Hydrogen tomorrow : myth or reality?
Prof. Abdelilah SLAOUI, ICUBE, Strasbourg, France
Research Themes
Growth and Characterization of Advanced Inorganic Materials for Opto-Electronics and Energy (laser processing including deposition, ablation, doping, crystallisation…, lamp furnace heating, spinning & screen printing…).
Fabrication and test of devices (Solar Cells, Light emitting diodes, MOSFETs, TFTs,…).
Research Community Involvement & Leadership
- Presently, Coordinator of the National Research Program on low-carbon Hydrogen (PEPR-H2).
- Deputy Scientific Director for Energy at CNRS (since 2016) , overseeing energy research across France.
- Head of photovoltaic/electronic research group at PHASE, INESS, and ICUBE (CNRS labs) for 20 years.
- Coordination and participation to more than 35 national, European, and international projects on energy and photovoltaics.
- Former President of the European Materials Research Society (2010-2012) and organization of numerous international conferences and symposia on advanced materials for energy.
Challenges and Perspectives of the “Green Hydrogen” Sector
Prof. Chakib BOUALLOU, Department of Energy and Processes, MINES Paris – PSL Research University, France
Research Themes
Hydrogen Technologies: Specializes in the development of sustainable hydrogen production methods, focusing on green hydrogen through processes like high-temperature electrolysis and CO2 hydrogenation.
Carbon Management: Expertise in CO2 capture and its conversion into useful products, contributing to a circular carbon economy by transforming CO2 into fuels such as methanol.
Energy Optimization: Research on optimizing energy systems, integrating renewable energy sources, and enhancing the efficiency of power generation with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Research Leadership & Contributions
- Leader of research on hydrogen production, CO2 capture, and sustainable energy technologies at MINES Paris.
- Author of numerous high-impact publications on hydrogen technologies and renewable energy, with significant contributions to international projects.
- Regular keynote speaker at global conferences on renewable energy, hydrogen, and energy systems.
USING THE PULSED LASER DEPOSITION APPROACH FOR THE GROWTH OF 1D, 2D AND NANOHYBRID MATERIALS WITH TUNABLE OPTOELECTRONIC PROPERTIES
Prof. My Ali EL KHAKANI, Centre Énergie Matériaux et Télécommunications, Univ. du Québec, Canada
Research Themes
Nanostructured Materials: Expertise in laser/plasma-based synthesis and hybridization of nanomaterials for applications in photo-electronic, photovoltaic, and photocatalytic devices.
Advanced Materials Applications: Focus on the development of nanomaterials for energy conversion and storage technologies.
Research Community Involvement & Editorial Roles
- Director of the “NanoMat” Group at INRS (Energy, Materials, and Telecom Center).
- Published over 290 peer-reviewed papers and holds 5 patents.
- Supervised 94 MSc, PhD, and postdoctoral researchers, many of whom now hold prominent positions in academia and industry.
- General Chair of ICMAP 2018 in Montreal and organizer of several international scientific events.
- Serves on the editorial boards of MDPI-Nanomaterials, ISRN-Nanotechnology, and Nature-Scientific Reports.
MICROSUPERCAPACITORS: FROM FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS TO MICRODEVICES
Prof. Thierry BROUSSE, IMN, Nantes University, France
Research Themes
Supercapacitors: Expertise in materials such as pseudocapacitive oxides, nitrides, and functionalized carbons, with a focus on the development of advanced devices like asymmetric supercapacitors and hybrid systems.
Microdevices for Energy Storage: Specializes in microbatteries (Li-ion, metal-air, etc.) and microsupercapacitors, aiming to innovate in energy storage technologies on a micro-scale.
Research Community Involvement & Teaching Responsibilities
- Coordinator of High Power and Hybrid Batteries project (HIPOHYBAT) within the frameworf of PEPR Batteries.
- Chair of division 3 (Energy storage and conversion) of the International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE).
- ISE Fellow since 2022.
- Vice-Dean in charge of Research and International Partnerships at Polytech Nantes.
- Lead for the supercapacitor research area within the ST2E team at IMN.
