top of page

Research acitivity 

1) Overwiew

 With a career spanning over 40 years in academic research and innovation, I bring a wealth of experience and expertise to civil engineering. After obtaining my PhD in geotechnics, I spent about 20 years focusing on advanced numerical modeling of soil-structure interaction, emphasizing offshore foundations, piles, dams, tunnels, ground improvement, and earthquake engineering.  

 

My research turned towards sustainability, and I integrated social, economic, and environmental aspects into civil engineering infrastructures. This was particularly evident in my work on integrated water resources management and sustainable constructions. 

 

Since 2008, I have been at the forefront of smart systems research, harnessing digital innovations like IoT, smart sensors, Artificial Intelligence, BIM, and GIS. This work has enabled comprehensive and knowledge-based management of urban systems, from smart cities and buildings to water and energy systems and governance. My contributions have advanced academic research and influenced practical applications in companies and public institutions.

2) International cooperation

Throughout my career, I have established solid international cooperation with academic teams in the United States, Europe, China, the Middle East, and North Africa. These collaborations involved more than 20 PhD co-supervisions, 40 short and long mutual scientific visits, and the organization of conferences and workshops. 

​

They benefited from the financial support of the French government, the European Commission, and bilateral cooperation programs.

3) Publication activity 

My research activity resulted in around 200 journal papers, 4 comic books, more than 20 invited lectures, and organizing more than 15 international conferences.

4) PhD supervision

I supervised about 100 PhD in civil engineering, water resources management, urban engineering, sustainability, and smart systems (smart water, smart energy, smart buildings, smart cities, smart governance…).

​

bottom of page