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Saïd Elkoun is a Full Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Sherbrooke's Faculty of Engineering, specializing in polymer science and biomaterials. His research focuses on biopolymers, composites, and nanocellulose applications, with emphasis on sustainable materials derived from agricultural waste.
Education:
- Postdoctoral Research, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1999)
- PhD in Materials Science, Université de Lille I (1998)
- DEA (Master's), Université de Lille I (1995)
- Bachelor's Degree, Université de Lille I (1992)
Elkoun's research spans polymer crystallization, biomaterial processing, and composite development using natural fibers like flax, milkweed, and bamboo. His work integrates nanotechnology with sustainable materials engineering, particularly in developing biodegradable polymers and nanocellulose-based composites. Recent projects emphasize agricultural waste valorization and green chemistry approaches for composite reinforcement.
His publication trends reveal consistent focus on natural fiber modification, PLA composites, and nanocellulose applications, with increasing emphasis on sustainable processing techniques and agricultural waste utilization since 2015.
Research Leadership:
- Principal Investigator for NSERC-funded projects on biopolymer composites reinforced with nanoparticles and natural fibers
- Lead researcher for MITACS Acceleration projects on alginate-based biofilms and recycled polymer blends
- Former Director of Mechanical Engineering Department (2013-2017)
- Creator of continuing education programs in polymers and composites
Elkoun directs multiple research initiatives through the Carrefour d'innovations en technologies écologiques (CITÉ) and collaborates with CREPEC (Plastics and Composites Research Center). His laboratory work focuses on processing-structure-property relationships in sustainable composites, with applications in biomedical engineering, noise control, and structural materials.