Efficient Thermal Management Strategies for 3D-SiP Architectures
Prof. Aziz OUKAIRA, University of Quebec in Outaouais, Canada
Research Themes
Emerging Technologies: Specializes in quantum science, microelectronics, and the thermal management of microsystems (VLSI, SoC, SoP, SiP).
Embedded Systems & Prototyping: Focus on rapid prototyping using FPGAs and MEMS.
Academic Background, Leadership & Research Contributions
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (2020) with distinction from the Université du Québec en Outaouais.
- Former NSERC-THALES postdoctoral researcher at the Polystim Neurotechnology Laboratory, École Polytechnique de Montréal (2020–2022).
- Currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Université du Québec en Outaouais.
- Author of over 40 papers in international journals and conferences.
Presentation title forthcoming…
Prof. Gilles FLAMANT, PROMES, Perpignan, France
Research Themes
Solar Power: Focused on the development of innovative technologies for solar thermal energy, particularly concentrated solar power applications, conducted at the CNRS solar furnace in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via.
Energy Conversion & Storage: Expertise in high-temperature processes for energy conversion, including solar fuels and thermal energy storage.
Research Community Involvement & Disctinctions
- Emeritus Research Director at CNRS, where he leads pioneering research in concentrated solar power at the PROMES laboratory.
- UPVD Honorary Medal (2019) – Recognition of his contributions to solar energy research.
- Étoile de l’Europe (2016) – Awarded for excellence in European research collaborations.
THERMAL ANALYSIS OF SYSTEM IN PACKAGE CONSIDERING BOUNDARY CONDITIONS FOR LONG-TERM RELIABILITY STUDIES
Prof. Ahmed LAKHSSASSI, University of Quebec in Outaouais, Canada
Research Themes
Bio-heat Thermal Modeling: Focus on heat diffusion in biological tissues, metabolic heat generation, and thermal therapeutic practices, including bio-implantable chip design for cancer thermal dose control.
Electro-thermo-mechanical Systems: Expertise in thermal peak detection for microsystems, and advanced algorithms for embedded sensors.
Machine Learning & Neural Networks: Research on pain recognition and quantification using thermal image processing.
Research Contributions & Leadership
- Currently, Full Professor at UQO and head of the LIMA (Advanced Microsystems Engineering Laboratory).
- Senior member of IEEE and OIQ, with over 240 scientific publications.
- Supervised 90 graduate and undergraduate students.
- Member of ReSMiQ (Strategic Alliance in Microsystems of Québec), with more than 23 years of experience in electro-thermo-mechanical analysis for electronic and microelectronic system design.
Presentation title forthcoming…
Prof. Jack LEGRAND, GEPEA, Nantes University, France
Research Themes
Bioprocess Engineering: Expertise in optimizing biotechnological processes, with a focus on environmental and energy applications.
Sustainable Technologies: Research on the development of processes for the valorization of renewable resources and waste, including bioenergy and biofuels.
Academic Background, Leadership & Research Contributions
- Senior researcher at the GEPEA Laboratory, leading projects that bridge the gap between fundamental research and industrial applications.
- Known for his contributions to advancing sustainable technologies and process engineering.
- Regular speaker at international conferences on environmental engineering and bioprocesses.
Collaborations and Sponsoring
This event is organized in collaboration with the "COFM" Association and the "MRSI".
COFMER'05
General Chair
Pr. Ahmed RHALLABI
IMN, Nantes
University, France
COFMER'05
General Chair
Pr. Jamal ZBITOU
ENSA Tetouan,
UAE, Morocco
COFMER'05
General Chair
Pr. Yassin LAAZIZ
ENSA Tangier,
UAE, Morocco
COFMER'05
Co-Chair
Pr. Abdellah ARHALIASS
GEPEA, Nantes
University, France
COFMER'05
Co-Chair
Pr. Mohamed MACHMOUM
IREENA, Nantes
University, France
COFMER'05
Co-Chair
Ass. Pr. Rim ETTOURI,
IMN, Nantes
University, France
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS AND RENEWABLE ENERGIES
COFMER'05
April 15-17, 2025 | Tangier, Morocco