Pierre Liboureau
PhD Fellow
University of Stavanger
Stavanger, Norway
My research focuses on exploring the aquaculture potential of the red seaweed Palmaria palmata.
About me
Pierre Liboureau is a PhD fellow in the ecotoxicology and environmental monitoring research group. He was awarded a MSc in Marine Biological Resources from Ghent University in 2021 and a BSc in Chemistry from King’s College, London in 2019.
Pierre’s research focuses on exploring the aquaculture potential of the red seaweed Palmaria palmata. Despite valuable nutritional and nutraceutical properties, this species’ biology is poorly understood, hindering the development of a sustainable cultivation industry. Pierre combines cultivation experiments with molecular biology techniques to elucidate mechanisms of growth, bioactivity and reproduction in this seaweed.
Pierre’s research is part of the NORA-funded Sølstain project, which aims to develop and promote sustainable cultivation and harvest of P. palmata in the North Atlantic. Working alongside partners in the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Greenland, Pierre has had the opportunity to study different seaweed populations in diverse work environments.
My organisation
The University of Stavanger, on the Southwest Coast of Norway, has 12,000 students and 1,600 faculty, administration and service staff. The research group on Ecotoxicology and Environmental Monitoring lead by Professor Daniela M. Pampanin focuses on the development of biological markers using molecular biology techniques for the purpose of environmental monitoring.
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Wednesday, 19 June 2024
15:30 - 16:50
Session 4: Seaweed of the year 2024 - Dulse
During this session the red seaweed dulse will be in the spotlight. Four experts will discuss cultivation aspects (on land and at sea), and the applications of this delicious seaweed.