Renaud Crespin

Renaud Crespin’s research is underpinned by a theoretical framework centered on three analytical perspectives: the sociology of public action, the sociology of science and techniques, and the sociology of work.

This research examines rationalization processes in public action relative to the fields of healthcare and the environment. More specifically, Crespin conducts comparative research on processes of instrumentation for prevention policies (screenings, blood donor selection) in various areas (blood donation, the fight against HIV/AIDS, road safety, the fight against drugs, workplace safety, etc.). He also looks at the role of technical-scientific expertise in the construction of public health issues, especially in regard to the environment (e.g., indoor air pollution).

Teaching Activities

Since 2013
“Evaluation of Public Policies”, course with Clément Lacouette, Master of International Public Management / Master of Environmental Policy at PSIA, Science Po Paris, (24h)

Since 2012
“Public Action Instruments and Formalization: The Case of Health Policy”, course in Second-year Master of Steering Public Health Policies and Actions at EHESP-Science Po Rennes, (14h)

Since 2010
“How the Social Sciences Handle Public Health Crises”, lectures for the EHESP entrance exam preparation course (3h)

Since 2009
“Evaluating Public Policies” (4h) and “What Does It Mean to Formalize Public Action in Collective Risk Management Policies?” (4 h), lectures for the Ecole Nationale d’Administration (ENA) [French National School of Administration] training program in Strasbourg

Other Activities

Participation in research programs and projects

2012-2015
AIRIN (Indoor Air: Public Actions and Actor Involvement) - CURAPP/CRAPE – ADEME/Primequal

2011-2014
INDEX (Expert independence and issues thereof in the field of public health: expertise in practice and communication issues) - GSPE/CSO/PRISME/PACTE - ANR

2011-2014
PREVDROG-PRO (Analysis of prevention and management modes regarding drug consumption in French firms) - CNAM-CRTD – MILDT/INCA (AAP Prevention, drugs, and society. Theme track 2: Addictive Behaviors in Professional Milieus)

2011-2012
FORMALIZATION, REPRESENTATION, AND PRACTICES OF BLOOD DONATION - Contract for research collaboration between the CNRS-Brittany, the CRAPE, and the French Blood Agency in Brittany (EFS-Bretagne)

2010-2013
EURORISK (Europeanization/trans-nationalization of health and environmental risks) MISHA – GSPE – University of Strasbourg

Participation in research groups and seminars

Since September 2012
Member of the AIRIN/Primequal/Ademe seminar focused on analyzing indoor air pollution prevention issues and policies
Since 2011
Member of the PREVDROG-Pro working group, financed by the MILDT/INCA
Member of the ANR/INDEX trans-disciplinary seminar (on researcher independence)

Expertise work

Since 2008
Providing expertise and evaluating projects conducted by the MILDT, ANSES, IRESP, AFSSET, EFS, or ANR.

Writing calls for proposals/participation in selection committees for PhD contracts

Since 2011
Member of the editorial and selection committee for MILDT/EHESS PhD contracts called “MILDT – EHESS: Addictions and Society”

Academic research committees

2018
Appointed member of the CNRS’ Interdisciplinary Commission 53, “Methods, Practices, and Communication of Science and Techniques”

Depuis 2014
Appointed member of the INSHS scientific council at the CNRS

Expertise related to research for public agencies

2017
Appointed member of the GT4, “Society, Values, and Ethics of Blood Donation in the Future“ / Prospective 2035 – French Blood Agency (EFS)

Since 2016
Expert for the Étude DePICT’s scientific committee, Evaluation of the implementation of neutral cigarette packaging in France - French Ministry of Health - INCA ¬- Inserm

Since 2014
Member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Evaluation of Health-Environment Projects at ANSES (APR-PNREST)

Editorial responsibilities

Since 2011
Member of the international editorial board of the journal Lien Social et Politiques

Education

2003
Doctorate in Political Science from the University of Paris I-Panthéon-Sorbonne. Thesis director: Pierre Lascoumes.
Dissertation title: “Appropriation and Public Regulation of a Biological Instrument: The Social Career of HIV Screening – A Comparative Study (France, United States, the Netherlands)”
Jury members: Martine Bungener, Michel Callon, Bastien François, and Jacques Lagroye

1995
Master 2 in Organizations and Public Policy from University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne

1994
Master 1 in Political Science from University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne