Christophe Ménézo

Christophe Ménézo is a University Professor at University Savoie Mont Blanc affiliated with Polytech Annecy-Chambéry. He holds leadership roles as Director of LOCIE, Director of FédEsol FR CNRS 3344, Coordinator of the CITEE Chair, and Deputy Scientific Director of the EUR Solar Academy.

His research centers on solar energy integration with dual focus areas:

• Hybrid solar components: Photovoltaic/thermal systems including double-skin façades, bio-inspired designs, open-channel fluid flows, and radiation-conduction-convection coupling
• Urban-scale applications: Solar building integration, bioclimatic architecture, inter-building effects (IBE), urban metabolism, and energy management systems

As director of LOCIE, he oversees research structured around BASE (Building), STEP (Solar Thermal/Photovoltaic), and SITE (Territorial Integration) themes. His leadership extends to national (FédEsol) and European (EUR Solar Academy) initiatives advancing solar energy innovation through cross-institutional collaboration.