Jean-Pierre Boutinet

Jean-Pierre Boutinet is a Professor at the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, Catholic University of the West (UCO Angers). He specializes in adult education, career development, and project theory, with a focus on professional identity formation, lifelong learning dynamics, and ethical frameworks in educational and organizational contexts.

• Key Research Areas: Adult Education, Career Theory, Psychomotor Therapy, Gerontology, Project Management
• Supervision: Thesis director for Marie Farhat-Roukoz (2018-2023) and Marie Kassab-Ghousn (2019-2025) in the ECE (Education-Carriérologie-Éthique) doctorate program

His recent publications analyze temporal dynamics in lifelong learning systems, the Anthropocene's implications for human identity, and ethical tensions between project logic and profit-driven models. Articles span interdisciplinary themes like educational emancipation, hybrid worlds, and vocational training, reflecting collaborations with teams such as 2S2T.

Boutinet's work also examines postmodern career challenges, age denial in adult education, and the validation of experiential learning through VAE (Validation of Acquired Experience). His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in psychomotor therapy, corporate responsibility, and gerontological studies.

As a member of the 2S2T team at UCO, he contributes to advancing knowledge in adult learning, career transitions, and ethical education. His academic output includes co-authored journal articles, book chapters, and edited volumes addressing contemporary societal and educational dilemmas.