Hélène Michel

Hélène Michel is a Professor of Political Science at Sciences Po Strasbourg, part of the University of Strasbourg. She is actively involved in interdisciplinary research through her role as Coordinator of the Interdisciplinary Thematic Institute (ITI) MAKing European Society (MAKErS) and as Deputy Director of the Scientific Interest Group GIS Euro-Lab, a French research network focused on the European Union. She co-heads the Master 2 program in Health, Environment, and Policy, a joint initiative between Sciences Po Strasbourg and the Faculty of Medicine.

Her research is conducted within the SAGE laboratory (Sociétés, acteurs, gouvernement en Europe), where she contributes to Axis 1 (Field of power and representation) and Axis 3 (Territorial dynamics: population, city, nature). Her work centers on three main areas: the sociology of interest groups and interest representation in France and the EU, transparency policies, and the sociology of the uses of law and justice in the fields of work and health. Key research themes include lobbying, conflicts of interest, trade unionism, and employers' organizations.

She teaches a range of courses at the Master and undergraduate levels, including European Political Sociology, Representation of Interests in the European Union, Mobilization of Law and Justice, Analysis of Decision-Making Processes, European Institutions and Non-State Organizations, and Sociology of Law. These courses reflect her expertise in political sociology, EU governance, and legal practices.

Although specific recent publications are not listed, her research output and supervisory roles indicate a strong focus on the intersection of law, politics, and public policy in European and national contexts. Her work demonstrates a consistent engagement with institutional dynamics, advocacy, and regulatory transparency.

• The European Ombudsman makes the voice of transparency heard (21/02/2019)

Hélène Michel supervises doctoral research on topics such as economic and financial crime, the role of expertise in public action, and the management of hazardous waste. She has co-directed theses with scholars from EHESS and Paris Diderot University, indicating national and interdisciplinary collaboration. While no specific grants are mentioned, her leadership in GIS Euro-Lab and ITI MAKErS suggests involvement in major funded research initiatives. She is based at Sciences Po Strasbourg, Le Cardo - 7 rue de l'Ecarlate, CS 20024 - 67082 Strasbourg Cedex.