Mathias Boquet

Mathias Boquet is a Lecturer at the University of Lorraine, specializing in Geography. His research focuses on segregation, mobility, economic development, trade, spatial representations, and urban/territorial transitions. He co-leads the Master's in Geography program and heads the Demeterr specialty at the Metz campus.

Research Themes: His work integrates descriptive statistics, spatial analysis, surveys, and mind maps to study urban phenomena like pedestrian area accessibility, city center attractiveness, and the socio-economic impacts of cultural facilities (e.g., Louvre-Lens). He examines cross-border behaviors and thermal stress adaptation in cities like Casablanca.

Projects:

• Louvre-Lens Public Impact Analysis (2013-2015, funded by ADRT62, €23,774.73)
• University of Lorraine Travel Plan (2014-2016, institutionally funded)
• Metz Pedestrian Area Accessibility (2014, Metz Métropole Développement, €14,810)
• City Center Commerce & Mobility (2014-2015, Metz Métropole, €12,800)

Publications: He has contributed to studies on second-hand markets, cross-border dynamics, and pandemic-era urban consumption, emphasizing spatial analysis and territorial planning.