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Eric Villenave is a Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry at the University of Bordeaux, where he leads the UB GRADE SENSE in Environmental Sciences and coordinates the UB-Breathe Living Lab on Air Quality and associated climate change. He also co-directs the International Master’s program in Environmental Management and has held significant leadership roles including director of the Aquitaine Observatory of Universe Sciences and deputy director of LabEx COTE. His research is centered on air pollution, air quality, and climate change, with a focus on both natural and anthropogenic sources.
His research interests include:
- Understanding air pollution from human activities (industry, vehicles, urban environments) and natural sources
- Molecular-scale laboratory studies of gaseous and particulate pollutant formation and degradation
- Field measurement campaigns in urban and natural ecosystems to assess air quality
- Biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs) and secondary organic aerosol (SOA) formation
- Chemical processes at soil-vegetation-atmosphere interfaces
His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on organic aerosols, BVOC oxidation, and air quality in both urban and forested environments, particularly in France. His work combines advanced analytical techniques such as high-resolution mass spectrometry and field observations from campaigns like LANDEX and ACROSS. He investigates the optical, chemical, and physical properties of aerosols, their atmospheric reactivity, and their role in climate and health.
Eric Villenave has received recognition through media appearances and public engagement, including podcasts, radio interviews, and contributions to documentaries on climate change. He has also contributed to influential reports such as the AllEnvi report on the impact of the 2020 lockdown on atmospheric composition.
He has established international research collaborations with institutions including Carnegie Mellon University, the University of North Carolina, and University College Cork. He is actively involved in interdisciplinary education and curriculum development, particularly in sustainability and environmental transitions.
