Speaker

About the speaker: 

Chief Scientific Officer at Algama (Paris). Holds a Master's degree (DEA) in Marine Biology, a Ph.D. in Applied Molecular Biology and a Habilitation to Direct Research (HDR) from the University of Nantes. Previously, 5 years Managing Director at the Marine Biotechnology Company GREENSEA. Formerly Director of the Physiology and Biotechnology of Algae Laboratory, and finally Director of the Biotechnology and Marine Resources unit at IFREMER (France). Co-founder of Algenics and IASO-Biotech. Expert advisor to the National Research Agency, the European Commission, and several international universities. Author of eighty peer-reviewed publications and holder of ten patents. Vice President of the European Algae Biomass Association (250 members).

Company info:

The EABA (250 members) is the leading organization working to develop algae research, innovation, and industry in Europe. Created to foster collaboration between scientists, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and other industry stakeholders, the EABA aims to promote the sustainable production and use of algae for a variety of applications, including human and animal food, pharmaceuticals, and environmental solutions. The association serves as a hub for knowledge exchange, advocates for supportive policies, supports research initiatives, and contributes to the growth of the sector.