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PhD, (Paleo)Ecology & Environmental Sciences

Benjamin Adroit

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Using functional paleoecology, I investigate how plant–insect interactions have driven plant functional diversity and shaped the biogeographic history of forest species, including those inherited from past ecosystems, from deep time to the present.

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peer-review publications

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engaging with audiences

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scientific & public talks

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teaching & mentoring

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Last publications

  • Cool-temperate palaeoclimate and generalized herbivory in Middle to Late Miocene palaeoforests of Central Europe

    Gyökeres, I., Fodor, R., Dávid, Á., Adroit, B., 2026

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    Litter leaves misrepresent plant–insect interactions in standing vegetation

    Adroit, B., Schachat, S. R., Güner, T. H., Orts, J.-P., & Denk, T. 2025.

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    Evolutionary legacy of the “living fossil” genus Parrotia (Hamamelidaceae): genomic insights into species divergence and polygenic adaptation

    Zhang, Y., […], Adroit, B., […] Wang, Z., 2025

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My activities

  • Currently, I am an Assistant Professor at the University of Montpellier. I teach courses in ecology, paleoecology, and plant biology & phylogeny, and I mentor students in their research projects.

    I also specialize in the academic use of generative AI, providing training and guidance to both students and faculty on responsible use, workflow integration, and pedagogical innovation..

  • I am an Associate Editor for the journal Frontiers Ecology and Evolution.

  • I host a French-language podcast called "Après la Thèse" (After the PhD). In this podcast, I interview with my colleague Cecile, PhD graduates from various fields to explore the diverse career paths and experiences that follow a doctoral degree.

  • I am a science communicator dedicated to making science accessible and engaging for diverse audiences. I share sharp insights on LinkedIn about how scientific institutions communicate and adapt to new tech. I also partner with local government bodies—including municipalities and regional councils—as well as community groups, to design dynamic presentations and workshops focusing on biodiversity and environmental issues.

Person sitting on a fallen tree in a forest, holding a smartphone with a GPS or mapping app open, showing red, blue, and black traffic silhouette icons on a grid background, with a person standing in the distance among green trees.
Display of fossilized bones arranged in open boxes, labeled with scientific names in a museum setting.
Two men standing on rocky hillside with green trees and large cliff in the background, under a blue sky.
A geode crystal on a rotating display stand illuminated with green UV light, placed on a grid-patterned surface in darkness.
Close-up of a green leaf with a small caterpillar on its edge, near a small hole, with a blurry background.
The facade of the Naturhistoriska Riksmuseet building, a historic museum with steps leading up to the entrance, banners hanging, and a clear sky above.
Two men are interacting near a large tree in a forested area; one is climbing the tree and the other is standing on the ground looking up. The man on the ground is wearing an orange shirt and the man climbing the tree is wearing a black shirt, sungla
Close-up of a branch with three small, round, tan-colored berries and some dry, brown leaves amid green foliage.
Two people setting up a tall antenna or flagpole outdoors in a wooded area with autumn leaves, one holding the base and the other attaching a red section to the top.