- PhD Thesis 2: Chemistry, Water and Environment Engineering – Hassan II University of Casablanca (October 1st, 1991 – September 29th, 1995)
- PhD Thesis 1: Bioinorganic and Supramolecular Chemistry – Louis Pasteur University of Strasbourg (October 13th, 1983 – May 7th, 1987)
🌐 Language Proficiency:
- English: Spoken (1), Written (2)
- French: Spoken (1), Written (1)
- Arabic: Spoken (1), Written (1)
- German: Spoken (3), Written (4)
- Spanish: Spoken (3), Written (5)
💼 Current Roles:
- Project Manager in Governance Pole at International Academy of Scientific Francophonie
- Professor – Researcher & Innovation Chair Holder
- UNIDO Expert on Bioenergy, Biomass, and Biogas
- GIZ Expert on Best Practices in Environment Management and Sanitation
🌟 Professional Experience:
Key Positions:
- Trainer for various international workshops on topics like Quality Assurance, Research Strategy, Waste Recovery, and Sustainable Entrepreneurship
- Expert Consultant for projects evaluating industrial waste and exploring valorization and recycling opportunities
- Professor at Hassan II University of Casablanca focusing on Water and Environment Engineering, Chemistry, and Climate Change
Notable Projects:
- Eco Citizen Initiatives and Environment Education – Winner of Hassan II Prize awarded by the Environment Ministry of Morocco (2009)
- Cluster C2TM, OMPIC – 1st Prize INNOVTEX 2021 for transforming wool into a low-cost adsorber of toxic anions in industrial wastewater
- Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Morocco – Projects of applied research and cooperation University – Enterprise (3rd Prize, 2013)
🌿 Expertise:
- Quality Assurance and Research Strategies at Universities
- Organic and Bioinorganic Chemistry, Chemical Risks
- Climate Change Impact Assessment and Air Pollution
- Bioenergy (Biogas and Biomass)
- Environment Accounting (Economic Assessment of Environmental Impact)
- Water Analysis and Treatment Technologies
- Environment and Circular Economy
- Solid Waste Management and Treatment
- Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Innovation Coaching
🌍 Regional Experience:
Dr. Tahiri has contributed to numerous international projects and workshops across countries like Comoros, Mali, Senegal, Gabon, Burkina Faso, France, Bulgaria, Guadeloupe, Italy, Côte d’Ivoire, Canada, Tunisia, and Chad. His expertise has led to significant advancements in environmental management, sustainable entrepreneurship, and innovation.
🏅 Distinctions:
- Excellence Palm from AFP for activities in Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Africa (2012)
- 1st Price INNOVTEX 2021 – Cluster C2TM, OMPIC
- 1st Price INNOVTEX Price 2019 – Ministry of Industry, New Technology, Morocco
- Hassan II Price for Eco Citizen initiatives and Environment Education (2009)
📜 Patents:
- Functionalization of wool for the elimination of anionic pollutants in aqueous media and low-temperature dyeing: Positive Report (2022)
- Composites based on marble powder, recycling and valorization of plastic waste
- Universal degreaser for metals
- Protection plates against odor emissions in sewage treatment basins
- New range of wall panels, fountains, and table supports in Moroccan zellige