Country of Residence
Discipline(s)
Institution
Hassan 1st University
National School of Applied Sciences
B.P :218, Avenue de l’université, Berrechid, Morocco
Research Interests
Solar Thermal Energy, Heat transfer enhancement, Energy Efficiency, Solar Heat in Industrial processes
Topics to speak on:
Concentrated Solar Thermal energy, energy efficiency, Women in Solar Energy, Solar Energy integration into industrial heat applications
Biography
Dr. Meriem Chaanaoui is an Assistant Professor at Hassan 1st University (Morocco), where she delivers lectures on various topics related to energy and process engineering. She earned her Ph.D. in Solar Thermal Energy Systems in 2021 from the Mohammadia School of Engineering (Rabat, Morocco). Her research focuses on CSP technologies, including the development of the world’s first bench-scale parabolic trough solar dryer for phosphate sludge, and she has published several reference and impactful articles in this field.
Previously, she was an Assistant Professor at Euromed University of Fez, leading a project on industry decarbonization through solar energy use. She is also part of the leadership team of the “Women+ in Concentrated Solar” initiative.
Dr. Chaanaoui has collaborated with international research institutions and enjoys volunteering through lectures, workshops, and event organization to share knowledge and support her community.