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Nicolas JULLIEN is a Lecturer in Economics at the Interdisciplinary Department of Social Sciences, Institut Mines Télécom (Télécom Bretagne). He holds an HDR (Accreditation to Direct Research) from the University of Rennes 1 (2013) and a PhD in Economics from the University of Western Brittany (1998–2001). Since 2017, he has served as Director of GIS M@rsouin, a research network focusing on social sciences and humanities in Brittany's information society. His research explores digital economy, open-source ecosystems, knowledge commons, and institutional analysis. Notable projects include studying Wikipedia's socio-economic dynamics and the digital transformation of local currencies. He has collaborated internationally, including a sabbatical at Syracuse University, NY (2011–2012). His work bridges theoretical contributions with applied research on innovation, governance, and digital social innovations.
- Education:
- PhD in Economics, University of Western Brittany (1998–2001)
- Accreditation to Direct Research (HDR), University of Rennes 1 (2013)
- Key Roles:
- Director of GIS M@rsouin (2017–present)
- Coordinator of GIS M@rsouin (2002–2008)
- Research Focus: Digital economy, open-source software, knowledge commons, institutional analysis, and collaborative platforms.
His publications address topics like FLOSS business models, Wikipedia contributor behavior, and the economic value of scientific software. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining qualitative and quantitative methods to study collective action and innovation dynamics. Awards include his HDR qualification, recognizing his research leadership.
Grants and collaborations include projects on digital transformation in SMEs and citizen science frameworks. He advises on digital policies and contributes to academic networks like the Marsouin Conference. His lab, GIS M@rsouin, fosters interdisciplinary research on ICT applications in Brittany.
