenses combining literary analysis with histories of labor, migration, and performance. Lee's recent publications reveal a consistent focus on marginalized narratives and their impact on social structures. Her scholarship connects legal history with cultural production, showing how magical thinking and narrative practices shape urban spaces and social relations. Works like 'Urban Sorcery, Segregation, and Spectacle in Twentieth-Century Rio de Janeiro' and 'Black Magic City' demonstrate her innovative approach to understanding the relationship between occult logics and legal frameworks in Brazilian contexts. Her research on diasporic communities, particularly Chinese and Japanese experiences in Latin America, contributes significantly to transnational and comparative race studies. David B. Larson Fellowship in Health and Spirituality, Kluge Center, United States Library of Congress (2025-2026) National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship (2025) Social Sciences Research Council, Inaugural Recipient of Interdisciplinary Projects in the Social Sciences (2020-2023) Institute for Ideas and Imagination Fellowship, Columbia University in Paris, France (2021-2022) Provost's Tsunoda Senior Fellowship, Visiting Scholar, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan (2019) Heyman Center Fellow, The Heyman Center for the Humanities, Columbia University (2017-2018) Fulbright, Lisbon, Portugal (2013-2014) Professor Lee's scholarly activities have been generously supported by major research grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Social Sciences Research Council, and the Library of Congress. Her work demonstrates a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches that bridge humanities and social sciences, particularly through projects examining intersections of race, migration, and cultural production in the Americas. Her publication 'Socially Engaged Oral History Pedagogy Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic' indicates a strong commitment to innovative teaching methods and community-based research. While specific details about current advisees aren't provided, her research program suggests engagement with graduate students interested in diaspora studies, urban history, and literary-cultural analysis. Though not explicitly mentioned in the available information, Professor Lee's research on urban spaces, magic, and law in Brazil likely involves collaborative work with scholars across disciplines. Her participation in centers like the Institute for Ideas and Imagination at Columbia University suggests engagement with interdisciplinary research communities focused on global cultural production and social transformation. Her work contributes to ongoing conversations about how narrative practices shape legal frameworks and social structures in the Americas, particularly regarding racial formation and diasporic experiences.
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François Robinet serves as a Lecturer in Contemporary History at the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ), where he is an elected member of the Council of the Institute of International Cultural Studies. He concurrently directs the Graduate School of Humanities and Heritage Sciences at the University of Paris-Saclay and holds appointments with the Laboratory Center for the Cultural History of Contemporary Societies (CHCSC) and the 22nd section of the CNU. Education: Doctor of History (2012) Robinet's research centers on 20th-21st century cultural and political history, with concentrated expertise in the Rwandan Tutsi Genocide, post-colonial Franco-African memory politics, and media history since 1990. His work critically examines French journalistic coverage of African conflicts, international information manufacturing during wartime, and the cultural history of colonial and post-colonial societies. He employs interdisciplinary approaches bridging media studies, genocide research, and digital humanities to analyze historical narratives and memory construction. His 15 most recent publications (2016-2023) reveal consistent thematic focus on Rwandan genocide documentation, Franco-Rwandan historical accountability, and media's role in shaping political memory. Key trends include digital methodologies for genocide archives, analysis of French state-media interactions during crises, and evolving commemorative practices through digital platforms. The work demonstrates increasing engagement with digital humanities tools while maintaining rigorous historical analysis of colonial legacies. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. Robinet coordinates the international RwandaMAP2020 research network mapping genocide documentation sites and serves as Vice-president of the Association for the Development of Cultural History. He is an active member of the Society for the History of Media (SPHM) and editorial board of Le Temps des Médias , demonstrating significant scholarly leadership beyond traditional academic advising. His institutional presence spans laboratory governance (CHCSC), university administration (UVSQ Board of Directors), and major conference organization including the 2014 Rwanda international conference and 2022 International Communication Association pre-conference on empires in media history.
Fabienne Berger-Remy is a Senior Lecturer at Dauphine University – PSL, accredited to supervise research (HDR). She transitioned to academia in 2014 after extensive professional experience in marketing, brand management, and consumer goods consulting, with prior affiliations at IAE Paris Sorbonne. Research Focus : Multidisciplinary studies on marketing profession transformations, work-brand-consumption dynamics, and intangible capital creation. Publications in M@n@gement , Journal of Business Research , and Journal of Marketing Management highlight her work on digital transformation, brand crisis management, and organizational psychology. Publications reveal trends in digital marketing impacts, crisis communication strategies, and intellectual capital dynamics. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical marketing challenges, including brand dissonance and datafication.
