Hocine Alla

Prof. Hocine Alla is a Professor at the University of Sciences and Technology of Oran (USTO-MB), affiliated with the Faculty of Physics Sciences and the Department of Energetic Physical. He leads the Laboratory of physics of materials and Fluids (LPMF), focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of fluid dynamics, material science, and computational modeling. His work emphasizes surfactant behavior, droplet dynamics, and surface interactions under varying conditions such as electric fields and rough topographies.

Research interests include: computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling using VOF methods, electrostatic forces in colloidal systems, and the application of nonlinear Poisson-Boltzmann equations. His studies address both fundamental aspects (e.g., slip length estimation via Cox theory) and applied challenges (e.g., blood flow simulations in arteries).

Publications highlight trends in multiphase flow analysis, rough surface dynamics, and surfactant-driven phenomena. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his contributions to theoretical and experimental fluid dynamics are evident through sustained output since 2004. Advising and grants details are not provided in available texts, but his lab’s activities suggest active research collaborations in Algeria and beyond.

LPMF serves as a central hub for experimental/theoretical hybrid studies, with ongoing projects exploring wettability phenomena, droplet spreading on hydrophobic/hydrophilic surfaces, and numerical investigations of fluid-solid impacts under electric fields.