Assistant Professor – Researcher, International University of Rabat, Morocco
Ayat-Allah Bouramdane is an Assistant Professor (Grade A) at the International University of Rabat (IUR), where she works in the Laboratory of Renewable Energies and Advanced Materials (LERMA). With a focus on renewable energy systems, climate change, and sustainability, she has an extensive background in research, teaching, and supervision. She previously served as a postdoctoral researcher at the Green Energy Park (GEP) and led the Modeling Group at the Institute for Research in Solar and New Energies (IRESEN). She has contributed to numerous international research initiatives, and her expertise bridges academia, industry, and policy.
Profile
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Education
Bouramdane earned her Ph.D. in 2021 from the Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris) in the field of energy, focusing on the integration of solar and wind energy in Morocco and the impact of storage, costs, and climate change. Prior to this, she completed a Master’s in Energy Environment from École Polytechnique in 2018. Her academic journey began at the Université Internationale de Rabat, where she graduated with a degree in Energy Engineering in 2017. Bouramdane also spent a semester at the University of Lorraine, France, gaining valuable international exposure.
Experience
Since April 2023, Bouramdane has served as Assistant Professor at IUR, focusing on research, teaching, and supervising students in renewable energy. From January to October 2022, she was a Postdoctoral Researcher at GEP-IRESEN-UM6P, where she led the Modeling Group and coordinated key energy research projects. Her doctoral research, conducted at IP Paris and École Polytechnique, explored large-scale integration of renewable energy systems in Morocco. She has also been involved in collaborative projects with institutions like the École des Mines de Paris, focusing on energy transition and climate change.
Awards and Honors
Bouramdane has received several prestigious accolades, including the “Best Researcher Award” in November 2023 at the International Research Awards on Civil and Environmental Engineering. She was also awarded the “Best Researcher Award” in the International Environmental Scientists Award in July 2024. She has been recognized for her expertise with the IOP Trusted Reviewer status and actively participates in various scientific advisory roles, including as a member of multiple international research committees. She has contributed to key global reports and initiatives in renewable energy and smart cities.
Research Focus
Bouramdane’s research focuses on renewable energy systems, particularly solar and wind integration, energy storage, and the impacts of climate change. She studies the optimization of energy systems for sustainability, examining technical, economic, and environmental dimensions. Her work also explores the interaction of energy systems with policy and socio-economic factors, with a focus on energy transitions in developing regions. She contributes to interdisciplinary research efforts, advocating for the adoption of green energy solutions that balance reliability, cost, and environmental sustainability.
Publications
- Multi-criteria evaluation of carbon capture technologies in steel, cement, petrochemical, and fertilizer industries 🌍
- Performance analysis of a fuel cell-based combined heating, cooling, and power system for a residential building 🏠