Pierre Wenzel is PhD Candidate in Social and Cultural Anthropology at the University of Vienna, Austria, and is part of the research team Sedimented Visions, led by Professor Manuela Ciotti. His research investigates the entanglements between cementification and urbanization in Dakar, Senegal. Focusing on the interrelations between materials, humans, and the city, he looks at daily practices revolving around construction sites and their materialities, coupled with extensive archival research. He graduated in the field of Urban Studies, focusing on African cities. He has also worked as a consultant for UNESCO at the regional office for West Africa-Sahel in Dakar.