Nicolas Touzet

Nicolas Touzet is a Lecturer and Principal Investigator in the Department of Environmental Science at the Institute of Technology Sligo, Ireland. His research focuses on marine ecology, water quality, microalgal biotechnology, and harmful algal blooms, with particular emphasis on Irish coastal and freshwater systems.

His primary research interests include:

• Phycoremediation of wastewater using microalgae
• Molecular identification of toxic phytoplankton species
• Bioactive compound production from microalgae
• Climate change impacts on aquatic ecosystems
• Development of molecular detection methods for harmful algal blooms

Dr. Touzet leads the SFI-funded METALGAE project (€389,000) focused on "Physiology and molecular biology of microalgae for the biorefining of valuable metabolites." His publication record demonstrates consistent research output in microalgal applications for bioremediation and high-value metabolite production, with recent work emphasizing LED lighting optimization for pigment production and antioxidant bioprospecting from Irish marine heterokonts.

His scientific contributions include:

• Development of molecular detection methods for toxic algae
• Advancement of microarray technology for phytoplankton monitoring
• Landmark studies on Alexandrium species in Irish waters
• Applications of microalgae for landfill leachate treatment

Dr. Touzet has supervised multiple research projects and collaborated extensively with institutions across Ireland and Europe, particularly on harmful algal bloom monitoring and microalgal biotechnology applications. His laboratory at IT Sligo focuses on advancing microalgal applications for environmental and industrial purposes.