Benmansour Malek Mohammed

Benmansour Malek Mohammed

Category : Industrial Engineering - Energy - Materials

BENMANSOUR Malek Mohammed

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R&D Laboratory Head

French Atomic Energy Commission (CEA), France

Fields of expertise: Industrial Engineering - Energy - Materials - Innovation - Entrepreneurship - Intellectual Property

Origins & Education

Birth: April 19, 1974, in Oran, Algeria

Educational Background:

  • Secondary Education: Polyvalent High School, Tlemcen, Algeria
  • Engineering Education: École Nationale Polytechnique, Algeria
  • Doctoral Studies: Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris VI), France

Degrees and Qualifications:

  • Engineer graduate from École Nationale Polytechnique
  • PhD in Process Engineering, Université Pierre et Marie Curie
  • Habilitation to Direct Research (HDR)
  • Associate Professor, Université Paris VI

Franco-Algerian Journey: An exceptional educational path that exemplifies the success of French-Algerian scientific cooperation, from the Polytechnic School of Algiers to the highest levels of French research.

Scientific Career

Current Positions:

  • Laboratory Head - Materials for Photovoltaic Conversion, CEA Grenoble
  • Research Engineer at the French Atomic Energy Commission (CEA)
  • Associate Professor at Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris VI)

Research Areas:

  • Photovoltaic conversion: Development of high-performance solar cells
  • Materials science: Crystal growth and manufacturing processes
  • Process engineering: Optimization of industrial processes
  • Emerging technologies: Perovskite cells and silicon tandems
  • Technology transfer: From fundamental research to industrial application

Leadership Responsibilities:

  • Management of a 33-person laboratory: 12 research engineers, 8 technicians, 13 PhD students/post-docs
  • Supervision of 5 PhD dissertations
  • Mentoring of 4 post-doctoral researchers

Awards & Recognition

Scientific Production:

  • 23 publications in peer-reviewed international journals
  • 1 patent filed in intellectual property
  • Laboratory management with a multidisciplinary team

Recognized Expertise:

  • Habilitation to Direct Research (HDR) demonstrating scientific autonomy
  • Laboratory leadership within CEA, a reference research institution
  • Doctoral training of the next generation of researchers

Major Technological Achievements:

  • 2020: Development and technology transfer of silicon growth furnaces by directional solidification
  • December 2024: Development of new generations of perovskite-based photovoltaic cells in tandem with silicon - Performance record at 30.8%

Impact & Influence

Cutting-edge Technological Innovation: Malek Mohammed Benmansour positions himself at the forefront of the photovoltaic revolution, with major contributions that place France among the world leaders in solar energy research.

Scientific and Technological Contributions:

  • Development of innovative processes: Creation of crystal growth technologies for the photovoltaic industry
  • Performance records: Achievement of 30.8% efficiency with perovskite/silicon tandem cells
  • Technology transfer: Bridge between fundamental research and industrial applications
  • Scientific training: Mentoring the next generation of renewable energy researchers

Impact on the Energy Sector:

  • Contribution to French energy independence through advanced solar technology development
  • Participation in the global energy transition toward renewable sources
  • Innovation in materials for energy conversion
  • Development of sustainable solutions for the energy future

Scientific Leadership:

  • Management of a multidisciplinary team of 33 researchers, engineers, and technicians
  • Coordination of collaborative research projects
  • Development of industrial partnerships for innovation valorization
  • Contribution to French strategy in renewable energy

Research Excellence:

  • Breakthrough achievements in tandem solar cell technology
  • Leadership in crystal growth and materials engineering
  • Integration of fundamental science with practical applications
  • Advancement of sustainable energy technologies for global impact

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