Administration & Directorship

Marion Gaillard is a historian and lecturer specializing in European affairs. She is a graduate of Sciences Po and holds a PhD in history. Her research focuses on Franco-German relations and the history of European integration. She teaches and regularly contributes to public discussions on European politics and history helping foster a deeper understanding of European cooperation and Franco-German dialogue.

Anne Bolomier is a specialist in language education and international cultural cooperation. She works with the Alliance française, which promotes French culture and language worldwide. She has worked on projects related to the teaching of French as a foreign language and professional French. She also contributed to the textbook Objectif Express, published by Hachette FLE.

Nicolas Roussellier is a historian specializing in political history and democratic institutions. He is a professor of political history at Sciences Po and Polytechnique. His research focuses on parliamentary life, political leadership, and the history of democracy in France and Europe. He is the author of several books on French political history, including works on the evolution of parliamentary debate and political authority. Through his scholarship and public commentary, he contributes to contemporary discussions on democratic institutions and political leadership.

Caroline Ferrard is a French language instructor specializing in advanced language and communication skills. She teaches courses in grammar, phonetics, and oral communication for international students at the EDUCO program in Paris. Her classes combine linguistic practice with cultural content to deepen students’ understanding of contemporary France. She works closely with students to enhance their fluency, comprehension, and confidence in French.

Frédéric Maurin is a senior lecturer in theatre studies at Sorbonne Nouvelle University, where he has taught at the Institute for Theatre Studies since 2008. Before joining Sorbonne Nouvelle, he taught at the University of Caen Normandy and at Université du Québec à Montréal. His research focuses on contemporary stage aesthetics and the analysis of theatrical staging. He has written and taught about directors such as Robert Wilson, Peter Sellars, and Ivo van Hove. He is also a member of the Laboratoire International de Recherches en Arts (LIRA).

Boniface Mongo-Mboussa is a literary critic, writer, and journalist specializing in African literature. He has long been involved in promoting African writers and literary debate through his work in publishing and cultural institutions. He served for many years as editor-in-chief of the magazine Présence Africaine. He is also the founder and director of Prix littéraire Les Afriques, which recognizes major works of African literature. Through his writing and editorial work, he has played an important role in promoting African literature in France and internationally.

Linnéa Rollenhagen Tilly is an architectural historian and researcher. She is an associate lecturer in architectural history and theory at the École nationale supérieure d’architecture de Paris-La Villette. Her work focuses on the history and culture of architecture and urban forms. She has published several books on architectural history, including studies on the Swedish architect Carl Johan Cronstedt and on everyday housing in Paris. Her research also explores historical networks in architecture and building technology between France and Sweden.

Florent Jakob is a professor of philosophy whose teaching draws on German philosophy, political theory, and the sociology of culture. He has taught in the Paris programs of Columbia University and Cornell University, as well as at Paris II. He holds a PhD in philosophy, and his research has focused particularly on Friedrich Nietzsche and Walter Benjamin. His courses use historical, political, and aesthetic materials to build a critical history of European modernity while helping students engage more deeply with their Parisian environment.