Upcoming thesis defences

KOOMEN Jolijn

Laboratory:  INRAE Research Unit: Biopolymers, Interactions, Assemblies, UR1268
Institution : Nantes Université
Thesis title : Functional properties of pea- and faba bean-derived protein ingredients: do lipids play a key role?
Date : 21/10/2026 
Location : Pasteur Amphitheatre, Faculty of Science and Technology, Nantes Université, 2 rue de la Houssinière, 44322 Nantes, France

ROSE Juliette

Laboratory:  Research Unit on Livestock Farming Systems - USC URSE
Institution : University of Angers
Thesis title : Floristic diversity of grasslands: an emerging issue in the integrated management of animal health in grassland-based farming systems? Farmers’ perceptions, practices and knowledge networks in relation to scientific knowledge and technical standards
Date : 03/11/2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Location : Bouillerie and Guilloux Amphitheatre 2290, Ecole Supérieure des Agricultures (ESA), 55 rue Rabelais, 49000 Angers, France

PATRON Lou

Laboratory:  Physiology and Toxins of Toxic and Harmful Microalgae (PHYTOX, IFREMER)
Institution : Nantes Université
Thesis title : Biotic interactions within the holobiont of the ichthyotoxic microalga Prymnesium parvum
Date : 13/11/2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Location : Jean-Paul Troadec Amphitheatre, Ifremer Atlantic Centre, rue de l'Ille d'Yeu, 44000 Nantes, France

MZE HAMADI Faidat

Laboratory:  UR 1268 Biopolymers, Interactions, Assemblies - INRAE, Nantes
Institution : Oniris VetAgroBio
Thesis title : Determining the relationships between structure, properties and processing in legume-based model foods
Date : 17/11/2026 at 1:30 p.m.
Location : Blue Amphitheatre, Oniris VetAgroBio, rue de la Géraudière, Engineering Campus

TROMPETTE Eloise

Laboratory : IRHS
Institution : University of Angers
Thesis title : Effects of agroclimatic factors on anthocyanin accumulation in red-fleshed apples
Date : 19/11/2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Location : L001 Amphitheatre, University of Angers, 2 Bd de Lavoisier, 49000 Angers, France

GOUAILLE Léo

Laboratory : IRHS
Institution : University of Angers
Thesis title : Identification and study of the role of microRNAs involved in sugar signalling, in interaction with hormones, during bud break in rose bushes
Date : 27/11/2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Location : L006 Amphitheatre, University of Angers, 2 Bd de Lavoisier, 49000 Angers, France

SUTEAU Logan

Laboratory : IRHS
Institution : University of Angers
Thesis title : Managing the plant microbiota at multiple phenological stages: dynamics of microbiota assembly from flower to seedling and control of seed-borne phytopathogens
Date : 27/11/2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Location : L004 Amphitheatre, University of Angers, Faculty of Science, 2 Bd de Lavoisier, 49000 Angers, France

BREMAND Etienne

Laboratory : IRHS
Institution : University of Angers
Thesis title : Molecular mechanisms involved in the antagonistic activity of Trichoderma against agents responsible for damping-off
Date : 02/12/2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Location : L005 Amphitheatre, Building L, University of Angers, 2 Bd de Lavoisier, 49000 Angers, France

ZAAG Ismail

Laboratory : IRHS
Institution : University of Angers
Thesis title : A metabolic approach to potassium nutrition in oil palm using different potassium sources to optimise the decision-making system and identify biomarkers guiding fertilisation.
Date : 02/12/2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Location : Faculty of Science, 2 Bd de Lavoisier, 49000 Angers, France

COLAERT Louna

Laboratory :  IRHS
Institution : University of Angers
Thesis title : Influence of the seed microbiota on germination, seedling emergence and tolerance to a phytopathogen
Date : 08/12/2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Location : L003 Amphitheatre, Faculty of Science, University of Angers, 2 Bd de Lavoisier, 49000 Angers, France

NGUYEN Bao-Huynh

Laboratory :  IRHS
Institution : University of Angers
Thesis title : ThermoDéfenses: Understanding the impact of temperature on the stimulation of apple tree immunity to optimise the effects of plant defence elicitors (SDPs) in orchards
Date : 09/12/2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Location : L001 Amphitheatre, Belle-Beille Campus, Faculty of Science, 2 Bd de Lavoisier, 49000 Angers, France

CHADELAUD Thomas

Laboratory :  IRHS
Institution : University of Angers
Thesis title : Identifying molecular determinants involved in the transmission of bacteria to bean seeds
Date : 11/12/2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Location : L003 Amphitheatre, Faculty of Science, 2 Bd de Lavoisier, 49000 Angers

HAYAT Sikandar

Laboratory :  IRHS
Institution : University of Angers
Thesis title : Foraminiferal-based proxies to track the dynamics of the Peruvian coastal upwelling
Date : 14/12/2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Location : Faculty of Science, 2 Bd de Lavoisier, 49000 Angers

DUCKENA Lilija

Laboratory :  IRHS
Institution : University of Angers
Thesis title : Characterization of Alternaria spp. and Stemphylium spp. isolated from tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.) in the Baltic region
Date : 18/12/2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Location : Room No. 123, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTIJ), 2, Liela Street, Jelgava, LV-3001, Latvia