Gwenaël Abril

Gwenaël Abril is a Research Director at the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle (MNHN), Paris, affiliated with the BOREA laboratory. He specializes in biogeochemical processes at land-water-atmosphere interfaces, focusing on carbon cycling, greenhouse gas emissions, and eutrophication impacts in tropical ecosystems like mangroves, estuaries, and coastal bays. His work spans field studies, modeling, and database development, often collaborating with Brazilian institutions.

• Education: PhD in Biogeochemistry (University of Bordeaux, France).
• Research Themes: Carbon cycle dynamics, mangrove ecosystem resilience, methane oxidation, DOM distribution, and climate change impacts.
• Projects: VELITROP IRP (2020-2024), CAPES-COFECUB EUTROBAYS (2023-2026), PEPR FairCarboN TROPECOS (2023-2027).

Scientific Awards

• Holder of a Chair of the Consulate General of France at the State University of Rio de Janeiro.