Xavier Hermand

Xavier Hermand is an academic specializing in medieval writing practices, focusing on book collections, liturgy, and pastoral work in the Southern Low Countries. His research integrates biocodicology and material science to analyze medieval manuscripts and archives, particularly in monastic contexts. He has supervised 22 academic works and contributed to major projects like PERGAMENUM21, exploring parchment conservation and medieval libraries. Key collaborations include studies on Windesheim Congregation monasteries and Augustine of Hippo’s influence on medieval intellectual life.

• Education: Doctor of Letters (Université Catholique de Louvain, 1998)
• Primary Research Areas: Medieval Library Practices, Liturgical Manuscripts, Monastic Reform Movements
• Recent Projects: Cultural history of Latin florilegia (2024–2027), Heritage Old Belgian Books in Transition (2024–2033)

His interdisciplinary approach bridges historical, theological, and material analyses, with notable contributions to understanding parish book systems and manuscript transmission in medieval Europe. He actively participates in international conferences and organizes annual cycles on medieval writing practices.