Anne-Lise Worms

Anne-Lise Worms is a Professor of Greek Language and Literature at the University of Rouen Normandy, holding positions in the Department of Classical Letters and the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences. She specializes in ancient philosophy, particularly Neoplatonism, with a focus on Plotinus' works. Her research explores aesthetics, ancient art, and the philosophical legacy of Plato. She has authored seminal translations and commentaries on Plotinus’ Enneads and holds leadership roles in academic publishing, including co-directing the 'Écrits de Plotin' collection. Worms has received the Zappas Prize (2019) for her work on Plotinus’ Treatise 31. She has served in prominent administrative roles, including Vice-President of the University of Rouen Normandy since 2021, overseeing cultural and academic affairs. She actively contributes to interdisciplinary research projects on rhetoric, classical reception, and the history of ideas. Her teaching spans classical Greek, philosophy, and aesthetics at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including preparation for French academic competitions like the Agrégation.

Education and Academic Credentials: Agrégée in Classical Letters (1986), Doctor of Greek Studies (University of Lille III, 1998), and Authorized to Supervise Research (University of Strasbourg, 2013).
Administrative Roles: Vice-President (2021–present), Director of UFR Letters and Human Sciences (2013–2016), and President of CESAR (2018–2021).
Research Projects: Co-leads the RADIAN doctoral program (2021–2024) and contributes to initiatives like the 'Beauté(s)' research chair. She has organized international colloquia on topics like ancient rhetoric and the philosophy of Plotinus.
Publications: Over 20 books and peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing Plotinus’ contributions to aesthetics and ethics. Her translations and commentaries on classical texts are widely cited in scholarly discourse.

Awards and Recognition: Zappas Prize (2019), member of the Association for the Encouragement of Greek Studies, and reviewer for major philosophy journals. She has mentored numerous doctoral students and served on national academic juries for classical studies competitions.