Bogdan Constantin IBĂNESCU

Bogdan Constantin IBĂNESCU

Caen

Associate Professor in Geography

Presentation

Bogdan Ibănescu is an Associate Professor in Geography and joined EM Normandie in 2026. He obtained his PhD in Human Geography in 2012 from Bordeaux Montaigne University, with a dissertation on tourism in peripheral areas. His research focuses on territorial dynamics, centre-periphery relations, and the territorial impacts of the green and digital transitions. He has been involved in 17 research projects, including three as partner leader, one of which was a Horizon Europe project.

Professional experience

Since 2026: Associate Professor in Geography, EM Normandie
2015–2026: Researcher in Geography, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, Romania
2014–2015: Temporary Teaching and Research Assistant, University of Corsica Pasquale Paoli, France
2013–2014: Postdoctoral Researcher, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, Romania
2012–2013: Postdoctoral Researcher, Abdelmalek Essaâdi University, Tétouan, Morocco

Département
Economics, territories and sustainable development
Matières enseignées
Cartography Alternative economics Applied Economy Regional funding
Diplômes
2012 : PhD in Human Geography, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, Romania

Publications

  • Ibanescu, B, Bourdin, S, Eva, M, Iatu, C, Jeanne, L & Nadou, F (forthcoming), 'The role of geographical characteristics in explaining the nature of policy answers during the pandemic outbreak', International Journal of Urban and Regional Research. FNEGE : 3 ; ABS : 2.

    2025

    Academic articles

  • Bourdin, S, Amdaoud, M, Arcuri, G, Damiana Costanzo, G, Eva, M, Iatu, C, Ibanescu, B, Jeanne, L, Levratto N, Nadou, F, Noiret, G, Succurro, M 2021, 'Geography of COVID-19 outbreak and first policy answers in European regions and cities', ESPON final report.

    2021

    Research or consulting reports