Associate professor, Research and Technology Center of Energy , Tunisia
📚 Mrs. Nouha Loukil is an Associate Professor in Materials Science at the Research and Technology Center of Energy (CRTEn), Tunisia, since 2022. She is a member of the Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Systems for Renewable Energy (Lanser-CRTEn) and the Association of Graduate Engineers of the National School of Engineers of Sfax (AIDENIS). 🌿 Her research focuses on developing materials for anticorrosion applications and green hydrogen production. Mrs. Loukil earned her PhD in Materials and Environment (2018) and Master’s in Materials and Surfaces (2012) from the University of Sfax. 🧪 She has authored high-impact publications, contributed to international conferences, and holds certifications in advanced engineering tools and methods. ✨
Publication Profile
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🎓 Educational Background
Mrs. Nouha Loukil has an impressive academic journey in materials science. 🌟 She earned her PhD in Materials and Environment in November 2018 from the Laboratory of Materials Engineering and Environment, National School of Engineering of Sfax (ENIS), University of Sfax, Tunisia. 📘 In December 2012, she completed her Research Master’s in Materials and Surfaces from the same institution. 🧪 Prior to that, in June 2011, she obtained an Engineering Diploma in Materials Engineering while working with the Tunisian National Railways Company. 🚆 Her academic foundation began with a Bachelor’s in Experimental Sciences in June 2006. 🔬
💼 Professional Experience
Mrs. Nouha Loukil has a rich professional background in teaching and research. 📚 From 2019 to 2022, she served as an Associate Professor at the Higher Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology of Gafsa (ISSAT Gafsa). 🎓 Her expertise extends to supervising diverse graduation projects, including developing new electrode materials for alkaline water electrolysis (2023/2024) 💧, analyzing offshore pipeline corrosion (2022/2023) ⚙️, and addressing corrosion in stranded PC steel (2019/2020). Her earlier projects explored electrochemical water treatment processes (2016/2017), zinc electrodeposition on steel (2013/2014) 🔋, and the use of Autolab galvanostat potentiostats for electrochemical studies (2012/2013). 🔬
🏅 Certifications
Mrs. Nouha Loukil holds numerous certifications that highlight her expertise and commitment to continuous learning. 📜 In 2023, she earned certifications in Design of Experiments (DEO) using NemrodW software 🖥️ and QHSE standards (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018). In 2020, she gained proficiency in MASTERCAM and SOLIDWORKS software. She also received a certificate from Springer Nature on scholarly book publishing 📚. Earlier, she earned certifications in encapsulating nanoparticles via sol-gel processes (2013) and characterizing textural properties of porous materials (2015), both from the University of Sfax. These qualifications emphasize her technical and academic versatility. 🔬
🔬 Research Focus
Mrs. Nouha Loukil’s research primarily centers on electrodeposition and corrosion protection technologies. ⚙️ Her studies explore environmentally friendly Zn-Mn alloy coatings, focusing on their morphological, structural, and electrochemical properties. 📊 With significant contributions published in high-impact journals like Journal of The Electrochemical Society and Applied Surface Science 🌟, her work examines the effects of additives, bath compositions, and deposition conditions. 🧪 Additionally, she investigates the performance of automotive coatings and surface treatments on metallic substrates. 🚗 Her research bridges material science and applied engineering, targeting sustainable solutions for corrosion resistance and advanced coating technologies. 🌍
Publication Top Notes
- Chronopotentiometric study and Morphological-structural characterization of environmentally friendly protective Zn-Mn coatings
Journal: Journal of The Electrochemical Society
Year: 2021
Cited: 15+ 📚
- Effect of sodium diisopropylnaphthalene sulfonate on Zn-Mn alloys electrodeposition
Journal: Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry
Year: 2021
Cited: 8+ 📚
- Review—Zn–Mn Electrodeposition: A Literature Review
Journal: Journal of The Electrochemical Society
Year: 2020
Cited: 12+ 📚
- Zn–Mn alloy coatings from acidic chloride bath: Effect of deposition conditions on the Zn–Mn electrodeposition-morphological and structural characterization
Journal: Applied Surface Science
Year: 2017
Cited: 18+ 📚
- Synergistic effect of triton X100 and 3-hydroxybenzaldehyde on Zn-Mn electrodeposition from acidic chloride bath
Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds
Year: 2017
Cited: 10+ 📚
- Assessment of Automotive Coatings Used on Different Metallic Substrates
Journal: International Journal of Corrosion
Year: 2017
Cited: 5+ 📚
Conclusion
Mrs. Nouha Loukil’s exemplary academic qualifications, research achievements, and professional experience make her an outstanding candidate for the Excellence in Research Award. Her work in anticorrosion materials and green hydrogen production directly addresses critical global challenges, showcasing both innovation and societal impact.