The Driss Aboutajdine Best Paper Award was established as a tribute to the remarkable contributions of Professor Driss Aboutajdine, a visionary in advanced technologies and a pioneer in scientific research. This prestigious award is presented annually during the International Conference on Advanced Technologies for Humanity (ICATH) to recognize and celebrate outstanding research work that embodies excellence, innovation, and impact.
Professor Driss Aboutajdine’s legacy is deeply rooted in his commitment to advancing science and technology. His groundbreaking research, mentorship, and dedication to fostering talent have inspired countless researchers and engineers, both in Morocco and internationally.
This award serves as a gesture of gratitude and recognition for his unparalleled contributions to academia and his relentless efforts to push the boundaries of knowledge for the betterment of humanity. By honoring the best paper at ICATH, the award reflects the values and principles that Professor Aboutajdine championed throughout his career: rigorous research, creativity, and the pursuit of solutions to complex global challenges.
Purpose of the Award
- Recognition: Celebrate exceptional contributions to science and technology.
- Inspiration: Encourage researchers to strive for innovation and societal impact.
- Legacy: Honor the enduring influence of Professor Driss Aboutajdine on the research community.
The recipients of this award join a distinguished group of researchers who exemplify the highest standards of academic and technological achievement, perpetuating the spirit of excellence that Professor Aboutajdine embodied.
Driss Aboutajdine’s best paper Award
2025 : Louai Wafa, Ayman Mosallam and Ashraf Abed-Elkhalek Mostafa, “Evaluation of Innovative & Sustainable Fire-Protection Systems for Reinforced Concrete Structures”
2024 : Rosa Penna, Luciano Feo, Annavirginia Lambiase and Giuseppe Lovisi “Dynamic and static response of FG nanobeams via Surface Stress-Driven Model”.
2023: Yara Chedid, Abhilash Reddy Gujjula, Shadi Saadeh, Ashraf Rahim and John Harvey “Best Practices for Use of Recycled Asphalt Pavement”
2022: Mohammed Sbai El Idrissi, Yves Frédéric Ebobissé Djéné, Pierre-Martin Tardif and Brahim El-Bhiri “Efficient energy consumption of IoT network security based on Symmetric and Asymmetric Cryptography and Hash Function”
2021: Omaima El Alani, Hicham Ghennioui, Mounir Abraim, Abdellatif Ghennioui, Philippe Blanc, Yves-Marie Saint-Drenan and Zakaria Naimi « Solar energy resource assessment using GHI and DNI satellite data for Moroccan climate»
2020 : Yves Frederic Ebobisse Djene, Rafiqa Zerououl, Amine Berrazzouk, Yassine Chaabi, Fatima-Zahra Belouadha and Brahim Elbhiri. “COVID19: Confinement control based on a new Discrete Localization Algorithm (DLA)”
