I am Deputy Head of the Center for the History of Women Philosophers and Scientists, as well as Postdoctoral Researcher for Philosophy at Paderborn University.
My research explores the history of early modern philosophy by examining the relationship between the human body and the acquisition of knowledge: I investigate how early modern philosophers conceptualised human nature, the interaction between body and mind, emotions, health, and the conditions of knowledge production. A particular focus of my work lies on the contributions of women philosophers, whose writings offer important perspectives on the development of European philosophical and scientific thought.
I recently have edited three books in the fields of history of medicine and philosophy: Women and their Body (Berlin and New York: de Gruyter 2025), Automata, Cyborgs and Mutants: Eccentric Bodies from Humanism to Transhumanism (New York: Palgrave Macmillan 2026) and Food, Plants, Remedies and Healing Practices: Women’s Ideas in the History of Medicine (Cham: Springer Nature 2026).
I received my PhD at the University of Strasbourg, with a dissertation on Montaigne, Descartes and the question of original sin. I have published my book Soigner le corps humain. Péchés et remèdes chez Montaigne et Descartes with Classiques Garnier.
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Postdoctoral Researcher and Deputy Head of the Center for the History of Women Philosophers and Scientists, with expertise in history of philosophy, with an additional focus on women philosophers. Combines extensive academic experience with leadership in research management, coordination of international networks, and science communication. Experienced in third-party funding acquisition, supervision of doctoral researchers, and strategic representation of research institutions within and beyond academia.
French qualification for associate professor, February 2022.
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Luxembourgish (native), German (excellent), French (excellent), English (fluent), Italian (fluent)
Latin (good), Ancient Greek (basic)
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Since 2022 – Deputy Head, Center for the History of Women Philosophers and Scientists, Paderborn University
My Research Profile
My research explores the history of early modern philosophy by examining the relationship between the human body and the acquistion of knowledge: I investigate how early modern philosophers conceptualised human nature, the interaction between body and mind, emotions, health, and the conditions of knowledge production. A particular focus of my work lies on the contributions of women philosophers, whose writings offer important perspectives on the development of European philosophical and scientific thought.
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Organised and co-organised more than 15 international conferences, workshops, and summer schools (2015–2025).
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Examiner of 7 Bachelor Theses and 2 Master Thesis.
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