معرفی
Benoît Henriet is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social History of Capitalism at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). His expertise lies in the history from below, focusing on (post)colonial Central Africa, particularly vernacular responses to state power and capitalism. He obtained his PhD in Contemporary History from Université Saint-Louis (2016) and held postdoctoral positions at the Center Marc Bloch in Berlin and the University of Oxford. Henriet leads major research projects such as FORAGENCY (ERC Starting Grant) and coordinates initiatives like Rebel Soldiers on Trial and DIGICOLJUST-2. His work explores themes like colonial violence, military agency, foraging practices, and archival accessibility.
Education
- PhD in Contemporary History, Université Saint-Louis, Brussels (2016)
- Postdoctoral Fellowships: Center Marc Bloch (Berlin, 2017), University of Oxford (2017-2018)
Research Interests
Henriet’s research delves into microhistories of colonial resistance, the intersection of capitalism and colonial governance, and the agency of marginalized groups. He integrates environmental and gender perspectives to analyze colonial dynamics in Central Africa. Recent projects emphasize foraging as a form of resistance, the role of military mutinies, and decolonizing archival practices.
Grants & Projects
- FORAGENCY (ERC Starting Grant, 2023–2028): Examines foraging practices and multispecies agency in colonial Central Africa.
- Rebel Soldiers on Trial: Analyzes military mutinies and colonial repression in Congo.
- Gusangira: Improves access to colonial archives on Rwanda and Burundi.
Labs/Teams
He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at the VUB and ULB, focusing on historical nutrition studies and gender diversity research. His work bridges historical analysis with environmental and postcolonial studies.
