Prof. Zoubir Mehdi Sbartai, University of Bordeaux, France
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Summary:
Prof. Sbartaï’s research embodies the spirit of innovation, sustainability, and excellence required for this prestigious award. His work continues to shape the future of civil engineering, making him an ideal candidate for recognition as the Best Researcher in his field.
🎓 Education
Zoubir Mehdi Sbartaï holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Materials, and Structures from the University of Toulouse, France (2005), as well as a Ph.D. from the University of Sherbrooke, Canada. He earned his Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Materials and Structures from INSA of Toulouse, France, in 2002. In 2016, he was awarded the Habilitation for Research Direction from the University of Bordeaux.
💼Experience
Professor Sbartaï has extensive academic experience. From 2020, he has served as a Full Professor at the University of Bordeaux, in the Civil Engineering and Construction Department. Prior to that, he was an Associate Professor at the same institution from 2007 to 2020. His career also includes roles as Assistant Professor at the University of Toulouse (2006-2007) and at INSA de Toulouse (2005-2006). Additionally, he worked as an Assistant Professor during his PhD preparation at INSA de Toulouse (2002-2005).
🔬Research Focus
Professor Sbartaï’s research primarily revolves around developing methodologies for more reliable diagnosis of civil engineering structures using Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques under uncertainties. His focus is on the optimization of predictive maintenance for infrastructure like bridges, nuclear power plants, built heritage, and wooden construction. He is particularly interested in combining acoustic, electrical, and electromagnetic techniques. His research also includes the development of new sensors for concrete monitoring and advanced radar-based scanning systems to inspect materials.
Awards
Professor Sbartaï has a notable academic reputation with over 45 papers published in international journals (Scopus) and more than 50 papers presented at international conferences. He has achieved an h-index of 20, reflecting his influential work in the field. Furthermore, he has supervised 12 Master’s theses, 12 Ph.D. dissertations, and 5 post-doctoral researchers.
In addition to his academic responsibilities, Professor Sbartaï has taken on significant leadership roles. He was responsible for the “Management of Risks in Construction” bachelor program from 2017 to 2022 and has been involved in various national research projects such as C2D2 ACDC, ANR EvaDéOS, and ANR Scaning. He has also led Work Packages in prestigious committees like the RILEM Technical Committee on NDT of Concrete. Since 2018, he has been responsible for WP1 of the BEST project at the University of Bordeaux, further solidifying his leadership in the field of civil engineering research.
Publications
- Method for the Mixing Design and Physical Characterization of Air-Foamed Lightweight Clay Concrete: A Response to the Issue of Recycling Dredged Sediments
- Authors: Zambon, A., Sbartaï, Z.M., Sayouri, N.
- Journal: Materials
- Year: 2024
- Volume: 17
- Issue: 24
- Article Number: 6248
- Citations: 0
- Damage Monitoring of Masonry Structures Using the Acoustic Emission Technique – From Tensile and Shear Characterization Tests to Shear Wall Tests
- Authors: Peng, S., Parent, T., Sbartaï, Z.-M., Morel, S.
- Journal: Engineering Fracture Mechanics
- Year: 2024
- Volume: 296
- Article Number: 109845
- Citations: 2
- New Multi-Objective Optimization to Evaluate the Compressive Strength and Variability of Concrete by Combining Non-Destructive Techniques
- Authors: Kouddane, B., Sbartaï, Z.M., Elachachi, S.M., Lamdouar, N.
- Journal: Journal of Building Engineering
- Year: 2023
- Volume: 77
- Article Number: 107526
- Citations: 5
- Influence of the Number of Cores on Concrete Strength Assessment by Nondestructive Tests in Old Existing Structures
- Authors: Boussahoua, Y., Kenai, S., Sbartaï, Z.M., Breysse, D., Ali-Benyahia, K.
- Journal: Asian Journal of Civil Engineering
- Year: 2023
- Volume: 24
- Issue: 6
- Pages: 1731-1745
- Citations: 5
- Machine Learning Prediction of Concrete Compressive Strength Using Rebound Hammer Test
- Authors: El-Mir, A., El-Zahab, S., Sbartaï, Z.M., Saliba, J., El-Hassan, H.
- Journal: Journal of Building Engineering
- Year: 2023
- Volume: 64
- Article Number: 105538
- Citations: 36
- Pressure-Induced Damage Monitoring in Prestressed Concrete of Nuclear Containment Wall Segments Using Acoustic Emission Technique – Application to VeRCoRs Containment Building
- Authors: Hamdi, S.E., Sbartaï, Z.-M., Boniface, A., Saliba, J., Henault, J.-M.
- Journal: Engineering Fracture Mechanics
- Year: 2023
- Volume: 281
- Article Number: 109089
- Citations: 6
- A Fast and Robust Method for Estimating the Parameters of Ground Penetrating Radar Waves of Concrete Structures
- Authors: Kemache, N., Hacib, T., Grimes, M., Mai, T.C., Sbartaï, Z.M.
- Journal: Russian Journal of Nondestructive Testing
- Year: 2023
- Volume: 59
- Issue: 3
- Pages: 381-391
- Citations: 0
Conclusion:
Prof. Sbartaï is undoubtedly a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award, given his prolific research output, impactful contributions, and leadership in the civil engineering domain. His work significantly contributes to improving the safety, longevity, and sustainability of critical infrastructure systems. By expanding his research network and embracing broader interdisciplinary collaboration, Prof. Sbartaï could further enhance his already exceptional contributions to the field of sustainable infrastructure and environmental materials.