2011-2014
PhD in Condensed Matter Physics
University of Strasbourg (France) · IPCMS, UMR 7504
Thesis: First-principles investigation of binary and ternary amorphous chalcogenide systems.
Academic background
2010-2011
Master in Condensed Matter and Nanophysics
University of Strasbourg (France) · IPCMS, UMR 7504
2009-2011
Master in Quantum Physics
University of Tunis El Manar (Tunisia) · Faculty of Sciences
2005-2009
Maitrise in Fundamental Physics
University of Monastir (Tunisia) · Faculty of Sciences
Professional experience
2019-present
CNRS Researcher
IRCER, CNRS · Limoges, France
Research on computational materials science, with activities spanning atomistic modeling, machine learning for materials science, advanced ceramics, glasses, electrochemical interfaces, and energy-related materials.
2016-2018
EPFL & Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellow
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) · Lausanne, Switzerland
Research on semiconductor defects and electrochemical processes at solid-liquid interfaces, combining first-principles simulations with advanced electronic-structure methods.
2014-2015
Postdoctoral Researcher
IPCMS, CNRS · Strasbourg, France
Research on telluride glasses for far-infrared applications, with a focus on structure, properties, and atomistic modeling of disordered materials.
Scientific responsibilities
2024-present
Co-Animator, Modeling & AI for Materials Science axis, IRP FRESH
International Research Project between IRCER and Nitech.
2023-present
Animator, Artificial Intelligence for Materials Science and Ceramic Processes
Transversal axis at IRCER dedicated to AI-based materials research.
2022-present
Animator, Atomic-Scale Modelling and Crystal Chemistry group (ASM2C)
Coordinating activities in atomistic modeling and crystal chemistry @IRCER.
2021-present
Scientific board member, MCIA
Member of the scientific board of the Mesocentre de Calcul Intensif Aquitain (MCIA).
Fellowship & awards
2026
CNRS Bronze Medal 2026
2023
CNRS scientific excellence grant
2015-2017
EPFL Fellows fellowship co-funded by Marie Curie FP7
2014
Journée Mésochallenges prize
2011
French ministerial PhD funding
2009 and 2010
Laureate of the Physics Tunisian Society
Events organization and participation to advisory boards
June 2025
Co-organiser of the “séminaire estival MatV2L édition 2025”
Limoges, France.
March 2025
Organiser of the artificial day at IRCER
Limoges, France.
September 2023
Member of the international advisory board of IWAC09
International Workshop on Advanced Ceramics (IWAC09), Limoges, September 26-29, 2023.
January 2023
Co-organiser of the “séminaire hivernal MatV2L édition 2023”
Limoges, France.
October 2022
Co-organiser of the “journée scientifique 2022 du MCIA”
Bordeaux, France.
June 2022
Co-organiser of the “séminaire scientifique estival MatV2L édition 2022”
Limoges, France.
2022
Member of the scientific committee of the “séminaire scientifique estival MatV2L édition 2022”
Public and professional service
Ongoing
Reviewer for journals in materials science, physics, and chemistry
Reviewer for various journals (>30) from IOP, Wiley, Elsevier, ACS, RSC, Springer and APS with 142 verified peer reviews to date, Reviewer Profile Link.
Ongoing
Scientific expertise
Agence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR), European Science Foundation (ESF), Evaluation-orientation de la COopération Scietifique (ECOS) program, AAP Exploratoire Université de Limoges 2024.
2023
Guest editor
Guest editor of the “Computer-Aided Two-Dimensional Materials Design for Energy Applications” special issue in J. Phys.: Cond. Matt, Link.
2022
Jury member for assistant professor recruitment
University of Limoges, FST 33 MCF.