Mr. Abdelkarim Aït-Mokhtar, La Rochelle University, France
Mr. Abdelkarim Aït-Mokhtar is a Full Professor at the University of La Rochelle and the Head of the Doctoral School “EUCLIDE,” overseeing 240 PhD students. He also serves as the Deputy-Head of the LaSIE Research Department, comprising 150 members, including 70 professors and associate professors, and 65 PhD students. Prof. Aït-Mokhtar holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from INSA Rennes (1992), with a specialization in green construction materials, and an engineering degree from INSA Lyon and INSA Rennes (1985). Fluent in French, English, Arabic, and Berber, Prof. Aït-Mokhtar has been part of La Rochelle University since 1993, becoming a Full Professor in 2004. His research focuses on transfers in reactive porous media, emphasizing the durability and design of construction materials, including microstructure studies, ionic transfer, carbonation, and moisture transfer. His work advances green construction materials using recycled aggregates. Prof. Aït-Mokhtar has held prominent academic positions, including Academic Dean (2002–2005), Deputy-Dean of the LEPTIAB Research Department, and Head of LaSIE (2012–2017). He has supervised 34 PhD theses, contributed to over 125 international journal publications, and delivered 22 keynote lectures. A recognized expert, he evaluates scientific projects for institutions like ANR France and FNRS Belgium and collaborates on numerous national and European research initiatives. Prof. Aït-Mokhtar is a member of learned societies, such as AUGC, RILEM, and Interpore, and actively participates in international conferences and journal reviews.
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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award 🌍
Mr. Abdelkarim Aït-Mokhtar demonstrates exceptional qualifications, achievements, and leadership in his field, making him a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Below is a detailed evaluation of his suitability:
Education 📚
- 1992: PhD in Engineering from INSA Rennes (Engineering School of Applied Sciences), specialized in Green Construction Materials.
- 1987: Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, jointly awarded by INSA Lyon and INSA Rennes.
- 1985: Engineering Degree in Civil Engineering.
Work Experience 💼
- 2004–Present: Full Professor at La Rochelle University.
- 1993–2004: Assistant Professor at La Rochelle University.
- 1986–1993: Temporary Teacher in Civil Engineering at INSA Rennes and University of Rennes I.
Research Skills 🔬
- Material Design and Durability Analysis: Expertise in designing innovative and eco-friendly construction materials with a focus on long-term performance.
- Microstructure and Transport Processes: Advanced understanding of microstructure-property relationships in cementitious materials.
- Corrosion Mechanisms: Researching initiation and propagation of corrosion in steel-reinforced structures.
- Carbonation and Ionic Diffusion: Analysis of transport mechanisms in porous materials under various environmental conditions.
- Experimental and Numerical Techniques: Skilled in experimental design for civil engineering materials and advanced modeling approaches for transport phenomena.
- Recycling and Sustainability: Development of recycled aggregate-based construction materials to promote sustainability.
Publication top Notes 📖
Performance and durability of self compacting concrete using recycled concrete aggregates and natural pozzolan
Cited:219
Corrosion by chlorides in reinforced concrete: Determination of chloride concentration threshold by impedance spectroscopy
Cited:200
Coupled heat and moisture transfer in multi-layer building materials
Cited:190
Performance-based design and carbonation of concrete with high fly ash content
Cited:189
Measurement of thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity and heat capacity of highly porous building materials using transient plane source technique
Cited:185