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Professor Yves Henigfeld is a distinguished scholar in Medieval Archaeology at the University of Nantes, where he holds a professorship in the Department of Art History and Archaeology within the Faculty of History, Art History and Archaeology. He serves as Head of the Master 2 Archaeology program and Head of the 2nd year Bachelor's degree in Art History and Archaeology (Archaeology track), while also co-directing the Revue Archéologique de l'Ouest. His career spans over three decades, beginning with fieldwork positions before progressing through academic ranks at the University of Nantes.
Henigfeld's research focuses on medieval material culture, particularly ceramics from the 10th to 17th centuries, with regional expertise in northern France, especially the Pays de la Loire and Brittany. His work examines production techniques, trade networks, and the role of ceramics in urban development. He has directed significant research programs including the comprehensive study of ceramics in Western France (2012-2016) and currently leads the Mayenne Castle research project (2024-2027). His methodological approach combines archaeological evidence with historical context to reconstruct medieval society through its material remains.
His publication record is extensive and consistent, with notable recent works including the two-volume 'Ceramics in the Pays de la Loire and Brittany from the late 10th century to the early 17th century' (2021) and co-editing 'A world in motion: the movement of people, goods and ideas in the Merovingian era' (2022). His research appears across multiple disciplines within archaeology, with particular emphasis on ceramic studies, urban archaeology, and medieval material culture.
Henigfeld maintains active collaborations with numerous researchers across France, with frequent co-authorship with scholars such as Philippe Husi, Amaury Masquilier, and Jean-Jacques Schwien. His work bridges regional French archaeology with broader European medieval studies, contributing significantly to our understanding of ceramic production, trade networks, and urban development during the medieval and early modern periods.
As a dedicated educator and administrator, Henigfeld shapes archaeological training through his leadership of degree programs while advancing scholarly discourse through his editorial work and extensive publication record. His career exemplifies the integration of field research, academic teaching, and scholarly publication within the French archaeological tradition.