Brahim Benyahia

Professor Brahim Benyahia serves as Professor of Chemical Engineering at Loughborough University, having joined as Lecturer in 2013 and progressed through promotions to Senior Lecturer (2017), Reader (2022), and Professor (2023). His research integrates industrial innovation with sustainability across three core domains: Net Zero emissions reduction, Digital Engineering optimization, and Circular Economy implementation in manufacturing systems.

Education:

• MEng in Chemical Engineering from National Polytechnic School, Algeria
• PhD in Chemical Engineering from ENSIC (Engineering School of Chemical Industries), France (2009)
• Postdoctoral Associate at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2010-2012)

Research Focus: Professor Benyahia pioneers end-to-end continuous pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, evidenced by his leadership in the $65 million Novartis-MIT collaboration. His expertise bridges chemical engineering fundamentals with cutting-edge sustainability frameworks, driving innovations in carbon-neutral industrial operations through digital twin technologies and closed-loop material systems that eliminate waste streams while maintaining process efficiency.

Awards:

• Council for Chemical Research (CCR) Collaboration Award (2014)
• MIT Contribution Award (2012)
• Four consecutive Teaching Awards in Chemical Engineering (2015-2018)

Research Leadership: He directs critical initiatives within Loughborough University's Net Zero research group, developing scalable decarbonization strategies for chemical plants, while advancing Digital Engineering through AI-driven process simulation and Sustainable Manufacturing via circular supply chain redesign. His $65 million Novartis-MIT project established foundational methodologies for continuous solid-dose pharmaceutical production.

Research Affiliations: Actively contributes to Loughborough's Sustainable Manufacturing and Circular Economy research center, focusing on waste valorization and resource-efficient process design across industrial sectors.