Redjaimia Abdelkrim

Origins & Education

1953: Born in Ain Snob (Souk-Ahras Province), Algeria

Secondary Education: Lycée Youghourta, Constantine, Algeria

University Education:

• DES (Diplôme d'Études Supérieures) in Solid State Physics - University of Constantine, Algeria
• Magister in Solid State Physics - University of Constantine, Algeria
• Docteur d'État in Materials Science and Metallurgy - France

Fields of Specialization: Industrial Engineering, Energy Engineering, Materials Science

Scientific Career

Current and Past Positions:

• Emeritus Professor - Université de Lorraine, France
• Former Full Professor - EEIGM (École Européenne d'Ingénieurs en Génie des Matériaux), Nancy, France
• Member of Institut Jean Lamour, UMR 7198 CNRS, Université de Lorraine, Nancy
• Member of Laboratory of Excellence "Design of Alloy Metals for Low-mass Structures" (LabEx-DAMAS)

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Research Team Leader
• Elected Member of the INPL Scientific Council (Institut National Polytechnique de Lorraine) for two terms (4 years)
• Member of the INPL Scientific Council Office
• Member of the Scientific Council of CRTI (Research Center in Industrial Technologies), Algeria
• Responsible for several teaching modules at EEIGM

Distinctions & Recognition

Editorial Contribution: Edited a special issue of Metals journal on "Phase Transformations and Structure/Property Relationship in Duplex Austenitic-Ferritic Stainless Steels"

Impact & Influence

Professor Redjaïmia has significantly impacted the field of materials science through his contributions in several key areas:

Innovation in Electron Microscopy: His pioneering work in transmission electron microscopy and electron diffraction has contributed to a better understanding of phase transformations in metallic alloys, establishing him as a leading expert in advanced characterization techniques.

Stainless Steel Expertise: Internationally recognized for his research on duplex austenitic-ferritic stainless steels, as evidenced by his award at the Duplex Stainless Steel Conference and his role as guest editor for a special issue of the Metals journal.

Cutting-edge Research: His recent work on High Entropy Alloys (HEA) and correlations between fractal dimension and mechanical properties places his research at the forefront of contemporary technological developments in advanced materials.

Education and Mentoring: His contribution to training European engineers in materials engineering at EEIGM and his role in various scientific bodies demonstrate his commitment to knowledge transfer and research development.

International Cooperation: His involvement in scientific councils in both France and Algeria illustrates his role as a bridge between scientific communities of both countries, fostering international collaboration.

Scientific Leadership: His positions in prestigious laboratories like Institut Jean Lamour and LabEx-DAMAS, combined with his administrative roles, highlight his leadership in shaping materials science research directions.

Technological Innovation: His work on phase transformations under extreme conditions (intense magnetic fields) and advanced alloy systems contributes to the development of next-generation materials for industrial applications.

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