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Franck Cochoy is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Toulouse Jean Jaurès, where he is affiliated with the Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Solidarity, Societies, Territories (LISST). He is also a Senior Member of the prestigious Institut Universitaire de France (IUF), a recognition reserved for France's most distinguished researchers. His work focuses on economic sociology with particular attention to market mediations, retail practices, and the material dimensions of consumption.
Cochoy's research interests span economic sociology, market devices, retail practices, consumer behavior, digitalization of markets, pedestrian logistics, and price display systems. His work often applies Actor-Network Theory (ANT) and material semiotics to understand how markets are constructed through both human and non-human actors. He has made significant contributions to understanding how mundane objects like shopping carts, price tags, and packaging shape consumer behavior and market dynamics.
His recent publications reveal a researcher deeply engaged with contemporary issues, particularly the sociology of masks during the pandemic, the digital transformation of retail pricing, and the spatial organization of markets. His work demonstrates consistent methodological innovation, employing approaches ranging from bibliometric and textometric analysis to auto-ethnography and historical studies of market devices.
- Senior Member of the Institut Universitaire de France (prestigious recognition)
- Honorary Doctor in Economics from the University of Gothenburg
- Extensive publication record including numerous books, journal articles, and book chapters
- Active participation in major research projects on markets, consumption, and digital transformation
As a supervisor and collaborator, Cochoy has worked with numerous researchers across disciplines, contributing to interdisciplinary projects that bridge sociology, geography, economics, and science and technology studies. His research on pedestrian logistics, market devices, and the sociology of masks has generated significant scholarly interest and practical implications for understanding contemporary consumption practices.
