Chérif Larouci

Dr. Chérif Larouci is an Associate Professor and researcher at ESTACA (Higher School of Aeronautics and Space), where he has served as a teacher-researcher since 2002. Currently, he leads the Embedded Systems and Energy for Transport (S2ET) division, a position he has held since 2013. His academic career at ESTACA also included heading the Command and Systems Team from 2006 to 2013. In 2012-2013, he obtained Authorization to Supervise Research at the University of Paris-Sud 11.

Dr. Larouci's educational background includes a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the National Polytechnic Institute of Grenoble (INPG) in 2002, with a thesis on "Design and optimization of static converters for power electronics; Application to sinusoidal absorption structures." Prior to that, he earned an Advanced Studies Diploma (DEA) in Electrical Engineering at INPG (1998-1999) and an Engineering Diploma from the National Polytechnic School of Algiers, specializing in Electrotechnics (1993-1998).

His research focuses on power electronics, embedded systems, and energy management for transportation systems, particularly electric vehicles. Dr. Larouci's work spans multiple domains including power converter design, fault-tolerant control systems, energy management strategies, and multiphysical optimization of automotive components. His research has significant applications in electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, more-electric aircraft, autonomous drones, and various electric transportation systems.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on optimization techniques for power electronics in transportation applications. His work increasingly integrates multidisciplinary approaches, combining electrical engineering with mechanical, thermal, and control aspects. Recent trends show growing focus on sustainable transportation solutions, battery management systems, and intelligent energy management for electric mobility. His research bridges theoretical developments with practical automotive applications, often involving industry collaborations.

• IEEE Senior Member (elevated in March 2012)
• Member of the publication committee of the 3EI journal since 2004
• Reviewer for numerous international journals and conferences
• Expert evaluator for collaborative projects (FUI, ANR, H2020, ADEME, regional projects)

Dr. Larouci actively participates in research funding and collaboration through various channels. He has been involved in numerous research contracts and collaborative projects with industry partners. His leadership extends to coordinating the S2ET division, which comprises 20 teacher-researchers, 20 PhD students, and 6 technical and administrative support staff. He also contributes to strategic research directions as a member of several competitive clusters including MOVEO/Nextmove, ID4Car, and Astech.

The S2ET division under Dr. Larouci's leadership serves as a comprehensive research environment focusing on embedded systems and energy solutions for transportation. The division maintains strong industry connections and participates in multiple national and European research initiatives. Current research directions emphasize electrification of transportation, autonomous vehicle systems, and sustainable mobility solutions, with particular attention to power electronics and energy management challenges.