Laurent Romary
About Laurent Romary
Laurent Romary is a Directeur De Recherche at Inria and has served as Chairman of the ISO Committee TC 37 since 2016. He has extensive experience in linguistics and computer science, holding doctorates in these fields.
Current Role at Inria
Laurent Romary serves as Directeur De Recherche at Inria, a position he has held since 2001. Inria is a national research institute dedicated to digital science and technology in France. Romary's work focuses on advancing research in areas related to computer science and linguistics. His long tenure at Inria highlights his commitment to research and innovation in these fields.
Leadership at ISO
Romary has been the Chairman of the ISO Committee TC 37 since 2016, contributing to standardization efforts in language and terminology. He previously held the same role from 2002 to 2014, overseeing the work of both TC 37 and SC 4. His leadership in these committees has been significant in shaping international standards related to language and content management.
Previous Experience at CNRS
Before his current roles, Romary worked as Directeur De L'information Scientifique at CNRS for one year, from 2005 to 2006. CNRS, the French National Centre for Scientific Research, is one of the largest fundamental science agencies in Europe. His role involved managing scientific information, contributing to the dissemination of research findings.
Educational Background
Romary studied at Centralesupelec, where he focused on Computer Science from 1983 to 1986. He also pursued advanced studies in Linguistics at Université Henri Poincaré, Nancy 1, earning a Doctorate in Philosophy from 1987 to 1989. His educational background combines technical expertise with linguistic knowledge, which informs his research and professional activities.