The Speakers
Plenary Speakers
Mohamed KSIBI
Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration (EMJEI)
Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Sfax (ISBS) | University of Sfax
TUNISIA
Karine MOUGIN
Vice-president of the SCF (SOCIÉTÉ CHIMIQUE DE FRANCE) - Alsace Regional Section
Associate Professor
Mulhouse Materials Science Institute (IS2M) University of Haute Alsace
FRANCE
Rym DHOUIB-SAHNOUN
Founder of the start-up ISMANT Concrete Design
Associate Professor and Entrepreneur
National School of Engineering of Sfax (Enis),
University of Sfax
TUNISIA
Keynote Speakers
Slim SALHI
Former Director of the Chemistry Department,
FS - Sfax, University of Sfax
Tunisia
Awatef GUIDARA
Member of the Laboratory of Advanced Materials, and the Tunisian Ceramic Association,
National School of Engineers of Sfax
University of Sfax
Tunisia
Anis ATTOUR
Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering & Processes,
Higher Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technologies, Carthage University
Tunisia
[Speaker 1 Karine MOUGIN]
Dr. Karine MOUGIN from the Institute of Materials Science of Mulhouse (IS2M) is a researcher and teacher specializing in the field of nanomaterial synthesis, particularly metallic nanoparticles, their surface functionalization, and associated self-assembly phenomena. Her research focuses on studying interface phenomena where surface-induced self-organization processes and related scale effects play a crucial role. Controlling the mobility and organization of nanoparticles through surface structure and chemistry allows for the intentional creation of functional surfaces/interfaces with adjustable and stimulable physico-chemical properties.
Her body of work has enabled her to publish around fifty articles in high-impact scientific journals, contribute to the writing of three chapters in books, file a Soleau envelope, and hold 12 patents, with the last nine extended globally. She has also presented her work at 36 invited conferences worldwide (Europe, USA, Asia - Japan, Thailand, etc.). The international recognition of her expertise and dynamism is evident in the numerous requests she receives, such as serving as an expert for the European Commission (Marie-Curie Fellowship), an expert for L’Oréal Fellowships, and actively participating in the organization of scientific events (organizing member of the TMS conference in 2021 in Orlando, Florida, organizing committee member of the CNRS's first national thematic school on 4D printing, etc.).
Lastly, Dr. Karine MOUGIN is also the vice-president of the SCF Alsace regional section and was invited to represent women in the sciences on the "International Women's Rights Day" by the prefect of the Grand Est region.
[Speaker 2 Mohamed KSIBI]
Mohamed Ksibi, completed his Ph.D. in 1993 in Applied Chemistry at the University of Poitiers, France. He also gained the Habilitation (HDR) in Chemistry from the University of Sfax, Tunisia in 2003. He was appointed as a full Professor of Chemistry in 2009 at the Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Sfax (ISBS). His areas of research interest include removal and toxicology assessment of persistent organic pollutants in the environment (water and sediment/soil). He has supervised 13 thesis to completion and examined a further 4 PhDs. He has also supervised 15 MSc. thesis. He has co-published about 104 papers, 8 book chapters and co-edited 3 books: Recent Advances in Environmental Science from the Euro-Mediterranean and Surrounding Regions (1st Edition 2017, 2 volumes) (2nd Edition 2019, 3 volumes) and Water-Energy-Nexus in the Ecological Transition, 1st ed. 2022. Natural-Based Solutions, Advanced Technologies and Best Practices for Environmental Sustainability Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation Series. He is the co-Editor-in-Chief of the Euro-Mediterranean Journal of Environmental Integration (h-index 27). Dr. Ksibi had been the Institute’s Deputy Director of the ISBS from August 2011 until December 2017, he served as the Director of the Department of Biotechnology and Health at ISBS from May 2008 until May 2011. He has also been the chairman for the 1st in 2017, the 2nd in 2019, the 3rd in 2021, the 4th in 2022, the 5th in 2023, and the 6th in 2024 of the Euro-Mediterranean Conference for Environmental Integration (https://www.emcei.net).
[Speaker 3 Rym DHOUIB-SAHNOUN]
Rym Dhouib is an engineer specialized in materials technology, having earned her degree in 1994 from the Engineering School of Sfax (ENIS), followed by a Ph.D. in mineral chemistry in 2004 from the Faculty of Sciences, Sfax, and an Habilitation (HDR) in Chemistry from the University of Sfax in 2015. Since then, she has been a lecturer at the Faculty of Sciences in Sfax, actively involved in the Advanced Materials Laboratory at the National School of Engineers in Sfax. Her research has focused on biomaterials, biocomposites, and clay-based biomembranes. She has co-organized the Thermal Analysis Training School (EFAT) and contributed to the organization of two sessions of the International Conference on Advanced Materials (CIMA), in addition to her involvement in the Ceramics Association and various scientific committees. Rym has supervised master's and doctoral theses and has 10 publications in high-impact journals.
