Benoît Ferrari

Dr. Benoît Ferrari is an Interim Director and Group Leader at the Swiss Centre for Applied Ecotoxicology (Eawag-EPFL), focusing on sediment and soil ecotoxicology. He specializes in developing bioassays for active biomonitoring, integrating exposure and effect indicators to assess chemical stress in aquatic ecosystems.

• Strategic and operational leadership in the Ecotox Centre
• Expertise in sediment/soil ecotoxicology, biomonitoring tools, and pollution assessment

Research Interests

His work centers on ecotoxicological assessment of sediments and soils, bioassay development, and chemical stress indicators. He investigates pollution from sources like tire wear particles, wastewater effluents, and plant protection products, emphasizing field-laboratory integration.

Article Trends

Recent publications highlight tire wear particle toxicity, PFAS sediment contamination, and bioindicator methods (oligochaetes, nematodes). Topics span microplastics, metal bioavailability, and pesticide impacts in aquatic-soil systems.

Projects

Key initiatives include OligoNem (in situ sediment assessment), SYNAQUA (genetic biomonitoring), and ConSoil (agricultural soil protection).