Thomas Lagelouze

Thesis in Physical and Environmental Geography

Ongoing

Spatial characterisation of social vulnerability to temperature extremes in urban areas: from geo-statistical evaluation and graphical modelling to its consideration in operational urban planning under the supervision of Sylvain Bigot and Julia Hidalgo.

Thesis project


The objectives of this thesis are :
  • to study socio-spatial vulnerability to temperatures extremes (heatwaves and the combined effects of the urban heat island) both during the day and at night, using a methodological approach applicable throughout France.
  • to co-construct with the two case studies, "Toulouse Métropole" and "Grenoble-Alpes Métropole", a quantitative mapping approach that can be used in operational exercises such as the preparation of "Plan Local d'Urbanisme" (PLU) or "Plan Climat-Air-Energie Territorial" (PCAET) by local authorities.