Jean Pierre Bracco
About Jean Pierre Bracco
Jean Pierre Bracco serves as Vice Président Science Et Société at Aix-Marseille Université and has been a Full Professor of Palaeolithic Prehistory since 1998. His research focuses on prehistoric spatial organization, mobility, and the technical management of equipment in Mediterranean regions.
Work at Aix-Marseille University
Jean Pierre Bracco has been a full professor of Palaeolithic Prehistory at Aix-Marseille Université since 1998. He is currently serving as Vice President for Science and Society, a role he has held since 2022. His research at the Laboratoire Méditerranéen de Préhistoire Europe Afrique (LAMPEA - UMR 7269) focuses on the organization of space and mobility in prehistoric contexts.
Education and Expertise
Jean Pierre Bracco studied at the Laboratoire de géologie du Quaternaire in Marseille and earned his DEA and Doctorate in Prehistory from Université de Provence Aix-Marseille 1. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his research, which includes the study of technical and economic management of domestic and hunting equipment in prehistoric societies.
Research Focus
Bracco's research investigates the adaptation mechanisms of prehistoric hunter-gatherer societies to environmental and social changes. He specializes in Mediterranean areas, including southern France, Italy, and North Africa, particularly during the Middle Stone Age and Upper Palaeolithic periods. His work examines spatial organization and mobility across various scales.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current roles, Jean Pierre Bracco worked as a post-doctoral researcher at Universitat de Girona and held various positions including member of the development council at Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence and a member of the scientific council at Inrap. He also served as a member of the jury for the conservator competition at the Institut national du patrimoine.
Involvement in Scientific Community
Bracco has been actively involved in the scientific community, serving as an elected member of the section 31 of CoCNRS in 2021. He has also contributed to interdisciplinary missions at Aix-Marseille Université from 2020 to 2022, highlighting his commitment to fostering collaboration across different scientific fields.