# Laboratory of Soil and Environmental Sciences

> facility in Nancy, France

**Wikidata**: [Q30262491](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q30262491)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/laboratory-of-soil-and-environmental-sciences

## Summary
The Laboratory of Soil and Environmental Sciences (LSE) is a research institute and facility located in Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France. Established in 1999, it operates as a collaborative unit under the University of Lorraine, the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), and the National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRAE). The facility is dedicated to the study of soils and their environmental interactions.

## Key Facts
- **Full Name:** Laboratory of Soil and Environmental Sciences
- **Abbreviation:** LSE
- **Location:** Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France (Address: 2 Avenue de la Forêt de Haye, BP 172, 54500)
- **Coordinates:** Latitude 48.65178, Longitude 6.14743
- **Founded:** 1999
- **Instance of:** Research institute, Facility
- **Parent Organizations:** University of Lorraine, National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRAE), Centre de Nancy-Lorraine, Délégation Centre-Est
- **Website:** http://lse.univ-lorraine.fr/en/laboratoire-sols-et-environnement-home/
- **ROR ID:** 01e8etd40
- **GRID ID:** grid.464137.3

## FAQs
### Q: Where is the Laboratory of Soil and Environmental Sciences located?
A: The laboratory is located in Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France. Its specific street address is 2 Avenue de la Forêt de Haye, BP 172, 54500.

### Q: When was the laboratory established?
A: The Laboratory of Soil and Environmental Sciences was established in 1999.

### Q: Which organizations manage the LSE?
A: The facility is a joint research unit supervised by the University of Lorraine, the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), and the National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRAE). It also falls under the administrative umbrellas of the Centre de Nancy-Lorraine and the Délégation Centre-Est.

## Why It Matters
The Laboratory of Soil and Environmental Sciences (LSE) serves as a critical hub for environmental and agricultural research within the Grand Est region of France. By operating as a joint unit between major national bodies—the University of Lorraine, the CNRS, and INRAE—the facility integrates diverse scientific expertise to address complex issues regarding soil health and environmental preservation. Its strategic location in Nancy and its association with the Centre de Nancy-Lorraine position it as a key contributor to French and international scientific communities. The institute's longevity, established in 1999, underscores its sustained role in advancing the understanding of soil ecosystems.

## Notable For
- Being a multidisciplinary research institute combining resources from CNRS, INRAE, and the University of Lorraine.
- Its specific classification as a "facility" and "research institute" within the French national research structure (ID: 200117465J).
- Maintaining a dedicated identity (LSE) and digital presence for soil and environmental studies for over two decades.
- Hosting a research structure identified in the HAL open archive (Structure ID: 37895).

## Body
### Location and Infrastructure
The Laboratory of Soil and Environmental Sciences is situated in the commune of Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, near the city of Nancy in France. The facility's precise coordinates are 48.65178 latitude and 6.14743 longitude. It is physically located at 2 Avenue de la Forêt de Haye, BP 172, postal code 54500.

### Organizational Structure
The LSE functions as a research institute with a complex administrative hierarchy. It is a child organization of several key French scientific bodies:
*   **University of Lorraine:** The primary academic affiliate.
*   **National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS):** The primary public research organization in France.
*   **National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRAE):** A major research body focusing on agriculture, food, and the environment.
*   **École nationale supérieure de l'électronique et de ses applications:** An affiliated educational institution.
*   **Administrative Divisions:** It operates under the "Centre de Nancy-Lorraine" and the "Délégation Centre-Est."

### History and Identification
The facility was founded in 1999. It is tracked and identified by multiple scientific databases and registries:
*   **GRID ID:** grid.464137.3
*   **ROR ID:** 01e8etd40
*   **VIAF ID:** 303499383
*   **IdRef ID:** 152960023
*   **HAL Structure ID:** 37895
*   **French National Research Structure ID:** 200117465J

## References

1. GRID Release 2017-05-22
2. [Source](https://aurehal.archives-ouvertes.fr/structure/37895)
3. ROR release v1.19
4. French National Directory of Research Structures