Benoît Rouzeau

Benoît Rouzeau serves as Lecturer at the University of Picardy Jules Verne within the Faculty of History and Geography, affiliated with the TRAME Research Unit (UR 4284). His academic trajectory began with a history CAPES qualification in 1998 while serving as associate researcher at LaMOP UMR 8589, culminating in his doctorate in history in 2008 and appointment to lecturer in 2021.

His educational milestones include:

• 1998: History CAPES (Certificat d'Aptitude à l'Enseignement du Second Degré)
• 2008: Doctorate in History

Rouzeau's research centers on medieval and modern monastic archaeology with specialized focus on Cistercian communities. He investigates rural economic structures, technological evolution across historical periods, and monastic interactions with natural resources. His methodological approach integrates archaeological fieldwork with historical document analysis to reconstruct monastic life and its environmental impact, particularly through detailed studies of abbey complexes like Morimond.

His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output in Cistercian studies, with recent works examining monastic networks, water management systems, and archaeological methodologies. These publications reflect interdisciplinary collaboration and contribute significantly to understanding medieval religious institutions' societal roles.

His distinguished recognition includes:

• 2021: Gabriel Auguste Prost prize from the Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres

Rouzeau has secured substantial research funding through major collaborative projects including a five-year PCR initiative with INRAP (2018-2023) on transnational Cistercian sites and the 'Cistercians and resources' project (2019-2023). These endeavors showcase his leadership in interdisciplinary research coordination and commitment to advancing archaeological methodologies in historical studies.

As a core member of the TRAME Research Unit, Rouzeau contributes to a vibrant scholarly ecosystem focused on territorial and environmental history. His work within this framework advances the unit's mission of integrating historical analysis with archaeological science to illuminate long-term societal transformations in European contexts.