Prof. Choubani Karim, Imam Mohamed bin Saoud university, Saudi Arabia
Karim Choubani is an experienced Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, currently teaching at Al Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University in Saudi Arabia. He holds a Doctorate in Engineering from the University of Tunis Manar in collaboration with the Institute of Fluid Mechanics in Toulouse, France, as well as a Master’s degree and a Mechanical Engineering degree, with study experiences in France and Italy. His teaching career spans over two decades, with roles in Tunisia and Saudi Arabia, where he has taught various courses, including Dynamics, Vibration, Fluid Mechanics, and Thermodynamics. In addition to teaching, Dr. Choubani has actively contributed to research, particularly in heat and mass transfer, stratified flow instabilities, solar pond applications, and membrane desalination, and he integrates nanotechnology in energy conversion studies. His scholarly work is complemented by his extensive involvement in supervising over 40 undergraduate and graduate projects, co-supervising a doctoral thesis, and participating in scientific congresses in Tunisia and France. Dr. Choubani has also contributed to institutional activities, serving on scientific and quality committees and as a reviewer for the Journal of Solar Energy. He has led training and maintenance efforts in desalination and fluid mechanics, with hands-on training experiences in Gabes, Tunisia, and Marseille, France. Fluent in Arabic, French, and English, Dr. Choubani brings a global perspective and a wealth of expertise in both academic and applied engineering settings.
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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Karim Choubani
Educational Background: Karim Choubani holds advanced qualifications, including a Doctorate in Engineering with research collaboration between Tunisian and French institutions, positioning him as a knowledgeable expert in fluid mechanics and thermal systems. This international academic foundation enhances his suitability for a Best Researcher Award.
Education 🎓📘
- Doctorate in Fluid Mechanics (2009) 🌊🧪
Engineering School of Tunisia, University of Tunis Manar (Tunisia) & Institute of Fluid Mechanics of Toulouse (France)
- Master’s Degree in Industrial Thermal Systems (2002) 🔥
Engineering School of Tunisia, University of Tunis Manar & University Institute of the Industrial Thermal Systems, Marseille (France)
- Mechanical Engineering (2001) ⚙️
Engineering School of Tunisia, University of Tunis Manar, Italy (University of Ancona & Sapienza University of Rome)
Academic & Professional Experience 🏫🔧
- Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering (Sep 2022 – Present)
Al Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, KSA 🇸🇦
Courses taught: Dynamics and Vibration 📐💥, Supervising undergraduate projects 👨🎓👩🎓
- Assistant Professor (Sep 2019 – Jun 2022)
High Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology of Mahdia, Tunisia 🇹🇳
Courses: Statics, Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Vibration 🌡️🌊
- Professional Trainer (Aug 2013 – Aug 2019)
Riyadh College of Technology, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
Specialization: Mechanical Technology in Refrigeration and Cooling Systems ❄️
- Researcher (2001 – 2017) 🧑🔬
National Engineering School of Tunisia & National School of Engineers of Gabes, Tunisia
Research interests: Heat transfer, desalination, solar ponds, nanotechnology in energy conversion 🔋🌞
Research Interests & Focus Areas 🔬💡
- Heat and mass transfer in stratified flows 🌡️
- Solar pond applications for sustainable energy solutions ☀️🌊
- Theoretical and experimental thermal desalination studies 💧
- Nanotechnology in energy conversion applications 🧬
Publication top Notes:
Experimental Investigation of a Phase-Change Material’s Stabilizing Role in a Pilot of Smart Salt-Gradient Solar Ponds
Numerical simulations for thermally developed double diffusion flow of nanoparticles due to elongated cylinder with multiple slip effects: Applications to energy storage system
Porous silicon layer decorated with PbS nanoparticles by SILAR method for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of amido black dye
Thermal analysis of AA7075-AA7072/methanol via Williamson hybrid nanofluid model past thin needle: Effects of Lorentz force and irregular heat rise/fall
Multicrystalline Silicon Passivation by Hydrogen and Oxygen-Rich Porous Silicon Layer for Photovoltaic Cells Applications