Mr. Hatem Belhouchet is a physical education and sports science specialist serving as Head of Application Assessment within an engineering-focused academic program in France, recognized for his extensive experience in teaching, coaching, and high-performance sport management. He holds advanced qualifications in physical education and sports science, supported by professional certifications in football coaching, video analysis, and physical activity instruction, which strengthen his multidisciplinary expertise. His career encompasses leadership roles as a physical education instructor across diverse educational and clinical environments, along with substantial international coaching experience as a football manager and technical director in multiple countries, where he consistently contributed to team development, competitive advancement, and strategic performance optimization. His work in training and capacity building includes delivering professional development programs for coaches and journalists on decision-making, technical analysis, and football regulations. As a researcher, he has contributed to scholarly discourse through publications addressing multi-criteria decision-making in sport, sustainability assessment, and psychometric validation in healthcare, with conference contributions further extending his academic reach. His achievements include recognized coaching successes, advancement of youth and professional teams, and the attainment of elite coaching licensure, alongside service contributions that demonstrate leadership, methodological rigor, and a commitment to improving decision-support practices in sport and education. This combination of academic work, applied expertise, international coaching accomplishments, and ongoing research positions him as a distinguished candidate for recognition.
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Featured Publications
1. Belhouchet, H., et al. (2025). MOORA-based assessment of educational sustainability performance in EU-27 countries: Comparing pre-pandemic (2017–2019) and pandemic-affected (2020–2022) periods. Sustainability.
Mr. Hatem Belhouchet’s work advances evidence-based decision-making in sport and education by integrating analytical methods, performance science, and applied coaching practices. His contributions support stronger institutional decision frameworks, enhance athlete and learner outcomes, and promote innovative, data-driven approaches that positively influence both professional practice and broader societal well-being.