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Mathé Vivien is a Lecturer and Researcher at La Rochelle University, Department of Earth Sciences. As Director of the Department, their research focuses on the evolution of anthropized coastal areas over millennia through geophysical prospecting (electrical, electromagnetic, magnetic) and paleoenvironmental reconstruction. Key projects include studying ancient ports of Narbonne and megalithic sites of Carnac. Research interests span coastal geomorphology, archaeological geophysics, wetland paleoenvironments, and human-environment interactions. Methodological innovations in non-invasive prospecting techniques characterize their work, applied to Neolithic enclosures, Roman ports, and estuary evolution. Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on Mediterranean and Atlantic coastal archaeology, with recurring themes of geophysical methodology validation, multi-proxy paleoenvironmental reconstruction, and spatial analysis of archaeological features. Collaborative international projects in Tunisia, Senegal, and Turkey highlight a transdisciplinary approach. Affiliations include leadership roles in ANR MONUMEN (Neolithic monumental architecture) and RAPSODIE (Celtic settlements) projects. Team collaborations involve ESTRAN research group and CNRS-INSU institute. No awards or student supervision details were documented.

• Coastline evolution
• Geophysical prospecting
• Paleoenvironment
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Emilie Gauthier is a Professor of Archaeology and Paleoenvironment at the University of Franche-Comté, France, affiliated with the Chrono-environnement research unit (UMR 6249 CNRS/UFC). Her research focuses on human-environment interactions, with expertise in palynology, archaeology, and paleoecology. She specializes in studying environmental changes and societal adaptations in the Jura Mountains and Arctic regions, particularly Greenland. Her work integrates multidisciplinary approaches, collaborating with ecologists, geologists, and cultural anthropologists. Key projects include reconstructing Norse settlement histories in South Greenland and analyzing Holocene climate oscillations in Eastern Europe and the Western Dvina Lakeland. Recent studies highlight her focus on long-term environmental records (e.g., peatlands, lake sediments) and human impacts such as agricultural practices and land use changes. She advises students like Alix Simonelli and has contributed to over 150 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing climate-driven environmental shifts and their societal consequences. Her research bridges archaeology and ecology, offering critical insights into past human resilience strategies and their relevance to modern climate challenges.

• Palynology
• Archaeology
• Paleoenvironment
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Boris Brasseur is a Lecturer in Pedology and Historical Ecology at the University of Picardie Jules Verne's Faculty of Sciences, specializing in soil dynamics and Quaternary environmental reconstruction. His research examines long-term soil evolution in response to land use changes, with emphasis on carbon sequestration and anthropogenic impacts over centennial timescales. His doctoral training in Quaternary Geology underpins expertise in micromorphology and geochemistry. Key research areas include Luvisol evolution after reforestation/cultivation, peatland dynamics in the Somme Valley, forest soil charcoal interpretation for historical ecology, and paleoenvironmental contexts for early human migrations in Southeast Asia. He integrates field-based soil analysis with remote sensing and isotopic techniques. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on forest and peatland soil carbon dynamics, employing interdisciplinary approaches across pedology, archaeology, and ecology. His work demonstrates how historical land use legacies influence contemporary ecosystem functions, particularly carbon storage and soil resilience under climate change. Brasseur actively secures competitive funding, leading projects like ARCHEOFEN (Somme Valley peatlands), CALCISOTOP (ancient agricultural practices), and PEDYLUV (afforested Luvisols). Through ANR-funded IMPRINT, he supervises PhD and Master's research on forest microclimate dynamics under warming scenarios. As an EDYSAN research unit member (UMR CNRS 7058), he collaborates with ecologists, archaeologists, and geoscientists across northern France. His teaching portfolio spans pedology, geomorphology, hydrogeology, and R-based data analysis, emphasizing practical field and laboratory skills for earth sciences students.

• Pedology
• Historical Ecology
• Soil Dynamics
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Laurent Chalumeau is a Lecturer at the University of Picardie Jules Verne (UPJV) in the Faculty of History and Geography , specializing in Physical Geography , Quaternary Geology , and Geoarchaeology . His work bridges Paleoenvironmental reconstruction and Historical Ecology with modern environmental challenges. Key research areas: Quaternary Geology, Geoarchaeology, Wetland Conservation, GIS, Hydrodynamics, Historical Ecology Current projects include environmental impacts of World War I in Champagne-Ardenne, wetland conservation in Saint-Gond marshes, and geomatics applications in environmental sciences. His publications focus on war-related geomorphological changes, GIS analysis of hollows, and hydrodynamic modeling of marshes. Collaborative work spans regional authorities, research institutions, and interdisciplinary teams. He teaches foundational courses at UPJV in geography, environmental dynamics, and sustainable development, along with applied geomatics at Master’s level. Administrative roles include Head of L1 Geography and membership in UPJV's management board and ADREE’s Board of Directors.

