PhD, (Paleo)Ecology & Environmental Sciences
Benjamin Adroit
Using functional paleoecology, I investigate how plant-insect interactions have been a key driver of plant functional diversity and have influenced their biogeographic patterns from deep time to the present.
Growing numbers
a selection of my written work
17
peer-review publications
engaging with audiences
+20
scientific & public talks
teaching & mentoring
+320
hours of teaching
Last publications
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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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Latest Oligocene (late Chattian) environmental transitions revealed by plant-insect interactions preserved in plant assemblages from Wind Brickyard, Eger, Hungary
Gyökeres, I., Adroit, B., Dávid, Á., 2025
My activities
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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..
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I am an Associate Editor for the journal Frontiers Ecology and Evolution.
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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.
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I am a science communicator dedicated to making science accessible and engaging for diverse audiences. I write popular science articles (on Medium) about scientific institutions communication. I also develop and deliver presentations and workshops for local government bodies such as municipalities, regional councils, community groups, focusing on biodiversity and environmental issues.