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Professor David A Palmer is a distinguished academic jointly appointed by the Hong Kong Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences and the Department of Sociology at the University of Hong Kong, where he has been teaching since 2008. His interdisciplinary work bridges anthropology, sociology, religious studies, and Sinology, establishing him as a leading scholar in Chinese religious studies and transnational religious movements. Palmer's educational background includes a PhD in Anthropology of Religion from Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes (Sorbonne, Paris), an MPhil in Clinical Psychology/Medical Anthropology from University of Paris-VIII, and a BA in Anthropology and East Asian Studies from McGill University. His scholarly contributions span multiple disciplines with particular emphasis on Chinese religious traditions and their global manifestations. His research interests focus on the anthropology and sociology of spirituality and religion, especially Daoism and Chinese religion; religion in modern and contemporary China; inter-Asian and transnational religious circulations; Baháʼí Faith; civil society, volunteering, philanthropy, community engagement; and cultural and religious interactions on the Belt and Road. His work examines how religious traditions navigate modernity, state power, and globalization, with particular attention to the Belt and Road Initiative's cultural dimensions. Palmer's publications reveal a consistent focus on understanding Chinese religious traditions within broader theoretical frameworks of social theory, civil society, and transnational religious networks. His articles demonstrate how Chinese religious practices and institutions both adapt to and shape contemporary social and political contexts, with particular attention to the intersections of spirituality, modernity, and state-society relations. Joseph Levenson Award of the Association for Asian Studies PROSE award of the American Publishers' Association Francis L.K. Hsu Award of the Society for East Asian Anthropology Edward Bruner Prize for the best book in Anthropology of Tourism HK Research Grants Council RGC Research Fellowship (2021-2025) HK Research Grants Council Humanities and Social Sciences Prestigious Fellowship (2019) Palmer currently leads multiple significant research projects including 'Global China, Local Cultures: Chinese Modernity and Soft Power on the Belt and Road' (RGC Research Fellowship, 2021-2025), 'Infrastructures of Faith: Religious Mobilities on the Belt and Road' (CRF, 2019-2023), 'Rituals and Manuscripts of the Lanten Yao (Laos)' (GRF, 2021-2024), and 'Religious Cosmopolitanism in China, 1895-1927' (GRF, 2021-2024). He leads the 'Asian Religious Connections' research cluster at HKIHSS, co-convenes the 'Culture, Community and Social Equity' research cluster in the HKU Faculty of Social Sciences, and serves as co-convenor of the HKU Anthropology Research Network. As President of the East Asian Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, he plays a key role in advancing scholarly understanding of religion in the region.

• Anthropology of Religion
• Sociology of Spirituality
• Daoism
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Georges Kostakiotis is a Senior Lecturer at the National Institute for Oriental Languages and Civilisations (INALCO) in Paris, France, specializing in Modern Greek language and literature. His academic appointment falls under CNU Section 15, covering Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Hebrew and other languages and literature. He serves as Head of the TEMPO course for Modern Greek and teaches across multiple levels from L1 through L3, including text study, written and oral practice of Greek, Modern Greek thematic courses, specialized Greek text corpora, and technical translation at M1 and M2 levels. Dr. Kostakiotis's research focuses on the intersection of language pedagogy and literary studies. He investigates teaching oral communication from both practical and theoretical perspectives, examining how literary texts function as effective pedagogical tools in foreign language classrooms. His work develops specialized strategies for teaching Greek to Latin-speaking audiences, leveraging linguistic connections while addressing acquisition challenges. Additionally, he explores literary representations of politics and urban worlds, situating Greek literature within broader European and Balkan contexts through the CREE (Centre de Recherches Euro-Méditerranéennes et Euro-asiatiques) research center. Analysis of Dr. Kostakiotis's publication record from 2009-2024 reveals consistent scholarly engagement with Greek literature's relationship to Balkan cultures and historical contexts. His work demonstrates particular interest in how Greek literature addresses themes of foreignness, crisis, and identity through comparative analysis with other Balkan literary traditions. His research spans pedagogical approaches to language teaching, literary analysis of Greek texts, historical examinations of Greek literature, and cultural studies of Greek communities in the Balkans. Dr. Kostakiotis has been instrumental in organizing numerous academic events that bridge language pedagogy and literary scholarship. He has coordinated multiple conferences and study days focused on language teaching methodology, including sessions on oral communication techniques, vocabulary acquisition strategies, and assessment approaches. In the realm of literature and cultural studies, he has organized scholarly gatherings examining Greek-Romanian relations, Phanariote history, women's perspectives in Greek literature, and urban studies with particular attention to cities like Thessaloniki and Alexandria. His collaborative work, including co-edited volumes on Greek-Romanian relations, demonstrates his commitment to fostering academic dialogue across national and disciplinary boundaries.

