Renaud Maes

Renaud Maes is a postdoctoral researcher in social sciences affiliated with Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and Université Populaire de Bruxelles. Holding dual PhDs in Physics (2010) and Social and Political Sciences/Labor Sciences (2014), he has coordinated ULB's continuing education service and is currently a researcher at the Observatoire de la Vie étudiante.

• Education: PhD in Science (Physics, 2010), PhD in Social and Political Sciences (Labor Sciences, 2014)

His research examines the societal impact of higher education, systemic social inequality, and marginalized urban phenomena like squats, precariousness, and sex work. He also investigates cultural spaces such as sports halls and their role in societal structures.

Key Affiliations:

• Observatoire de la Vie étudiante
• Collectif Formation Société (CFS)
• Université Populaire de Bruxelles (since 2015)