Marie-Florence THOMAS

Marie-Florence THOMAS is a Professor at the School of Public Health, affiliated with the LERES Laboratory for Study and Research in Environment and Health, UMR 1085 IRSET, and the Observatory of the Environment and Sustainable Development. She holds a Doctorate in Process Engineering, a Master’s in Air and Water, and a DEA in Hydrology.

• Education
  • Doctorate in Process Engineering
  • Masters in Air and Water
  • DEA in Hydrology

Her research focuses on water and climate change, water quality measurement, urban water systems, and water risk management. She employs a multidisciplinary approach integrating environmental sciences, public health, and policy analysis. Recent projects include PHARE (HAloacetic acid production under climate change), URB-Bain (urban swimming and climate change), Aladins (climate vulnerability modeling in Brittany), and Expo-Eau (exposure to disinfection by-products).

Her scientific expertise spans water quality monitoring, microbial contamination, and health determinants in urban environments. She serves on the Creseb Scientific Committee, the ANR’s Environmental Technologies Evaluation Committee, and the EHESP Board of Directors. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and decision-support tools for climate resilience.

She teaches in academic, professional, and continuing education programs, including modules for Health Studies Engineers, the Master’s in Water Sciences, and the Master’s in Public Health. Her pedagogical approach integrates water quality, risk control, and sustainable urban practices.