• Teaching oral communication
• Literary text as pedagogical teaching tool
• Strategies for teaching Greek to Latin-speaking audiences
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Antonio A. Casilli is a Professor of Sociology at Télécom Paris (Institut Polytechnique de Paris) and a researcher at the Interdisciplinary Institute of Innovation (i3) . He is an associate member of LACI-IIAC (formerly the Edgar Morin Center) at EHESS and serves as a Faculty Fellow at the Nexa Center for Internet and Society (Polytechnic University of Turin) since 2018. Research Focus: Digital labor, platform economy, AI ethics, and the social implications of technology Awards: Prix Étoiles de la SCAM, Prix Meilleur Documentaire de l'Année (Bangkok), selected as Nature Journal Top Science Pick His work analyzes how digital platforms reshape labor dynamics, privacy norms, and social inequalities. Recent studies explore global AI data work, including fieldwork in Latin America, Africa, and Europe. He advocates for ethical frameworks recognizing human labor behind automation. Media Engagement: Regular contributor to France Culture , Le Monde , Wired , and Rue89 . Authored En attendant les robots (2019) and Schiavi del clic (2020), investigating hidden digital labor structures.

• Digital Labor
• Sociology of Technology
• Platform Economy
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Dinah Ribard is a Director of Studies at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS), working within the Centre de Recherches Historiques (CRH). She serves as Center Director for the GRIHL (Groupe de recherche interdisciplinaire sur l'histoire du libéralisme) research group. Her academic career has been dedicated to the historical study of work, intellectual practices, and cultural production from the early modern period through the 19th century. Ribard completed her thesis in December 2000 at the University of Paris III - Sorbonne Nouvelle under the direction of Alain Viala, entitled "Live Tell Think. Research on the literary status of the philosopher: the Lives of philosophers in France 1650-1766." She was formerly a student at the École Normale Supérieure (Ulm) and holds a degree in Modern Literature. Prior to her position at EHESS, she served as an ATER (Attaché Temporaire d'Enseignement et de Recherche) at Paris III University from 1999 to 2001 and taught at Lycée Jacques-Feyder in Epinay sur Seine from 2001 to 2003. Ribard's research focuses on the history of work from multiple perspectives - examining both intellectual work (1600-1900) and material labor. She investigates how work has been conceptualized, narrated, and institutionalized throughout history. Her work explores the relationship between knowledge production and labor, analyzing how different professions and social statuses have shaped intellectual and cultural practices. She examines the historical construction of disciplines, professions, and social classifications, with particular attention to how writing practices intersect with work identities. Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on the relationship between writing, work, and social identity across the early modern and modern periods. Ribard's scholarship demonstrates how textual practices were embedded in specific work contexts, from artisanal workshops to academic institutions. Her work shows how literary forms were used to construct professional identities and how writing practices served as forms of political action. She has made significant contributions to understanding the historical relationship between intellectual labor and material production. Ribard has published extensively, including the notable 2023 book "Le Menuisier de Nevers. Poésie ouvrière, fait littéraire et classes sociales (XVIIe-XIXe siècle)" which examines how working-class poetry was historically constructed and marginalized. Her scholarship challenges traditional literary classifications and reveals how social categories have been historically produced through cultural practices. As Director of Studies at EHESS, Ribard supervises doctoral students and contributes to the academic training of historians. She co-responsible for the Grihl seminar and teaches courses at EHESS on topics including "Writings of the Past. Literature and History: Methods, Theories, Fields" and "History and stories of work." Her teaching reflects her research interests in the intersection of literary practices, historical methodology, and social analysis. Within the CRH, Ribard is affiliated with the GRIHL research group, which focuses on the interdisciplinary history of liberalism. Her work bridges historical, literary, and sociological approaches to understanding the development of social and intellectual categories. Through her research, teaching, and institutional leadership, Ribard has made significant contributions to the historical understanding of work, knowledge production, and cultural classification.

