Serge CHAUMIER

Serge CHAUMIER is a University Professor of Museology at the University of Artois, affiliated with the UFR Letters and Arts. He directs the Master's program in Expography and Museography (MEM), training professionals in museology and exhibition design. His research focuses on museography, cultural mediation, and the future of museums, emphasizing participatory practices and sustainable development. He has authored over 30 books and numerous articles on museum theory, exhibition design, and cultural policies.

Education & Qualifications:

• PhD in Sociology (implied via academic role)
• Authorization to Direct Research

Research Interests:

• Museology and exhibition practices
• Cultural mediation strategies
• Sociology of culture and public engagement
• Ethnographic museum challenges
• Sustainable museum development

Professional Activities: Organized major conferences like the International Colloquium on Museum Evaluation (2014) and contributed to UNESCO heritage initiatives. He evaluates museum projects, including Museomix and exhibitions on science communication.
Labs/Teams: Member of the Texts and Cultures Research Center (EA4028), leading Axis 5 on 'Praxis and Aesthetics of the Arts.' Previously directed the Centre for Research on Culture and Museums (CRCM) at the University of Burgundy.