Jelena Dobbels

Jelena Dobbels is a Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, specializing in the fields of Cultural Heritage, Archival Science, and Military History. Her work focuses on Heritage Conservation, Professionalization in Arts, and Belgian Studies, with particular emphasis on the Brussels-Capital Region, Flanders, and Antwerp.

She has been actively involved in academic collaborations, including the Interuniversity Research Seminar on Construction History Belgium (2019) and the Research Seminar RE-USE (2012). Her notable project BRGEOZ210 (2012-2013) examined the social impact of arts and culture in Brussels.

Her research output includes publications on topics such as the archival landscape in Flanders and the Netherlands, the role of archives in cultural preservation, and the activities of Flemish cultural heritage organizations. While no explicit scientific awards are documented, her contributions to Heritage Conservation, Fortification Studies, and Judicial Sector Analysis reflect her interdisciplinary expertise.