Michel’s research interests focus on nonlinear dynamics and pattern formation in ecological systems, with an emphasis on dryland vegetation models. In Ehud Meron’s group, Michel studies spatial and time-dependent dynamics, including fronts, transient responses, and community assembly. His work combines phenomenological mathematical modeling with theoretical and computational tools, spanning regular and singular perturbation methods, direct numerical simulations, and numerical path continuation. The goal is to understand how ecosystems respond to mechanisms driven by climate change that shape their structure and function.