Author Biographies

Mohammed Zaini is a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering at the National Graduate School of Arts and Crafts (ENSAM) in Casablanca, affiliated with the Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Complex Systems Engineering (AICSE). Since 2021, his research has been centered on eco-composites, combining experimental methods and numerical simulation to study the impact of fillers and additives on the mechanical behavior of sustainable materials. He is the author of the article "Experiment and Simulation Study of the Effect of Fillers on Mechanical Properties of Sustainable Composite." Through his work, he contributes to the advancement of sustainable materials in engineering, with a strong focus on innovation and interdisciplinary approaches
B. Eng., Ph.D. an Assistant Professor at the American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. Oumayma earned her Engineering degree in Mechanics from the National School of Engineering of Tunis in 2017 and her Ph.D. in Material Mechanical Engineering from Cergy Pontoise Paris University and ISAE-Supméca, France, in 2022. Her research focuses on advanced materials, structural integrity of composites, and process optimization in industrial applications. As a Research Assistant at ISAE-Supméca (2018–2021), she worked on composite materials’ mechanical characterization and manufacturing process enhancement. She later contributed to industrial process optimization and sustainable material solutions as a Research Engineer at Bulgin Ltd. (2018–2023). Dr. Hamlaoui has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, integrating experimental research with computational modeling in materials science and engineering. She is a member of the Tunisian Engineers’ Order and has received research funding from the European Union (EMORI). She actively participates in academic development, research collaborations, and industrial consulting projects.
Jalal Chafiq holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the National Graduate School of Arts and Crafts, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco. He conducts his research within the Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence & Complex Systems Engineering (AICSE). Since 2021, his work has focused on eco-composites, exploring both experimentally and through simulation of the influence of fillers and additives on their mechanical properties.
Ph.D. Senior Lecturer at the National Graduate School of Arts and Crafts (ENSAM) in Casablanca. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Mohamed plays a key role in academic and research coordination. He serves as the coordinator of the Integrated Preparatory Years (API) program and has been the disability advisor at Hassan II University since 2023, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility within the institution. His research focuses primarily on eco-composites, where he has contributed to several studies exploring the development, characterization, and enhancement of sustainable composite materials. His work involves both experimental investigations and computational modeling to understand the influence of fillers and additives on the mechanical properties of these materials. Beyond his research contributions, he has actively supervised numerous Ph.D. and master’s theses in the field of eco-composites, guiding young researchers in advancing sustainable materials science. Through his academic leadership and research expertise, he continues to foster innovation and sustainability in engineering materials.
Prof. MOHAMED IDIRI a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Sciences Ben M'Sik in Casablanca. He is a distinguished researcher specializing in Condensed Matter Physics, with expertise spanning Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, and Materials Engineering. His work focuses on the fundamental and applied aspects of advanced materials, exploring their electronic, optical, and structural properties. Through his interdisciplinary approach, he contributes to the development of innovative technologies in various engineering and physics domains.
Prof. Said Aqil is a Senior Lecturer at the National Graduate School of Arts and Crafts (ENSAM) in Casablanca. He is a researcher specializing in optimization and scheduling problems, with a particular focus on Flow Shop Scheduling. His expertise covers job sequencing, completion time analysis, makespan minimization, and efficient scheduling strategies. He has worked extensively on sequence-dependent setup times, developing adaptive procedures, local search techniques, and constructive heuristics to enhance scheduling efficiency. His research contributes to solving complex optimization problems in manufacturing and industrial systems, improving processing time across a set of machines through advanced scheduling methodologies.
Dr. Mohamed Karim Hajji is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Industrial Engineering Department at the American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. His research interests include scheduling optimization, metaheuristic algorithms, production planning, quality management systems, and AI applications in industrial engineering. He has published in high-ranking journals and actively contributes to academic and industry-focused research.
Alperen received his Ph.D. degree in Industrial Engineering from Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey, in 2019. His major field of study is production system optimization. He is currently an Assistant Professor at the American University of the Middle East, Kuwait. Previously, he was an Assistant Professor in the Industrial Engineering Department at Yalova University, Turkey, and a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA. His research interests include the optimization of production systems, circular economy, sustainable logistics, and simulation-based optimization.
Professor Hakan Ph.D. is currently with the Department of Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, Kuwait. He was the Head of the Department of Industrial Engineering, School of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Istanbul Medipol University, where he was also the Founder and the Director of the Healthcare Systems Engineering Program and Healthcare Modeling and Simulation Research Group. His research interests include operations research and systems optimization and decision analytic modeling. He acts as an Adviser for some projects of the Health Technologies Assessment Department of the Turkish Ministry of Health. During his academic career in the Turkish Naval Academy, he was the Head of the Department of Industrial Engineering, the Director of Military Operations Research Program, and the Director of the Naval Sciences and Engineering Institute.
Ph.D. Associate Professor. Marta is an accomplished academic and researcher with extensive experience in engineering and materials science. Born on May 26, 1983, in Slovakia, she has built a distinguished career in both academic and research settings. She completed her engineering degree and later earned her Ph.D. in Engineering Technologies and Materials at the Technical University of Košice. Dr. Harnicárová ˇ has made substantial contributions to scientific research, particularly in the following areas: Surface topography measurement and modeling; Materials research and development; Engineering technologies. Her academic impact is demonstrated by her impressive publication record, with over 80 peer-reviewed publications, including one monograph. Her research has received significant recognition with 1,241 citations on Web of Science and 1,548 on Scopus, with h-indices of 20 (WoS) and 22 (Scopus). She has participated in numerous research projects and received several notable awards, including recognition for the best doctoral thesis during "Science Week in Slovakia 2010" and the NOT 2015 award from the Polish Federation of Engineering Associations. She is also a co-inventor on several patents and functional prototypes related to engineering technologies. Dr. Harnicárová is proficient in Slovak (native), English (B2 level), and German ˇ (B1 level), enabling her to collaborate effectively in international research environments.
Professor Valicek, born in 1976, is a prominent Czech academic and researcher who has built an impressive career in engineering and physics. After completing his engineering degree in Applied Physics, he earned his Ph.D. in Automation of Technological Processes (2004) and achieved his habilitation as an Associate Professor (2008) at VŠB-Technical University of Ostrava. His career path includes significant leadership roles, most notably serving as the Dean of the Faculty of Mining and Geology at VŠB-Technical University of Ostrava (2017-2018) and currently holding a position as Professor at the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra since 2018. He continues to advance research in surface analysis, materials science, and engineering technologies, while mentoring the next generation of researchers and engineers. His ongoing work in tribology and 3D technologies demonstrates his commitment to staying at the forefront of technological innovation in engineering. His contributions have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including two Siemens Research Awards (2007, 2008) and the NOT award from the Polish Federation of Engineering Associations (2015). Fluent in Czech and Slovak, with professional proficiency in English, he has successfully led numerous research projects and fostered international collaborations.
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