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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.
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):
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
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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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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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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
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Identifying community-driven priority questions in acoustic backscatter research
Lecours, V., Misiuk, B., Butschek, F., Blondel, P., Montereale-Gavazzi, G., Lucieer, V. & McGonigle, C., 7 Jan 2025, In: Frontiers in Remote Sensing. 5, 16 p., 1484283.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Linking deterministic and stochastic aspects of the seafloor’s acoustic response in the context of seabed mapping with echosounders
Mopin, I., Le Chenadec, G., Legris, M., Blondel, P., Zerr, B. & Marchal, J., 31 May 2025, In: The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (JASA). 157, 5, p. 3524-3537 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
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Applied Acoustics (Journal)
Blondel, P. (Guest editor)
Oct 2008Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial roles › Editorial activity
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ENSTA Bretagne seminar
Blondel, P. (Speaker)
19 May 2017Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Other academic event (organisation, presentation, attendance)
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (External organisation)
Blondel, P. (Advisor)
Jan 2024 → …Activity: Other contribution to the discipline › Role on a committee, board or panel
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Proceedings of Meetings on Acoustics (Journal)
Blondel, P. (Guest editor)
2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial roles › Editorial activity
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Nuclear safety and earthquakes/tsunamis - Science Media Centre
Blondel, P. (Contributor)
14 Mar 2011Activity: Media article or participation, blog › Media article or participation