Pierre Teissier

Pierre Teissier is a Lecturer in Epistemology and History of Science & Technology at the University of Nantes, affiliated with the History of Science Department. He previously prepared his HDR thesis at the University of Technology of Belfort-Montbéliard under Pierre Lamard's supervision.

His research spans two primary domains: Machines, Energies, and Industrial Societies (19th–21st centuries) and History & Epistemology of Chemistry/Materials. Key interests include energy storage systems, lithium's technological/social implications, and the evolution of industrial infrastructures. His work critically engages with environmental humanities, analyzing how energy transitions intersect with political and cultural narratives.

Teissier's 15 most recent publications (2014–2025) reveal a focus on energy metaphors, material epistemologies, and historical case studies of French industrial innovation. Recurring themes include sustainability paradoxes, the role of state policies in technological adoption, and critiques of extractivist economies. His 2025 article on lithium's temporal dimensions exemplifies interdisciplinary analysis bridging history, energy studies, and philosophy.

Awards:

• 2023 Special Jury Prize (AARHSE) for his HDR thesis on energy storage.

No information is available regarding student supervision, research labs, or grant funding.