Laurent JÉGOU

Laurent JÉGOU is a Teacher-researcher at the Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Solidarity, Societies, Territories (LISST) within the Department of Geography, Planning, Environment at the Daniel-Faucher Institute, University of Toulouse - Jean Jaurès. His office is located at the House of Research, 5 allées Antonio Machado, Toulouse, France.

Dr. JÉGOU completed his doctoral thesis titled 'Vers une nouvelle prise en compte de l'esthétique dans la composition de la carte thématique : propositions de méthodes et d'outils' at Université Toulouse le Mirail - Toulouse II in 2013. His research focuses on aesthetics in cartography, geography of science, geovisualization, representation of flows, and graphic models. He teaches courses in history of cartography, cartography, geographic information systems, web mapping, graphic design, and network analysis and representation.

His scholarly work demonstrates a consistent focus on improving cartographic communication and visual effectiveness. Recent publications show increasing attention to the integration of cartographic principles with digital technologies, urban climate mapping, and the spatial analysis of scientific production. His research bridges theoretical cartographic concepts with practical applications in urban planning and environmental management.

• Member of the committee of the Mappemonde journal
• Member of the committee of the International Journal of Cartography

Dr. JÉGOU has been actively involved in collaborative research projects including the CAPARI project (Ville Région Occitanie), which explores university campuses as living laboratories for future cities, and research on mapping urban climate for summer comfort management in French urban planning. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration across geography, urban planning, and information science.