Prof. Diouma Kobor | Ferroelectric materials | Excellence in Research

Prof. Diouma Kobor, Université Assane Seck de Ziguinchor, Senegal

Prof. Diouma Kobor is academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Bio systems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

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🎓 Education

BACCALAUREATEScientific, Mame Cheikh Mbaye High School, Tambacounda, 1994

INTERMEDIATE DIPLOMAS

Bachelor 1st year Chemical Physics, UCAD, Dakar, 1996Bachelor 2nd year Chemical Physics, UCAD, Dakar, 1997Bachelor Chemical Physics, UCAD, Dakar, 1998Master 1 Physical Sciences, UCAD, Dakar, 1999Master Research Analytical Science and Strategy, University Claude Bernard, Lyon-France, 2002Ph.D. Doctoral Thesis, INSA – Lyon, France, 2005

🔧 Training and Internships

Renewables Academy AG (RENAC), Berlin, Germany, August 19 – 24, 2019: Capacitation on Energy Efficiency in Industries and BuildingsBonn and Essen, Germany, 2015: Training on “Internal Quality Assurance” for West African universities Vice – Chancellors.Dakar – Senegal, 2014: WAEMU Active Pedagogy Training Workshop for academic staffs.Dakar – Senegal, 2012: Training on UQAM – WAEMU Curriculum Development.Master Research internship at the Laboratory of Applied Electrochemistry- University Claude Bernard in Lyon – France, September 2001 – June 30, 2002.Doctoral research stay (Rhones-Alpes Region Eurodoc Program Grant) at the Physica Aplicada Laboratory, Universitaat Politecnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain, March – August 2004.PhD thesis internship at the INSA “Génie Electrique et Ferroélectricité” Laboratory in Lyon, France, November 2002 – December 2005.

👨‍🏫 Occupied Functions

AdministrationDirector of the Doctoral School Science Technology and Engineering (ED STI), Assane Seck University of Ziguinchor, Since August 2020AdministrationDirector of the Laboratoire de Chimie et de Physique des Matériaux (LCPM), Assane Seck University of Ziguinchor, Since January 2018University AdministrationVice Rector in charge of Research, Cooperation and Relations with Enterprises, Assane Seck University of Ziguinchor, 2014 – 2017University AdministrationCoordinator of the Undergraduate Program of Math-Physics-Chemistry-Computer (MPCI), Assane Seck University of Ziguinchor, 2007 – 2014University AdministrationHead of Research and Cooperation Department, Assane Seck University of Ziguinchor, 2012 – 2013University AdministrationScientific Coordinator of the Master of Materials Physics, Assane Seck University of Ziguinchor, Since 2010University AdministrationHead of Department of Physics, Assane Seck University of Ziguinchor, 2007 – 2012

📚 Status Evolution in Higher Education and Research

Assistant, Assane Seck University of Ziguinchor, January 2007Assistant Professor, Assane Seck University of Ziguinchor, October 2009Lecturer, Assane Seck University of Ziguinchor, October 2012Full Professor, Assane Seck University of Ziguinchor, October 2018

🌐 Language Skills

ENGLISH: Well SpokenFRENCH: Well SpokenSPANISH: Read, Spoken and WrittenARABIC: Read and Written

🌍 Other Responsibilities and International Experience

COURSES IN OTHER UNIVERSITIESInvited Professor at University de La Laguna, Canarias, Spain and IUT Ville d’Avray, France for Nanomaterials in solar cells application, 2022Short time professor at PAUWES for Photovoltaic and Materials Science courses respectively in semester 1 and semester 2 for master degree students, 2018Invited Professor at University of Kara, Togo, for Interuniversity Renewable Energy Master courses on PV Materials, 2018RESEARCH PROJECTS AS COORDINATOR AND AWARDSTWAS Research Grants Programme in Basic Sciences (Groups): Nanomaterials and Materials Valorization and Innovation for Renewable Energy and Sensors (NaMVIERS), 2022 – 2024Solar for Medical Mobility towards Rural World (MobiLabSol) funding by SGCI2 Project Canadian cooperation CRDI-MESRI from 2021 to 2023.NETWORKING AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES IN SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITYGeneral Secretary of the Senegalese Physical Society (SPS 2019 – 2022)Member of the West African Physical Society (WAPS)Founder Member of the national section of the West African Society of Renewable Energies (SOAER)

🎉 Other Interests

Football, athletics, basketball, boxing, music, movies, documentaries, Scientific Journals.

📖 Publications Top Note :

“Oxygen vacancies effect on ionic conductivity and relaxation phenomenon in undoped and Mn doped PZN-4.5 PT single crystals” by D Kobor et al. was published in the Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics in 2007 and has been cited 78 times.

“n-Type CVD diamond: Epitaxy and doping” by MA Pinault-Thaury et al. was published in Materials Science and Engineering: B in 2011 and has been cited 40 times.

“Kaolin intercalated by urea. Ceramic applications” by S Seifi et al. was published in Construction and Building Materials in 2016 and has been cited 27 times.

“Phosphorus donor incorporation in (1 0 0) homoepitaxial diamond: Role of the lateral growth” by MA Pinault-Thaury et al. was published in the Journal of Crystal Growth in 2011 and has been cited 26 times.

