Dr. Cherif Othmani| Acoustic waves in composite structures award | Best Researcher Award
Dr. OTHMANI Cherif is an accomplished academic with a fervent passion for Acoustic Wave Materials, Nondestructive testing (NDT), Audio Acoustics, and Signal Processing. Born on February 18, 1987, in Tunisia, he embarked on his academic journey with a Baccalaureate Degree in Technical Sciences from Ibn Majah Médenine Secondary High School. Driven by a thirst for knowledge, he pursued higher education at the University of Sfax, Tunisia, where he obtained a National Applied Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Physics, followed by a Research Master’s Degree in Physics and Acoustics. His academic prowess culminated in a Ph.D. in Physics and Acoustics, conferred with honors from the Faculty of Science of Sfax, University of Sfax.
Profile :
Area of Research Interests:
Dr. Cherif OTHMANI’s research interests encompass “Acoustic Wave Materials”, “Nondestructive testing (NDT)”, “Audio Acoustics”, and “Signal Processing”. He specializes in Acoustic travel-time TOMography and the phenomena of acoustic wave propagation in composite structures, boasting a robust understanding of physics in the acoustic field.
Education and Training:
- 2020: Qualification Diploma, Teacher-Researchers, Physical Sciences, Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, France.
- 2012-2016: PhD in Physics and Acoustics, Faculty of Science of Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia.
- 2010-2012: Research Master’s Degree in Physics and Acoustics, Faculty of Science of Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia.
- 2007-2010: National Applied Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Physics, Faculty of Science of Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia.
- 2006-2007: Baccalaureate Degree in Technical Sciences, Ibn Majah Médenine Secondary High School.
Professional Experience:
- 2014-2016: Temporary University Lecturer, Faculty of Science of Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia. (Teaching Geometrical Optics)
- 2017-2018: Contractual Associate Professor, National Engineering School of Sfax (ENIS), University of Sfax, Tunisia. (Teaching Mathematical Modeling with MATLAB)
- 2018-2021: Post Doc, College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University, China. (Research on Effects of initial stress on guided waves propagation in multilayered piezoelectric structures)
- 2022-Present: Post Doc, Institute of Acoustics and Speech Communication, TU Dresden, Germany. (Research on Measurement of the indoor climate by means of acoustic time-of-flight tomography)
Supervision of Master and PhD Students:
Dr. OTHMANI has supervised several Master and PhD students, overseeing research in various areas of Physics and Acoustics.
Scientific Expertise:
He has served as a reviewer for several reputable journals, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field of Acoustics and Physics.
Numerical Methods Known:
Dr. OTHMANI is proficient in various numerical methods including Legendre polynomial method, Laguerre polynomial method, Ordinary Differential Equation (ODE) method, Stiffness matrix method, Green’s function, and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
Training Courses:
He has completed training courses in English Language, MATLAB software, Ultrasound, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (PMN), and Entrepreneurship.
Personal Skills:
- Mother tongue: Arabic
- Other languages: Fluent in French and English, Basic proficiency in German.
- Digital competence: Proficient in Linux and Windows XP operating systems, MATLAB, and Microsoft Office suite.