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Sylvain Lafleur is a Scientific Coordinator at the Centre for Research in Public Law (CRDP) and Editor-in-Chief of the online legal journal Lex Electronica since 2021. He previously worked at the Research and Creation Department at UQAM. His roles include leading research initiatives and editorial responsibilities in public law and critical theory.
Education: Dr. Lafleur holds a doctorate in Communication from the Université de Montréal (UdeM), supervised by Brian Massumi, focusing on the management of alterglobalization and assembly demonstrations. He also earned a diploma in human rights from UQAM's Legal Sciences department.
Research Interests: His work centers on Michel Foucault's theories, critical criminology, governmentality, and legal impunity. He explores topics such as penal networks, abolitionist thought, and the differential treatment of illegalities. Recent projects include studies on political and legal immunity, reflecting his engagement with contemporary social and legal critiques.
Awards: In 2025, he received the 2nd Prize for Excellence for Research Professionals from the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ), recognizing his contributions to research coordination and publication.
Advising and Grants: While specific grants or advisees are not detailed here, his role as Scientific Coordinator likely involves mentoring researchers and overseeing collaborative projects within the CRDP. He has contributed to grant applications and institutional connections across multiple institutions.
Labs/Teams: He is associated with the CRDP, fostering multidisciplinary research in public law and critical criminology through initiatives like the Lex Electronica journal and organizing academic events.
