Nicolas DE RIBAS

Nicolas DE RIBAS is a Lecturer in Latin American Civilization (14th section) at the UFR Languages of Université d'Artois. His academic profile demonstrates active engagement in research, teaching, and institutional leadership. He serves as Co-Director of the Transcultural Studies research axis within the Textes & Cultures laboratory (UR 4028) and holds elected positions on university councils.

Research Focus: DE RIBAS specializes in colonial and post-colonial Spanish America, with emphasis on independence movements, the role of Jesuits (particularly Juan Pablo Viscardo y Guzmán), scientific travelers in the Andes, and the construction of Latin American national identities. His work frequently examines transcultural knowledge transfer, territorial representations, and the intersection of science and politics during the Enlightenment and post-independence eras.

Publication Trends: His extensive publication record (monographs, edited volumes, peer-reviewed articles) primarily analyzes 18th-19th century travel narratives, scientific expeditions, and Jesuit intellectual contributions to emancipation. Recent works (2020-2023) show a growing focus on environmental perceptions in historical texts, botanical knowledge transfer, and the patrimonial representation of Latin American cities like Lima. His scholarship consistently employs interdisciplinary approaches bridging history, literature, geography, and cultural studies.

Teaching & Responsibilities: He teaches Latin American Civilization across undergraduate (LCE, LEA) and graduate levels (Master 1 Recherche, MEEF). Significant administrative roles include:

• Mission Delegate for the Maison des Langues-Certifications (since 2012)
• Member of Academic Councils (Commission de la Formation et de la Vie universitaire, Conseil Académique)
• Former Erasmus Coordinator for Spanish studies (2011-2013)
• Research supervisor for Master's students

Scientific Leadership: DE RIBAS actively organizes academic events, co-directing study days such as:

• "Exploitation et appropriation de la pharmacopée au XVIIIème siècle" (2023)
• "Hommes de sciences et Ingénieurs dans l’Espagne et l’Amérique des Lumières" (2021)
• "Voyages en terres néo-grenadines" (2017)
• He founded the international conference "Traduction(s), traducteurs et circulation des idées au temps des Révolutions hispano-américaines" (2011).

He also holds editorial roles for journals HISAL and Nuevas de Indias and has served on national committees (CNU Section 14, CAPES/CAPES Créole juries).