Jean Pierre Feral
About Jean Pierre Feral
Jean Pierre Feral is a distinguished Directeur de Recherche émérite at CNRS, with extensive experience in marine biology and ecological research. He has held various academic and research positions in France, contributing to numerous international programs and scientific panels since the 1970s.
Work at Aix-Marseille University
Jean Pierre Feral has held multiple positions at Aix-Marseille University, serving as Directeur de Recherche de 2ème classe CNRS from 2003 to 2011 and as Directeur de Recherche de 1ère classe CNRS from 2011 to 2013. He has been the Directeur du laboratoire DIMAR - Diversité, évolution et écologie fonctionnelle marine (UMR6540) from 2004 to 2011. Since 2013, he has been working as Directeur de Recherche émérite CNRS, contributing to marine biology and ecological research.
Education and Expertise
Jean Pierre Feral studied at Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris VI), where he specialized in Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography. He achieved the degree of Docteur ès Sciences Naturelles, completing his studies from 1974 to 1977. His educational background has laid the foundation for his extensive career in marine research and biodiversity.
Background in Research Institutions
Feral has a long history of working in prominent research institutions. He began his career at the Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle, where he served as Technicien from 1972 to 1977 and later as Attaché de recherche CNRS from 1979 to 1984. Following this, he continued his research at various institutions, including Université Paris Est Créteil (Paris12) and Université d'Aix-Marseille.
Leadership in Scientific Programs
Jean Pierre Feral has led several significant international programs, including PROTEKER (IPEV) from 2011 to 2016 and CIGESMED (SeasEra) from 2012 to 2016. He has also participated in the European project DEVOTES (ARMS boxes) from 2012 to 2016. His leadership roles highlight his commitment to advancing marine research and biodiversity.
Membership in Scientific Committees
Feral is an active member of various scientific committees. He has been part of the Conseil Scientifique de la Réserve Nationale Naturelle des Terres Australes Françaises since 2015 and the Comité pour l'Environnement Polaire since 2015. Additionally, he has been involved with the Comité d'Appui Scientifique et Technique de l'ECOSCOPE since 2017, focusing on biodiversity research.