Yves Bouvier

Yves Bouvier is a University Professor specializing in contemporary history, particularly focusing on the economic and social history of the 20th century. He holds a position at the University of Rouen Normandy since 2021, following roles at institutions like Sorbonne University and Savoie Mont Blanc University. His research emphasizes energy history, technology, business, and environmental studies. Bouvier has authored numerous books and articles, including Connexions électriques (2014), and co-edited collections such as Les défis énergétiques du XXIe siècle (2012). He actively participates in academic networks like Tensions of Europe and serves on editorial boards for journals like Journal of Energy History. His research explores energy transitions, corporate strategies, and the intersection of technology with society. Bouvier supervises doctoral students in diverse historical topics, including energy poverty, industrial heritage, and environmental conflicts. He also contributes to public initiatives, such as exhibitions and policy discussions on energy and heritage preservation.

Education: Agrégé d'histoire (1998), Doctorate (2005, Paris-Sorbonne), HDR (2020, Sorbonne University). Key professional milestones include roles at the EDF Foundation (2003–2009) and teaching positions across multiple universities. His current projects include studies on energy poverty (2022–2025) and collaborations on transnational energy histories.

Research interests span energy systems, industrial innovation, and the social impact of technology. Recent publications analyze nuclear energy's cultural role, post-war economic policies, and the history of energy diplomacy. Bouvier's work often bridges technical, political, and cultural dimensions of historical processes.