Eric Guévélou
Oceano Fresco, S.A., Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Ifremer Centre de Bretagne, Université de Bretagne Occidentale, Institut Universitaire Européen de la Mer
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About
Eric Guévélou obtained his PhD in Marine Biology in 2012 from the University of Western Brittany (France). He has more than 15 years of experience in shellfish aquaculture, with a strong understanding of both academic research and industrial production. Eric holds five academic diplomas spanning medical and marine sciences. He began his scientific career between 2003 and 2005 with a laboratory technician training in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Western Brittany (France). In 2005–2006, he obtained an advanced diploma as a specialized laboratory technician in Ingredients Engineering for Cosmetics and Health Products at the University of South Brittany (France). In 2006–2007, he completed a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, specialized in Biology of Organisms and Populations, at the University of Western Brittany (France). Between 2007 and 2009, Eric completed a Master’s degree in Genetics, Genomics, and Biotechnology, followed by a PhD in Marine Biology (2009–2012) at the University of Western Brittany and Ifremer (France). His Master’s and PhD research focused on physiology of the Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas. Driven by a strong interest in applied research and shellfish aquaculture, Eric worked as a Post-doctoral Research Associate (2015–2019) at the Aquaculture Genetics and Breeding Technology Center (ABC) at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS, USA). In 2019, he was promoted to Senior Marine Scientist at ABC. During his time there, he was involved in several major projects, including: - the investigation of gametogenic characteristics of triploid oysters (Crassostrea virginica) and the relationship between reproductive effort and mortality in the lower Chesapeake Bay; - the development of near-infrared reflectance (NIR) spectroscopy models to quantify physiological parameters such as glycogen, lipids, and the presence of Perkinsus marinus; - participation in ABC’s efforts to improve oyster aquaculture through research conducted in hatcheries, laboratories, and field sites. Since 2020, Eric has been working as Production R&D Manager at Oceano Fresco (Portugal). In this role, he leads applied research and development programs supporting commercial shellfish production, with a focus on clams (Venerupis corrugata, Ruditapes decussatus) and oysters (Ostrea edulis). His work spans selective breeding, hatchery and nursery optimization, experimental design, system evaluation, and the transfer of scientific knowledge into operational practices. He coordinates multidisciplinary teams and external collaborations, contributing to the scaling of research outcomes under real production conditions. Eric’s research relies on biochemistry, molecular, and cellular biology tools to investigate physiological mechanisms involved in energy management. He also has strong technical expertise in fieldwork, experimental design, hatchery cultivation of larvae and seed, and microalgae production. He has published more than 10 articles in SCI journals and has participated in several international scientific conferences.
Employment
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Oceano Fresco, S.A. Cultivation R&D Manager2020 - Present
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Virginia Institute of Marine Science Marine Scientist, Senior2019 - Present
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Virginia Institute of Marine Science Post-Doc Research Associate2015 - 2019
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Ifremer Centre de Bretagne PhD student2009 - 2012
Education
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Ifremer Centre de Bretagne PhD2009 - 2012
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Université de Bretagne Occidentale Master 22008 - 2009
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Institut Universitaire Européen de la Mer Master 12007 - 2008
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Université de Bretagne Occidentale Licence2006 - 2007
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Université de Bretagne-Sud - Site de Vannes Advanced Diploma - Specialized laboratory technician2005 - 2006
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Université de Bretagne Occidentale IUT de Quimper Biochemistry and molecular biology laboratory technician2003 - 2005
Projects & Funding
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Publications (14)
- Chemical Induction of Metamorphosis in Ruditapes decussatus and Venerupis corrugata: Concentration and Time-Dependent Effects of Epinephrine and GABA Save
- Signatures of Selection for Resistance/Tolerance to Perkinsus olseni in Grooved Carpet Shell Clam (Ruditapes decussatus) Using a Population Genomics Approach Save
- Effect of the alveolate parasite Perkinsus olseni infection on sexual maturation and spawning efficiency of the clam Ruditapes decussatus Save
- Near infrared reflectance spectroscopy to quantify Perkinsus marinus infecting Crassostrea virginica Save
- A field test investigating the influence of brood stock origin and ploidy on the susceptibility of Crassostrea virginica to “triploid mortality” in the Chesapeake Bay Save
- Hatchery culture of European clam species (family Veneridae) Save
- Tracking Triploid Mortalities of Eastern Oysters Crassostrea virginica in the Virginia Portion of the Chesapeake Bay Save
- Glycogen Concentration in Freeze-Dried Tissues of Eastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica) Using Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy to Determine the Relationship Between Concentrations of the Tissues Excised for Histological Sampling and the Remaining … Save
- The Kinome of Pacific Oyster Crassostrea gigas, Its Expression during Development and in Response to Environmental Factors. Save
- The kinome of Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas, its expression during development and in response to environmental factors Save