Publications

Peer-reviewed journal articles (Selected list)

1. Khaoula Echine and Aziz Darouichi, An Efficient Deep Learning Approach based on 3D Res-UNet for Multimodal Brain Tumor Segmentation, Statistics Optimization and Information Computing (SOIC), 2026, 15(2), pp. 1236–1247, doi: 10.19139/soic-2310-5070-2786.

2. Kawtar Naim and Aziz Darouichi, Deep Learning-Based Classification of Retinal Pathologies, Statistics Optimization and Information Computing (SOIC), 2026, 15(2), pp. 1226–1235,  doi : 10.19139/soic-2310-5070-2767.

3. Salma Oussahi, Aziz Darouichi, and El Mahdi El Guarmah, Attention-Enhanced Deep Convolutional Denoising Autoencoder for Cervical Cancer Image Quality Improvement, Statistics Optimization and Information Computing (SOIC), 2026, 15(2), pp. 1258–1267,  doi : 10.19139/soic-2310-5070-2777.

4. El Abassi, F., Darouichi, A.,  and Ouaarab, A., TAU-EffNetB7: A Novel Triple Attention U-Net Approach Using EfficientNetB7 for Enhanced Polyp Segmentation, International Journal of Imaging Systems and Technology, 35(4), e70144, 2025,  doi : 10.1002/ima.70144.    

5. Echine, K., and Darouichi, A. 3D AGRes-UNet: an advanced deep learning model for brain tumor segmentation from multimodal MRI. Multimed Tools Appl (2025).  doi : 10.1007/s11042-025-20828-9.

6. Bouzaachane, K. , Darouichi, A., and El Guarmah, E., Deep learning for photovoltaic panels segmentation, Mathematical Modeling and Computing, 2023, 10(3), pp. 638–650,  doi : 10.23939/mmc2023.03.638.

Conference Papers (Selected list)

1. K. Echine and A. Darouichi, "3D AGSE-Res-UNet: An Efficient Deep Learning Approach based on Res-UNet for Brain Tumor Segmentation," 2024 International Conference on Connected Innovation and Technology (ICCITX), Rabat, Morocco, 2024, pp. 1-6, doi : 10.1109/ICCITX61791.2024.11070871, (IEEE Xplore).

2. K. Naim and A. Darouichi, "Retinal Disease Classification Using AI: A novel CapsNet-Vgg16 architecture," 2024 International Conference on Connected Innovation and Technology (ICCITX), Rabat, Morocco, 2024, pp. 1-6,  doi : 10.1109/ICCITX61791.2024.11070715, (IEEE Xplore).

3. S. Oussahi, A. Darouichi and E. M. El Guarmah, "Segmentation of Cervical Cancer from MRI Images: An Overview," 2024 International Conference on Connected Innovation and Technology (ICCITX), Rabat, Morocco, 2024, pp. 1-6,  doi : 10.1109/ICCITX61791.2024.11070807, (IEEE Xplore).

4. El Abassi, F., Darouichi, A., and Ouaarab, A. (2025), Refining U-Net Architecture Through Genetic Algorithms for Improved Skin Lesion Image Segmentation, Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 2305. Springer, Cham. doi : 10.1007/978-3-031-82156-1_11.

5. El Abassi, F., Darouichi, A., and Ouaarab, A., Comparative Analysis of U-Net with Transfer Learning and Attention Mechanism for Enhanced Medical Image Segmentation, Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems 1099 LNNS, pp. 551-560, 2024, doi : 10.1007/978-3-031-68653-5_52.

6. El Abassi Fouzia; Darouichi Aziz; and Ouaarab Aziz, Images Segmentation using Deep Learning Algorithms and Metaheuristics.} 8th International Conference on Optimization and Applications (ICOA), Genoa, Italy, 2022, pp. 1-6,  doi : 10.1109/ICOA55659.2022.9934130 (IEEE Xplore).

7. Kossale, Y., Airaj, M.,  and Darouichi, A.: Mode Collapse in Generative Adversarial Networks: An Overview.} 8th International Conference on Optimization and Applications (ICOA), Genoa, Italy, 2022, pp. 1-6, doi : 10.1109/ICOA55659.2022.9934291.2022 (IEEE Xplore).

Book Chapters (Selected list)

1. El Abassi, F., Darouichi,  A. and , Ouaarab, A. , "Automatic Loss Function Optimization for Image Segmentation Using Differential Evolution," Smart Technologies for A Sustainable Environment, 2026, pp. 216–222, doi : 10.1201/9781003671602-23.

National and International Communications (Selected list)

1. Jallal Amiri, Brahim Jarmouini and Aziz Darouichi, Metaheuristic-Based Deep Learning Approaches for Brain Tumor Detection and Classification, 3rd edition of the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Applied Mathematics (JIAMA'25), May 20-21, 2025, ENSA Al-Hoceima, Morocco.

