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Christelle Suppo is a Professor in the Department of Animal Biology and Genetics at the University of Tours, affiliated with the IRBI (Research Institute on Insect Biology) and the UFR of Sciences and Techniques. She serves as Deputy Director of IRBI and holds a HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches) in Applied Mathematics.
Educational background includes a PhD in Applied Mathematics (1996), a Magistère in Mathematics and Mechanics (1993), and a DEUG in Mathematics and Computer Science (1989). She has been a Professor since 2009 and previously served as Maître de Conférences (1997–2009).
Her research focuses on mathematical modeling of invasive species, including spatiotemporal dynamics of pests like the horse-chestnut leaf miner (Cameraria ohridella), Asian hornet, and the North American termite. Key themes include population dynamics, control strategies, and climate change impacts. She uses reaction-diffusion models, wavelet analysis, and finite element methods to study invasive species spread and ecological interactions.
Recent work highlights the role of human-mediated dispersal in invasive species expansion and demonstrates the importance of spatial considerations in pest control. Collaborations include projects FRELON, TERMICENTRE, and INCA, addressing ecological modeling for real-world management.
Supervision includes doctoral theses on topics such as varroosis treatment in bees and modeling the pine processionary moth’s phenology. She teaches quantitative ecology, statistics, and mathematical modeling at undergraduate and graduate levels.
