Leklou Nordine
Leklou Nordine
Category : Physics - Chemistry - Mechanics
LEKLOU Nordine
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Full Professor (1st Class) Nantes University (IUT of Saint-Nazaire), Research Institute in Civil and Mechanical Engineering - GeM – UMR CNRS 6183, FRANCE Specialty Area(s): Physics - Chemistry - Mechanics - Civil Engineering |
Background & Education
Born in 1980 in Paris (10th district), Ali-Nordine Leklou has followed an exemplary academic path in the field of civil engineering. His educational background demonstrates consistent progression and recognized academic excellence:
- 10/19/2017: Habilitation to Supervise Research (HDR), Specialty: Civil Engineering (University of Nantes)
- 12/08/2008: PhD from the University of Toulouse, Specialty: Civil Engineering (ED MEGEP)
- 2004-2005: Master's Degree in Research – Civil Engineering, Materials, Structures - INSA Toulouse - Merit scholarship from the Ministry of National Education
- 2001-2004: Engineering Degree - Specialty in Civil Engineering and Urban Planning - INSA Toulouse
- 1999-2001: University Technology Diploma - Civil Engineering (IUT Bordeaux 1)
- 1997-1999: Technical Baccalaureate - Specialty in Civil Engineering (Lycée Saintonge Bordeaux)
- 1995-1997: Certificate of Professional Studies (BEP) – Construction & Topography Option (Lycée Saintonge Bordeaux)
Scientific Career
Research Themes and Work:
- Study of durability and pathologies of construction materials: physical, chemical, biological aggressions, internal reactions (alkali-reaction, sulfatic reaction, etc.)
- Study of ionic transfers
- Characterization and optimization of eco-materials based on industrial or plant co-products
- 3D printing for construction
Professional Responsibilities:
- 03/2022 to present: Deputy Director of the IUT of St-Nazaire (~1500 students; ~200 staff; 6 BUT, 6 Professional Licenses and 1 Master)
- 04/2022 to present: Member of the Training Commission of the Sciences and Technology Hub at Nantes University
- 01/2022 to 03/2022: Training Engineering Advisor within the restricted steering committee of the IUT of St-Nazaire
- 2022-2023: Mission officer as "Hybridization Referent" in the IUT of St-Nazaire component to the vice-president delegate for pedagogical transformation at Nantes University
- 2021-2022: Head of the Design Office Course for the BUT at the GCCD department of the IUT of Saint Nazaire (~45 to 55 students/year)
- 2021-2022: Internship supervisor for 1st year "BUT1" at the GCCD department of the IUT of St-Nazaire (~90 to 100 students/year)
- 2019 to present: Scientific Manager for SAS CAPACITÉS, research valorization subsidiary of Nantes University
- 2020 to present: Member of the Scientific Council of Néolithe company
- 2019-2022: Leader of the "Characterization and modeling for eco-construction" axis within the "Water-Geomaterials Interactions" team of the Research Institute in Civil and Mechanical Engineering (GeM-UMR CNRS 6183)
- 2009-2021: Quality and Safety Manager for the "Water-Geomaterials Interactions" team
Distinctions & Recognition
Patents and Publications:
- Number of citations: 1287, h-index: 17 (source: Scopus & Web of Science)
- More than 65 publications in international peer-reviewed journals (Sources: Scopus & Web of Science)
- More than 10 articles published in non-indexed international journals
- 48 communications including 26 at international conferences and 22 at national conferences
- 3 patents (2 international, 1 national)
Supervision:
Since 2010, Prof. Leklou has supervised or co-supervised 21 doctoral theses (14 completed and 7 ongoing)
Membership in Learned Societies and Expertise:
- From 10/01/2021 to 12/31/2024: Member of the steering committee of the interdisciplinary Cluster MAD4AM - Isite NExT "Toward a Multisectorial Accepted Development for Additive Manufacturing"
- From 10/01/2021 to 12/31/2024: Member of the interdisciplinary Cluster CoDiUM, Combining Disciplines for Urban Metabolism
- From 09/01/2019 to 12/31/2024: Scientific coordinator of the Franco-Algerian Hubert Curien program (PHC) Tassili 19MDU "Circular economy and durability of concrete based on recycled aggregates: case of internal sulfate reaction"
- Since 2020: Participation in the GDR MBS, Bio-Sourced Construction Materials
- 2020: Expert for regional interest research project (NOUVELLE-AQUITAINE Region – ESR 2020)
- 2018 to present: Member of the expert committee P18B/GE UGS of AFNOR
- Since 2019: Member of the editorial board of an international journal
- 2009 to present: Regular reviewer for several rank A scientific journals in the field of innovative materials and fundamental or applied approaches
- From 2010 to present: Member of several scientific committees and organizations of international and national conferences
- From 2014 to present: Member of the jury for the Doctoral Seminar of Nantes Universities organized by the ED SPI
Impact & Influence
Professor Nordine Leklou has become an essential reference in the field of civil engineering and construction materials. His research on material durability and eco-construction has a significant impact both academically and industrially:
- His work on eco-materials and circular economy contributes to the ecological transition of the construction sector
- His expertise in 3D printing for construction contributes to the development of new innovative construction methods
- His research on pathologies of construction materials helps improve the durability of structures and infrastructure
- His involvement in numerous committees and research clusters testifies to his recognition by the national and international scientific community
- His collaborations with the industrial sector, particularly as scientific manager for CAPACITÉS and member of the scientific council of Néolithe, promote the transfer of knowledge and technologies to the socio-economic world
- His doctoral supervision activities contribute to the training of a new generation of researchers and engineers specialized in sustainable materials and eco-construction