Thibaud is working on EU integration and social policies, in particular on social protection topics within the framework of the European Social Policy Analysis Network (#ESPAN, previously #ESPN).
He holds a PhD in European in European Politics from the University of Exeter as well as masters from Science Po Strasbourg and the College of Europe. Prior to joining OSE, Thibaud held positions as a post doctoral researcher at the Universities of Lausanne and Geneva, the European Parliament and the College of Europe. His field of research include the role of expertise in EU decision-making, health threats management in the EU, as well as non-standard work and the future of work. He has authored numerous academic publications on these topics in journals such as West European Politics, Health Economics, Policy and Law and Big Data and Society. Thibaud speaks English and French.