• History of work
• History of intellectual work (1600-1900)
• History of disciplines
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Laurent DUPONT is a Research Engineer and Co-coordinator of the IUVTT Master’s program at ENSGSI (École Nationale Supérieure de Géologie et de Sciences Industrielles), part of the Groupe INP in Nancy, France. He also serves as Scientific Manager of the Lorraine Fab Living Lab. His work focuses on user-driven innovation, smart and sustainable territories, collaborative engineering, and immersive environments. He holds a PhD in Industrial Systems Engineering from INPL (2009), a DEA (2004), and a degree in Industrial Systems Engineering (2003) from ENSGSI. Research interests include innovation lab strategies, open innovation spaces, territorial resilience, and digital twin applications in manufacturing. He leads projects like INEDIT, exploring co-design frameworks and circular economy solutions. His articles highlight trends in collaborative innovation networks, systemic impact mapping, and the integration of extended reality in industrial contexts. Key contributions include frameworks for evaluating territorial resilience and tools for monitoring innovation lab networks. He has been involved in initiatives such as the DHDA Project for resilience assessment and the Smagrinet project on smart grid training. His work bridges academia and practice through participatory methods and cross-sector collaborations. Current projects emphasize Industry 5.0, open manufacturing, and community-driven innovation.

• Innovation Engineering
• Sustainable Cities
• Collaborative Innovation
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Patrick Le Galès is a CNRS Research Professor at Sciences Po's Centre for European Studies and Comparative Politics (CEE), where he contributes to research on urban governance, public policy, and European political sociology. He was the founding Dean of the Sciences Po Urban School (2015–2022) and remains an active faculty member, teaching and leading research groups on urban transformation and state restructuring. His research interests span urban sociology, comparative public policy, political economy, and the governance of European cities. He investigates themes such as financialization of housing, digital cities, urban inequalities, and the reconfiguration of the modern state. His work combines sociological and political science approaches to analyze how cities and states adapt to economic and social change. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on urban governance, state transformation, and European integration. These works span subfields including smart cities, policy instruments, metropolitan conflict, and institutional change, with keywords in political science, sociology, and urban studies. His research often adopts a comparative framework across European and global cities. Fellow of the British Academy (FBA) Member of Academia Europaea CNRS Silver Medal (2018) Stein Rokkan Prize (2002) Regional Studies Association Best Paper Award (2017) CNRS Bronze Medal (1996) GRALE CNRS Prize (1991) Mattei Dogan Foundation Award of Excellence (2007) Le Galès has supervised numerous PhD candidates and junior researchers, though specific advisees are not listed. He has led and participated in multiple funded research projects, including European, national, and international contracts. He has served on ERC panels and editorial boards of leading journals such as British Journal of Political Science , Socio-Economic Review , and European Urban and Regional Studies . He co-edits book series on Governance (Presses de Sciences Po) and Urban and Social Change (Wiley/Blackwell). He is involved in the 'Cities are back in town' and 'Restructuring the state' research groups at the Centre for European Studies and Comparative Politics. He also contributes to the Transversal Seminars and thematic seminar series on urban and policy transformations. His ongoing project LAC-EU (2024–2028) explores Latin American challenges in the 21st century, expanding his comparative urban research globally.

