Nicolas Viovy

Nicolas Viovy is a Researcher at the Laboratory of Climate and Environmental Sciences (LSCE), a joint unit of Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, CEA, and UVSQ. He specializes in modeling the carbon cycle in terrestrial ecosystems and ecophysiology, with contributions to major initiatives like the Global Carbon Project.

Education:

• Master's degree at Pierre and Marie Curie University
• Engineering studies at ENSEEIHT Toulouse
• Thesis and post-doctoral research at Center for Space Studies of the Biosphere (CESBIO)

Research Focus: His work centers on the ORCHIDEE model, simulating vegetation responses to climate variables, CO₂ levels, and soil conditions. Key investigations include carbon allocation in plants, decomposition processes, drought impacts on forests (e.g., xylem embolism), and biodiversity's role in ecosystem resilience. Collaborations with INRAE extend the model to agricultural systems, analyzing crops, grasslands, and managed forests.

Grants and Projects: Actively involved in European and global programs, including the multidisciplinary Global Carbon Project.

Labs and Teams: Part of LSCE's continental surfaces research team, leveraging satellite data and physiological models to study climate-ecosystem interactions.