“Characteristics of Pb [(Zn1/3Nb2/3) 0.955 Ti0. 045] O3 single crystals versus growth method” by A Benayad et al. was published in the Journal of Crystal Growth in 2004 and has been cited 26 times.

“Characterization of pure and substituted 0.955 Pb (Zn1/3Nb2/3) O3–0.045 PbTiO3” by D Kobor et al. was published in the Journal of Crystal Growth in 2005 and has been cited 22 times.

“Dielectric and mechanical nonlinear behavior of Mn doped PMN-35PT ceramics” by D Kobor et al. was published in the Journal of Modern Physics in 2010 and has been cited 18 times.

“Physicochemical and mechanical properties of biomass coal briquettes produced by artisanal method” by PB Himbane et al. was published in 2018 and has been cited 17 times.

“Matières premières argileuses du Sénégal: caractéristiques et applications aux produits céramiques de grande diffusion” by MT Diatta was published in 2016 and has been cited 16 times.

“Optimization of 6, 13bis (triisopropylsilylethynyl) pentacene (TIPS-pentacene) organic field effect transistor: Annealing temperature and solvent effects” by DA Kadri et al. was published in Materials Sciences and Applications in 2018 and has been cited 14 times.

“Experimental study of observed defects in mini-modules based on crystalline silicone solar cell under damp heat and thermal cycle testing” by I Faye et al. was published in Solar Energy in 2019 and has been cited 12 times.

“Mn effect on nonlinear and structural properties of< 110> oriented PZN-4.5 PT single crystals” by K Diouma et al. was published in the Journal of Modern Physics in 2012 and has been cited 12 times.

“Synthèse, dopage et caractérisation de monocristaux ferroélectriques type PZN-PT par la méthode du flux” by D Kobor is a PhD thesis from INSA Lyon in 2005 and has been cited 11 times.

“Dielectric and mechanical nonlinearities of⟨ 001⟩ oriented pure and doped single crystals of PZN-4.5 PT” by D Kobor et al. was published in the Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics in 2005 and has been cited 11 times.

“Activity report of the Second African Conference on Fundamental and Applied Physics, ACP2021” by KA Assamagan et al. is an arXiv preprint from 2022 and has been cited 7 times.

Alaâeddine ELHALIL | Mechanics of Functional and Intelligent Materials | Best Researcher Award

Prof Alaâeddine ELHALIL: Higher School of Technology, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco.

Prof. Alaâeddine Elhalil is a respected academic who is affiliated with the Higher School of Technology at Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco. With a distinguished background in education and research, Prof. Elhalil is recognized for his expertise in his field. He is known for his significant contributions to academia and his dedication to advancing knowledge through research. As an esteemed member of his institution, Prof. Elhalil plays a crucial role in shaping the educational environment and fostering a culture of excellence in research and education.

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Prof. Alaâeddine Elhalil is a distinguished Professor at the University of Hassan II of Casablanca, specializing in the fields of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Science. In this role, he is actively involved in teaching, research, and mentoring students. Prof. Elhalil’s expertise in these areas is evident through his academic contributions and commitment to advancing knowledge in the field. His role as a Professor involves not only imparting knowledge to students but also conducting research to address key challenges in Chemical Engineering and Environmental ScienMechanics of Functional and Intelligent Materialsce. Prof. Elhalil’s contributions to academia and his dedication to these disciplines make him a valuable asset to the University of Hassan II of Casablanca.

Publications Top Notes:

1. R. Elmoubarki, S. Charafi, A. Elhalil, F.Z. Mahjoubi, A. Oussama, F. Kzaiber, M. Abdennouri, N. Barka, Comparative adsorption of methyl orange on SO4 2- and SDS intercalated Mg-Fe layered double hydroxides, International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, (2021). https://doi.org/10.1080/03067319.2021.1967946.

2. W. Boumya, N. Taoufik, M. Achak, H. Bessbousse, A. Elhalil, N. Barka, Electrochemical sensors and biosensors for the determination of diclofenac in pharmaceutical, biological and water samples. Talanta Open, 3 (2021) 100026.

3. M. Sadiq, A. Elhalil, M. Abdennouri, N. Barka, M. Bensitel, C. Lamonier, Effect of aluminium incorporation on physicochemical properties and patent blue V photodegradation of magnesium phosphate materials. Bulletin of Materials Science, 44 (2021) 58. 3

4. N. Taoufik, W. Boumya, A. Elhalil, M. Achak, M. Sadiq, M. Abdennouri, N. Barka, Gallic acid removal using fresh and calcined Ni-Al layered double hydroxides: Kinetics, equilibrium and response surface methodology (RSM) optimization. International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1080/03067319.2020.1863387.

5. A. Machrouhi, W. Boumya, M. Khnifira, M. Sadiq, M. Abdennouri, A. Elhalil, H. Tounsadi, S. Qourzal, N. Barka, Synthetic dyes adsorption and discoloration of a textile wastewater effluent by H3PO4 and H3BO3 activated Thapsia transtagana biomass. Desalination and Water Treatment, 202 (2020) 435–449.