Julien Gigault

Julien Gigault is an Adjunct Professor and CNRS Research Scientist at Laval University's Department of Biology, focusing on nanoplastics and microplastics in aquatic environments. He leads the International Research Laboratory Takuvik (CNRS/ULaval) and coordinates major projects like NANOARCTIC and REVEAL.

• 2017: HDR, Université de Rennes 1
• 2011-2013: Postdoc at NIST (USA)
• 2008-2011: PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Université de Pau

His research bridges environmental chemistry and toxicology, examining nanoplastic behavior, metal binding, and impacts on organisms like mussels and oysters. Recent work includes soil microplastic mobility and Arctic pollution dynamics.

Key publication trends show specialization in nanoplastic characterization, colloid interactions, and toxicity mechanisms. Awards include the CNRS Bronze Medal (2020) and Arctic Frontier's Emerging Leader (2017).

• 2020: CNRS Bronze Medal
• 2017: Arctic Frontier Emerging Leader

He advises on European projects like NANO-CARRIER and PLASTISCARE, with extensive lab-on-a-chip and field-flow fractionation expertise. His work spans from cigarette butt nano-litter to microplastic-metal synergy in aquatic systems.