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François Ribalet

Principal Research Scientist

University of Washington

My research delves into the mechanics governing marine ecosystems and the critical role biological processes play in carbon cycling. As a marine ecologist, I specialize in studying microbial communities - including viruses, bacteria, phytoplankton, and grazers - across various spatial scales, from the microscopic to ocean basins. My approach is quantitative and interdisciplinary, blending mathematical and simulation modeling with statistical analysis of complex datasets. I conduct fieldwork - deploying SeaFlow, our shipboard underway flow cytometer - to collect the necessary data for testing theoretical models and enhancing our predictive understanding of the marine carbon cycle.

Interests

  • Population Modeling
  • Microbial Ecology
  • Oceanography
  • Flow Cytometry

Education

  • PhD in Biological Sciences, 2007

    Open University, London UK

  • MSc in Biological Oceanology and Marine Environment, 2003

    Sorbonne University, Paris FR

  • BSc in Population Biology and Ecosystems, 2001

    Sorbonne University, Paris FR