Julien PARELLE

Julien Parelle is an Assistant Professor affiliated with the Chrono-environnement research institute at Université de Franche-Comté. He holds dual affiliations with the DYNABIO and POLLUTION research groups. His research focuses on ecophysiological methods for monitoring woody plants in contaminated environments, with particular expertise in phytoremediation strategies for marginal lands and heavy metal-contaminated soils. He leads the LIVING LAB project at Parc des Alliaires, a pilot site for phytomanagement of industrial wastelands. His work integrates remote sensing techniques, including UAV-based imaging for environmental monitoring.

Education: PhD in Sylviculture (2006) from Université Henri Poincaré - Nancy 1, specializing in root hypoxia responses in oak species. Active in collaborative projects like PHYTOCHEM, developing eco-innovative chemical processes for phytoremediation-derived biomass. Supervises students including Solofoniaina Andriamihajason.

• Research Themes: Phytoremediation, Heavy Metal Uptake, Soil Contamination, Ecophysiological Monitoring, Drone-Based Environmental Assessment
• Key Projects: LIVING LAB Parc des Alliaires, PHYTOCHEM initiative, EDAPHOS hyperspectral imaging project
• Recent Publications: Focus on red gypsum landfill management, trace element dynamics, and organic amendment strategies

His interdisciplinary approach bridges plant physiology, environmental engineering, and ecological restoration, with applications in both field-scale interventions and molecular-level mechanisms.