Toufik AZIB

Toufik AZIB is a Full Professor and scientific coordinator of the ECMS (Energy and Conception of Mechatronic Systems) research theme at ESTACA Engineering School in France. He leads a team of 6 teacher-researchers and 13 PhD students, focusing on optimal design of power electronics and energy management for hybrid power systems. His work bridges academic research and industrial applications in sustainable mobility, with strong collaborations across Europe and Algeria.

Dr. AZIB received his Electrotechnical Engineering Diploma from the University of Setif, Algeria in 2006, followed by an M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from ENSEM-INPL, France in 2007. He earned his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Paris South XI in 2010 and completed his HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches) from the University of Paris Saclay in 2021. His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in both theoretical and applied electrical engineering.

His research focuses on the modeling, control, and optimal design of embedded energy systems under multi-physical constraints (electrical, thermal, electromagnetic compatibility, volume, reliability). He specializes in energy management strategies for hybrid systems combining fuel cells, batteries, and ultracapacitors, with applications in electric vehicles and the 'more electric aircraft.' His work integrates numerical and experimental approaches to develop methodologies for pre-dimensioning and real-time energy management, addressing challenges in sustainable transportation.

Analysis of Dr. AZIB's recent publications reveals a strong trend toward multidisciplinary design optimization for automotive applications, particularly electronic throttle systems. His research increasingly incorporates knowledge management techniques and addresses reliability considerations in hybrid power source design. There's a clear progression from fundamental energy management strategies to sophisticated eco-driving solutions for electric vehicles, reflecting the evolving demands of sustainable mobility.

• Best Paper Award for 'Structure and Control Strategy for a Parallel Hybrid Fuel Cell/Supercapacitors Power Source' at IEEE VPPC'09

Dr. AZIB has supervised numerous PhD and Master's students across multiple institutions in France, Algeria, and Colombia. He leads significant research projects including MIMe (Module d'Intégration et de simulation Mécatronique), ECOS Nord (Eco-driving strategies for electric motorcycle), and AmCoAIR (improving air quality in vehicle cabins), securing funding from national and international sources. His work demonstrates strong industry collaboration with partners like Valeo, PSA, and Renault.

As experimental platforms coordinator since 2012, Dr. AZIB oversees 10 specialized experimental facilities at ESTACA's S2ET-Paris Saclay research pole, including those for autonomous electric vehicles, drones, electric machines, and power modulators. His team regularly develops proof-of-concept demonstrators to validate research findings, such as the Formula Student electric vehicle and the 'Electric Appeal' streamliner project, demonstrating practical applications of their theoretical work.