Prof. Dr. Abdelkhalek Kammouni is a leading researcher in materials science, nanotechnology, and sustainable engineering. Currently a Professor of Higher Education at Moulay Ismaïl University, Morocco, he holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science from Paul Cézanne University, France (2007) 🎓. His expertise includes thermoelectric materials, composite materials, and advanced thin films. He has pioneered fire-resistant bio-based composites, non-destructive testing techniques, and energy-efficient material solutions ⚡🏗️. With numerous SCI-indexed publications, international collaborations, and leadership in materials research, Prof. Kammouni’s innovations contribute to green energy, infrastructure safety, and sustainable material development 🌍🔬. His impactful research makes him a top contender for the Best Researcher Award 🏅.
Prof. Dr Abdelkhalek kammouni, Faculty of Sciences, Morocco
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🎓 Education
Prof. Dr. Abdelkhalek Kammouni has an extensive academic background in materials science, metallurgy, and computational modeling. He earned his Doctorate in Materials Science (2007) from Paul Cézanne University, France, focusing on precipitation mechanisms and microstructural stability in TRIP steels 🏗️. In 2016, he received his Habilitation Universitaire in metallic and composite materials for environmental applications 🌱. He also holds a Master’s in Computer Science from INP Toulouse, a Diplôme d’Etudes Approfondies (DEA) in Processes and Materials from Perpignan University, and was appointed Professor of Higher Education in 2022 👨🏫. His diverse expertise bridges materials engineering, nanotechnology, and sustainability 🔬⚡.
👨🏫 Experience
Prof. Dr. Abdelkhalek Kammouni is a permanent professor and researcher at Moulay Ismaïl University, Meknès, specializing in materials science, metallurgy, and nanotechnology 🏗️. From 2011-2017, he served as an Assistant Professor at the École Nationale Supérieure d’Arts et Métiers, Casablanca 🏫. He has conducted scientific research stays at IM2NP Marseille, INSA Lyon, and ENSCI Limoges (France) 🇫🇷. His postdoctoral research at CP2M, France, focused on the influence of galvanization on bainitic steels. He has worked as an expert consultant for Sollac Méditerranée, optimizing precipitation and microstructural properties of steels. His expertise bridges academia, industry, and advanced material characterization 🔬⚡.
📡Research Projects
🌍 International Projects:
✅ TOUBKAL Project (2025-2027, 2018-2021) – Development of bio-based fire-resistant composites in collaboration with CNRS France 🔥.
✅ Residential Research School (2024) – Research on functional nanostructured materials 🏗️.
✅ FINCOM Project (2023, 2015) – Characterization of nanostructured materials ⚡.
🏛️ National Projects:
✅ URL-CNRST (2020-2024) – Research on advanced materials 🏭.
✅ UMI Project (2018-2022) – Thermal energy recycling for sustainability 🌱.
🔬 Research Focus
Prof. Dr. Abdelkhalek Kammouni research primarily focuses on materials characterization, microstructural analysis, and composite materials. Their work includes TEM-based local carbon concentration measurements in retained austenite, mechanical and thermal properties of natural fiber composites, and CO₂ sensing using CuO/spinel thin films. They also study thermoelectric properties of Mg-Ag-Sb thin films, microalloyed steels, and historical lime mortars for self-healing properties. Their expertise spans nanomaterials, metallurgy, and environmental materials, contributing to advanced materials science for construction, aerospace, and energy applications. 🏗️🔬⚡🌿
📚 Publications
📖 A methodology suitable for TEM local measurements of carbon concentration in retained austenite
👨🔬 Authors: A. Kammouni, W. Saikaly, M. Dumont, C. Marteau, X. Bano, A. Charaï
📰 Journal: Materials Characterization 🏗️ (2008)
📖 Effect of surface modification on morphological, mechanical, and thermal conductivity of hemp fiber: Characterization of the interface of hemp–Polyurethane composite
👨🔬 Authors: S. Sair, A. Oushabi, A. Kammouni, O. Tanane, Y. Abboud, H. F. Oudrhiri
📰 Journal: Case Studies in Construction Materials 🏡 (2017)
📖 CO₂ sensing characteristics of CuO/Spinel thin films deposited on micro-heater
👨🔬 Authors: P. T. F. Oudrhiri-Hassani, L. Presmanes, A. Barnabe, A. Kammouni
📰 Journal: Journal of Materials and Environmental Science 🌍 (2015)
📖 Seebeck coefficient variations of α-MgAgSb in crystalline Mg-Ag-Sb thin films
👨🔬 Authors: N. Oueldna, A. Portavoce, M. Bertoglio, M. Descoins, A. Kammouni
📰 Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds ⚡ (2023)
📖 Investigation of historical lime mortars from the Chellah Mosque (Morocco): Mineralogical characterization and self-healing mechanisms of micro-cracks
👨🔬 Authors: N. Oulida, A. Kammouni, T. Lamhasni, M. Haddad, M. Ziani, S. A. Lyazidi
📰 Journal: Construction and Building Materials 🏛️ (2023)
His work spans nanomaterials, thermoelectrics, heritage conservation, and sustainable composites 🔥🌱.