• Urban sociology
• Public policy
• Comparative politics
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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.

• Gender Equality
• Quantification in Human Resources Management
• Organizational Behavior
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Florent Pouponneau is a Professor at Toulouse Capitole University, affiliated with the Institute of Space, Territorial, Cultural and Communication Law (IDETCOM). His research centers on political science, particularly focusing on French foreign policy, nuclear non-proliferation, bureaucratic dynamics in international interventions, and European security frameworks. 2015 : Published research on French nuclear non-proliferation policy. 2022 : Co-edited a book analyzing the French intervention in Mali through bureaucratic and political lenses. Repeated Collaborations : Frequently works with scholars like Johanna Siméant-Germanos and Grégory Daho on diplomatic and military policy topics. His publications highlight the intersection of domestic bureaucratic struggles and international policy outcomes, with a focus on France's role in nuclear diplomacy and military interventions. His methodological approach often integrates fieldwork and sociological analysis of institutions. Key themes across his work include: Nuclear non-proliferation and export policy French diplomatic practices in conflict zones Bureaucratic constraints on foreign policy decisions European Union security governance International intervention dynamics

• Political Science
• International Relations
• French Foreign Policy
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Yoann Demoli is a Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ), part of the Université Paris-Saclay. He is affiliated with the PRINTEMPS Laboratory (CNRS-UVSQ) and the Quantitative Sociology Laboratory at CREST. His academic career spans over a decade with teaching and research positions at various prestigious French institutions including Sciences Po Paris and Paris 8 University. His educational background includes: Doctoral thesis in sociology under Philippe Coulangeon at Sciences Po Paris (2010-2015) Master 2 in Sociology and Statistics from School for Advanced Studies in Social Sciences and ENS Paris (2009-2010) Master 1 in Sociology from University of Paris IV (2007-2008) Bachelor's degrees in Sociology and Economics from Universities of Paris IV and I (2006-2007) Preparatory classes at Lycée Carnot and Lycée Henri IV (2003-2006) Demoli's research focuses on the sociology of consumption, social stratification, environmental sociology, and particularly the sociology of the automobile. His work employs quantitative methods to analyze how automobile use and ownership patterns reflect and reinforce social inequalities. He examines how factors like class, gender, and geography influence mobility practices, with particular attention to working-class households in peri-urban and rural areas. His research reveals complex relationships between environmental attitudes and actual car use behaviors, challenging simplistic narratives about ecological conversion. His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the intersection of social structure and mobility practices, with particular attention to historical trends and class analysis. The collection shows a progression from analyzing specific aspects of automobile culture to broader questions of ecological conversion and social stratification in transportation systems. His scientific work has been recognized with the Young Author Prize at the 22nd GERPISA International Conference in 2014. He regularly contributes to academic discourse through peer review for journals such as Acts of Research in Social Sciences and Transport Security Review. As an advisor, Demoli has supervised numerous undergraduate research projects and master's theses on topics ranging from police uniforms to online dating sociology. His current research projects include CONDUIRE (financed by ADEME), a study on magistrates' mobility funded by the Ministry of Justice, and research on the social drivers of ecological conversion coordinated by Philippe Coulangeon. Within the academic community, Demoli co-organizes the workshop 'Quantitative Sociology and Sociology of Quantification' and co-leads the Mobility theme of the Federation for Research in Computer, Human and Social Sciences at UVSQ. He also serves as Director of the Department of Sociology and Geography at UVSQ and is an active participant in research dissemination through media appearances.

