Emmanuel Bozonnet

Emmanuel Bozonnet is a Professor at La Rochelle University specializing in urban microclimate and building energy performance. He serves as Director of the joint RUPEE'lab laboratory (https://lasie.univ-larochelle.fr/RUPEElab), Head of the Urban Microclimate and Energy axis at IRSTV (https://irstv.ec-nantes.fr/organisation), and is affiliated with 4evLab Urban Microclimate and IBPSA France.

His primary research focuses on the interaction between urban microclimates and buildings, with particular emphasis on improving building performance through envelope treatments. He investigates technical solutions related to modification of surface radiative properties and vegetation for building cooling. His work bridges theoretical modeling with practical applications for climate adaptation in urban environments.

Bozonnet has developed multiple experimental and computational tools including EQLORE (urban weather stations), vegBat (TRNSYS type for vegetated façade or roof), ClimaBat (experimental street canyon model), RENOIR (energy rehabilitation system), and EnviBatE (coupled building-microclimate model). His research spans both Mediterranean and global contexts with applications to industrial buildings, schools, and residential districts.

His publication record shows a clear trend toward climate adaptation strategies, particularly for Mediterranean climates, with increasing focus on heatwave resilience, passive cooling techniques, and urban heat island mitigation. His recent work (2023-2025) demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, urban planning, and environmental science domains.

Bozonnet actively collaborates with researchers internationally, particularly in France, Italy, Greece, and other Mediterranean countries. His work contributes significantly to both academic knowledge and practical solutions for sustainable urban development in the face of climate change.

He has developed a comprehensive suite of simulation tools and experimental platforms that enable detailed analysis of urban microclimate effects on building energy performance. His leadership in RUPEE'lab and other research initiatives positions him at the forefront of urban climate adaptation research in France.