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Daniel Siret is a Research Professor at the AAU Laboratory (Ambiances Architectures Urbanités), jointly affiliated with CNRS, Université Grenoble Alpes, École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Nantes, École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Grenoble, and Centrale Nantes. As a leading researcher in the CRENAU team, he directs multiple significant research projects and supervises doctoral students in the fields of urban climatology and architectural ambiances.
His research interests focus on urban microclimates, thermal comfort in public spaces, virtual reality applications in urban planning, and sustainable architectural design. Siret's work bridges environmental science, architectural theory, and urban design, with particular attention to how climate factors influence pedestrian experiences and urban space appropriation.
Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on microscale thermal variations, mobile climate measurement techniques, and virtual reality applications for studying urban environments. His work increasingly integrates digital technologies with climate-responsive design, addressing contemporary challenges of urban heat islands and climate adaptation.
- Prix de la meilleure thèse 2007 de l'Académie d'Architecture (for supervised thesis)
Siret currently supervises four doctoral students and has guided approximately 19 PhD candidates throughout his career. His research is supported by multiple active grants including ANR's PICOPATT project (2024-2026) and CNRS's NATURVI and EXPLAINER projects. He maintains strong collaborations with municipal authorities like Nantes Métropole and research institutions across France.
At the CORAULIS VR Platform and UClim Urban Climates Platform, his team develops innovative methodologies for measuring and simulating urban microclimates, with applications for designing more thermally comfortable and climate-resilient urban spaces.
