Prof. Abdelmjid Bouazizi | Membrane Characterizations | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Moulay Ismail University, Morocco

Dr. Abdelmjid Bouazizi is an Assistant Professor of Mineral Chemistry at the Ecole Normale Supérieure (ENS), Moulay Ismail University, Meknes, Morocco. With a strong background in material chemistry and membrane technology, his work focuses on the development and application of ceramic membranes for environmental and industrial water treatment. He has collaborated with both academic institutions and industrial partners, contributing significantly to applied research in filtration, nanomaterials, and process engineering. Dr. Bouazizi is a published researcher with several scientific papers indexed in Scopus, Google Scholar, and ResearchGate.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

• Ph.D. in Sciences and Techniques of Chemistry, Life and Environment
  2013–2018 – Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Hassan II University of Casablanca

  • Thesis: Development of TiO₂ and ZrO₂-based ceramic membranes for ultrafiltration and nanofiltration.

• Master’s in Physic-Chemistry and Materials Analysis (PCMA)
  2011–2013 – Hassan II University of Casablanca

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical-Chemistry of Materials
  2009–2011 – Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech

• DEUST Diploma in Mathematics, Physics, Informatics, Chemistry (MPIC)
  2007–2009 – Faculty of Sciences and Technology Gueliz, Cadi Ayyad University

• High School Baccalaureate in Mathematics
  2006–2007 – Cadi Ayyad High School, Marrakech

Professional Experience 💼

• Assistant Professor (2021–Present)
  Ecole Normale Supérieure (ENS), Moulay Ismail University, Meknes

  • Courses: Mineral Chemistry, Solid Chemistry, Crystallography, Phase Diagrams

  • Teaching levels: Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Physics-Chemistry

• Teaching Assistant (2016–2021)
  Faculty of Sciences and Techniques Mohammedia, Hassan II University

  • Focus: Membrane Processes, Water Hardness, Organic Matter Analysis

  • Supervised Master and Bachelor projects

• Postdoctoral Researcher (2020–2021)
  Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Green Process Engineering Department

• Industrial Internships & Technical Roles:

  • Lafarge Bouskoura (2013): Final-year project on cement strength

  • ONEE Laboratory (2010): Water treatment and quality assurance

  • CERPHOS/OCP Group (2008): Research on mineral phosphates

Research Interests 🔬

• Development and characterization of ceramic membranes (UF, MF, NF)

• Water treatment technologies and environmental remediation

• Materials chemistry, nanomaterials synthesis (TiO₂, ZrO₂, hydroxyapatite)

• Green process engineering and solid-state chemistry

• Crystallography and membrane-based dye and nitrate removal

Awards and Honors🏆✨

• Active contributor to indexed scientific journals (Scopus, Elsevier, Heliyon)

• Research collaboration with industrial entities (e.g., Lafarge, ONEE, OCP)

• Recognized for contributions to low-cost membrane technology for wastewater treatment

• Multiple scientific publications co-authored with international researchers

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Abdelmjid Bouazizi is a multidisciplinary scientist bridging academia and industry through his work in material science and environmental engineering. His contributions to ceramic membrane development, coupled with his teaching experience and industrial collaborations, position him as a key figure in sustainable water treatment research in Morocco. He continues to mentor students and expand his research in green chemistry and advanced filtration systems.

Publications 📚

• 📘 Flat ceramic microfiltration membrane based on natural clay and Moroccan phosphate for desalination and industrial wastewater treatment
  👨‍🔬 M. Mouiya, A. Abourriche, A. Bouazizi, A. Benhammou, Y. El Hafiane, …
  📄 Desalination, 427, 42–50 (2018).
  🔍 Cited by: 156

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• 🧪 Fabrication of low-cost ceramic ultrafiltration membrane made from bentonite clay and its application for soluble dyes removal
  👩‍🔬 S. Saja, A. Bouazizi, B. Achiou, H. Ouaddari, A. Karim, M. Ouammou, …
  📄 Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 40(6), 2453–2462 (2020).
  🔍 Cited by: 145

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• 🌊 Manufacturing of tubular ceramic microfiltration membrane based on natural pozzolan for pretreatment of seawater desalination
  🧑‍🔬 B. Achiou, H. Elomari, A. Bouazizi, A. Karim, M. Ouammou, A. Albizane, …
  📄 Desalination, 419, 181–187 (2017).
  🔍 Cited by: 137

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• ☢️ Removal of dyes by a new nano–TiO₂ ultrafiltration membrane deposited on low-cost support prepared from natural Moroccan bentonite
  🧪 A. Bouazizi, M. Breida, B. Achiou, M. Ouammou, J.I. Calvo, A. Aaddane, …
  📄 Applied Clay Science, 149, 127–135 (2017).
  🔍 Cited by: 123

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• 🧼 Elaboration and characterization of a new flat ceramic MF membrane made from natural Moroccan bentonite. Application to treatment of industrial wastewater
  👨‍🔬 A. Bouazizi, S. Saja, B. Achiou, M. Ouammou, J.I. Calvo, A. Aaddane, …
  📄 Applied Clay Science, 132, 33–40 (2016).
  🔍 Cited by: 121

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• 🏭 Elaboration and characterization of low-cost ceramic membrane made from natural Moroccan perlite for treatment of industrial wastewater
  👩‍🔬 S. Saja, A. Bouazizi, B. Achiou, M. Ouammou, A. Albizane, J. Bennazha, …
  📄 Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 6(1), 451–458 (2018).
  🔍 Cited by: 114

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• ⚗️ Development of a new TiO₂ ultrafiltration membrane on flat ceramic support made from natural bentonite and micronized phosphate and applied for dye removal
  🧪 A. Bouazizi, M. Breida, A. Karim, B. Achiou, M. Ouammou, J.I. Calvo, …
  📄 Ceramics International, 43(1), 1479–1487 (2017).
  🔍 Cited by: 110

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• 🍌 Fabrication and characterization of a ceramic membrane from clay and banana peel powder: Application to industrial wastewater treatment
  👨‍🔬 M. Mouiya, A. Bouazizi, A. Abourriche, A. Benhammou, Y. El Hafiane, …
  📄 Materials Chemistry and Physics, 227, 291–301 (2019).
  🔍 Cited by: 106

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• 🧊 Preparation of inexpensive NaA zeolite membrane on pozzolan support at low temperature for dehydration of alcohol solutions
  👨‍🔬 B. Achiou, D. Beqqour, H. Elomari, A. Bouazizi, M. Ouammou, M. Bouhria, …
  📄 Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 6(4), 4429–4437 (2018).
  🔍 Cited by: 57

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• 💧 Enhancement of microfiltration performances of pozzolan membrane by incorporation of micronized phosphate and its application for industrial wastewater treatment
  🧪 D. Beqqour, B. Achiou, A. Bouazizi, H. Ouaddari, H. Elomari, M. Ouammou, …
  📄 Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 7(2), 102981 (2019).
  🔍 Cited by: 56

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