Assoc. Prof. Dr karim choubani, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Karim Choubani is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering with extensive experience in teaching, research, and professional training. He earned his Doctorate from the University of Tunis Manar, Tunisia, and the Institute of Fluid Mechanics of Toulouse, France, in 2009. Dr. Choubani also holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Thermal Systems from the University Institute of Industrial Thermal Systems in Marseille, France, and a Mechanical Engineering degree from the Engineering School of Tunisia, with additional studies in Italy.
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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Karim Choubani
Research Experience and Expertise: Karim Choubani holds a Doctorate from the Engineering School of Tunisia, with extensive experience in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, desalination, and renewable energy applications, including solar pond technology and membrane desalination. His research integrates experimental, theoretical, and numerical approaches, with a notable focus on practical applications in energy and environmental sustainability. This background highlights his expertise in addressing complex engineering challenges, making him a strong candidate for research-focused awards.
Education
- Doctorate in Engineering
- Institutions: Engineering School of Tunisia, University of Tunis Manar, Tunisia; Institute of Fluid Mechanic of Toulouse (IMFT), Toulouse, France
- Year of Completion: 2009
- Master’s Degree in Engineering
- Institutions: Engineering School of Tunisia, University of Tunis Manar, Tunisia; University Institute of the Industrial Thermal Systems (IUSTI), Marseille, France
- Year of Completion: 2002
- Mechanical Engineering Degree
- Institutions: Engineering School of Tunisia, University of Tunis Manar, Tunisia; University of Mechanic-Energetic of Ancona and Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
- Year of Completion: 2001
Professional Experience
- Assistant Professor
- Institution: Al Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Dates: September 5, 2022 – Present
- Responsibilities:
- Teaching Dynamics and Vibration courses
- Supervising undergraduate students
- Assistant Professor
- Institution: High Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology of Mahdia (ISSAT), Tunisia
- Dates: September 15, 2019 – June 30, 2022
- Responsibilities:
- Teaching courses in Statics and Dynamics, Vibration, Automatic Control, Thermodynamics, and Fluid Mechanics
- Supervising undergraduate students
- Professional Trainer
- Institution: Department of Mechanical Technology (Refrigeration and Cooling), Riyadh College of Technology, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Dates: August 20, 2013 – August 20, 2019
- Assistant Professor
- Institution: High Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology of Mahdia (ISSAT), Tunisia
- Dates: September 15, 2010 – June 30, 2013
- Responsibilities:
- Teaching courses in Statics and Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Vibration, and Automatic Control
- Supervising undergraduate students
- Assistant Professor
- Institution: High Institute of Industrial Systems of Gabes, Tunisia
- Dates: September 15, 2009 – June 30, 2010
- Responsibilities:
- Teaching courses in Statics and Dynamics, Thermal Sciences, and Fluid Mechanics
- Research on Desalination, Solar Pond, and Convective Heat and Mass Transfer
- Assistant Professor
- Institution: High Institute of Industrial Systems of Gabes, Tunisia
- Dates: September 15, 2006 – June 30, 2009
- Responsibilities:
- Teaching courses in Statics and Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Refrigeration Systems
- Developed course materials and laboratory experiments
- Participated in establishing a new Professional Master’s degree
- Technological Trainer
- Institution: High Institute of Technological Studies of Radès (ISET), Tunisia
- Dates: February 15, 2003 – June 30, 2006
- Responsibilities:
- Teaching courses in Statics and Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and Heat Transfer
- Conducted laboratory experiments
Research Experience
- Researcher
- Institution: Energetic-Mechanic Unit, National Engineering School of Tunisia (URME_ENIT); Research Unit in Mechanical Modeling, Energy & Materials (M2&EM), National School of Engineers of Gabes, Tunisia
- Dates: February 1, 2001 – February 1, 2017
- Responsibilities:
- Conducted research in heat and mass transfer, solar ponds, desalination, and fluid stratified systems
- Supervised graduate students and organized research projects
Publication top Notes:
Experimental investigation of the effect of angled fins on the energy and exergy efficiencies of solar stills: A comparison between double slope and pyramid solar stills under Tunisia weather conditions
Effect of an Adiabatic Obstacle on the Symmetry of the Temperature, Flow, and Electric Charge Fields during Electrohydrodynamic Natural Convection
Porous silicon layer decorated with PbS nanoparticles by SILAR method for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of amido black dye
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
Thermal analysis of AA7075-AA7072/methanol via Williamson hybrid nanofluid model past thin needle: Effects of Lorentz force and irregular heat rise/fall