Antoine Vernet

Antoine Vernet is a contemporary historian associated with the Triangle laboratory (UMR 5206) at École Normale Supérieure de Lyon. He holds a Doctorate in Contemporary History from Université Lumière Lyon 2, with a thesis on industrial disciplines and worker training in Saint-Étienne. His research focuses on education and training, territorial development, labor history, and the sociology of business leaders. He has been affiliated with multiple universities, including Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne and Sorbonne Université, and has taught courses on modern history and political science.

• Education:
  • Doctorate in Contemporary History (2012-2018), Université Lumière Lyon 2
  • Master's in Contemporary History (2010-2011), Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne
  • Licence in History (2004-2007), Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne

Research Interests: Vernet examines the interplay between education, labor, and industrialization. His work explores vocational training policies, regional economic strategies, and the role of employers and social reformers. Key themes include:

• Historical analysis of technical education systems
• Post-War labor reintegration and industrial competitiveness
• Regional development through employer-worker collaboration

Teaching and Outreach: He has held various teaching roles, including contractual lecturer at Nantes Université and temporary research and teaching positions at Sorbonne Université and Lyon 2. His pedagogical work spans modern history, political economy, and labor studies.

Professional Networks: Vernet collaborates with the GRE M MOS (Groupe de Recherches et d’Études sur les Mémoires du Monde Ouvrier Stéphanois) and contributes to public history initiatives, including radio programs and exhibitions. His research highlights the socio-economic dynamics of Saint-Étienne and broader industrial regions.