Lucie Merlier: Research and Transmission for Tomorrow's Urban Worlds

Celebrating the 15th anniversary of LabEx IMU, this profile highlights Lucie Merlier's work at Lyon 1 University on urban adaptation.

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On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the Excellence Laboratory for Urban Worlds Intelligence (LabEx IMU), the University of Lyon highlights the work of Lucie Merlier, a teacher-researcher at CETHIL, on urban adaptation to overheating.

The research of Lucie Merlier, a teacher-researcher at the Center for Energy and Thermal Engineering of Lyon (CETHIL), focuses on adapting our cities to overheating. Her work, along with her teaching at Lyon 1 University, demonstrates how research and training contribute together to preparing tomorrow's urban worlds.
The LabEx IMU, celebrating its 15th anniversary, develops scientific and technical expertise on past, present, and future urban worlds. To mark this occasion, the LabEx is offering a program to showcase the research conducted since its creation, particularly within several laboratories at Lyon 1 University.
Lucie Merlier will participate in the inaugural scientific day of this program, scheduled for Thursday, November 26, 2026, at Les SUBS. This day will provide an opportunity to reflect on the scientific and human journey of the LabEx and to open discussions about its future and that of the research community focused on urban worlds.
Based on information from the official source: Université de Lyon (ComUE) (04/11/2026)