Hassane Darhmaoui

Hassane Darhmaoui serves as Full Professor in the School of Science and Engineering at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane (AUI), Morocco, where he concurrently directs the AUI Center for Learning Technologies. Joining AUI immediately after completing his PhD at the University of Alberta in 1997, he has established dual research trajectories spanning educational innovation and sustainable engineering.

His scholarly work demonstrates exceptional interdisciplinary range through over 70 publications and 100+ conference presentations. In educational technology, he pioneers:

• Context-appropriate ICT integration for science education
• Scalable distance learning systems for developing regions
• Game-based pedagogical tools validated in Moroccan classrooms

His engineering research focuses on:

• Renewable energy applications for resource-limited settings
• Low-cost energy-efficient system design
• Locally manufacturable sustainability solutions

Dr. Darhmaoui's project leadership includes nationally significant initiatives:

• NPR MOOCs: Morocco's foundational national online learning platform
• ITQANE: Digital training infrastructure for teacher educators
• CITI-project: ICT-integrated science curriculum for middle schools

His Fulbright Scholarship at NIST (2002) and University of South Carolina affiliation (2000) reflect international research recognition. As Center Coordinator, he drives AUI's educational transformation while maintaining active research and teaching.