👨‍🏫 Salem Brahim is a seasoned Technologist in the Mechanical Engineering Department at ISET Gafsa, Tunisia 🇹🇳, with over 22 years of expertise in CNC machining 🛠️ and mechanical design. A specialist in CAO/FAO (CATIA, SolidWorks) and numerical simulation (Abaqus, Fortran), he has a strong background in both academia and industry. Salem is deeply involved in teaching, research, and departmental leadership 👨‍🔬. He is passionate about modeling composite structures using the finite element method and guiding student projects. Dedicated to continuous growth 📈, Salem seeks opportunities offering career evolution and impactful contributions to mechanical innovation 🔧📚.

Publication Profiles

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 Education & Experience 

🎓 Education:

• 📚 2018–2023: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering – ENI Sfax

• 📚 2005–2007: Master’s in Structural Modeling and Calculation – ENI Tunis

• 🎓 1996–1999: Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering – ENI Tunis

• 📘 1994–1996: Preparatory Studies in Technology – IPEIN Nabeul

• 📖 1994 : Baccalaureate in Mathematics and Technology – Métlaoui Technical High School

💼 Experience:

• 🏫 2001–Present: Technologist, Department of Mechanical Engineering – ISET Gafsa

• 🏢 2000–2001: Design Engineer – BETA CONCEPT (SEGULA Technologies)

• 🏗️ 2000 : Design Engineer – LES GRANDS ATELIERS DU NORD (Poulina Group)

• 🛠️ 1999–2000 : Maintenance Manager – LES GRANDES CARRIÈRES DU NORD

Summary Suitability For The Award

Dr. Salem Brahim, currently serving as a Technologist in the Mechanical Engineering Department at ISET Gafsa, Tunisia, is a highly qualified and accomplished researcher with over 22 years of experience in CNC machining, CAD/CAM design, numerical simulation, and composite structure modeling. His extensive background, both academic and industrial, makes him an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

 Professional Development

🔧 Salem Brahim continuously enhances his technical and educational capabilities through various professional training and research experiences. He completed advanced CNC training 🖥️ (FAGOR, Siemens), participated in simulation workshops using Abaqus/Fortran 🧪, and engaged in composite material machining research in Amiens, France 🇫🇷. His development also includes using ShopMill and industrial robots like COSIROP 🤖. As a committed educator, Salem integrates these advanced techniques into student learning and industrial applications. His role in academic seminars, union leadership, and scientific committees demonstrates a strong commitment to lifelong learning and contributing to Tunisia’s technical education landscape 📈👨‍🏫.

 Research Focus 

🧠 Salem Brahim’s research primarily focuses on the modeling and simulation of composite structures 🏗️ using finite element analysis (FEA) techniques such as Abaqus and Fortran 📊. He has delved into the thermo-mechanical behavior of hybrid composites, particularly in automotive and manufacturing applications 🚗🔬. His work integrates practical CNC machining knowledge with advanced digital simulation tools, bridging the gap between design, manufacturing, and materials science 🛠️🧪. Salem is also active in simulation-driven manufacturing and CAO/FAO workflows, emphasizing precision, cost-efficiency, and innovation in engineering education and real-world production challenges 💡📘.

 Awards & Honors 

• 🏅 Member of the Scientific Council at ISET Gafsa

• 🧪 Committee Member – National Seminars on Mechanical Simulation

• 🎓 Responsible for Professional Master’s Program in Simulation (Abaqus)

• 🏆 Union Representative and Faculty Leader at ISET Gafsa

• 🥇 Lead Educator for final-year student project supervision and innovation

Publication Top Noted

1. 📘 2023 – Towards an Advanced Modeling of Hybrid Composite Cutting: Heat Discontinuity at Interface Region, Polymers, 15, 1955 .

2. 📗 2021 – Numerical Investigation of Thermomechanical Damage in CFRP Composites, Design and Modeling of Mechanical Systems V, Springer, pp. 59–66 .

3. 📙 2021 – Combined Approach for Modeling Progressive Damage in Unidirectional CFRP Composites, Advances in Materials, Mechanics, and Manufacturing II, Springer, Vol. II, pp. 308–316 .