Margot Luyckfasseel

Margot Luyckfasseel is a Professor of Social History of Capitalism at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). She holds an external position as Work Leader at Rijksarchief België since September 2023. Her research focuses on colonial archives, African ethnic groups, and linguistic diversity in postcolonial contexts.

Her expertise spans Kongo cultural studies, Belgian Congo legacy, and Congolese socio-linguistic dynamics. Notable projects include FEDTWIN5 (2023–2028) on Rwanda/Burundi colonial archives and OZR4239 (2024) examining judicial archives in Ruanda-Urundi.

Her awards include the 2023 KAOWARSOM Competition and 2019 Vilakazi Award. Research interests integrate religious practices, sonic ethnography, and colonial cartography's impact on modern identities. She actively engages in public lectures and international conferences, exploring topics like enslavement narratives and postcolonial urban histories.