Sylvaine Boulanger is Professor of Geography at Sorbonne University and a member of the “Médiations” Research Unit (UR 7407). Trained as a geographer, she conducts research on the territorial dynamics of agricultural and food systems, with a particular focus on viticulture and quality food production.

Her work lies at the intersection of rural geography, food geography, and environmental studies. She investigates the processes through which agricultural territories are valorized, the knowledge and expertise associated with food production, and the economic, social, and environmental transformations affecting rural areas. A significant part of her research is devoted to vineyards, appellations of origin, and the relationships between terroirs, landscapes, and territorial identities.

Throughout her career, she has developed recognized expertise in French and international wine industries, analyzing the effects of globalization, quality policies, and ecological transitions on production territories. Her research also explores the mechanisms through which agricultural landscapes become heritage assets and how both tangible and intangible resources contribute to local development.

She notably co-edited the Atlas of Vine and Wine, a landmark publication awarded by the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), which provides a geographical analysis of contemporary transformations in global viticulture. More recently, her research has focused on issues of sustainability, environmental adaptation, and the resilience of agricultural systems in the face of global change.

Alongside her teaching and research activities, Sylvaine Boulanger participates in several interdisciplinary projects dedicated to the relationships between food, territories, and the environment. She is particularly involved in research initiatives aimed at improving understanding of the links between food heritage, ecological transitions, and territorial development.