Rachid Boukhili

Rachid Boukhili is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal, where he has established himself as a leading researcher in composite materials and mechanical engineering. His academic career spans multiple decades with continuous research productivity through 2025, demonstrating sustained scholarly impact. He is affiliated with the Centre de recherche sur les systèmes polymères et composites à haute performance (CREPEC) and contributes to multiple Centers of Excellence including Innovative materials, Transport and Sustainable Infrastructure, and Energy, Water and Resources.

Professor Boukhili's research focuses on composite materials, with particular expertise in optimization of composite manufacturing parameters, analysis of bonded and bolted assemblies, characterization of physical and mechanical properties, and behavior of composites under fatigue and mechanical shock. His work bridges fundamental material science with practical engineering applications, particularly in aerospace, automotive, and hydraulic power generation sectors. He has made significant contributions to understanding damage tolerance, durability, and failure mechanisms in composite structures.

His publication record shows a clear progression from foundational work on composite mechanics to increasingly specialized applications and advanced testing methodologies. Recent publications (2023-2025) emphasize sustainable manufacturing techniques, recycling of composite materials, and advanced characterization methods using digital image correlation. This trajectory reflects both continuity in core expertise and adaptation to contemporary engineering challenges related to sustainability and advanced manufacturing.

Scientific Recognition:

• 1996 - Prix d'excellence en enseignement et en recherche, École Polytechnique de Montréal

Professor Boukhili has supervised 16 PhD students and 24 master's students throughout his career, demonstrating significant mentorship impact. His teaching responsibilities include MEC4330 - Composite Materials, MEC3420 - Polymer Materials, and MEC6306A - Mechanical Behavior of Composite Materials, directly connecting his research expertise with student education. His research group at CREPEC continues to produce high-impact work in composite materials characterization, manufacturing optimization, and sustainable processing techniques.

As a member of multiple Centers of Excellence, Professor Boukhili's work bridges fundamental research with practical applications in transportation infrastructure, energy systems, and sustainable technologies. His recent focus on recycling technologies and sustainable manufacturing reflects contemporary priorities while maintaining his core expertise in composite materials mechanics and characterization.