Antoine is a community and forest ecologist currently working as a researcher at the French Agricultural Research and International Cooperation Organization (CIRAD), which is dedicated to supporting sustainable development in tropical and Mediterranean regions.
Antoine earned his PhD in Biology/Ecology from the University of Sherbrooke (Canada). He has held postdoctoral research positions at the University of Helsinki (Finland) and the Institute of Botany at the Czech Academy of Sciences (Czech Republic).
Education & Career
- PhD in Biology/Ecology, University of Sherbrooke, Canada
- BSc in Conservation Biology, University of Paris‑Sud‑Orsay
- Postdoctoral research at University of Helsinki and the Institute of Botany, Czech Academy of Sciences
- International consultant
Research Focus
His research focuses on the temporal dynamics of biodiversity and restoration ecology, with a particular interest in forest ecosystems and Arctic vegetation. His work combines field surveys and advanced modelling to unravel ecological changes over time, especially along environmental gradients.
Current Projects
- ReMiNat (2024–2028) – Restauration of Natural Ecosystems, from field diagnosis to restoration planning. Collaboration with La Réunion National Park and The University of La Réunion. ~4.2M euro.
- GIROFLEE (2023-2025) – Innovative management of forest resources for sustainable energy. In collaboration with ONF (French National Office Administration), Département de La Réunion. ~1.8 M euro
- FEADER (2024-2027) – Ecological restoration and monitoring of natural communities of Reunion Island. CIRAD.
Professional Consultancy
Antoine has provided scientific expertise to organisations such as the FAO, various universities, ARES (Belgium), and the European Science Foundation. Topics covered include community ecology, multivariate statistical analysis, ecological inventory strategy, sustainable resource management, and ecological restoration.
Teaching & Skills
Antoine has extensive experience in teaching subjects such as community ecology, botany, evolutionary biology, ecological restoration and linear and multivariate statistical methods in R.
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