Assist. Prof. Dr Ayat-Allah, Bouramdane International University of Rabat, Morocco
Assist. Prof. Dr. Ayat-Allah Bouramdane is a passionate academic in renewable energy, currently an Assistant Professor at the International University of Rabat (IUR). He previously led the Modeling Group at GEP-IRESEN-UM6P, establishing impactful research on climate change and energy systems. With a Ph.D. from the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, his work focuses on large-scale solar and wind integration, energy storage, and climate change. Dr. Bouramdane has contributed significantly to publications and international reports on smart cities and energy systems. He’s recognized for his research excellence, earning multiple awards, including Best Researcher in 2023 and 2024. 🌍⚡📚🏆
Publication Profile
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Academic Background
Assist. Prof. Dr. Ayat-Allah Bouramdane holds a Ph.D. from the Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris), where he researched large-scale solar and wind integration in Morocco, focusing on storage, cost, complementarity, and climate change impacts. He completed his thesis at the Laboratoire de Météorologie Dynamique (LMD) and contributed to the Energy4Climate Interdisciplinary Center (E4C). He earned a Master’s in Energy Environment from École Polytechnique with a GPA of 3.68/4 and a Bachelor’s in Energy Engineering from Université Internationale de Rabat. Dr. Bouramdane also studied at the University of Lorraine and completed his high school with honors. 🌞⚡🌍🎓
Experiences
Assist. Prof. Dr. Ayat-Allah has been serving as an Assistant Professor (Grade A) at the International University of Rabat (IUR) since April 2023, working in the Laboratory of Renewable Energies and Advanced Materials (LERMA) in the College of Engineering and Architecture. Previously, he was a Postdoctoral Researcher and Head of the Modeling Group at the Green Energy Park (GEP), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, from January to October 2022, where he established the “Climate Change – Energy” group. He also supervised student projects and coordinated research in collaboration with OCP, UM6P, and IRESEN. Earlier, he completed his doctoral studies at l’X – IP Paris. 🌍💡📚
Awards and Recognitions
Assist. Prof. Dr. Ayat-Allah Bouramdane is an accomplished researcher recognized for his contributions to energy systems and sustainability. He contributed to REN21’s Renewables 2024 Global Status Report in both the “Energy Supply” and “Energy Systems & Infrastructure” modules 🌍. He has received multiple accolades, including the Best Researcher Award in 2023 and 2024 🏆. He’s a trusted reviewer with IOP Publishing, and an active member of various organizations such as the Canadian-French Association for the Advancement of Science 🇨🇦 and Women in Green Hydrogen 🌱. Additionally, he serves on multiple editorial boards and scientific committees 📚🔬.
Teaching and Mentorship
Assist. Prof. Dr. Ayat-Allah Bouramdane is a respected academic with a strong track record in teaching and supervising students at prestigious institutions. His dedication to mentoring future engineers and researchers is evident through his active involvement in academic development. Dr. Bouramdane regularly leads technical conferences and workshops, where he plays a crucial role in keeping students updated on the latest challenges and advancements in energy and climate science. His contributions have helped shape the next generation of professionals in these critical fields. 🌱🔋📚🌍💡
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Assist. Prof. Dr. Ayat-Allah Bouramdane is a recognized expert in sustainable energy solutions. His works explore various aspects of energy transition, such as the role of critical materials in electric vehicle batteries 🚗🔋, the impact of green hydrogen on Africa’s energy future 🌍💧, and the optimization of hydrogen value chains using digital twins for smart grids ⚡🤖. He has also delved into AI’s role in mitigating climate change effects on agriculture 🌾🌱 and urban water use for sustainable cities 🌆💦. Dr. Bouramdane’s contributions span hydrogen technologies, AI applications, and energy resilience, with a focus on global sustainability and innovation 🌿🌍.
Research Focus
Assist. Prof. Dr. Ayat-Allah Bouramdane’s research focuses on optimizing energy systems, environmental sustainability, and cybersecurity in smart cities. He explores challenges in smart grid cybersecurity, including artificial intelligence for decision-making. His work on water management strategies aims to promote sustainability in urban settings. Additionally, Dr. Bouramdane investigates renewable energy integration, particularly solar and wind power, with a focus on Morocco. He also assesses climate change impacts, analyzing temperature and drought patterns using climate models. His multi-criteria decision-making frameworks are applied to areas like photovoltaic site suitability and offshore wind energy. 🌍💡🔋🌱🔐
Publication Top Notes
Cyberattacks in smart grids: challenges and solving the multi-criteria decision-making for cybersecurity options, including ones that incorporate artificial intelligence, using …
Optimal water management strategies: paving the way for sustainability in smart cities
Assessment of CMIP6 multi-model projections worldwide: which regions are getting warmer and are going through a drought in Africa and Morocco? What changes from CMIP5 to CMIP6?
Scenarios of large-scale solar integration with wind in Morocco: impact of storage, cost, spatio-temporal complementarity and climate change
Adequacy of renewable energy mixes with concentrated solar power and photovoltaic in Morocco: Impact of thermal storage and cost
Identifying large-scale photovoltaic and concentrated solar power hot spots: Multi-criteria decision-making framework
Site suitability of offshore wind energy: A combination of geographic referenced information and analytic hierarchy process