Martine Ostorero

Martine Ostorero is an Associate Professor of Medieval History at the University of Lausanne's Faculty of Letters, holding the position since August 2011. She earned her PhD from the University of Lausanne in 2008, with a thesis on the development of Christian demonology during the early witchcraft repression (15th century). Before her current role, she worked as an assistant in medieval and legal history (1993–1998), held an FNS scholarship, and completed postgraduate training at institutions in Paris and Rome. She has also taught secondary school for a decade and at UNIL since 2004 as a lecturer and researcher.

Her research focuses on witchcraft history, demonology, and the Inquisition between the 13th and 16th centuries, with six books and over twenty articles published. Her work emphasizes Swiss and Alpine regional sources, highlighting their role in the emergence of witch hunts and the Sabbath myth. She promotes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating cultural history and the history of ideas.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the text. While no specific doctoral students are listed, her teaching and research activities suggest academic mentorship roles. She is actively involved in historical research and maintains ties with international academic networks.