Xavier Rochel

Xavier Rochel is a Professor at the University of Lorraine, specializing in historical geography, landscape ecology, and biocultural heritage. His research focuses on analyzing natural and cultural landscapes through archival materials, ancient maps, and modern geospatial technologies like LiDAR and GIS.

• Head of the GAED Master's degree
• Head of the Cartography, Topography and GIS License Program
• Deputy Director of the LLECT pole

His work primarily examines:

• Historical relationships between humans and natural environments
• Reclamation of wetlands and tree heritage
• LiDAR applications in studying forested environments
• Forest gardens and food self-production systems

Recent publications demonstrate methodological innovations combining archival research with geospatial analysis. He supervises doctoral work on topics including Lorraine's saltus (forests) and Briançonnais' larch forest dynamics.

• Member of multiple scientific councils and editorial boards including the Ballons des Vosges Regional Natural Park and Revue de Géographie Historique