Post-doctoral Fellows

Modular Construction Research Group

University of Alberta, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Imen Khaoula Boutouhami

Djamel Eddine Touil

Tadesse Ayalew Zelele

Imen Khaoula Boutouhami

Research focus:

Post-doctoral fellow

boutouha@ualberta.ca

Interests, Background, Education, and Publications

Djamel Eddine Touil

Research focus:

Post-doctoral fellow

touil@ualberta.ca

Interests, Background, Education, and Publications

Research InterestsDjamel Eddine Touil obtained his Ph.D. degree in Automatics from the University of Biskra, Algeria, in 2020. His research primarily focuses on signal and image processing, robot control, robot automation, and machine automation. The central aim of his research is the development of practical and innovative solutions for computer vision applications to enhance performance.
BackgroundDr. Touil has two years of professional experience in the plastic injection field. He worked as an electrical engineer for one year and subsequently served as the lead of the maintenance section for an additional year. During this time, he was responsible for various tasks related to injection mold processes. These responsibilities included mold changes, setup completion, troubleshooting, operation, and maintenance of injection mold equipment. Moreover, Dr. Touil contributed to establishing maintenance and cleaning schedules for equipment, storage areas, and workspaces. Alongside his professional responsibilities, Djamel Eddine actively pursued his research interests by collaborating with a research laboratory team at the University of Biskra. Simultaneously, he worked as a temporary teacher at the same university for seven years. During his teaching tenure, he delivered lectures on various subjects related to mathematics, control systems, and programming.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Automatics (2020), University of Biskra, Algeria
Master of Science in Advanced Automation (2016), University of Biskra, Algeria
Bachelor of Science in Automation (2014), University of Biskra, Algeria

Publications
Journal papers

Touil, D. E., Terki, N., and Medouakh, S. (2018). "Learning spatially correlation filters based on convolutional features via PSO algorithm and two combined color spaces for visual tracking." Applied Intelligence, 48, 2837–2846.
Touil, D. E., Terki, N., and Medouakh, S. (2018). "Hierarchical convolutional features for visual tracking via two combined color spaces with SVM classifier." Signal, Image and Video Processing, 13, 359–368.
Touil, D. E., Terki, N. “Optimized color space for image compression based on DCT and Bat algorithm.” Multimedia Tools and Applications, 80, 9547–9567.
Touil, D. E., Terki, N., Hamiane, M., Aouina, A., & Sidi Brahim, K. (2021). “Image-based Visual Servoing Control of a Quadcopter Air Vehicle.” International Journal of Modelling and Simulation, 42(2), 203–216.
Touil, D. E., Terki, N., Zitouni, A. (2023). “Improved ECG signal compression quality using bat algorithm.” Multimedia Tools and Applications, 82, 2749–2764.

Conference papers

Touil, D. E., Bouferguene, A., Al-Hussein, M., and AbouRizk, S. “Simulation-based SCADA model for wood panel manufacturing.” Accepted (Jun., 2025) for publication in Proceedings, 2025 European Modeling and Simulation Conference, Fes, Morocco, Sep. 17–19, 2025.
Baghdadi, S., Touil, D. E., Nader, G., Bouferguene, A., Al-Hussein, M., and AbouRizk, S. “Comparative study of YOLO architectures for automated wood defect detection.” Accepted (Apr., 2025) for publication in Proceedings, Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, Jul. 28–31, 2025, Montréal, QC, Canada.
Touil, D. E., Bouferguene, A., Al-Hussein, M., and AbouRizk, S. “Intelligent automated feeding system for lumber quality check in industrialized construction.” Accepted (Apr., 2025) for publication in Proceedings, International Conference on Control, Automation and Diagnosis, Barcelona, Spain, Jul. 1–3, 2025.
Touil, D. E., and Terki, N. (2021). “Quality Preserved Color Image Compression Using Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm.” In: Chikhi S., Amine A., Chaoui A., Saidouni D., Kholladi M. (Eds.) Modelling and Implementation of Complex Systems. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol. 156. Springer, Cham., pp. 175–187.
Sidi Brahim, K., Terki, N, and Touil, D. E. (2020). “Robust Altitude and Attitude Model Free Control for a Microcoaxial Helicopter.” Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Communications, Control Systems and Signal Processing, Mar. 16–17, 2020.
Rouag, F. E., Terki, N., and Touil, D. E. (2020).“Improving the Correlation Filter-based Tracking Using Lowillumination Enhancement Method.” Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Communications, Control Systems and Signal Processing, Mar. 16–17, 2020.
Touil, D. E., Terki, N., and Yahia, K. (2018). “Optimal target location estimation using metaheuristic and deep learning algorithms for visual tracking.” Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Technological Advances in Electrical Engineering, Dec. 10–12, 2018.
Touil, D. E., Terki, N., Ajgou, R., and Sidi Brahim, K. (2018). “Optimum correlation filters for visual tracking via histogram of gradient features and SVM classifier.” Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Technological Advances in Electrical Engineering, Dec. 10–12, 2018.
Sidi Brahim, K., Terki, N., and Touil, D. E. (2018). “Tuning PID Controller for Altitude and Attitude of a Microcoaxial Helicopter Using Bat Algorithm.” Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Technological Advances in Electrical Engineering, Dec. 10–12, 2018.
Touil, D. E., Terki, N., and Sidi Brahim, K. (2018). “Robust visual tracking based on deep learning and optimized correlation filters.” Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Electrical Engineering, Biskra, Algeria, Dec. 2–3, 2018.
Sidi Brahim, K., Terki, N, and Touil, D. E. (2018). “LQR Control of Microcoaxial Helicopter Based on a Leunberger observer.” Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Electrical Engineering, Dec. 2–3, 2018, Biskra, Algeria.
Touil, D. E., Terki, N., Aouina, A., and Ajgou, R. (2018). “Intelligent image-based-visual servoing for quadrotor air vehicle.” Proceedings of the 2018 International Conference on Communications and Electrical Engineering, IEEE, 7 pages.

