Mikael M.
PhD Environmental Chemist | Soil Contamination, Scientific Writing
I am a full professor in environmental geochemistry (France) with a PhD in environmental chemistry and over 20 years of experience in soil and water contamination, trace element dynamics, and environmental risk assessment. I have held research positions at Lancaster University (UK) and the French Geological Survey (BRGM), and I now work at the University of Orléans, where I specialize in real-world environmental systems and contaminated sites. I provide expert-level environmental risk assessment and contamination analysis for complex soil–water systems. What I help clients achieve I support companies, researchers, and institutions in: Assessing soil and water contamination (heavy metals, trace elements, pollutants) Understanding mobility, bioavailability, and environmental risks Designing remediation and restoration strategies Evaluating impacts on agriculture, ecosystems, and food safety Providing scientifically robust reports for decision-making and compliance Core Expertise: Soil contamination & polluted land assessment Trace elements (Cd, Pb, Zn, etc.) and environmental behavior Biogeochemical processes in natural and contaminated systems Environmental risk assessment (soil–plant–water systems) Ecological restoration and soil remediation Agroecology, urban soils, and ecosystem services What I can do for you: Scientific writing & editing Research papers (Q1 journals) Literature reviews Thesis/dissertation editing Environmental consulting Soil contamination assessment (heavy metals, PAHs) Phytoremediation strategies Environmental risk evaluation Data analysis Experimental data interpretation Statistical analysis (R / Excel) Visualization and reporting Sustainability & LCA Environmental impact assessments Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Technical content Reports, white papers, and ESG-related documents Why work with me? Published academic research experience Deep understanding of real environmental systems (not just theory) Ability to translate complex science into clear, professional outputs Reliable, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven I am particularly interested in projects related to: Soil pollution and remediation Heavy metal dynamics Plant physiology under stress Environmental sustainability and risk Why clients work with me: 20+ years of expertise in complex environmental systems Strong combination of field, laboratory, and theoretical knowledge Ability to translate scientific complexity into clear, actionable recommendations Experience with both research and applied environmental challenges Let’s work together to bring scientific rigor and clarity to your project.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $1k
Billed in all: $15,577$16k
$1k in the last 6 months
Across 39 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 19% in Academic Writing
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