DEBOUCHA Walid

DEBOUCHA Walid is a Researcher-Lecturer at CESI, specializing in eco-friendly construction materials and innovative engineering solutions. He leads the Specialized Master's program in Construction Project Management focusing on BIM and Digital Modeling. His academic journey includes a PhD in Civil Engineering from Université d’Alger (USTHB) and Université de Nantes (2017), with a thesis on 'Contribution to the formulation and performance evaluation of environmental concretes.'

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy: Civil Engineering, Université d’Alger (USTHB)/Université de Nantes, 2017
• Master in Civil Engineering, Université de Bordj Bou Arreridj-Algérie, 2011
• Bachelor in Civil Engineering, Université de Bordj Bou Arreridj-Algérie, 2009

Research Interests: Dr. Walid's work revolves around sustainable construction materials, particularly the use of recycled and eco-friendly additives in cement-based composites. His research integrates innovative techniques such as 3D printing for infrastructure and the optimization of material properties through thermal analysis (e.g., TGA).

Publications: His articles, published in journals like Construction and Building Materials and Materials, explore topics such as cement hydration dynamics, recycled material utilization, and the durability of eco-friendly mortars. Recent trends focus on waste integration (e.g., ceramic, palm oil by-products) and thermal curing effects on material performance.

Grants & Advising: He supervises undergraduate research projects and mentors new research assistants. His expertise includes organizing conferences (e.g., AUGC 2017) and peer-reviewing for journals like Energies and Construction and Building Materials.

Labs & Teams: He contributes to the Engineering and Numerical Tools research team at CESI, focusing on numerical modeling and sustainable construction practices.