Louis d'AVOUT serves as Professor of Private Law and Chairman of the Department of Private Law and Criminal Sciences at Paris-Panthéon-Assas University, where he also directs the Master's program in International Private Law and International Trade Law. His academic leadership extends to editorial roles in major legal journals and expert consultancies for the European Commission and French Ministry of Economy. His educational foundation includes an LLM from Paris I/Cologne and a Doctor of Law degree. Key research areas encompass conflicts of laws and jurisdictions, international trade, European integration, and foreign rights, with particular emphasis on compliance frameworks and business regulation in cross-border contexts. d'AVOUT's recent scholarly output (2016-2025) reveals evolving expertise in European legal harmonization, international arbitration mechanisms, and private international law's adaptation to global commerce. His publications consistently address jurisdictional conflicts, enforcement procedures, and regulatory challenges in transnational business environments. Notable accolades include: H. Texier Prize of the Academy of Moral and Political Sciences (Institut de France) Goldman Prize Dennery Prize of the Chancellery of the Universities of the Academy of Paris As academic supervisor for the International Private Law Master's program, he shapes specialized legal education while maintaining active external engagements. His consultancy roles for the European Commission (2017) and French Ministry of Economy (2008, 2021) demonstrate applied policy influence, complemented by editorial leadership for the Revue critique de droit international privé and Droits journal. He has directed annual chronicles on European Union Private International Law (since 2014) and International Trade Law (since 2007), establishing sustained scholarly contributions to legal doctrine development through systematic analysis of emerging jurisprudence and regulatory trends.
Dr. Sophie Chadelle is a faculty member at ENSAV, part of the University of Toulouse – Jean Jaurès (UT2J), where she holds the position of PRAG (Professeur Agrégé) since 2023. She is affiliated with the Centre for Anglophone Studies (CAS) and teaches courses in Translation Studies, Audiovisual Translation, Film Analysis, and Feminist Film Studies at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her research is deeply interdisciplinary, combining Translation Studies, Gender Studies, and Film and Television Studies. She completed her doctorate in December 2023 with a thesis titled "For a Multimodal, Interdisciplinary and Feminist Approach of Audiovisual Translation: The Case of Female Identities and Sexualities in Sex and the City (HBO, 1998–2004)" , supervised by Nathalie Vincent-Arnaud and David Roche. Her academic journey includes prior roles as an ATER (2021–2023), CDU (2018–2021), and secondary school teaching (2016–2018). Her research interests focus on the feminist implications of audiovisual translation, particularly how gender identities and female voices are transformed in the French dubbing and subtitling of American TV series. She explores themes such as taboo, irony, cosmopolitanism, and the body in media translation, using a multimodal and interdisciplinary methodology. Her work critically examines how translation can either reinforce or resist patriarchal norms and cultural marginalization. Her publications span journal articles, conference papers, and a forthcoming book co-authored with Laura Benoît on feminism in British and US television drama. Her recent articles analyze series like Sex and the City and Ugly Betty , investigating how feminist discourse is negotiated in translation. The trends in her publications reflect a consistent focus on gender, power, and representation in media, with a methodological emphasis on multimodality and interdisciplinary critique. She is actively involved in the academic community, co-directing the "Translating Minority Voices" seminar and organizing events such as study days on feminism in television series. She has served on scientific committees and peer-reviewed articles for journals like Miranda and Caliban . Her work extends beyond academia through dissemination activities, including training sessions for secondary school teachers on feminism in film and television. She has advised and collaborated with various researchers and institutions, contributing to collective volumes and interdisciplinary projects. Her leadership in organizing academic events and her editorial contributions highlight her role in fostering scholarly dialogue. She is associated with research teams such as PRISMES (Sorbonne Nouvelle) and LERMA (Aix-Marseille), underscoring her collaborative and networked research approach.
Dacia Dressen-Hammouda is a Professor of Universities at Université Clermont Auvergne, affiliated with the ACTé Laboratory (Activity, Knowledge, Transmission, Education). She co-leads Theme 1 ( Situations of knowledge transmission and learning ) and has held significant educational responsibilities since 2007, including designing and managing the Multilingual Technical Documentation Engineering and Multilingual Information Design programs. Her research spans English for Specific Purposes (ESP) , multimodality , indexicality , and intercultural rhetoric , with a focus on digital communication and AI integration in education. Research Themes include: Digital and multimodal supports in specialized English Genre-based pedagogies for professional and academic writing Intercultural challenges in second-language politeness negotiation Recontextualization of expert knowledge in digital media Indexicality as a framework for disciplinary identity analysis Article Trends highlight her work on multimodal literacy through instructional videos, indexicality in professional writing , and digital science communication . She explores how digital tools reshape genre mastery and how intercultural exchanges influence academic writing practices. Scientific Contributions include collaborations with researchers like Ciara R. Wigham and Susan Birch-Becaas , with projects such as the DILAN Project (Digital Language and Communication Training for EU Scientists). She has supervised PhD candidates Hamza Miftah and Nedjah Zerrouki , focusing on AI-driven writing support and multimodal travel blogs. Lab Engagement : As co-responsible for Theme 1 at the ACTé Laboratory, she integrates activity theory and ethnographic approaches to study writing as a social and pedagogical activity.
