Lecturer in Visual Arts, University of Strasbourg (since 2018)

Doctoral Candidate and Adjunct Lecturer in Visual Arts Research Group EA3402 - ACCRA ""Contemporary Approaches to Artistic Creation and Reflection,"" University of Strasbourg (France) Visual Artist

EDUCATION 2017 - Present: PhD in Visual Arts Thesis: ""The Luminous Imprint in the Digital Age: Photography between Truth-Seeking and Distortion of Reality"" Supervisor: Corine Pencenat Doctoral School of Humanities ED520, University of Strasbourg Research Group EA3402 - ACCRA

2015 - 2017: Master in Criticism and Essays, Contemporary Art Writing (with Merit) Thesis: ""Distortions of Reality: Photography between Truth Claims and Image Manipulation"" (Highest Distinction) University of Strasbourg, Faculty of Arts, Department of Visual Arts
2012 - 2015: Bachelor in Visual Arts, specialization in Fine Arts (with Fair Merit) University of Strasbourg, Faculty of Arts, Department of Visual Arts

UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE Adjunct Lecturer in Visual Arts, University of Strasbourg (since 2018)

Tutorials
1. Written and Oral Expression (L3 Fine Arts, M1 Public Environments)
2. Analog Photography (L3 Fine Arts)
3. Digital Photography (L2 and L3 Fine Arts)
4. Text Studies (L2 Fine Arts and Design)
5. Theoretical Reinforcement (L2 Fine Arts)

Lectures
1. History of Contemporary Art (L1)
2. Art Issues (M1)


OTHER TEACHING EXPERIENCES Workshop: ""Photography in Media and Social Networks: Decoding the Staged Image"" Jardin des Sciences, Sélestat Media Library, 2023 Two-hour session with teenage groups, including practical exercises

Conference: ""Images and Youth: Temporal Dialogues"" at University of Strasbourg (May 2024) Co-presented with Victorine Georger

Workshops on Critical Image Reading on Social Media, Le Phare de l’Ill Cultural Center, 2023 Two-hour sessions with teenage groups

Photography Instructor at La Vill'A, Illkirch-Graffenstaden (2018-2023) Developed and led themed courses:
Mastering Your Camera: Manual Modes (6 hrs)
Photographic Perspectives and Composition Strategies (4 hrs)
Intro to Photoshop and Basic Retouching (4 hrs)
Photo Montage with Photoshop (4 hrs)
Creative Techniques with Filters (3 hrs)

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervisor of the Photography Lab, Faculty of Arts (2022-2023)
Internship Tutor: Guided two Master's students over three semesters
Doctoral Student Representative, UR 3402 ACCRA (since 2021) (Organized research cafés and study days)

SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS Presented at numerous national and international seminars, symposiums, study days, and conferences. Topics included:
Glitch photography
Digital image manipulation
Analog photography revival
Ecology and visual culture
Self-representation on social networks
The intersection of truth and fiction in photography

PUBLICATIONS
Articles published or forthcoming in academic journals and conference proceedings
Critical essays and art reviews published in COI, Transversalles, RadaR

EVENT ORGANIZATION
Co-organizer of multiple doctoral study days (2022-2024)
Coordination of thematic exhibitions and collaborative workshops

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEES
Member of editorial and scientific committees for conferences and journals (e.g., Archifictions 2024)

SUMMER SCHOOL PARTICIPATION
Digital Aesthetics, Lake Como School of Advanced Studies (Italy, 2023)
The Photograph as Medium, Source, and Object, CIERA Summer School (France, 2019)
International Encounters Corps-Objet-Image (RICOI), 2017

ARTISTIC AND CURATORIAL PROJECTS
Personal Exhibitions in France and internationally (e.g., Bucharest Photofest 2024)
Co-founded ""L’envolée photo"" studio for aerial circus photography
Participated in curated art festivals and thematic exhibitions from 2016 onwards

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Since 2022: Freelance Photographer and Journalist for Pokaa Magazine (Strasbourg) Topics include arts, culture, tourism
2017-2023: Coordinator, Theater L'Illiade (Illkirch-Graffenstaden) Managed artist hospitality, bar service, protocols, and team coordination

SOFTWARE AND LANGUAGES Software: Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Wordpress, Gimp, Zotero, Slack, Instagram Languages:
* French (native)
* English (C2)
* German (B2-C1)
* Russian (A2)
* Spanish (A2)"