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Ivan Bernez is an Associate Professor at the Department of Ecology, affiliated with Agrocampus Ouest & UMR Ecology & Ecosystem Health Agrocampus Ouest, INRA (now INRAE). He conducts research on ecological restoration, riparian ecosystems, and aquatic vegetation dynamics.
- Current position: Associate Professor in Ecology
- Main affiliations: French Higher Education Institution in Agriculture, Food, Horticultural and Landscape Sciences & INRAE
- Research focus: Dam removal impacts, river connectivity, and riparian vegetation recovery
In his research, Bernez examines the complex relationships between physical river characteristics and macrophyte vegetation, with particular emphasis on ecological restoration in regulated rivers. His work spans aquatic and terrestrial communities, invasive species, and environmental policy, particularly in France and Portugal. Through his SAMARCH project and Sélune dam removal program, he investigates the long-term ecological changes and restoration success metrics. His studies often employ interdisciplinary approaches combining ecological monitoring with social perception analysis.
Scientific trends in his publications show a consistent focus on dam removal effects (e.g., Sélune River), riparian vegetation dynamics, water quality, and ecological continuity. His work addresses both fundamental ecological questions and applied management challenges in agricultural landscapes and regulated river systems.
He leads the Conservation & Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems research group at INRAE, and has contributed to developing monitoring frameworks for ecological restoration projects using remote sensing technologies and vegetation indices. His expertise in macrophyte bioindication has been instrumental in water quality assessment methodologies.
