Walid Bechkit

Walid Bechkit is an Associate Professor at INSA de Lyon and a member of the INRIA UrbaNet research team within the CITI laboratory. His research focuses on wireless sensor networks (WSNs), UAV networks for environmental monitoring, energy-efficient machine learning, and IoT security. He holds an HDR in Computer Science from INSA Lyon (2024) and a PhD from Compiegne University of Technology (2012), recognized with the 'Guy Deniélou' Best Thesis Award. He has coordinated major projects like ANR DRON-MAP (2021-2025) and 3M'Air, totaling over €600k in funding. His work includes deploying WSNs for urban pollution monitoring, participatory sensing initiatives, and industrial collaborations with TotalEnergies.

Education: HDR in Computer Science (INSA Lyon, 2024), PhD in Computer Science (UTC, 2012), Engineering degree from ESI Algiers (2009, Valedictorian), and Baccalaureate (2004).

Teaching responsibilities include leading courses on wireless networks, performance evaluation, and mobile networking at INSA Lyon. He heads the Networking teaching group and oversees admissions in the Telecommunications department. His research spans over 30 peer-reviewed publications and multiple patents, emphasizing interdisciplinary applications in environmental science and computer engineering.

Rewards include INSA Lyon Best Thesis Awards (2020, 2023) for his students and GDR RSD's ASF Best Thesis Award (2020). He collaborates with institutions like LMFA, IFSTTAR, and Atmo-AURA, and has supervised over 20 PhD, master, and engineering students globally.