Azélie Fayolle

Azélie Fayolle is a CR-FNRS researcher (Chercheur Qualifié) affiliated with FNRS (Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique) and STRIGES, holding a full-time research position within Belgium's academic system.

She earned her doctorate in 2023 with the thesis "Ernest Renan: Knowledge of Nature and Thought of History" (Champion), which employed epistemic criticism to analyze natural sciences in Ernest Renan's writings. This foundational work established her expertise in historical epistemology and 19th-century intellectual history.

Her primary research investigates 19th-century feminisms through discourse analysis, particularly examining conceptualizations of nature in feminist texts. The ongoing FNRS-funded project "Women, Nature, Discourse" explores how feminist movements deployed protean discursive strategies regarding nature, situating her work at the intersection of gender studies, intellectual history, and history of science. This research reveals historical continuities in feminist epistemological frameworks and challenges static interpretations of feminist texts.

Dr. Fayolle currently leads the FNRS grant for "Women, Nature, Discourse," which constitutes her principal research funding. While specific student supervision details aren't documented in available sources, CR-FNRS researchers typically mentor doctoral candidates through host institutions. Her research trajectory demonstrates strong institutional support through competitive FNRS funding mechanisms, reflecting recognition of her scholarly contributions to humanities research.