- Ā Sara El Kourdi at Mohammadia Engineering School, Morocco
Sara El Kourdi is a Ph.D. student specializing in waste valorization to bioenergy, biochemicals, and biomaterials at Mohammadia Engineering School, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco. She holds a degree in Process, Energy, and Environmental Engineering from the National School of Applied Sciences, Morocco. Sara’s research focuses on utilizing pyrolysis to convert biomass residues, particularly from the argan tree, into valuable products like bio-oil and biochar. She has contributed significantly to the development of slow pyrolysis simulation models applicable to various biomass types, facilitating optimization for poly-generation. Sara’s professional journey includes experience in technical sales engineering of industrial processes and collaborative research projects between Moroccan and Tunisian universities. Her dedication to research has earned her recognition, including publications in high-impact journals and participation in international conferences.
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Sara El Kourdi is associated with the Ecole Mohammadia d’Ingenieurs, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco. She has been identified in Scopus with the Author Identifier: 57573188100. With 13 citations across 7 documents and an h-index of 3, Sara’s research contributions have made an impact in her field.
Documents
Sara El Kourdi has authored 5 documents indexed in Scopus. These documents encompass her research findings, scholarly articles, and contributions to academic literature. Each document represents a significant aspect of her research journey and expertise in waste valorization and sustainable energy solutions.
h-index
Sara’s h-index of 3 reflects the number of her publications that have received at least 3 citations each. This metric is an indicator of both the productivity and impact of her research output. As her research continues to grow and gain recognition, her h-index may further increase, demonstrating the ongoing influence of her work in the academic community.
Education
Sara El Kourdi graduated from the National School of Applied Sciences, Morocco, in 2018, with a degree in Process, Energy, and Environmental Engineering. Her academic journey equipped her with a strong foundation in engineering principles and a passion for sustainable solutions to environmental challenges.
Research Focus
Sara’s research focuses on waste valorization to bioenergy, biochemicals, and biomaterials, with a specific emphasis on pyrolysis processes. She investigates the potential of converting biomass residues, particularly from the argan tree, into valuable products such as bio-oil, biochar, and gas. Her work involves experimental studies, modeling, and optimization to maximize the energy and chemical yield from various biomass sources.
Professional Journey
Sara El Kourdi embarked on her professional journey after completing her undergraduate studies, gaining experience as a technical sales engineer in the field of industrial processes. However, driven by her passion for research and sustainability, she transitioned into a Ph.D. program at Mohammadia Engineering School, Mohammed V University. Throughout her academic and professional endeavors, Sara has demonstrated a commitment to advancing knowledge in waste valorization and sustainable energy solutions.
Honors & Awards
Sara’s dedication to research and academic excellence has been recognized through various honors and awards. She has received accolades for her contributions to collaborative research projects, publications in prestigious journals, and presentations at international conferences. These honors underscore Sara’s commitment to making significant contributions to her field.
Publications Noted & Contributions
Sara El Kourdi has made substantial contributions to the academic literature in the field of waste valorization and sustainable energy. Her research publications, including papers in high-impact journals and conference proceedings, showcase her expertise in pyrolysis processes and biomass conversion. Sara’s work has contributed valuable insights into the optimization of bioenergy production and the utilization of biomass residues for industrial applications.
Municipal solid waste generation from Morocco and Tunisia, and their possible energetic valorization
- Authors: S Aboudaoud, S El Kourdi, S Abderafi, MA Abbassi
- Published in: 2021 9th International Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conference (IRSEC)
- Pages: 1-6
- Citations: 6
- Year: 2021
Pyrolysis Technology Choice to Produce Bio-oil, from Municipal Solid Waste, Using Multi-criteria Decision-making Methods
- Authors: S El Kourdi, S Aboudaoud, S Abderafi, A Cheddadi, AM Ammar
- Published in: Waste and Biomass Valorization
- Pages: 1-18
- Citations: 5
- Year: 2023
Potential Assessment of Combustible Municipal Wastes in Morocco and their Ability to Produce Bio-Oil by Pyrolysis
- Authors: S El Kourdi, S Aboudaoud, S Abderafi, A Cheddadi
- Published in: Materials Science Forum 1073
- Pages: 149-154
- Citations: 4
- Year: 2022
Valorizing argan residues into biofuels and chemicals through slow pyrolysis
- Authors: S El kourdi, A Chaabane, S Abderafi, AA Mohamed
- Published in: Results in Engineering
- Article Number: 101659
- Citations: 1
- Year: 2023
Argan Cake Oil Transesterification Kinetics and an Optimized Choice of a High-Performance Catalyst for Biodiesel Production
- Authors: N Bahani, S El Kourdi, S Abderafi
- Published in: Waste and Biomass Valorization
- Pages: 1-20
- Citations: 1
- Year: 2023
Simulation and multi-objective optimization of argan residues slow pyrolysis for polygeneration of bio-oil, biochar, and gas products
- Authors: Sara El Kourdi, Souad Abderafi, Abdelkhalek Cheddadi, Jemaa Mabrouki …
- Published in: Energy Conversion and Management
- Volume: 304
- Year: 2024
These publications demonstrate Sara’s expertise in waste valorization, particularly through pyrolysis processes, and her contributions to sustainable energy research.
Research Timeline
Sara El Kourdi’s research journey has been characterized by a systematic and progressive exploration of waste valorization and biomass conversion processes. From her initial experiments on argan residues to the development of sophisticated pyrolysis simulation models, Sara’s research timeline reflects a trajectory of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration. Her contributions have advanced understanding in the field and paved the way for future developments in sustainable energy and environmental engineering.