• Sociology of consumption
• Social stratification
• Environmental sociology
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Ronja Sczepanski is an Assistant Professor at the Centre for European Studies and Comparative Politics (CEE) at Sciences Po. Her research explores the intersection of national and European identities, focusing on how political perceptions, social sorting, and behavioral processes drive identity change. Specializes in identity formation through political events like referenda Analyzes neighborhood effects and ethnic diversity on identity dynamics Investigates political party framing of social groups Her recent work examines how differentiated integration impacts EU policy compliance and validates open-source machine translation for text analysis. She teaches courses on European integration at institutions including ETH Zurich and the University of Cologne. Recipient of the PolMeth Europe Best Poster Award (2023) Published in journals like Comparative Political Studies and European Union Politics

• National and European Identities
• Social Identity Change
• Political Perceptions in Identity Formation
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Samuel Hayat is a CNRS-affiliated Research Fellow at the Center for Political Research (CEVIPOF) at Sciences Po, specializing in political representation and 19th-century revolutionary movements. His work intersects the history of ideas, historical sociology, and political theory. Current affiliation: Sciences Po (CEVIPOF) Visiting researcher: Maison Française d'Oxford (2020) Research focuses on: Political representation and embodiment 19th-century working-class movements Historical sociology of political concepts Democratic theory and participatory practices Recent publications explore: Yellow Vest Movement dynamics Working-class intellectual history Evolution of republican thought Conceptual history methodologies Co-editor of interdisciplinary works on: Democratic dispositifs Critical participation dictionary Political spokesperson roles

• Political representation
• 19th-century revolutionary movements
• Working-class movements
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Delphine Allès is a University Professor at the National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations (INALCO) in Paris, France, where she serves as Vice-President responsible for board of directors, organization and resources. She is a leading scholar in International Relations with a focus on Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, and specializes in non-Western approaches to international relations, religion in global politics, and Indo-Pacific security dynamics. Her research interests span multiple interconnected domains: Religion and International Relations Non-Western Approaches to International Relations Diplomacy, Security and Multilateral Cooperation in Southeast Asia (Indonesia / Indo-Pacific) Civilizational Narratives Global International Relations and Area Studies Allès's scholarly work demonstrates a consistent focus on decentralizing International Relations theory through empirical studies of Southeast Asian practices. Her recent publications examine the Indo-Pacific concept, religious diplomacy between Russia and Indonesia, and critiques of Western-centric security frameworks. She has pioneered research on how non-Western civilizations conceptualize international order, particularly through religious frameworks. Professor Allès serves on the editorial boards of multiple prestigious journals including European Journal of East Asian Affairs, Global: Jurnal politik internasional, and Archipel. She is also Scientific manager of the AMI-SHS DECRIPT program focused on crises and civilizational narratives. Her administrative leadership includes membership on the Scientific and Strategic Council of Pôle Asie (MEAE) and the board of the French Political Science Association. Previously, she directed the International Relations department at INALCO (2018-2023) and co-edited the journal Etudes internationales (2021-2024).

• Southeast Asia and International Relations
• Global International Relations and Area Studies
• Religion and International Relations
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Philippe Coulangeon is a CNRS Research Professor with HDR at the Centre for Research on Social Inequalities (CRIS) at Sciences Po. His research is situated at the intersection of cultural sociology and the sociology of social inequalities, focusing on cultural practices, tastes, and social stratification. His research interests include: Cultural Sociology and Inequalities Cultural Capital and Omnivorousness Social Stratification and Class Arts and Cultural Education Ecological Conversion and Lifestyles Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences His publications reveal a strong thematic continuity in understanding how culture functions as a marker of social distinction and inequality in France. Recent works increasingly integrate environmental concerns, showing evolving trends toward sustainable lifestyles and their social dimensions. His methodological focus on quantitative and geometric data analysis underpins a rigorous empirical approach to cultural sociology. Scientific awards and honors: No specific awards mentioned in the text. He has supervised PhD students, including Abel Aussant, and teaches graduate courses on the sociology of inequalities and quantitative methods. He has been involved in major funded projects, notably an ANR project on the social forces of ecological conversion. His editorial roles include membership on the editorial board of the journal Sociologie . He is affiliated with CRIS and collaborates with researchers across France on issues of inequality, particularly during the pandemic. His recent policy briefs highlight the impact of lockdowns on social life and inequality.

