Sylvie Peperstraete

Sylvie Peperstraete serves as Professor at the Free University of Brussels and Director of Studies at the École Pratique des Hautes Études in Paris, with additional recognition as a member of the Royal Academy for Overseas Sciences.

Her academic foundation includes a Ph.D. from the Université libre de Bruxelles (2005), followed by research fellowship and postdoctoral positions at the Fund for Scientific Research — FNRS.

Specializing in ancient Mesoamerican art history, her work centers on Aztec culture through interdisciplinary methodologies that bridge art historical analysis with anthropological and archaeological perspectives. This integrative approach examines ritual iconography, codical manuscripts, and architectural symbolism within pre-Columbian societies.

Her primary scientific recognition includes:

• Membership in the Royal Academy for Overseas Sciences

While advising activities and grant funding aren't detailed in available sources, her dual institutional roles indicate active mentorship responsibilities and research leadership in Mesoamerican studies.