Dr. Frédéric Giraut

Biography

Frédéric Giraut is a Professor at the University of Geneva, specializing in political geography and territorial development. He teaches and conducts research at the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies and the Institute of Environmental Governance and Territorial Development. His previous positions included roles at Paris Panthéon-Sorbonne University, Grenoble Alpes University, the University of KwaZulu-Natal, and the Research Institute for Development. His teaching encompasses various specialized master’s programs, while his research focuses on geopolitical context studies, including border studies, critical toponymy, and development studies, particularly in the Global South and Europe. He actively disseminates his work through academic channels, including peer-reviewed articles, books, and conferences, as well as through a scientific blog and ongoing documentary films. Giraut’s research examines the evolving concept of territory, mobile borders, and the socio-spatial challenges in development projects. He addresses the complexities of geographical name production and its geopolitical implications, striving to understand the dynamic relationships people have with space.

Research Interests

Experience