• Physical Geography
• Quaternary Geology
• Geoarchaeology
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Bruno Malaizé is a Lecturer in paleoclimatology at the University of Bordeaux, where he is actively engaged in research on past climate dynamics and their interactions with human civilizations. He leads the Isotopie platform, dedicated to stable isotope analysis, and serves as an elected member of the national Artémis committee for radiocarbon dating in France. Research Interests: His work spans the Quaternary period, focusing on hydroclimatic rhythms, monsoon variability, Saharan dust transport, and the impact of climate change on ancient societies such as the Maya, Inca, Mesopotamians, and Pacific islanders. He integrates geological, geochemical, and archaeological data to reconstruct environmental changes over millennia. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in using marine and lacustrine sediment records to decode long-term climate patterns, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. These studies often bridge paleoclimatology with human history, emphasizing climate as a driver of societal change. Bruno Malaizé contributes to public understanding of climate science through media appearances and educational outreach, including contributions to the Encyclopedia of the Environment and public talks on global warming and ancient civilizations. Leadership and Service: Member, Artémis Committee (C14 dating, France) Head, Isotopie Platform (stable isotope analysis) Contributor, Encyclopedia of the Environment (University of Grenoble) Public Engagement: He has participated in media discussions on climate change impacts on ancient civilizations and delivered public lectures, such as at the Grand Bivouac Festival. His outreach underscores the relevance of paleoclimatology to contemporary climate challenges.

• Paleoclimatology
• Quaternary Climate Change
• Ocean and Climate Interactions
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Serge Suanez is a Professor of Physical Geography specializing in coastal geomorphology at the University of Western Brittany, affiliated with both the Department of Geography within the Faculty of Letters & Human Sciences and the LETG UMR 6554 CNRS research unit at the European University Institute of the Sea. His primary research focuses on coastal sediment dynamics, morphological responses to extreme events, and coastal management strategies at the nature-society interface. His research interests encompass coastal geomorphology with emphasis on sediment budgets, soft and rocky coastline responses to climatic and anthropogenic forcing, storm impacts on coastal systems, and gravel spit dynamics. Notable research programs include ANR GEOPRAS (2022-2025), SEA-EU-search (2021-2022), SeaLex (2020-2023), and long-term monitoring of the Sillon de Talbert and Vougot Beach sites. Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong focus on extreme storm impacts on high-energy coastlines, long-term morphological monitoring of gravel barriers, and coastal flooding risk assessment. His work spans both field measurements and modeling approaches, with particular emphasis on Brittany's coastline and Icelandic volcanic coasts. He has served in significant administrative roles including co-coordinator of the EUR ISblue research theme 'Coastal System Sustainability' since 2023, member of the Scientific Council of the European University Institute of the Sea since 2021, and former deputy director of the LETG research unit (2017-2020). His expertise extends to coastal management applications through numerous monitoring programs including annual morphosedimentary surveys of the Talbert channel (since 2007), Natura 2000 dune monitoring at Vougot Beach (2004-2023), and coastal rehabilitation projects across Brittany.

• Coastal Geomorphology
• Physical Geography
• Coastal Sediment Budget
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Pascal BARRIER is an Associate Professor in Geosciences at Campus de Beauvais, affiliated with the B2R research unit. His expertise spans both applied geology and geoarchaeology, with a focus on sedimentary basins, petroleum reservoirs, and archaeological site analysis across France, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. He holds a PhD and HDR in Earth Sciences and collaborates with institutions like the University of Delft and University of Catania. His research integrates field studies with laboratory analysis, addressing topics ranging from carbonate diagenesis in Oman to Pleistocene coastal dynamics in Calabria. Education: PhD and HDR in Earth Sciences (dates unspecified). His work bridges academia and industry, with specializations in: Paleoecology and reservoir geometry Tectono-sedimentary processes in transform margins Geoarchaeological material provenance studies Recent studies analyze plastic transport in Mediterranean watersheds and Pleistocene vertebrate sites like the Grotte du Lazaret. He leads modules in the Geosciences engineering program and advises on geological heritage conservation. Collaborative projects include sedimentological mapping of the Miocene Peloritani Mountains and tectonic studies of the Arabian Plate margin.

