Christophe David

Christophe David is a researcher at ISARA, affiliated with the Engineering School in Agronomy, Food, and Environment. His work focuses on agroecology, organic farming systems, and perennial cereals, with projects spanning crop microbiome analysis, sustainable cocoa cultivation, and water resource conservation.

• PhD in Agricultural Sciences (AgroParisTech, 2004)
• Habilitation à diriger des recherches (HDR, 2010)
• Ingénieur ENESAD (1993)

Research interests center on agroecological transitions of cropping systems, particularly perennial cereals like Thinopyrum intermedium. His projects address ecosystem services, nitrogen dynamics, soil health, and the socio-technical challenges of adopting perennial crops in conventional and organic farming. He also explores sustainable cocoa systems through agroforestry versus monocropping approaches.

Google Scholar publications reveal a broad scope: 2024 work includes root microbiome analysis, SARS-CoV-2 epidemiology (possibly collaborative), and hydrogen aircraft design (potential cross-disciplinary). 2023-2022 articles emphasize perennial crop ecology, weed dynamics, and nutrient management frameworks.

Professional experience includes leadership roles at ISARA since 2003: Deputy Director (2019-present), Executive Director (2010-2018), Scientific Director (2006-2018), and Department Head (2004-2010). He has collaborated internationally, including at Mac Gill University (2003).