Ali Cherif

Provide expert domain guidance in electrochemistry, energy storage, and grid integration to improve AI model reasoning and factual reliability Review and annotate over technical prompts and responses, improving model precision Review more than 19 novel concepts and reports on materials' innovation, process optimization, and sustainable system design for prestigious international journals Quantify trade-offs among thermal efficiency, material usage, and safety margins, resulting in reactor compactness gains of up to 18% Design an automated computational workflow by integrating CFD analysis and thermodynamic modeling to optimize and enable adaptive reconfiguration based on real-time process data

Applied advanced computational modeling, process design, and machine learning to develop and optimize decarbonization technologies, hydrogen production, and thermal management systems. Secured funding and led multi-institutional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. Key Accomplishments: * Process Intensification & Optimization: Automated reactor design workflows using Python/MATLAB, integrating with ANSYS Fluent/COMSOL to reduce simulation setup time by 85%. * Hydrogen Systems: Increased hydrogen yields by 49% in subsurface combustion via CaO nanoparticle injection and optimized autothermal reformers, reducing both cost and emissions. * Emission Reduction: Reduced CO2 emissions by 35% in membrane reactors using NSGA-II and Bayesian optimization, simultaneously cutting computational time by 26% and membrane size by 80%. * Electrification & Cost Reduction: Designed multi-concentric Joule heaters for chemical cracking, lowering energy costs by 22% versus conventional systems. Cut production costs and carbon intensity in electrified reactors through integrated TEA/LCA. * Advanced Thermal Management: Enhanced magnetic refrigeration systems by identifying optimal nanoparticles and developing CFD models using the Darcy-Brinkman-Forchheimer approach to optimize thermal exchange efficiency. * Sustainable Technology Development: Evaluated carbon capture and utilization pathways, ranking top products using a novel techno-economic and environmental feasibility index. Skills Applied: CFD (ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL, OpenFoam), Process Simulation & Optimization, Python, MATLAB, Machine Learning, Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA), Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Project Leadership, Grant Writing.

Applied expertise in thermal-fluid-reactive systems to design and optimize next-generation energy processes, including reformers, cryogenic systems, and energy storage. Focused on intensifying processes and improving cost-efficiency through computational modeling and data-driven analysis. Key Accomplishments: * Reactor Design: Redesigned autothermal reformers with segmented catalyst beds, shrinking reactor length by 48% while maintaining 99% methane conversion efficiency. * Cryogenic Systems: Developed a multi-layer insulation (MLI) system for cryogenic tanks, incorporating a vapor-cooled shield to reduce insulation thickness by 40% while maintaining boil-off rates. * Energy Systems Optimization: Engineered a cost-effective CO2/heat looping system for energy transport, slashing costs from $6.63/kg to $4.57/kg. * Data-Driven Modeling: Devised Deep Neural Network (DNN) surrogate models for energy storage, reducing computational cost by 40% compared to full-order simulations. * Techno-Economic Analysis: Led TEA of hydrogen carriers, identifying TOL-MCH as the optimal option based on carbon intensity (18.5 kg-CO2/kg-H2). * Safety & Risk Assessment: Conducted risk assessments for cryogenic refueling stations in urban areas and modeled worst-case failure scenarios for reactors and energy storage systems. Skills Applied: Process Intensification, Reactor Design, Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Deep Neural Networks (DNN), Risk Assessment, Aspen HYSYS, Python, Fortran.

• Delivered lectures on Mass and Heat Transfer, Heat Exchangers, Fluid Mechanics, Rational Mechanics, Numerical Analysis, and Algorithms, facilitating comprehensive understanding of complex engineering concepts. • Developed and prepared course materials, including syllabi, lesson plans, and assignments, ensuring alignment with academic standards and student learning objectives. • Designed and administered examinations and assignments to evaluate student comprehension and progress, providing constructive feedback to enhance learning outcomes. • Provided academic support and mentorship to students, assisting with coursework, research projects, and career planning. • Assigned and supervised student tasks and projects, promoting critical thinking and practical application of theoretical knowledge. • Collaborated with fellow professors to review and enhance course content, incorporating feedback to improve educational quality and relevance. • Participated in the continuous assessment and refinement of teaching methodologies and course materials to ensure effective learning experiences. • Maintained regular office hours to address student inquiries, provide additional instruction, and offer academic advising. • Professional Development: Engaged in ongoing professional development to stay current with advancements in engineering education and incorporate best practices into teaching. • These tasks align with the typical responsibilities of a university lecturer, focusing on delivering high-quality education, supporting student development, and contributing to the academic community. Research: Main projects: • Hydrogen production via autothermal steam methane reforming • Acoustic energy harvesting Main Accomplishments: • 45% decrease in the maximum temperature in SMR reactors, • Avoiding abrupt changes in the temperature to broaden the range of used materials • Ph.D. Theses: hydrogen production via steam-methane reforming: Effects of metal foams

Conducted applied R&D at the intersection of nanotechnology, advanced materials, and thermal systems engineering. Focused on developing high-performance catalysts and composite materials with direct applications in energy conversion and thermal management. Key Accomplishments: * Advanced Materials Development: Synthesized and scaled carbon nanotube (CNT) yarns into fibers using electrospinning and 3D printing, achieving a 17% gain in power density for use in solid oxide fuel cells. * Catalyst Innovation: Engineered high-performance NiCo@f-MWCNT nanocatalysts for methanolysis, reducing activation energy to 25.6 kJ/mol and achieving a high turnover frequency (TOF=2934 min⁻¹). * Process Improvement: Identified and resolved defects in catalyst patterning processes, implementing corrective measures that improved thermal efficiency by 12%. * Applied Modeling & Design: Developed CFD models for turbojet heat exchangers and performed catalyst macro-patterning to enhance thermal efficiency and safety. * Lab-to-Process Translation: Built experimental setups for thermal analysis and scaled nanomaterial synthesis, bridging the gap between lab-scale research and practical application. * Team Leadership & Project Management: Led a team of graduate students in nanocatalyst synthesis projects, fostering collaboration and ensuring adherence to research objectives and timelines. Skills Applied: Nanomaterial Synthesis & Scaling (CNTs), Catalyst Design & Testing, 3D Printing/Electrospinning, Experimental Design, CFD Modeling, Project Leadership, Data Analysis.

* Designed product quality control protocols following ISO standards and supervised welding verification techniques. * Conducted rapid prototyping and defect identification, ensuring low-rate production met quality benchmarks. * Collaborated with design, manufacturing, and commercialization departments to establish efficient production chains. * Participated in rapid prototyping and slow manufacturing rates to validate the product reliability * Managed quality control team, streamlining defect detection processes to reduce production errors by 20%. * Reporting defects to manufacturing team and suggesting design improvement for the engineering team. * Participate in final decision-making for final product delivery.

* Conducted CFM56 turbojet inspections and component replacements under FAA/EASA guidelines. * Assisted technicians in engine performance diagnostics using FADEC systems. * Participated in 80+ maintenance hours across.*

* Performed preventive maintenance on 30 MW gas turbines in combined-cycle power plants. * Assisted in vibration analysis and performance monitoring of turbine-generator systems. * Documented maintenance procedures in compliance with ISO 3977 standards.

• Engineered ammonia decomposition processes with rigorous equipment modeling, facilitating efficient production for energy applications and the supply chain reconditioning stage. • Authored and published multiple scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals, disseminating research findings to the broader scientific community.