Marco Bade is an Associate Professor of Finance at ICN Business School's Berlin campus. He holds a PhD in Economics and a Habilitation in Business Management from Technische Universität Berlin. He is affiliated with the CEREFIGE research laboratory at the University of Lorraine. His career includes roles as a Research Associate at TU Berlin, Berlin School of Economics, and a temporary Interim Professor at the University of Potsdam (2020–2021). His research focuses on corporate finance, entrepreneurial finance, entrepreneurship, and financial markets, with notable contributions to crowdfunding dynamics, M&A strategies, and regulatory impacts on startups. Education : 2023: Habilitation in Business Management, Technische Universität Berlin, Germany 2016: PhD in Economics (Dr. rer. oec.), Technische Universität Berlin, Germany Research Interests : Marco’s work bridges theoretical finance with practical applications in entrepreneurship and markets. He explores how institutional frameworks (e.g., regulations, competition) shape entrepreneurial behavior and financial decision-making. Recent studies analyze the role of sustainable development goals in crowdfunding success and the psychological factors influencing investor choices in equity-based platforms. Teaching : He teaches courses such as Financial Risk Management, Market Liquidity & Price Discovery, and International Market Microstructure at ICN Business School. His courses emphasize real-world applications in finance and entrepreneurship. Labs/Teams : He contributes to the CEREFIGE research group, focusing on quantitative methods in finance and economics.
Camilo Bogoya serves as an Associate Professor of Latin American Literature (14th section) at Artois University's School of Languages. He teaches Hispanic-American literature, Spanish contemporary literature, and cultural studies across undergraduate and graduate programs, including preparation for the French national CAPES teaching examination. As an active member of the Texts and Cultures Research Center, he organizes academic events and serves on national examination juries for Spanish language teaching credentials. His educational foundation includes a Doctorate in French Language and Literature from Sorbonne Nouvelle University (2011), an External Spanish Aggregation (2015), External CAPES in Spanish (2014), DEA in General and Comparative Literature (2004), and a Master's in Philology from Colombia's National University (2002). PhD: Sorbonne Nouvelle University (2011) DEA: Sorbonne Nouvelle University (2004) Master's: National University of Colombia (2002) Bogoya's research centers on three interconnected domains: the essayist-writer figure bridging novel and essay genres; literary transfers between Latin American and French traditions; and music's role as structural element and thematic concern in literature. His work examines how authors like García Márquez, Borges, and contemporary Colombian writers negotiate cultural identity through genre experimentation and cross-Atlantic dialogues, with particular focus on León de Greiff's poetic legacy and Quignard's musical aesthetics. His scholarly contributions reveal evolving engagement with Colombian literary identity, shifting from historical analysis of independence narratives toward contemporary explorations of globalization's impact on regional literature. His scientific recognition includes: National Literature Prize, University of Antioquia (2020) National Literature Prize, Central University of Bogotá (2008) As academic supervisor, Bogoya directs Master's research theses and oversees professional internships for Languages and International Business students. His editorial leadership spans journals including L'Autre Amérique , Ojo Vulgar , and Colombia's Literatura: teoría, historia, crítica , while his organizational work features doctoral seminars on literary diaries and writer interviews. The Texts and Cultures Research Center provides Bogoya's primary academic home, where he coordinates interdisciplinary projects examining Latin American-French literary connections through study days, edited volumes, and collaborative publications that bridge historical and contemporary perspectives.
Marie-Christine Michaud is a Professor of American Studies at the University of South Brittany (Université de Bretagne Sud), affiliated with the Heritage and Creation in Text and Image research laboratory (HCTI-EA 4249). She specializes in Italian American studies, ethnicity, and immigration dynamics in the United States, with a focus on transnational identity formation and cultural recognition. Academic Background: Doctorate (1997, Paris-Sorbonne IV) Accreditation to Supervise Research (2010, University of Valenciennes and Hainaut-Cambresis) Her research explores the evolving identity of Italian Americans through literary analysis, urban studies, and historical frameworks, examining themes such as ethnic festivals, culinary adaptation, intergroup relations, and transnational connections. Michaud’s work frequently analyzes how Italian Americans navigate cultural assimilation while maintaining ethnic distinctiveness, particularly in New York City contexts like Little Italy’s transformation and the Verrazzano Bridge symbolism. She has published extensively on Italian American representation in literature and film, including studies of The Courtyard of Dreams , Nuovomondo , and The Wine Cellar , connecting artistic works to broader sociopolitical narratives of migration and identity. Her recent scholarship addresses contemporary issues like ethnicization in U.S. society and the struggle for recognition through cultural festivals such as Marco Polo Day. Leadership: Co-director of HCTI research laboratory (2012–present) Former administrative head for L2 year at UBS (2010–2012) Coordinator of the 'Amériques' research group within HCTI (2009–2012) Michaud teaches North American civilization (L1–M2) and American literature (L3–Master), mentoring students through research projects on ethnicity and transnationalism. Her scholarly activities include organizing international conferences on American studies and participating in collaborative projects like the John Calandra Italian-American Institute’s 'Diaspore italiane' initiative.
