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Marc Atallah is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher in the French Section at the Faculty of Arts, University of Lausanne (UNIL), a position he has held since August 1, 2011. He is also the Director of the Maison d'Ailleurs, a museum of science fiction, utopia, and extraordinary journeys located in Yverdon-les-Bains, a role he assumed in early 2011, which provides a unique interdisciplinary bridge between academic research and cultural institutions.
- Institution: University of Lausanne (UNIL)
- School: Faculty of Arts
- Department: French Section
- Role: Senior Lecturer and Researcher
- Museum Leadership: Director, Maison d'Ailleurs
Atallah earned his Master of Arts from UNIL in Philosophy, Epistemology, and French Language and Literature, complemented by studies in Theoretical Physics at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) as a free auditor. He completed his doctoral thesis in 2008 at UNIL under the supervision of Professor Danielle Chaperon, titled "Writing tomorrow, thinking today. Science fiction at the crossroads of disciplines: shaping a poetics, sketching a pragmatics".
His research is centered on conjectural literature, including utopia, dystopia, imaginary journeys, and science fiction. He investigates the structural and theoretical dimensions of these genres, exploring their relationship with scientific imagination and broader literary theory. His work bridges literary studies with philosophy and epistemology, particularly in how speculative narratives model future possibilities and engage with scientific thought.
Marc Atallah has published numerous academic articles and delivered both specialized and popular lectures. He is currently developing book projects based on his ongoing research. His leadership at the Maison d'Ailleurs enables him to integrate museum-based pedagogy into his academic teaching, offering students experiential learning opportunities that connect literary theory with cultural heritage and exhibition practices.
Marc Atallah has not been mentioned as receiving any scientific awards in the provided text. However, his dual role as an academic and museum director highlights his commitment to public engagement and interdisciplinary scholarship.
He has supervised or advised no named students in the available information. There is no indication of external grants or funding, but his position as a researcher and lecturer at UNIL, combined with his museum role, suggests active involvement in research projects and academic initiatives.
Through the Maison d'Ailleurs, Marc Atallah is associated with a vibrant cultural and research team focused on science fiction and speculative thought. The museum serves as a hub for exhibitions, archives, and public events related to utopian and futuristic narratives, functioning as an extension of his academic work and providing a platform for collaborative research and outreach.
