Research & innovation

Although I only obtained my doctorate at the age of 40, I have since published more than 125 rank-A scientific articles in various fields, including in highly prestigious journals such as NATURE and SCIENCE.

My field of choice: the ethology of predators, and of sharks in particular.

My core field is the biology and ecology of vertebrates, with a specialization in ethology (the study of behavior), of predators in general and sharks in particular. I have used my veterinary expertise in anatomical pathology to develop the forensic component that supports the understanding and management of shark bites on humans.

I am also interested in the eco-anthropology of bites — the issue of risk perception by humans in so-called “developed” societies, and the place of the shark in ancestral cosmogonies and religions, particularly in Oceania. Building on my training in economics, I work and publish in environmental economics, on the notions of “ecosystem services”, and notably on the economic dimension of shark conservation.

Driven by my passion for the sport, I have also been involved in several studies on the adaptive mechanisms of humans to freediving and chronic hypoxia. Finally, I draw on my status as a pilot and veterinarian to develop a drone prototype for the nighttime remote anesthesia of dangerous animals, such as bears or dogs.