2. Kawtar Naim and Aziz Darouichi, Deep Learning–Based Automated Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy in Retinal Images, 3rd edition of the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Applied Mathematics (JIAMA'25), May 20-21, 2025, ENSA Al-Hoceima, Morocco.

3. Hiba Allah Essarghi and Aziz Darouichi, Optimizing Intrusion Detection Systems: A Machine Learning Based Feature Selection Approach for Enhanced Cybersecurity, 3rd edition of the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Applied Mathematics (JIAMA'25), May 20-21, 2025, ENSA Al-Hoceima, Morocco.

4. Khaoula Echine and Aziz Darouichi, Multimodal Brain Tumor Segmentation Approach based on 3D U-Net architecture,} 1st edition of International Conference on Innovative Approaches and Applications for Sustainable Development (I2ASD’25), April 17-19, 2025, ENS Meknès, Morocco.

5. Salma Oussahi, Aziz Darouichi, and El Mahdi El Guarmah,  Exploring Spatial Domain Filters in Cervical MRI Image Enhancement, 1st edition of International Conference on Innovative Approaches and Applications for Sustainable Development (I2ASD’25), April 17-19, 2025, ENS Meknès, Morocco.

6.  Fouzia El Abassi, Aziz Darouichi, and Aziz Ouaarab, The Evolution of Medical Image Segmentation: From Traditional Encoder-Decoders to Transformers, 1st edition of International Conference on Innovative Approaches and Applications for Sustainable Development (I2ASD’25), April 17-19, 2025, ENS Meknès, Morocco.

7. Fouzia El Abassi, Aziz Darouichi, and Aziz Ouaarab, TAU-EffNetB7: A Novel Triple Attention U-Net Approach Using EfficientNetB7 for Enhanced Polyp Segmentation, International Conference on Computer Engineering and Artificial Intelligence (I2CEAI 2024), September 27-28, 2024, FP Khouribga, Morocco.

8. Mourad Hikki, Aziz Darouichi and Abdsamad El Boushaki, Investigating Loss Functions for Class Imbalance in the BraTS 23 Dataset, The 5th International Conference on Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence & Application (CSAIA’24), Jun 10-11, 2024, CC-UCA Marrakech, Morocco.

9. Khaoula Echine and Aziz Darouichi, An Efficient Deep Learning Approach based on 3D Res-UNet for Multimodal Brain Tumor Segmentation, The 5th International Conference on Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence & Application (CSAIA’24), Jun 10-11, 2024, CC-UCA Marrakech, Morocco.

10. Salma Oussahi, Aziz Darouichi, and El Mahdi El Guarmah, Advancements in Medical Imaging and Preprocessing Techniques for Cervical Cancer Detection and Analysis, The 5th International Conference on Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence & Application (CSAIA’24), Jun 10-11, 2024, CC-UCA Marrakech, Morocco.

11. Fouzia El Abassi, Aziz Darouichi, and Aziz Ouaarab, Enhancing U-Net Architecture with Genetic Algorithm for Advanced Retinal Vessel Segmentation, The 5th International Conference on Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence & Application (CSAIA’24), Jun 10-11, 2024, CC-UCA Marrakech, Morocco.

12. Kawtar Naim and Aziz Darouichi, Deep Learning-Based Classification of Retinal Pathologies, The 5th International Conference on Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence & Application (CSAIA’24), Jun 10-11, 2024, CC-UCA Marrakech, Morocco.

13. Fouzia El Abassi, Aziz Darouichi and Aziz Ouaarab, Enhancing Dermoscopic Image Segmentation through Transfer Learning: A Comparative Study,  4th International Conference on Applied Sciences & Computer Engineering (CASCE’23), 30 November 2023, CIM-UCA, Marrakech, Morocco.

14. Mourad Hikki, Abdsamad Elboushaki and Aziz Darouichi, Instance Segmentation for MRI Brain Tumor Segmentation, 4th International Conference on Applied Sciences & Computer Engineering (CASCE’23), 30 November 2023, CIM-UCA, Marrakech, Morocco.

15. Khaoula Echine and Aziz Darouichi, Automatic MRI Brain Tumor Segmentation based on Deep Learning Techniques, International Workshop on Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI'23), 25-26 May 2023, Marrakech, Morocco.

16. Mourad Hikki, Aziz Darouichi and Abdessamad Elboushaki, Mask R-CNN for brain tumor segmentation, International Workshop on Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI'23), 25-26 May 2023, Marrakech, Morocco.

17. Fouzia El Abassi, Aziz Darouichi, and Aziz Ouaarab., Medical Image Segmentation using Convolutional Neural Networks based Algorithms, International Workshop on Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI'23), 25-26 May 2023, Marrakech, Morocco.