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Florent Domine serves as a Senior Scientist (Directeur de Recherche) at the International Research Laboratory Takuvik (CNRS / ULaval), affiliated with Université Laval's Faculty of Science, Department of Biology. His research spans over three decades with continuous appointments at CNRS and collaborations across North America and Europe. He maintains an active research program focused on snow physics and Arctic climate systems.
His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Organic Geochemistry from the University of Paris (1987), M.Sc. in Chemical Physics (1983), and B.Sc. in Earth Sciences (1980), following studies at Ecole Normale Supérieure (1979-1983). His postdoctoral work in Atmospheric Chemistry at NOAA in Boulder, Colorado (1987-1990) established his research trajectory in environmental systems.
Domine's research centers on snow physics, particularly snow specific surface area (SSA) measurements and their role in Earth's energy budget. His work explores complex interactions between snow, vegetation, permafrost, and climate, with significant contributions to understanding how shrubs affect snow thermal properties and permafrost stability. His snow chemistry research investigates light-absorbing impurities and their photochemical effects on atmospheric composition.
His recent publications reveal a strong focus on Arctic climate change impacts, particularly examining snow-vegetation-permafrost feedbacks and the effects of warming on snowpack properties. His work often combines field measurements with modeling approaches, emphasizing the importance of accurate snow parameterization in climate models.
As a senior researcher at Takuvik, Domine leads collaborative projects involving international teams across multiple disciplines. His laboratory work has pioneered novel methods for measuring snow physical properties, with instrumentation now manufactured commercially. His research has important implications for understanding climate change impacts in polar regions and improving climate model accuracy.
