Nicolas Befort

Specialization domain(s):

• Industrial economy, Innovation economics, Common patrimonies, Bioeconomy, Sustainable transition, Institutions

Biography:

Nicolas received his PhD in Economic Sciences from University of Reims Champagne Ardenne. Nicolas’s research investigates emergence and structure of a bio-economy. Nicolas worked with Nova-Institut (Hürth, Germany) which is specialized in bio-economy and supports the European Commission on economic and techno-economic studies for the transition towards the use of bio sourced materials. He also participated in the “CO2-Dissolved” project related to a post-doctoral contract with the Economic Laboratory of Orléans. Nicolas is professor in the Economics, Culture and International Affairs Department (Campus Reims), he is a member of the Industry Bio-Economy Chair, he is in charge of the academic development of the Chair.