Amrane Abdeltif

Amrane Abdeltif

Category : Industrial Engineering - Energy - Materials

AMRANE Abdeltif

Professor Exceptional Class

University of Rennes, France

Fields of specialty: Industrial Engineering, Energy Engineering, Materials, Environment, Urban Planning, Architecture, Geography

Origins & Education

Born on April 7, 1965, in Algiers (Algeria), Abdeltif Amrane has built a solid academic career at the intersection of chemistry and process engineering. He obtained a Chemical Engineering Degree from the University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB) in Algiers in 1987, before continuing his studies in France. At the University of Rennes 1, he completed a DEA (Diplôme d'Études Approfondies, equivalent to a Master's degree) in Chemistry in 1988, followed by a PhD in Chemistry in 1991 at the Separation Process Laboratory. In 1998, he obtained his Habilitation to Direct Research (HDR), allowing him to supervise doctoral work.

Scientific Career

Abdeltif Amrane's career has primarily developed at the University of Rennes 1, where he has climbed the academic ranks with consistency and excellence:

  • 2021 - present: Director of the Technological Institute of Rennes
  • Since 2018: Professor Exceptional Class at the University of Rennes 1
  • 2018 - 2020: Deputy Director of the Chemistry Department at the Technological Institute
  • 2008 - 2018: Professor 1st Class at the University of Rennes 1
  • 2006 - 2012: Head of the Chemistry Department
  • 2001 - 2008: Professor 2nd Class at the University of Rennes 1
  • 1993 - 2001: Associate Professor at the University of Rennes 1 (Chemistry Department of the Technological Institute)
  • 1998 - 1999: Assistant Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Rennes 1
  • 1992 (6 months): Engineer at the Société Armoricaine de Traitement des Algues (BRITTA Program)

His research activities mainly focus on chemical separation processes, industrial effluent treatment, waste valorization, and the development of environmental technologies. At the National School of Chemistry of Rennes (ENSCR), he is an active member of the CIP team (Chemistry and Process Engineering) where he leads research projects focused on sustainable processes and circular economy.

Distinctions & Recognition

Abdeltif Amrane's academic recognition is illustrated notably by his accession to the rank of Professor Exceptional Class, a distinction reserved for academics who have demonstrated an exceptional contribution to their field. His appointment as Director of the Technological Institute of Rennes in 2021 also testifies to the recognition of his qualities as a researcher and academic manager.

His scientific expertise is widely recognized by the international community, as evidenced by his impressive citation index on academic platforms. On Google Scholar, his publications have generated thousands of citations, reflecting the significant impact of his work in the fields of chemical engineering and environmental technologies.

He is regularly solicited as a reviewer for prestigious scientific journals and participates in national and international expert committees in the fields of applied chemistry and process engineering.

Impact & Influence

The impact of Abdeltif Amrane's work extends well beyond the academic framework. His research on separation and treatment processes has found concrete applications in industry, particularly in the field of industrial effluent treatment and organic waste valorization.

As Director of the Chemistry Department for six years (2006-2012), then as Deputy Director (2018-2020), and now as Director of the Technological Institute of Rennes (since 2021), he has significantly contributed to shaping education and research in applied chemistry in France.

His influence is also exercised through the supervision of numerous doctoral and post-doctoral students, many of whom now hold important positions in academia and industry, both in France and internationally. This training of the next generation of researchers constitutes a lasting legacy of his career.

His contribution to Franco-Algerian scientific cooperation, building on his origins and career path, has also helped strengthen academic exchanges between the two shores of the Mediterranean, thus participating in the international influence of French research.

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