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Stanislas Bossard serves as a Lecturer (ATER) in Roman Archaeology at Nantes University's Faculty of History, History of Art and Archaeology within the Department of History of Art & Archaeology. He maintains a dual affiliation with the CReAAH Research Center (UMR 6566) and previously held a postdoctoral position at Sorbonne Université (2022-2023) through the 'Ancient religious landscape of Île-de-France' program. His academic journey includes: Doctorate in Archaeology (2021, Nantes University): 'Cults and sanctuaries in Lyonnaise Gaul, from Gallic antecedents to the end of the gods (2nd century BC – 5th century AD)' Master 2 Research (2015, Nantes University): 'Iron Age underground structures in Brittany and Lower Normandy' Master 1 Research (2014, University of Rennes 2): 'Gallo-Roman sanctuaries and their Latenian antecedents in the Diablintes territory' Bossard's research centers on material evidence from Western Gaul spanning the Iron Age to Roman Antiquity's end. He specializes in religious landscapes (sanctuaries, cult practices), settlement patterns, food storage systems, and Celtic coinage, employing interdisciplinary analysis to decode cultural transitions during Romanization. His methodological approach combines field archaeology with material culture studies to interpret societal changes through physical evidence. His publication trajectory shows progressive specialization, evolving from 2016 journal articles on sanctuary excavations to the 2020 monograph on Iron Age storage structures, culminating in two major 2024 works: a comprehensive study of Lyonnaise Gaul religious landscapes and new findings from the Diablintes sanctuary at Fermerie. These publications consistently focus on religious continuity, material culture analysis, and regional case studies in Western Gaul. His scientific recognition includes: Prix Yves Burnand (2022) for outstanding contributions to Gallo-Roman archaeology Bossard actively secures research funding through collaborative projects, currently coordinating the 'Cherré site' excavation while contributing to the Île-de-France religious landscape program and Le Mans Roman enclosure study. Though his temporary position may limit formal student supervision, he provides hands-on research opportunities through these field projects. As a CReAAH Research Center member, he operates within a dynamic interdisciplinary network supporting archaeological fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and academic exchange in ancient and medieval studies.

• Religious Archaeology
• Settlement Archaeology
• Celtic Numismatics
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Arianna Sforzini is a Lecturer in Philosophy at Université Paris-Est Créteil Val de Marne (UPEC), affiliated with the Faculty of Arts, Letters, Languages and Human Sciences. Her research explores the intersections of philosophy with theater, psychoanalysis, and gender studies, with emphasis on Michel Foucault's work, the history of the body, and Reformation-era subjectivity. She edits Foucault's archival materials and publishes on performative aspects of philosophy. Research Focus: Sforzini investigates philosophical archives, bodily practices in historical context, and the political-aesthetic dimensions of performance. Her work critically engages with French phenomenology and psychoanalysis, particularly through Foucault's frameworks. Publications: Recent outputs (2018-2023) cluster around Foucault’s legacy, analyzing subjectivity, sexuality, and archival methodologies. Trends include historical epistemology (Reformation studies) and critiques of anthropological traditions. Contact: Office hours: Mondays 3-4 PM (Campus Centre, Office i3-124). Email: arianna.sforzini@univ-paris-est.fr.

• Philosophy
• Aesthetics
• Contemporary French Philosophy
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Warren Peze is a Lecturer in the Department of History at Université Paris-Est Créteil Val de Marne (UPEC), where he serves as co-director of the history department and head of History 1 and 2 Licenses programs. His academic affiliations include associate membership at LAMOP (Laboratoire de Médiévistique Occidentale de Paris) at Paris 1, editorial board membership at the Revue historique, and co-direction of the QUIS project focused on prosopography of the secular elite in West Francia (843-900). Peze's research centers on the intellectual and cultural history of the early Middle Ages (5th-11th centuries), with specialized focus on: Transformations of the Carolingian world (8th-11th centuries) Manuscript studies and textual transmission Religious controversies and doctrinal debates Political structures and diplomatic practices Social dynamics in Frankish education systems The relationship between knowledge and power in medieval society His publications demonstrate consistent focus on Carolingian-era studies, with recent work examining religious skepticism, diplomatic recognition practices, and the social implications of theological controversies. Peze frequently contributes to edited volumes and special journal issues, maintaining active collaborations across European medieval studies networks. His research methodology emphasizes critical analysis of unpublished primary sources, particularly doctrinal texts and correspondence. While no specific awards are documented, Peze maintains significant academic influence through his editorial position at the Revue historique and leadership in research projects. His administrative responsibilities include overseeing undergraduate history programs and departmental coordination at UPEC. Peze collaborates on the QUIS research project examining West Francia's secular elite and maintains laboratory affiliations with LAMOP in Paris. These collaborative frameworks support his investigations into Carolingian social structures and knowledge transmission.

• Medieval History
• Carolingian Studies
• Intellectual History
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Alain Messaoudi serves as Senior Lecturer in Contemporary History within the History Department at the University of Nantes. He maintains multi-institutional research affiliations as a member of the Centre for Research in International and Atlantic History (CRHIA), associate member of the Institute of African Worlds (IMAf) at EHESS Paris, and associate researcher at the Institute for Religious Pluralism and Atheism (IPRA). His academic credentials include: Habilitation to supervise research (2019, University of Paris 1) PhD in History (2008, University of Paris 1) DEA in Maghreb Studies (1992, University Paris-3) Master's in History (1987, University Paris-1) agrégation in history (1991) and CAPES in history/geography (1989) Professor Messaoudi's research centers on the socio-cultural dynamics of knowledge and art production in 19th-20th century North Africa , with particular focus on Tunisia under Ottoman and colonial rule . His work critically examines representation systems between Europe and the Arab world and the historical development of Orientalist discourse , analyzing how colonial power structures shaped cultural production and knowledge networks. His career trajectory includes Associate Professor positions at EHESS (2003-2013) and the University of Valenciennes (1998-2003), building expertise that now informs his teaching of Contemporary History at Nantes. As a qualified PhD supervisor since 2019, he mentors graduate students through CRHIA's research ecosystem, which provides access to extensive Mediterranean historical archives and international scholarly networks.

• Social history of knowledge and arts in the Maghreb (19th-20th centuries)
• History of representations (Europe/Arab world)
• History of Orientalism
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Najeh Jegham serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Arabic Studies at the University of Nantes, France. His academic profile centers on Arabic language instruction, literary analysis, and cross-cultural translation studies within North African contexts. His research explores Arabic literature through multiple lenses: Revolutionary poetry and its relationship to political movements (particularly Tunisian) Migrant narratives in contemporary Maghrebi writing Intersections between literary texts and visual arts Translation theory bridging Arabic and French literary traditions Temporal structures in modern Arabic novels Recent work demonstrates deepening engagement with identity politics post-Arab Spring. Professor Jegham's publication trajectory (2001-2024) reveals consistent thematic development: early work on plural writing and time paradoxes evolved into current focus on revolutionary discourse and visual-textual synthesis. His scholarship maintains rigorous bilingual engagement while centering Maghrebi literary voices. As an active translator and critic, he contributes to academic discourse through both theoretical articles and practical translation projects. His supervision likely emphasizes close reading of primary texts alongside critical theory application in Arabic literary studies.

• Arabic Literature
• Translation Studies
• Comparative Literature
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