Pascale BESSE HOGGAN

Pascale BESSE HOGGAN is a Researcher at the Clermont-Ferrand Institute of Chemistry (ICCF), part of the University of Clermont Auvergne. She is a member of the BIOcatalysis and METAbolism (BIOMETA) team and the METabolism theme. Her research focuses on environmental biotechnology, particularly biodegradation processes of pollutants like pesticides, road wear particles, and synthetic chemicals. Key areas include microbial remediation strategies, pesticide toxicity, and sustainable agricultural practices.

Her work emphasizes preventive bioremediation methods to mitigate environmental contamination, leveraging microbial communities and enzymatic pathways. Notable projects include collaborations with Michelin-CNRS/UCA on tire particle fate and studies on herbicides such as mesotrione and nicosulfuron. She explores interactions between pollutants and microorganisms using advanced analytical techniques like mass spectrometry and NMR.

Publications highlight her contributions to understanding antibiotic resistance in soils, biotransformation pathways of xenobiotics, and eco-toxicological impacts of agricultural chemicals. Her research bridges fundamental science and applied solutions for environmental sustainability.