Launch of the First Doctoral Day for the Industrial Technologies and Services Laboratory in Fez

Fez, June 20, 2025 – Tomorrow, Friday, the inaugural edition of the Doctoral Day organized by the Industrial Technologies and Services Laboratory (JDLTSI’2025) will commence at the École Supérieure de Technologie (EST) in Fez, under the theme “Innovation and Sustainability in Tomorrow’s Industrial Systems”. This scientific event aims to create an interactive academic platform that brings together doctoral students, professors, and invited researchers to exchange knowledge and foster interdisciplinary collaboration in fields such as electrical engineering, mechanics, materials, and industrial logistics.

Objectives of the Doctoral Day

The event seeks to achieve the following key objectives:

  • Promoting Doctoral Research: Enabling doctoral students to present the latest developments in their research through oral presentations and scientific posters, receiving constructive feedback to enhance their projects.
  • Fostering Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Exploring connections between various engineering disciplines to open new avenues for joint research.
  • Stimulating Innovation and Critical Thinking: Through thematic lectures and interactive workshops addressing smart energy systems, artificial intelligence integration, industrial logistics, and sustainable mechanical solutions.
  • Strengthening Academic Networks: Encouraging interaction and expertise exchange among doctoral students, professors, and experts, thereby enhancing the research dynamic within the laboratory.

Program of the Doctoral Day

The scientific program is distinguished by its diversity and richness, featuring keynote lectures delivered by prominent researchers and industry experts, alongside parallel sessions and interactive workshops. Below is the program schedule:

TimeActivity
08:30 – 09:30Reception of participants, welcome address by the Director of EST Fez, presentation of the TSI Laboratory, and overview of the Doctoral Day’s objectives
09:30 – 10:15Keynote Lecture: “Decarbonization of Industry: Technological Approaches and Integrated Low-Carbon Optimization Strategies” – Professor Amine Allouhi
10:15 – 11:00Keynote Lecture: “Additive Manufacturing” – Professor Mouhssine Chahbouni
11:00 – 11:15Coffee break and networking opportunity
11:15 – 12:30Parallel sessions (Part 1):
1. Smart Energy Systems and Information Processing
2. Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Production
3. Artificial Intelligence for Advanced Systems Research
4. Industrial Engineering and Logistics
12:30 – 14:00Lunch break
14:00 – 16:30Parallel sessions (Part 2): Continuation of oral presentations and scientific posters
16:30 – 17:00Roundtable: Presentation of outcomes, cross-disciplinary discussions, and identification of collaboration opportunities
17:00Closing remarks and acknowledgments

Parallel Sessions

The parallel sessions include oral presentations and scientific posters presented by doctoral students, with each student allocated 10 minutes to discuss their research progress. Notable research papers include:

  • Smart Energy Systems and Information Processing:
    • “A Review of Microgrids Energy Management Systems” by Zineb Kadiri and Badre Bossoufi.
    • “Advanced Control Strategies for VSC-HVDC Power Transmission” by Chaimaa Lakhrairi and Aziza Benaboud.
  • Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Production:
    • “Control of Geometric Variation in Products Manufactured by Additive Manufacturing” by Ikram Kabbouri and Anass El-Qemary.
    • “Impact of Deposition Angle in FFF Process” by Mohammed Er-rabiy.
  • Artificial Intelligence for Advanced Systems Research:
    • “Machine Learning and IoT-based Energy Management Systems for Microgrids” by Hanane Tasmant.
    • “Application of CNN and Activation Functions for Bearing Failure Diagnosis” by Hasnae Arherbi.

Future Prospects

The JDLTSI’2025 Doctoral Day aspires to serve as a foundation for sustained research collaboration, uniting various engineering disciplines to support innovation and sustainability in the industrial sector. This event underscores the commitment of EST Fez and the Industrial Technologies and Services Laboratory to nurturing research talent and reinforcing the university’s position as a leading hub for scientific research.

For more information, please visit the laboratory’s official website or contact the organizing committee.

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