• Sedimentary Geology
• Geoarchaeology
• Petroleum Geology
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Julien Azuara is an Assistant Professor affiliated with the Chrono-environment laboratory (UMR 6249 CNRS/UFC) at the Université de Franche-Comté in France. His research focuses on plant population dynamics in past and present ecosystems, with particular emphasis on Holocene forest dynamics, past climatic variations, cliff ecology, and meadow ecosystems. He holds a PhD in Paleontology from the National Museum of Natural History in Paris (2017), where his dissertation examined the influence of climate and human activities on Holocene vegetation in the northwest Mediterranean. His research interests span several interconnected fields: Palaeoclimatology - reconstructing past climate variations using multi-proxy approaches Paleoecology - analyzing historical plant-animal-environment interactions Palynology - utilizing pollen analysis for vegetation reconstruction Cliff and Meadow Ecology - studying these ecosystems as biodiversity refugia Holocene Forest Dynamics - examining long-term vegetation changes His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on reconstructing Mediterranean vegetation and climate dynamics during the Holocene, utilizing innovative techniques such as pollen-based REVEALS modeling, wavelet analysis of multi-proxy records, and plant functional type classification. The research consistently addresses human-environment interactions, climate variability impacts on ecosystems, and methodological advances in paleoenvironmental reconstruction. He actively collaborates on interdisciplinary projects including the Demeter Project investigating agrobiodiversity changes and the reconstruction of Neolithic landscapes in Mediterranean France. His work integrates approaches from paleoecology, archaeology, and climate science.

• Palaeoclimatology
• Paleoecology
• Palynology
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Anne-Véronique Walter-Simonnet is an Assistant Professor (HDR) at the University of Franche-Comté, affiliated with the GEODE department in the Chrono-environment UMR 6249 CNRS/UFC. Her research focuses on paleoenvironments, tephrochronology, and geochemistry, with a particular emphasis on reconstructing climatic and anthropogenic impacts on natural environments. Key projects include the OdySéYeu initiative and studies of the Vosges Massif's glacial history. Research Interests: Tephrochronological frameworks for Western Europe Sedimentological and geochemical analysis of lake, peat, and coastal records Environmental history of human-impacted landscapes Articles Overview: Recent publications explore Holocene sediment dynamics in northeastern France, tephra layer identification in volcanic regions, and the legacy of metallurgical pollution in the Vosges Mountains. Methodologically, her work integrates multidisciplinary approaches like geochemical analysis and palynology to address environmental change and human impact. Labs/Teams: Active in GEODE and SOPAST research groups, focusing on geological and environmental studies in collaboration with institutions like the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS).

• Paleoenvironments
• Tephrochronology
• Geochemistry
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Guillaume Paris is a Researcher at the CRPG UMR 7358 CNRS-UL at Université de Lorraine, France. His work focuses on biogeochemical cycles, particularly the sulfur and carbon cycles , using isotope geochemistry to reconstruct Earth's environmental history and understand modern pollution dynamics. He employs tools like 34 S/ 32 S and Δ33S to study processes from early Earth's atmosphere to contemporary urban air quality. His research spans: Paleoenvironmental reconstruction : Oxygenation of Earth's atmosphere, long-term CO2 regulation, and sulfur's role in ocean-atmosphere evolution. Modern environmental issues : Urban air pollution, sulfate isotopic anomalies, and water chemistry in anthropogenic contexts. Speleogenesis : Sulfuric-acid karst formation mechanisms linked to biotic and abiotic processes. Publications highlight his expertise in stable isotope analysis across: Geological timescales : From Archaean subduction zones to Cenozoic ocean dynamics. Environmental systems : Rivers, ice cores, and urban sulfate pollution. Carbonate systems : Paleoseawater chemistry and diagenetic controls. Guillaume actively engages in public science communication , contributing to The Conversation and climate outreach programs like Fresque du Climat . He teaches paleoclimatology and geochemistry at the Master's level and participates in academic training for public officials.

• Sulfur cycle
• Carbon cycle
• Isotope geochemistry
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Charlotte Prud'homme is a CNRS Researcher at the Centre de Recherches Pétrographiques et Géochimiques (CRPG UMR 7358) under Université de Lorraine. Her work focuses on global climate change impacts on continental environments across timescales (millions of years to glacial-interglacial cycles), using isotopic geochemistry and dating techniques on biogenic/pedogenic carbonates from aeolian deposits. PhD in Physical Geography (Paris, 2017) MSc in Earth Sciences (Grenoble & Bergen) BSc in Earth Sciences (Grenoble, 2011) Research interests include paleoenvironmental reconstruction , loess stratigraphy , earthworm calcite granules as climate proxies, and Central Asian land-atmosphere feedback systems . She has participated in projects across Europe, Central Asia, and Africa. Her publications analyze sedimentary systems , loess geochemistry , and terrestrial ecosystem responses to Pleistocene climate shifts using innovative isotopic methods.

