University of Rennes - France
AUTHOR PROFILE
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EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS 📚
Fares Zouaoui began his academic journey at Bejaia University, Algeria, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering in 2015, followed by a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering in 2017. During these years, he developed a keen interest in the intersection of chemical engineering and analytical chemistry, particularly focusing on the application of electrochemical processes for environmental analysis. His foundational education set the stage for his deep exploration of electrochemistry, sensor technology, and water treatment processes, paving the way for his advanced research and career.
PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS 👨🔬
Fares’s professional journey has been marked by his work as a researcher and educator. After completing his PhD in Analytical Chemistry at Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University in France in 2020, where he focused on modeling and optimizing biosensors for environmental analysis, he transitioned to several key roles. From 2022 to 2023, he served as an Assistant Professor and later an Associate Professor at the University of Rennes in France. His professional endeavors have included postdoctoral research at the Commissariat à l’Energie Atomique (CEA) in Grenoble, where he worked on Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) films as electrochemical electrodes. His academic roles allowed him to mentor students, coordinate research projects, and contribute significantly to the scientific community.
CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS 🔬
Fares Zouaoui’s research focuses primarily on the development and optimization of electrochemical processes for environmental applications. His work includes the design of electrochemical sensors and biosensors, especially using Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) materials and Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (MIPs). He has also worked extensively on water treatment technologies, Analytical chemistry and process engineering specifically focusing on the combined processes of anodic oxidation and ozonation. His PhD research in modeling and optimization of biosensors and his postdoctoral research have contributed to significant advancements in the fields of electrochemistry, sensor technology, and environmental remediation.
ACCELERATING INNOVATION THROUGH TEACHING AND SUPERVISION 🎓
As an educator, Fares has shared his knowledge and expertise with the next generation of scientists. He has taught courses on electrochemistry, analytical chemistry, and chemical engineering at the University of Rennes. His supervision activities include mentoring Master's students, interns, and PhD candidates, guiding them through their research on topics like electrochemical Analytical chemistry and process engineering processes and water treatment. His role in supervising doctoral research, including co-supervising a thesis on the elimination of refractory pollutants using hybrid processes, reflects his commitment to advancing both research and education in his field.
IMPACT AND INFLUENCE 🌍
Fares’s work has had a significant impact on both academia and industry. His innovative research on electrochemical sensors and water treatment processes has provided practical solutions to environmental challenges, particularly in the areas of pollutant removal and resource management. His contributions to electrochemical biosensors, especially for environmental Analytical chemistry and process engineering monitoring, have been recognized globally. Fares's involvement in international research projects, including collaborations with institutions in Brazil, highlights his global influence in the fields of chemical engineering and environmental sciences.
LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS 🌱
Looking forward, Fares Zouaoui is committed to continuing his research and teaching efforts to drive forward the development of sustainable and innovative technologies for environmental protection. His current projects, including his work on PFAS treatment and electrode material development, are aimed at solving some of the most pressing environmental issues. Through his leadership in research projects and educational roles, he is shaping the future of environmental chemical engineering and contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable world.
NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
- Title: Electrochemical sensors based on amorphous carbon electrode: A review
Author: Fares ZOUAOUI, Gauthier Menassol, Cédric DUCROS, Pascal Mailley, Yohann Thomas
Journal: Microchemical Journal
DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2025.112650
- Title: Anodic oxidation by electrical power pulses for alachlor degradation
Author: Fares Zouaoui, Didier Floner, Florence Fourcade
Journal: Environmental Technology
DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2024.2389323
- Title: Assessment of a hybrid process coupling ozonation and anodic oxidation in a monophasic configuration
Author: Helios Yasmine, Florence Fourcade, Fares Zouaoui, Pierre-François Biard
Journal: Electrochimica Acta
DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2024.144049
- Title: New poly(ether-phosphoramide)s sulfides based on green resources as sensitive films for the specific impedimetric detection of nickel ions
Author: Taha Chabbah, Saber Chatti, Fares Zouaoui, Ibtissem Jlalia, GAIJI HOUDA, Houyem Abderrazak, Hervé Casabianca, Régis Mercier, Steffen Weidner, Abdelhamid Errachid et al.
Journal: Talanta
DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2022.123550
- Title: Mathematical Model and Numerical Simulation of Conductometric Biosensor of Urea
Author: Fares Zouaoui, Nadia Zine, Abdelhamid Errachid, Nicole Jaffrezic-Renault
Journal: Electroanalysis
DOI: 10.1002/elan.202100610