Books

Touil, D. E., and Terki, N. (2020).Compression d'image et du signal ECG.Editions universitaires europeennes, Jul., 2020, ISBN: 978-620-2-53781-0.

Book chapters

Touil, D. E., and Terki, N. (2021). “Quality Preserved Color Image Compression Using Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm.” In: Chikhi S., Amine A., Chaoui A., Saidouni D., Kholladi M. (Eds.) Modelling and Implementation of Complex Systems. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol. 156. Springer, Cham.

Tadesse Ayalew Zelele

Research focus: Lean construction, construction project management, construction contracts, process improvement, human aspects of offsite construction

Post-doctoral fellow

zelele@ualberta.ca

Interests, Background, Education, and Publications

Research Interests

Background

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (2019), École Centrale de Lille, France
Master of Science in Construction Technology and Management (2009), Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (2004), Mekelle University, Ethiopia

Publications
Journal papers

Ayalew Zelele, T., Dakhli, Z., and Lafhaj, Z. (2016). “Assessment on performance and challenges of Ethiopian construction industry.” Journal of Architecture and Civil Engineering, 2(11), 1–11.
Ayalew Zelele, T., Dakhli, Z., and Lafhaj, Z. (2016). “The future of lean construction in Ethiopian construction industry.” International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology, 5(02), 107–113.

Conference papers

Zelele, T., Desbalo, M.T., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. “Navigating barriers to the adoption and scalability of modular construction in Ethiopia.” Accepted (Apr., 2025) for publication in Proceedings, Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, Jul. 28–31, 2025, Montréal, QC, Canada.
Zelele, T., Shamsollahi, D., Chen, X., Razavialav, S., Hojjati, A., Ahn, S., Medipoor, A., Bouferguene, A., Al-Hussein, M., and Moselhi, O. “Life cycle assessment in offsite construction: A rapid literature review.” Accepted (May, 2025) for publication in Proceedings, Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, Jul. 28–31, 2025, Montréal, QC, Canada.
Assaf, S., Zelele, T., RazaviAlavi, R., Hojjati, A., Ahn, S., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. “A novel framework for developing a dynamic survey dashboard: Case study of a self-assessment and planning survey for off-site construction facilities.” Accepted (Apr., 2025) for publication in Proceedings, Joint CSCE Construction Specialty Conference / ASCE Construction Research Congress, Montréal, QC, Canada, Jul. 28–31, 2025.
Ayalew Zelele, T., Dakhli, Z., and Lafhaj, Z. (2018). “Characterization of waste in Ethiopian building construction projects.” Proceedings, 26th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Chennai, India, Jul. 18–22, 2018, pp. 797–806.

Book chapters

Ayalew Zelele, T. (2018). “Identification and definition of subject-specific competences.” In Design and implementation of Degree Program in Civil Engineering, University of Deusto Bilbao.

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