Assoc. Prof. Dr. Karim Choubani | Renewable energy Awards | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Karim Choubani , Imam university- College of engineering , Saudi Arabia

Dr. Karim Choubani is affiliated with the Mechanical Modeling, Energy & Materials (M2&EM) research unit at the National School of Engineers of Gabes (ENIG) in Tunisia. He is actively involved in the organization and administration of research projects and supervises graduate students. His research interests encompass heat and mass transfer in stratified flow, instabilities in stratified flows with applications to solar ponds, thermal desalination, and the application of nanotechnology in energy conversion. Dr. Choubani has supervised over 40 final projects at the High Institute of Industrial Systems of Gabes and the High Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology of Mahdia, including two professional Master’s projects and two research Master’s projects. Since January 2023, he has co-supervised a doctoral thesis. Additionally, he has been an invited participant at the SFT Congress on French Thermal Assembly and the 5th Tunisian Days on Flows and Transfer

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Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Karim Choubani

Summary of Suitability:

Karim Choubani, affiliated with the Mechanical Modeling, Energy & Materials (M2&EM) unit at the National School of Engineers of Gabes (ENIG), Tunisia, is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award. His extensive research contributions, impactful publications, and active role in academic and organizational activities underscore his qualifications for this prestigious recognition.

🎓Education:

Dr. Karim Choubani’s educational background includes advanced degrees in engineering with a focus on mechanical modeling and energy. Specific details of his degrees and institutions are not provided, but his qualifications are integral to his current role in the Mechanical Modeling, Energy & Materials (M2&EM) research unit.

🏢Professional Experience:

Current Position: Dr. Karim Choubani is a researcher at the Mechanical Modeling, Energy & Materials (M2&EM) research unit at the National School of Engineers of Gabes (ENIG), Tunisia. In this role, he is involved in organizing and administering research projects and supervising graduate students.
Previous Roles: He has been instrumental in supervising over 40 final projects at the High Institute of Industrial Systems of Gabes and the High Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology of Mahdia. He has also supervised two professional Master’s projects and two research Master’s projects. Since January 2023, he has been co-supervising a doctoral thesis.

Publication Top Notes:

Title: Experimental Investigation of the Effect of Angled Fins on the Energy and Exergy Efficiencies of Solar Stills: A Comparison Between Double Slope and Pyramid Solar Stills Under Tunisia Weather Conditions

Title: Effect of an Adiabatic Obstacle on the Symmetry of the Temperature, Flow, and Electric Charge Fields During Electrohydrodynamic Natural Convection

Title: Porous Silicon Layer Decorated with PbS Nanoparticles by SILAR Method for Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Amido Black Dye

Title: Experimental Investigation of a Phase-Change Material’s Stabilizing Role in a Pilot of Smart Salt-Gradient Solar Ponds
Journal: Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer

Title: Numerical Simulations for Thermally Developed Double Diffusion Flow of Nanoparticles Due to Elongated Cylinder with Multiple Slip Effects: Applications to Energy Storage System
Citations: 5

Mr. Mokhtar Jlidi , Université de Gabès , Tunisia

Mokhtar Jlidi, born on October 15, 1992, in Djerba, Mednine, Tunisia, is a highly skilled professional with expertise in automation, robotics, and electrical systems. He holds a Master’s degree in Automation and Robotic Systems from the Institut Supérieur des Systèmes Industriels de Gabès, Tunisia, where he also earned a professional Master’s in Electrical Systems Control and a Higher Technician Diploma in Electronics, Electrotechnics, and Automation. Mokhtar has gained valuable experience through various projects, including developing a speed regulation test bench for turbo-alternator groups and designing a photovoltaic generator supervision prototype. Fluent in Arabic and French with technical proficiency in English, Mokhtar is passionate about new technologies, serious, motivated, organized, and sociable. He seeks a stable position that aligns with his profile in a dynamic and motivating environment. His interests include sports, excursions, internet browsing, and staying updated with the latest technological trends.

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Education:

Mokhtar Jlidi holds a Master’s Degree in Automatic Control and Robotic Systems, as well as a Master’s Degree in Electrical System Control, both from the Institut Supérieur des Systèmes Industriels de Gabès, Tunisia. He graduated with a Mention of “Assez Bien” (Good) in December 2020 and July 2018, respectively. Prior to his master’s degrees, he completed a Higher Technician Diploma in Electronics, Electrotechnics, and Automation from the same institution in June 2016, specializing in Industrial Process Control, also with a Mention of “Assez Bien” (Good).

Work Experience:

During his academic journey, Mokhtar Jlidi undertook several internships that enriched his practical experience. At Groupe chimique tunisien de Gabès, he contributed to a project focused on studying and implementing a test bench for regulating turbo-alternator speed using the Woodward 505 regulator at the U1000 unit of the phosphoric acid plant, spanning from February 19, 2018, to May 18, 2018. Additionally, during his tenure at Institut Supérieur des Systèmes Industriels de Gabès from February 5, 2016, to April 29, 2016, he played a pivotal role in designing and developing a prototype for supervising the characteristics of a photovoltaic generator. Furthermore, Mokhtar gained valuable experience through internships at Société tunisienne d’électricité et de Gaz (STEG) at both the Tac Robbana Power Production Center and the company itself, where he honed his skills and understanding of industrial processes and electrical systems.

Publication Top Notes:

An Artificial Neural Network for Solar Energy Prediction and Control Using Jaya-SMC

Authors: Jlidi, M., Hamidi, F., Barambones, O., Aoun, M., Karami-Mollaee, A.
Published Year: 2023
Journal: Electronics (Switzerland), 12(3), 592
Citations: 5

Synthesis of an Advanced Maximum Power Point Tracking Method for a Photovoltaic System: A Chaotic Jaya Logistic Approach

Authors: Jlidi, M., Hamidi, F., Abdelkrim, M.N., Abbassi, R., Kchaou, M.
Conference: Proceedings – 2022 4th International Conference on Applied Automation and Industrial Diagnostics, ICAAID 2022
Published Year: 2022
Citations: 1