Emmanuel Cledat

Emmanuel Cledat is an Associate Professor of photogrammetry at the National Institute of Geographic and Forest Information (IGN) and lecturer at the ENSG (National School of Geographic Sciences), where he teaches courses in sensor technology, mathematics for photogrammetry, and applied photogrammetry. As a member of the UMR Lastig research unit and ACTE research team, he conducts interdisciplinary work spanning photogrammetry, geomatics, and transportation safety.

His research interests focus on photogrammetry, sensor calibration, and measurement of risks faced by cyclists. Dr. Cledat specializes in macro-photogrammetry of small objects, drone-based mapping systems, and GNSS-denied environment navigation. His methodological expertise includes camera calibration models, 3D reconstruction, and fusion of photogrammetric and LiDAR data.

Dr. Cledat's publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to photogrammetry and geospatial sciences since 2016, with recent work exploring AI applications in geomatics and historical bridge modeling. His research shows a clear trajectory from foundational work on drone photogrammetry calibration to more applied projects addressing transportation safety and cultural heritage preservation.

• ISPRS Best Young Author Award 2020

As principal investigator, Dr. Cledat leads the CycloSafe project which quantifies cycling risks using LIDAR-equipped bicycles, and the EntrePonts project focused on 3D modeling of historical bridge models from the 17th-19th centuries. His teaching portfolio spans undergraduate and graduate courses in photogrammetry fundamentals, underwater photogrammetry, and climate change workshops.

His laboratory work centers around the UMR Lastig research unit, with projects involving drone mapping systems, 3D TOF camera calibration, and photogrammetric fieldwork methodologies for both small objects and large-scale environmental mapping.