Assist. Prof. Dr Boutheina Ben Fraj | Matériaux composites | Women Researcher Award 

Enseignant chercheur at Centre de Recherches et des Technologies de l’Energie CRTEn, Tunisia

Boutheina Ben Fraj is a skilled mechanical engineer and researcher with extensive experience in materials science and mechanics. She holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Ecole Nationale d’Ingénieurs de Sousse, Tunisia. Currently, she serves as a Maitre-Assistant at the Institut Supérieur des Sciences Appliquées et de Technologie de Kairouan. Her research focuses on shape memory alloys, biomaterials, and composite materials. She has published numerous papers in reputable journals and conferences, showcasing her expertise in materials characterization, mechanical behavior, and numerical modeling. Ben Fraj has also supervised several graduate students and participated in various scientific committees. Her dedication to research and education has earned her recognition, including the “IOP Outstanding Reviewer Awards 2019” for Materials Research Express. 🌟

Professional Profile

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🎓 Education

– Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Ecole Nationale d’Ingénieurs de Sousse, Tunisia (2018)- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Ecole Nationale d’Ingénieurs de Sousse, Tunisia (2008)- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Ecole Nationale d’Ingénieurs de Sousse, Tunisia (2002)- Various certifications, including Data Science, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and SolidWorks Associate – Mechanical Design.

💼 Experience

– Maitre-Assistant, Institut Supérieur des Sciences Appliquées et de Technologie de Kairouan (2021-present)- Expert-Evaluateur académique, Agence Tunisienne d’Evaluation et d’Accréditation dans l’enseignement supérieur et la recherche scientifique (ATEA) (2012-2021)- Technologue-chercheur, Centre de Recherches et des Technologies de l’Energie (CRTEn) (2012-2021)- Supervised numerous graduate students and participated in various scientific committees.

🔬 Research Interests

Boutheina Ben Fraj’s research focuses on:- Shape memory alloys and their applications- Biomaterials and biomechanics- Composite materials and their mechanical behavior- Numerical modeling and simulation of materials behavior- Materials characterization and testing

🏅 Awards

– “IOP Outstanding Reviewer Awards 2019” for Materials Research Express, IOP Publishing- Certification in Data Science from GOMYCODE- “Data sciences and Artificial Intelligence using Power BI” Diploma, International Foundation of Academic Development (IFAD)- “International Scientific Publishing Training” Diploma, International Foundation of Academic Development (IFAD)

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