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Jean-Éric Tremblay is a Full Professor in the Department of Biology at Université Laval, where he has been faculty since 2004, progressing from Assistant to Associate to Full Professor. He serves as Director of the Institut Nordique du Québec (since 2020) and previously led Québec-Océan from 2013-2023. His research focuses on Arctic and subarctic marine ecosystems, with particular emphasis on phytoplankton dynamics and biogeochemical cycles in a changing climate.
Dr. Tremblay's educational background includes:
- B.Sc. Honours in Oceanography and Biology from University of British Columbia (1990)
- Ph.D. in Biology from Université Laval (1996)
- Postdoctoral fellowships at Soka University, Japan (1996-1997) and Alfred-Wegener Institute for Polar Research, Germany (1995-1996)
His research examines the photosynthetic and nutritive ecophysiology of marine phytoplankton, functional roles of phytoplankton in organic matter fluxes and food webs, and biogeochemical cycles of nitrogen, carbon and other essential elements in polar and temperate seas. Dr. Tremblay's work specifically investigates how warming and melting ice affect the Arctic Ocean's capacity to provide abundant and high-quality marine food to coastal communities, addressing critical food security issues. His approach combines field observations, laboratory experiments, and modeling to understand ecosystem responses to environmental change.
Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2024) reveals a strong focus on Arctic marine systems, particularly Baffin Bay and Hudson Bay regions. His research spans multiple dimensions including phytoplankton physiology, nutrient cycling, carbon dynamics, and ecosystem structure under changing environmental conditions. Key themes include the impacts of freshwater discharge, sea ice retreat, and warming on marine productivity and biogeochemical processes across the Arctic, with significant implications for understanding climate change effects on polar marine ecosystems.
Dr. Tremblay has received notable recognition for his teaching excellence:
- Teaching Star, Faculty of Science and Engineering (2024, 2022, 2005)
As a research leader, Dr. Tremblay has directed multiple significant projects including the Institut Nordique du Québec, Québec-Océan, and the Bridging Global Change and Inuit Health in the Transforming Arctic Ocean (BriGHT) initiative. His work has been supported by numerous grants focusing on Arctic ecosystem dynamics, climate change impacts, and sustainable marine resource management. He actively mentors graduate students in marine biology and oceanography, fostering the next generation of polar scientists.
Dr. Tremblay is a key member of the Takuvik International Research Laboratory (IRL Takuvik), a Canada-France research unit that investigates Arctic environmental changes. He also contributes to the Apogée program "Transforming Climate Action" and has led major collaborative efforts through ArcticNet, examining the impacts of environmental change in Canadian coastal Arctic regions. His work bridges fundamental science with practical applications for policy and community adaptation in the rapidly changing Arctic environment.
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