EL KIHEL Yousra

Yousra El Kihel is a Researcher-Lecturer affiliated with the University of Bordeaux and the CESI LINEACT research team, specializing in Engineering and Numerical Tools. She holds a PhD from the University of Bordeaux (2021) focusing on supply chain modeling for Industry 4.0 integration. Her academic background includes an Industrial Engineering degree from ENSA-Oujda, Morocco (2017).

Her research interests center on supply chain optimization, Industry 4.0 technologies, performance evaluation using Lean principles, and digital maturity assessment. Key areas include predictive maintenance, sustainable logistics, and IoT-driven supply chain solutions. She has published extensively on topics like digital twin integration, warehouse automation, and energy efficiency optimization in industrial systems.

Dr. El Kihel's work emphasizes practical applications across sectors such as automotive, agri-food, and thermal systems. Her methodologies combine Industry 4.0 tools with traditional performance metrics to enhance industrial processes. Recent studies include digital twin applications in wastewater filtration and warehouse 4.0 maturity models for SMEs.

Her publications highlight a focus on real-world case studies, including automotive supply chains, food warehouse logistics, and rotating machinery maintenance. She collaborates with institutions like the IMS laboratory and international conferences on industrial engineering and sustainability.