• Paleoenvironment and Paleoclimatology
• Isotope Geochemistry
• Sedimentary Geology
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Professor Pellenard Pierre is a sedimentary geologist at Université Bourgogne Europe, leading the 'Sediments, Environments and Surface Dynamic' (SEDS) research team. His work focuses on paleoenvironments, paleoclimates, and integrated stratigraphy, particularly in Carboniferous/Permian, Mesozoic, and Paleogene deposits. He specializes in chemostratigraphy, geochronology, and cyclostratigraphy, with expertise in clay mineralogy and volcaniclastic deposits. Current Position: Full Professor in the Department of Biogéosciences, CNRS UMR 6282. Key Research Areas: Jurassic and Cretaceous stratigraphy, Late Paleozoic sedimentary basins, and orbital climate forcing. Notable Contributions: Calibration of the Autunian stratotype, GSSP for Barremian Stage, and high-precision U-Pb dating of volcanic ash layers. Research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches combining field studies, geochemical analyses, and numerical modeling to reconstruct ancient climates and tectonic processes. Active in international collaborations, including work in France, Uzbekistan, and Argentina.

• Sedimentary Geology
• Paleoenvironment
• Paleoclimate
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Anca Dan is an Associate Professor in Ancient Sciences at the École Normale Supérieure (ENS) under the University of Paris Sciences & Lettres, with additional roles as a Research Fellow at CNRS (UMR 8546, AOROC). She serves as Director of the Center for Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Studies at Babeș-Bolyai University (Cluj-Napoca, Romania) and coordinates the national program "Humanities in the Text" (ENS-Ministry of Education-APLAES-CNARELA). Her affiliations include the French School of Athens, Labex TransferS, and the Deutsches Archäologisches Institut. Research Interests focus on: Historical geography of the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions Geoarchaeological analysis of ancient landscapes Cultural transfers between Greco-Roman, Iranian, and Central Asian civilizations Reconstructions of paleoenvironments using interdisciplinary methods Ethnographic representations in antiquity Cosmography and cartographic thought from antiquity to the 19th century Recent Publications reflect transdisciplinary approaches combining classical sources, archaeological data, and geoscience methodologies. Key topics include: Mediterranean-Black Sea environmental resilience Interpretation of ancient geographical concepts Cultural syncretism in Bactrian silverware Historical geography of Ottoman harbors Human-environment interactions in deltaic regions Scientific Awards : Prix Lettres de la Chancellerie de l’Académie de Reims (2010) Fondation pour la Vocation fellowship (2007) DAAD boursière, Universität zu Köln (2019) Onassis Postdoc fellowship, National Foundation for Research, Athens (2009) Mention Très honorable avec félicitations du jury, Université de Reims (2009) Academic Training : PhD in Greek Studies (Ancient Sciences, UMR AOROC, Université de Reims, 2009). Trained at École Normale Supérieure (1998-2004), Université de Paris IV-Sorbonne (Master’s in Classical Literature), and Universitatea București (Master’s in Classical Literature).

• Historical Geography
• Geoarchaeology
• Cultural Transfers
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Eric Fouache is a Senior Member of the University Institute of France and Professor of Physical Geography at Sorbonne University. With expertise in Geoarchaeology, he leads research at the Mediations, Sciences of Places, Sciences of Links laboratory, focusing on Holocene environmental dynamics and human occupation across the Mediterranean Basin, Black Sea, Middle East, and Central Asia. His work integrates geomorphology, paleoenvironmental reconstruction, and historical geography to analyze long-term human-environment interactions. The MEDEE Program (2019-2020) under his leadership examines environmental dynamics in the Arabian Peninsula (Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE, Kuwait) with interdisciplinary approaches. Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding Neolithic flood impacts in Central Asia, Holocene paleoenvironmental shifts in the Black Sea, and maritime boundary disputes in the Caribbean. Research keywords include geomorphology, geoarchaeology, and climate-society interactions. Scientific Recognition: Senior Member of the University Institute of France

• Geomorphology
• Geoarchaeology
• Quaternary paleoenvironments
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Boris VANNIÈRE is a Senior Research Scientist at CNRS, affiliated with the Chrono-environnement laboratory (UMR 6249 CNRS/UFC) in Besançon, France. His research focuses on paleoclimatology, fire ecology, and environmental history, with a particular emphasis on reconstructing past fire regimes, climate variability, and human-environment interactions across diverse ecosystems such as the Mediterranean, East Africa, and Central Asia. He utilizes lake sediment cores, charcoal analysis, and advanced methodologies like hyperspectral imaging to study long-term environmental changes. Key research areas include Holocene fire dynamics, paleoenvironmental reconstruction, and the impact of human activities on vegetation and ecosystems. Leadership roles in international initiatives like the PAGES Global Paleofire Working Group and contributions to global fire history datasets highlight his collaborative approach. His work bridges paleoecological data with modern climate modeling, informing strategies for understanding and managing future fire risks and environmental sustainability.

• Paleoclimatology
• Fire Ecology
• Environmental History
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