Raphaël Zaffran

Raphaël Zaffran is an accomplished academic and professional in the realm of continuing education, currently serving as the Deputy Director of the Centre for Continuing and Distance Education at the University of Geneva since December 2017. Zaffran's expertise includes leading initiatives for learning transformation and digital organizational streamlining, managing international projects, and fostering partnerships within Swiss higher education. Additionally, Zaffran is a Visiting Lecturer at Università degli Studi di Milano and has held previous positions at institutions such as Open Briefing, the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, and DCAF. With a Ph.D. in International Relations and Political Science from the Geneva Graduate Institute and a strong background in training program development, curriculum creation, and research in security issues, Zaffran has made significant contributions to the field through innovative pedagogical approaches and strategic collaborations.