Nicolas CAPELLI

Nicolas CAPELLI is an Assistant Professor at Université de Franche-Comté, affiliated with the Chrono-environnement research unit (UMR 6249 CNRS/UFC). His research focuses on molecular biology, microbiology, and environmental science, with expertise in genotoxicity, bioaccumulation of contaminants, and bioremediation. Current projects include EDAPHOS (soil decontamination), BIOSYSMO (mixed pollution remediation), and RESILIENCE (microbial roles in industrial wastelands). He supervises Lorraine Meyer's thesis on mercury tolerance mechanisms in rhizospheric microorganisms. Notable contributions include studies on HEV culture and environmental DNA metabarcoding for pollutant tracking.

Research areas span environmental microbiology, ecotoxicology, and palaeogenetics of ancient parasites. His work integrates microbial tools for soil decontamination and explores genetic impacts of contaminants in organisms like land snails. Projects emphasize sustainable solutions for industrial pollution and ecological restoration.

Key collaborations include the BIOSYSMO EU project and the EDAPHOS initiative, demonstrating interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges. Awards and grants are tied to specific project funding periods (e.g., 2022-2027).