Benjamin ORY
I study the biodiversity of testate amoebas, tiny, protective microorganisms found in habitats like peat bogs and herbarium specimens. My work involves creating illustrated inventories, describing new species, and improving methods for extracting amoebas from samples. By combining morphology and taxonomy, I aim to expand our understanding of these fascinating organisms and make my findings accessible to both researchers and the general public.
Education History
2023 – present
Ph.D. Biology, Université de Neuchâtel, Neuchâtel, Switzerland
“Illustrated inventories of testate amoebae biodiversity: morphological descriptions, new species taxonomy, and extraction methodologies from herbarium specimens and natural habitats”
2021 – 2023
M.Sc. Biogeosciences, Université de Neuchâtel, Neuchâtel, Switzerland
2010 – 2011
M.Sc. Environmental Sciences, Université de La Rochelle, La Rochelle, France
2006 – 2010
B.Sc. Biology of Organisms and Ecosystems, Université de Nancy & Université Paris XI, France
