I came to know Prof. Michael when I started my PhD research on adaptive thermal comfort at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India, around 2006-2007. To start, I wrote him a detailed e-mail outlining my ideas and future research data collection and analysis, which led to writing manuscripts. I am sure that, despite his busy schedule and humility, he reviewed my e-mails and agreed to my request to correct my manuscripts.  Eventually, he helped me by correcting and giving his comments to improve the research manuscripts. One of the manuscripts he corrected was among the hottest articles in the Building and Environment Journal in 2010, and another one published in the Applied Energy Journal in 2011. These two manuscripts enhanced my understanding of adaptive thermal comfort and are very close to my heart. I did not get the opportunity to meet Prof. Michel in person, but whenever I wrote to him, he replied, and I could feel the warmth and support in his responses. His contribution to the field of adaptive thermal comfort research community will never be forgotten.

The news of his departure is very, very sad, and I am sure that his noble soul will rest in eternal peace. 

My deepest condolences to the family. May god provide strength to the family in this difficult time.