Julien Vignier

Julien Vignier has a diverse range of work experience in the field of aquaculture. Julien started their career as a farm laborer and intern at GAEC Dreau, where they gained experience in fish farming. After that, they worked as a student project at Aquasem, focusing on the reproduction of ornamental fish, shrimps, and soft corals.

Julien then worked as a research technician at Amalthea SL, where they were involved in farming clams, oysters, and shrimps. Julien then moved on to Acuigigantes SL, where they worked as an off-shore farm worker.

In 2007, Julien joined Ardtoe Marine Laboratory as an R&D senior technician and head of shellfish hatchery activities. Here, they were responsible for the production of various marine species and was involved in several research projects.

From 2011 to 2014, Julien worked at Florida Gulf Coast University as a laboratory and hatchery manager. Julien conducted experiments on the effects of multiple stressors on bivalves.

Julien then completed their PhD at Université de Bretagne Occidentale, and after that, they worked as a hatchery manager at UMS Stella Mare/CNRS - University of Corsica. Here, they managed hatchery production and research and development of various species.

Most recently, Julien has been working as an aquaculture scientist at Cawthron Institute since 2017.

Overall, Julien Vignier has a strong background in aquaculture, with experience in hatchery management, research, and the production of various marine species.

Julien Vignier has a diverse educational background in the field of aquaculture and biology. Julien began their education in 1999 at the Université de Rennes I, where they obtained a Deug degree in Biology. Following this, from 2001 to 2003, they attended the LEGTA Fouesnant and obtained a BTS degree in Productions aquacoles.

In 2003, Julien pursued further education at the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers, where they earned a Master's degree in Aquaculture, completing their studies in 2005. Julien then went on to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from 2011 to 2015 at the Université de Bretagne Occidentale, specializing in Shellfish toxicology.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Julien Vignier has obtained various certifications. In 2006, they earned a CMAS 2 star Scuba diving certification from the Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques (CMAS). Furthermore, in August 2015, they obtained a License for operating recreational crafts fitted with engines, although the institution from which they obtained this certification is not specified.