Ragui Karim
Ragui Karim
Category : Physics - Chemistry - Mechanics
RAGUI Karim
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Professor - Director of International Laboratory of Nanotechnology and Space Beihang University, China Fields of expertise: Physics - Chemistry - Mechanics - Industrial Engineering - Energy - Materials |
Origins & Education
Born on July 7, 1989, in the mythical Casbah of Algiers, Algeria, Karim Ragui embodies the scientific excellence of the new generation of French-Algerian researchers. Coming from an emblematic historic quarter, he has transformed his modest origins into a springboard towards international academic excellence.
Doctoral training of excellence:
Karim Ragui obtained his doctorate in Advanced Process Engineering from Université Paris-Saclay, one of France's most prestigious institutions in science and technology. This high-level training enabled him to acquire deep expertise in the multidisciplinary fields that characterize his current research.
His academic journey, though still young (34 years old), demonstrates a meteoric rise in the world of international research, leading him from French universities to cutting-edge Chinese laboratories.
Scientific Career
Since 2021, Professor Ragui has held major strategic positions that make him one of the most influential actors in Sino-European research in advanced fields.
Current responsibilities:
Director of the International Laboratory of Nanotechnology and Space (since 2021)
Leading this international research institution, he coordinates revolutionary projects at the intersection of nanotechnology and space sciences, positioning the laboratory as a major player in global technological innovation.
Director of Space Experiments
• Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA): Strategic collaboration on space exploration missions and advanced technology development
• China Space Agency (CSA): Supervision of space experimental programs and development of new technologies for space exploration
Deputy Director of International Research and Scientific Cooperation Europe-Asia
In this crucial role, he facilitates scientific and technological exchanges between Europe and Asia, creating bridges between research communities and fostering high-level international collaborations.
Deputy Director of the Institute of Carbon Neutrality and Clean Energy
At Beihang University, he leads crucial research for the planet's energy future, developing innovative solutions for energy transition and climate change mitigation.
Distinctions & Recognition
Professor Ragui's scientific excellence is reflected in an impressive track record that testifies to his exceptional impact in the international scientific community.
Remarkable scientific production:
• 12 International Patents: Technological innovations protected and valorized industrially
• 60 Scientific Publications: Articles in prestigious peer-reviewed international journals
• 22 Scientific Awards: National and international recognition of his contributions
• 3 International Medals: Prestigious distinctions for research excellence
Supervision and training:
• 42 Master's students: Training the new generation of researchers
• 3 PhD students: Supervision of cutting-edge doctoral research
International influence:
• Membership in 40 scientific societies national and international
• Active member of prestigious research networks in Europe, Asia, and America
• Recognized expert in international scientific evaluation committees
Impact & Influence
Professor Karim Ragui has developed revolutionary numerical and experimental models that transform our understanding of complex phenomena in several critical scientific domains.
1. Advanced Filtration and Rheological Fluids:
His pioneering research on the identification of heat and mass transfer coefficients of rheological fluids in Silicon Carbide (SiC) filters under transient fluctuations has revealed fundamental gaps in the scientific literature. This work has enabled understanding of how thermal and mass interactions can transform the flooding phase of fluids, transitioning from liquid to gel state under specific geophysical conditions.
Industrial applications in France: His discoveries have been adopted by French industry for improving Diesel Particulate Filters, contributing significantly to reducing pollutant emissions.
2. Nanomaterials and Thermal Transport:
The development of an anti-settling mechanism for aggregate nanomaterials with self-thermal agitation during transport in coaxial pipelines represents a major breakthrough. This innovation highlights the manipulation of advanced nanofluids as a key technology to amplify thermal efficiency in energy conversion systems.
Industrial applications in the United Kingdom: His research is used in British industry for Nanomaterial-based Solar Collectors, exploiting their anti-gravity performance and flexibility in energy conversion prospects.
3. CO2 Storage and Carbon Neutrality:
The identification of implicit dynamics of supercritical CO2 in polluted soil reservoirs with an innovative storage model constitutes a major contribution to monitoring China's "National Carbon Market." His revolutionary multiphase flow model overcomes divergences in CO2 storage in sedimentary reservoirs under balanced flows.
Global impact:
These achievements, accredited by international experts, position Professor Ragui as a major player in global energy transition and climate change mitigation. His work directly influences industrial policies in Europe and Asia, contributing to carbon neutrality objectives on an international scale.
Learn More
Professional contact:
• Email: ragui-karim@live.fr
• Phone: (+86) 18600750147
Academic and professional profiles:
• LinkedIn: Professional profile
• Google Scholar: Scientific publications and citations
• ResearchGate: International research network
Institutional collaborations:
• Beihang University, China
• Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
• China Space Agency (CSA)
• France-UK-China industrial partnerships