Prof. Dr. Thami ZEGHLOUL | Electrostatic Separation |Excellence in Applied Sciences Award

Institut Pprime CNRS Equipe Triboélectrostaique, France.

Prof. Thami Zeghloul is a distinguished researcher and educator in mechanical engineering, specializing in triboelectricity and electrostatic separation. With a career spanning over 25 years, he has made significant contributions to academia and industry. Currently a Full Professor at the University of Poitiers, he has held various leadership roles, including Director of the University Institute of Technology, Angoulême. His pioneering research has led to multiple patents and numerous international publications, positioning him as a key figure in the fields of electrostatic processes and material recycling.

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📚 Education

🎓Prof. Thami Zeghloul pursued his academic journey in mechanical engineering at the University of Poitiers, where he earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering in 1985. Building on his strong foundation, he completed his MS in Mechanical Engineering in 1987, graduating with honors. His passion for advanced research led him to obtain a PhD in Mechanical Engineering in 1992, earning first-class honors for his contributions to the field. In recognition of his continuous academic growth and interdisciplinary expertise, he later achieved a Habilitation in Electrical Engineering in 2022, further solidifying his credentials as a leading expert in mechanical and electrical systems.

👨‍🏫 Experience

Prof. Thami Zeghloul has had a distinguished career in mechanical engineering, combining teaching, research, and leadership. Since 2022, he has served as a Full Professor at the University of Poitiers, following 27 years as an Associate Professor (1995-2022). His leadership roles include Director of the University Institute of Technology (IUT) in Angoulême from 2007 to 2017, where he played a key role in advancing academic programs and institutional development. Prior to this, he led the Quality, Industrial Logistics, and Organization Department at IUT Angoulême (2002-2007). Alongside his academic responsibilities, Prof. Zeghloul is an active researcher at the PPRIME Institute (UPR 3346, CNRS-Université de Poitiers-ISAE/ENSMA), where he contributes to cutting-edge studies in triboelectricity and electrostatic separation.

🔬 Research Interests

⚡ Triboelectricity: Studying coupled effects between triboelectric, hydrodynamic, and thermoelastic phenomena.

🔍 Electrostatic Separation: Modeling triboelectric charging in granular and fibrous materials for material recycling applications.

♻️ Sustainable Material Processing: Developing innovative recycling solutions for WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment).

🏆 Awards & Patents

Patent Holder: 4 patents on electrostatic separation and recycling technologies (2018-2022).

Doctoral Supervision & Research Bonus (Since 2018).

Scientific Leader in major European and French research projects (Horizon 2021-2027, ADEME’s France 2030).

📝 Selected Publications

1️⃣ Experimental Study of Aerodynamic Spraying Assisted With Electrostatic Charging
📄 IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 2025
👥 Contributors: Ikram Kada Zair, Seddik Touhami, Mohammed Rezoug, Mohamed Maammar, Wessim Aksa, Thami Zeghloul

2️⃣ Comparison and Calibration of Four Instruments for the Measurement of Electric Potential at the Surface of Non-Planar Bodies
📄 Journal of Electrostatics, March 2025
👥 Contributors: Nesrine Amiour, Thami Zeghloul, Mohamed Sofiane Bendilmi, Lucian Dascalescu

3️⃣ Effect of High Voltage and Electrode Configuration on the Trajectories of Metallic Particles in Roll-Type Electrostatic Separators for Granular Mixtures
📄 Journal of Electrostatics, January 2025
👥 Contributors: Hakim Moulai, Thami Zeghloul, Noureddine Menad, Lucian Dascalescu

4️⃣ Triboelectric Charging and Electrostatic Separation of Granular Plastic Wastes Exposed to Long-Term Action of High Levels of Ambient Humidity
📄 IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, January 2025
👥 Contributors: Csaba Dani, Imed-Eddine Achouri, Thami Zeghloul, Djillali Aouimeur, Mihail Lungu, Lucian Dascalescu

5️⃣ In-Depth Analysis of Non-Conductive Particle Charging with a Novel Triboelectric Charging System
📄 IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 2024
👥 Contributors: Mohammed Rezoug, Seddik Touhami, Mohamed Maammar, Wessim Aksa, Thami Zeghloul, Lucien Dascalescu