Personal profile
Research interests
- underwater acoustics: innovative sonars and passive acoustics
- seabed and habitat mapping
- marine soundscapes, especially in the rapidly-changing Arctic
- de-risking Offshore Renewable Energies by using acoustic tools
- space imaging (situational awareness, space debris)
My research is highly experimental, designing new tools (multi-aspect sonars, multi-sensor platforms), using them in the field (I have worked in all oceans, except the Antarctic) and using very large datasets of underwater sounds. Right now, I am working on human impacts and biodiversity, especially in the Arctic ocean; acoustic sensing in confined environments and the sounds of shipping in ice-covered waters.
My research impacts are demonstrated by Knowledge Transfer projects with industry leaders, the development of new international standards and increasing use of my results as scientific evidence in international policies.
Willing to supervise doctoral students
Motivated applications for postgraduate studies or postdoctoral research are always welcome.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Science, "Traitement et Interprétation des données radar: applications à l'étude de la surface de Vénus", (Processing and interpretation of radar data: Applications to the study of the surface of Venus), Université Paris Diderot
Award Date: 1 Jan 1992
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 14 Life Below Water
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Bio-inspired Acoustic Tactical Navigation (BATNav)
Blondel, P. (PI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/01/25 → 31/12/27
Project: Research council
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HiAOOS - High Arctic Ocean Observing System - Horizon Europe Guarantee
Blondel, P. (PI)
Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect
1/01/23 → 31/12/27
Project: EU Commission
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Shipping and Human Impacts for Marine Arctic Sustainability (SHIMASU)
Blondel, P. (PI)
Natural Environment Research Council
15/07/24 → 31/03/25
Project: Research council
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Pump priming for HORIZON-CL5-2024-D3-02
Young, A. (PI), Blondel, P. (CoI), Hunter, A. (CoI) & Reale, C. (CoI)
1/03/24 → 31/12/24
Project: Research council
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Offshore Renewable Energy Archipelago
Young, A. (PI), Blondel, P. (CoI) & Reale, C. (CoI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/03/23 → 30/06/23
Project: Research council
Research output
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Anthropogenic Sounds Compared with AIS Ship Positions Along the Fram Strait (2014–2016)
Cleverly, J., Blondel, P., Sagen, H., Storheim, E. & Dzieciuch, M., 17 Mar 2026, The Effects of Noise on Aquatic Life IV. Popper, A., Sisneros, J., Lepper, P. & Vigness-Raposa, K. (eds.). Cham, Switzerland: Springer, p. 1-12 12 p.Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter
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Marine soundscapes of the Arctic and human impacts: going beyond the “shipping bands”
Blondel, P., Belcher, R. & Cooper, D., 9 Jan 2026, In: npj Acoustics. 2, 12 p., 3.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Automated Processing of Arctic Underwater Soundscapes
Cleverly, J., Blondel, P., Sagen, H., Storheim, E. & Dzieciuch, M., 27 Jan 2025. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Deep-ocean soundscapes: The impact of atmospheric carbon dioxide
Audone, G., Blondel, P., Nunes, M. & Obe, C. B., 20 Jun 2025, In: Underwater Acoustic Conference and Exhibition Series. p. 45-52 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
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Environmental Impacts of High Arctic Ocean Observation Systems – Changing Arctic, Changing Assessments?
Blondel, P., Vigness-Raposa, K., Dzieciuch, M. & Sagen, H., 26 Mar 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
Activities
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PRAXIS-Springer (Journal)
Blondel, P. (Editor)
1997 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial roles › Editorial activity
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Marie-Curie Fellow: Dr Aleksandra KRUSS
Blondel, P. (Host) & Kruss, A. (No value)
Nov 2010 → Nov 2012Activity: Knowledge Exchange (Industry, Government, NGOs) › Hosting a visitor
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University of York - School of Physics, Engineering & Technology
Blondel, P. (Speaker)
20 Jan 2023Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Other academic event (organisation, presentation, attendance)
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Three scientists on what we learned from the Arecibo radio telescope
Blondel, P. (Author), Mundell, C. (Author) & Masters, K. L. (Author)
7 Dec 2020Activity: Media article or participation, blog › Media article or participation
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PhD examination Université de Bretagne Occidentale (Brest, France)
Blondel, P. (Examiner)
6 Oct 2025Activity: External examination and supervision › External examination