Murielle GEORGES-LEROY

Murielle GEORGES-LEROY is an Associate Researcher at the French Ministry of Culture’s SOPAST delegation, focusing on heritage inspection, research, and innovation. Her work bridges archaeology and environmental science, specializing in forest archaeology and the application of LiDAR technology. She holds roles as a General Curator of Heritage and Inspector of Heritage, contributing to the preservation and analysis of cultural sites.

Her research emphasizes the Gallo-Roman rural world, particularly ancient land parcelling and settlement dynamics, often in collaboration with institutions like INRAE. Current projects include studying settlements on the Haye plateau in Meurthe-et-Moselle. She also manages archaeological data and archives, addressing challenges in scientific documentation and heritage management.

GEORGES-LEROY’s publications span LiDAR applications, transborder archaeology, and historical land use. She has authored/co-authored over 50 works since 1990, including books like Le passé sous les arbres (2023). Her work highlights interdisciplinary approaches, integrating remote sensing, GIS, and environmental archaeology to explore human-environment interactions.

Key contributions include advancing LiDAR’s role in uncovering fossilized agricultural structures under forests and advocating for innovative methods in cultural heritage preservation. She participates in international initiatives and policy discussions on archaeological data management and cross-border collaboration.

GEORGES-LEROY’s expertise spans archaeological fieldwork, data analysis, and policy, with a focus on Lorraine’s historical landscapes and their modern ecological implications.