Jérémy Froidevaux

Jérémy Froidevaux is an Assistant Professor at the University of Franche-Comté, affiliated with the Chrono-environment Research Unit (UMR 6249 CNRS/UFC). His research focuses on conservation biology, eco-acoustics, and bat ecology, with emphasis on evaluating anthropogenic impacts on biodiversity, optimizing monitoring protocols, and assessing conservation measures' effectiveness. Key projects include studies on renewable energy infrastructure (wind turbines, solar farms) and their effects on bat populations. He leads the Silent·Cities initiative, analyzing urban soundscapes during global crises like the 2020 pandemic. Collaborative efforts with international teams address issues like light pollution, electromagnetic field exposure, and biodiversity policy implementation.

His academic contributions span 150+ peer-reviewed articles, including work on bat activity patterns at power lines, solar farm impacts, and species-level trait datasets for European bats. Froidevaux advises graduate students, such as Samantha Aguillon, and actively participates in cross-disciplinary initiatives like the Réunion Island Night Environment Observatory. His work bridges ecological research with practical conservation solutions, advocating for evidence-based policies in renewable energy planning and habitat management.