Romain Garrouste, entomologist and explorer, studies insects and biodiversity using scientific imaging and fieldwork.
Romain Garrouste is a French researcher at the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, specializing in evolutionary biology and insect ecology. He holds a PhD in science after completing his thesis at the IRD in French Guiana, and also worked at the National Center for Space Studies in French Guiana before heading up the Museum's local branch. His research focuses on biodiversity and paleobiodiversity, which he studies through field inventories, the discovery of fossil deposits, and the analysis of scientific collections. He is responsible for several major sites, notably in France, Madagascar, New Caledonia, and Spitsbergen.
His research missions have taken him to more than 20 countries, from tropical areas to polar environments, where he combines field collection, in situ observation, and image documentation. A specialist in scientific imaging, he develops protocols ranging from macro photography to 3D reconstruction in order to produce accurate data on the morphology and evolution of insects. This approach allows him to integrate his findings into broader issues of species conservation and natural environment management.
Beyond his research activities, Romain Garrouste is involved in disseminating scientific knowledge through university teaching, publishing reference works, and participating in collaborative projects aimed at the general public. A member of the French Explorers Society, he considers images to be a key tool for conveying the need to preserve biodiversity and strengthen the bond between humans and nature.
