Dr. Hakim Boudaoud 👨‍🏫 is a Full Professor in Mechanics at ENSGSI, University of Lorraine 🇫🇷, and a key researcher at ERPI Laboratory. With a Ph.D. in “Energy and Mechanics” 🎓 and an engineering diploma from École Centrale de Lille 🏗️, he brings extensive expertise in additive manufacturing, damping in composites, and 3D printing 🖨️. His international experience spans across Luxembourg’s CRP Henri Tudor under the FP6 Cassem Project 🌍. Dr. Boudaoud actively supervises Ph.D. students and contributes to European research initiatives 🇪🇺. He is also involved in scientific councils and technical platforms driving innovation in mechanics and manufacturing 🔧📊.

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 Education & Experience 

🎓 Education:

• 🎓 2019: Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (HDR), University of Lorraine – “Energy and Mechanics”

• 🎓 2007: Ph.D. in “Energy and Mechanics”, University Paul Verlaine of Metz

• 🎓 2004: DEA (Master Equivalent) in Mechanics, UPVM

• 🛠️ 2000: Engineering Diploma, École Centrale de Lille

💼 Experience:

• 👨‍🏫 09/2022–Present: Full Professor, ERPI ENSGSI, University of Lorraine

• 👨‍🏫 10/2009–09/2022: Associate Professor, ERPI ENSGSI, University of Lorraine

• 🌍 2004–2006: Research trainee, CRP Henri Tudor (Luxembourg), European FP6 Cassem Project

Suitability for the Award

Dr. Hakim Boudaoud, currently a Full Professor in Mechanics at ENSGSI–Université de Lorraine and a prominent researcher at the ERPI Laboratory, stands out as a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With an extensive track record of research excellence, innovation, and international collaboration, Dr. Boudaoud has made significant contributions to additive manufacturing, composite structures, and vibration modeling. His work bridges fundamental science with industrial application, making him a leading figure in his domain.

 Professional Development

Dr. Boudaoud is a dynamic academic leader deeply involved in institutional development and research collaboration 🔬🤝. He has been an elected member of the ERPI Scientific Council since 2020 and a School Council representative since 2017 🏫📋. He manages the additive manufacturing axis of the LF2L platform since 2014 and serves as a Carnot Institute correspondent in that field 🖨️⚙️. From 2009 to 2017, he led industrial projects for first-year engineering students, fostering hands-on learning 💡🛠️. His ongoing leadership in multiple European and national projects exemplifies his commitment to innovation and cross-disciplinary collaboration across academia and industry 🌐.

 Research Focus 

Dr. Boudaoud’s research focuses on damping in composite structures, vibration modeling, and advanced additive manufacturing technologies 🎯🔬. He is particularly engaged in developing 3D printing techniques like FDM for both rigid and flexible components used in medical, military, and automotive applications 🏥🪖🚗. His interests also include sustainability and recycling within manufacturing processes ♻️. As coordinator or partner in several European and national projects, he collaborates closely with LRGP and supports DGA-backed thesis research 🔍📈. His work bridges materials science, mechanics, and real-world applications, emphasizing innovation in functional manufacturing 🧪⚙️.

 Awards & Honors 

🏅 Elected Member, Scientific Council of ERPI Laboratory (2020–present)
🏅 Elected Member, School Council, ENSGSI (2017–present)
🏅 Scientific Manager, Additive Manufacturing Axis, LF2L Platform (2014–present)
🏅 Carnot Institute Correspondent in Additive Manufacturing (2018–present)
🏅 Head of Industrial Projects for Engineering Students, ENSGSI (2009–2017)

Publication Top Noted

1. Plastic recycling in additive manufacturing: a systematic literature review and opportunities for the circular economy, Journal of Cleaner Production, 2020 — 🔄📚 Cited by: 453

2. Polymer recycling in an open-source additive manufacturing context: Mechanical issues, Additive Manufacturing, 2017 — 🔧♻️ Cited by: 284

3. Closed loop supply chain network for local and distributed plastic recycling for 3D printing: a MILP-based optimization approach, Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 2020 — 🔁📦 Cited by: 182

4. Polymer recycling and additive manufacturing in an open-source context: Optimization of processes and methods. Communication orale, Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, 2015 — 🛠️♻️ Cited by: 120

5. Mechanical Properties of Direct Waste Printing of Polylactic Acid with Universal Pellets Extruder: Comparison to Fused Filament Fabrication on Open-Source Desktop, 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing, 2020 — 🧵🖨️ Cited by: 114

6. Towards a standard experimental protocol for open source additive manufacturing, Virtual and Physical Prototyping, 2014 — 📏📊 Cited by: 91