Isabelle Nicolai

Isabelle Nicolai serves as a Professor of Economics at the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines and is affiliated with S.E.R.G. / CentraleSupélec. Her academic career spans over two decades, during which she has held leadership positions including Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences (2000-2003) and coordinator of Master's programs in sustainable development.

Education

• Economics Degree, ENS Cachan (1990)
• Master's in Industrial Engineering and Innovation Management, Centrale Paris (1991)
• Doctorate in Economics of Innovation, University of Nice (1995)

Research Focus

Professor Nicolai specializes in eco-innovation and e-mobility modeling, examining how corporate social responsibility impacts business performance through multi-criteria decision tools. Her applied research addresses sustainability challenges in urban planning and resource management, with collaborations spanning industrial partners like Veolia, Vinci, and Alstom.

Advising and Research Leadership

With 15 completed doctoral supervisions and 3 ongoing theses, she directed the Sustainable Campuses chair (2011-2015) funded by Bouygues Construction. Her consultancy extends to public agencies including Yvelines General Council and ANAP, focusing on sustainable development strategies and innovation ecosystems.

Professional Engagement

She contributes to institutional innovation through memberships in the "comité de mission" (since 2020), KSAPA (since 2021), and the Observatory "Action sociétale et Action publique" within the Chair of Public Innovation, while maintaining active roles in S.E.R.G. / LGI and previously chairing the UVSQ industrial group on sustainability (2012-2014).