• Cultural Sociology
• Social Inequalities
• Social Stratification
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Nicolas Peyre is a Lecturer and Researcher in Information and Communication Sciences at the University of Toulouse Capitole, where he is affiliated with the Institute of Space, Territorial, Cultural and Communication Law (IDETCOM). He serves as Director of Studies for the Master 2 program in "Administration and Communication of Cultural Activities." His teaching includes Diplomacy of Influence (M2), History of Cultural Policy (M2), Business Intelligence (M1), Communication Law (L3), and Management of Cultural Events and Festivals (M2). Nicolas Peyre's research centers on cultural diplomacy and influence , examining how institutions like the French Institute and Alliance française function as instruments of soft power. His work explores the globalization of museum brands (particularly the Louvre and Centre Pompidou), the cultural and creative industries , and business intelligence in cultural contexts. He investigates how French cultural policy adapts to globalization through both traditional networks and digital platforms, with special attention to diplomatic applications. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on museum branding in international contexts , particularly analyzing the Centre Pompidou Málaga as a case study of cultural diplomacy. He critically examines how social media platforms like Instagram both support and challenge the globalization of museum brands, and connects sport, communication, and diplomacy to analyze how sporting events serve as vehicles for cultural influence. His work spans academic journals, book chapters, and critical commentary on current cultural partnerships. Nicolas Peyre actively contributes to academic discourse through his role as a consulting editor for The Journal of Arts Management, Law, and Society , membership on the editorial board of Hermès, La Revue (CNRS), and as co-founder of Lélia Productions. He has organized numerous international conferences and seminars on cultural diplomacy and influence, including the "Culture & Influence" research seminars at Toulouse Capitole University and co-organizing major international events on French cultural diplomacy.

• Cultural diplomacy
• Diplomacy of influence
• Cultural networks
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Guibourg Delamotte is a tenured Full Professor of Political Science and head of the Japanese Studies Department at the French Institute of Oriental Studies (Inalco), where she has been affiliated since 2006. She also teaches at Sciences Po Paris and holds international research fellowships at the University of Tokyo’s Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST), Temple University Japan, and the Japan Forum on International Relations (Tokyo). Her career spans Japanese defense policy, domestic politics, parliamentary institutions, and Indo-Pacific security dynamics. Education: Law, University of Paris Panthéon Assas Law, University of Oxford Japanese (BA, MA), Inalco Political Science, Sciences Po Paris PhD in Political Studies, EHESS (2007, Highest Honours, Shibusawa-Claudel Award) Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches, Sciences Po Paris (2022) Her research focuses on Japanese domestic and foreign policy, parliamentary governance, defense modernization, and Indo-Pacific security. She has authored/co-edited eight books, including Le Japon, un leader discret (Eyrolles, 2023) and La Démocratie au Japon, singulière et universelle (ENS Ed., 2022), and over 20 journal articles and book chapters. Recent publications emphasize Japan's strategic evolution in the Indo-Pacific, AUKUS implications, and democratic governance challenges. She examines security policy intersections with domestic politics, legal frameworks, and international alliances. Scientific Awards: Shibusawa-Claudel Award for PhD dissertation Highest Honours (PhD, EHESS) Delamotte leads the French Research Institute on East Asia (IFRAE)’s program on Contemporary East Asia's trajectory. She serves on the National Academic Council’s Political Science Section (CNU, Section 4) and contributes to policy debates through academic and governmental institutions.

• Political Science
• Japanese Domestic Politics
• International Relations
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