In addition to her academic career, Rym Dhouib is the founder of the start-up ISMANT Concrete Design, where her dual expertise as an engineer and artist has propelled the company's success, initiating its international expansion. She regularly speaks at conferences, sharing her inspiring scientific and entrepreneurial journey. Rym doesn't just limit herself to sharing her scientific knowledge at conferences and events as a speaker; she also shares her remarkable experience as a businesswoman. Her journey, marked by success both in academia and in business, makes her an inspiration for many young people aspiring to venture into diverse fields such as science and entrepreneurship.
[Speaker 4 Anis ATTOUR]
Anis ATTOUR is an engineer in Chemical Engineering & Processes from the National Engineering School of Gabes. In 2007, he completed his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at the National Polytechnic Institute of Lorraine (currently University of Lorraine), France. In the Reactions and Process Engineering Laboratory in France, his research focused on process intensification by microstructuration. In 2022, he obtained the University Habilitation in Chemical Engineering and Process from the National Engineering School of Gabes.
In 2006, he worked as a Research Engineer at the Superior National School of Chemical Industries in France. In 2007, he was a temporary assistant professor at the University Institute of Technology in France. In 2008, he was hired as a Research Assistant at the Water Researches and Technologies Center of Borj-Cedria. Since 2009, he has been teaching in Tunisian universities as an Assistant Professor. In 2022, he was appointed as an Associate Professor at the Higher Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technologies, Carthage University, Tunisia.
Since 2008, he has been affiliated with the Desalination and Valorization of Natural Waters Laboratory in the Water Researches and Technologies Center. He is working on water treatment, especially in electrochemical water treatments (electrocoagulation). Dr. Anis ATTOUR has co-authored about 13 publications in peer-reviewed journals and has given talks at more than 30 international conferences. He has coordinated different research projects, which were financed by national or international funds, such as PHC-Utique 15G1119 and 20G1105 projects. Dr. Anis ATTOUR is a peer reviewer for several high-impact journals, such as the Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Journal of Hazardous Materials, Groundwater for Sustainable Development, Separation Science and Technology, Environmental Technology, Desalination and Water Treatment, Journal of Environment and Waste Management, Water Environment Research, Separation Science and Technology, Journal of Chemistry, and Water Cycle.
He was a member of the organizing committee for ICEST 2017 and 2018 conferences and a member of the scientific committee for different conferences such as SFGP2017 and 2019, ICEST 2017 and 2018, and CAJG2019.
[Speaker 5 Awatef GUIDARA]
Dr. Awatef GUIDARA obtained her PhD, Materials and Environment in 2012 from the National School of Engineers of Sfax. She has been teaching since 2008 in the National School of Engineers of Sfax. In 2012 she was hired as an Assistant and was later promoted to Assistant Professor in Materials Science in 2014 at the Faculty of Science of Sfax, Tunisia. She is a member of the Laboratory of Advanced Materials, as well as the Tunisian Ceramic Association. Her research focuses on bioceramic composites and 3D printed polymer-ceramic biocomposites for medical applications. She is interested in physico-chemical, mechanical and biological (in vitro and in vivo) characterizations of materials. Dr. Awatef GUIDARA has authored and co-authored about 20 scientific papers, including internationally peer-reviewed journal articles, peer-reviewed conference proceedings and book chapters.
[Speaker 6 Slim SALHI]
Slim SALHI is an Assistant professor at the Department of Chemistry at the Faculty of Sciences (FSS) of Sfax University (US), Tunisia. He finished his University Studies in 1999, holder of a master’s degree in Industrial Chemistry at FSS-Tunisia and holder of Presidential Award in Chemistry in Tunisia. In 2000 he obtained the Diploma of Advanced Studies in Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry from the University of Sciences and Technologies of Lille-France and the title of Doctor in Chemistry and Physico-Chemistry of Polymers from the Pierre and Marie Curie University of Paris-France in 2004. During the period 2004-2005 he obtained a postdoctoral position at Total industry. During the period 2005-2007 he worked as a Temporary Teaching and Research at the National School of Chemistry at the University of Haute Alsace in Mulhouse-France. Between 2007-2011 he was an assistant professor at the Faculty of Sciences of Monastir-Tunisia. Since 2011, he has been an Assistant professor at the FSS (US)-Tunisia. He held the position of Head of Chemistry Department at FSS (US) from 2017-2020 and Bachelor and Professional Masters Coordinator of Polymer Materials at FSS (US) from 2014 until now. Dr. Salhi is author/co-author of 26 research papers, 45 oral or poster communications (national and international scientific events).
