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About LaRTID

The Research Laboratory in Intelligent and Sustainable Technologies (LaRTID) is dedicated to developing cutting-edge, sustainable solutions in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Embedded Systems, Renewable Energy, and Smart Technologies.


We aim to:

  • βœ… Conduct high-impact research with scientific and industrial relevance.
  • βœ… Develop advanced technologies addressing current and future challenges.
  • βœ… Support digital and energy transitions through innovation.
  • βœ… Train future experts through applied research and strong partnerships.

πŸ“ Affiliation: ENSA Marrakech

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Director: Pr. Anas Abou El Kalam

πŸ“Œ Web Site : https://abouelkalam.com/

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Research Teams

πŸ“Œ Team 1: Cybersecurity & AI (CIA)
  • πŸ”Ή Cybersecurity, cryptology, and system safety.
  • πŸ”Ή Artificial intelligence and applied mathematics.
  • πŸ”Ή Blockchain and data quality.
  • πŸ”Ή Quantum computing and cybersecurity risks.
πŸ“Œ Team 2: Security, Intelligent Systems Applications and Robotics (SISAR)
  • πŸ”Ή Networks, Big Data, and sustainability of smart environments.
  • πŸ”Ή Cloud-IoT security with AI and Blockchain.
  • πŸ”Ή Quantum computing, IoE, E-Health.
πŸ“Œ Team 3: Control, Electric Mobility and Energy Efficiency (CM3E)
  • πŸ”Ή Security and architecture of embedded systems.
  • πŸ”Ή Design of quantum and biomedical architectures.
  • πŸ”Ή Smart agriculture and smart grids.
  • πŸ”Ή Advanced control of nonlinear and hybrid systems.
πŸ“Œ Team 4: Energy and Renewable Energies
  • πŸ”Ή Heat transfer and energy storage.
  • πŸ”Ή Fluid mechanics and renewable energy management.
  • πŸ”Ή Meta-heuristic optimization and AI applied to energy systems.
πŸ“Œ Team 5: Smart Technologies (STEP)
  • πŸ”Ή Development and hybridization of smart technologies.
  • πŸ”Ή Performance improvement in industry, logistics, education, etc.
πŸ“Œ Team 6: SMARTE Systems and Applications (SSA)
  • πŸ”Ή Smart cities, IoT, AI, Blockchain, intelligent transportation systems.
  • πŸ”Ή Future Internet, SDN, Cloud Computing, next-generation networks.

List of permanent members affiliated with the research laboratory

# Last Name First Name Affiliation Team
1 ABOU EL KALAM Anas ENSA Marrakech Cybersecurity & AI (CIA)
2 AZOUGAGHE Ali ENSA Marrakech Cybersecurity & AI (CIA)
3 BOUARIFI Walid ENSA Marrakech Cybersecurity & AI (CIA)
4 ABBASS Wissam FSSM Marrakech Cybersecurity & AI (CIA)
5 OUKHOUYA Ali ENSA Marrakech Cybersecurity & AI (CIA)
6 HATIM Anas ENSA Marrakech Control, Electric Mobility and Energy Efficiency (CM3E)
7 EL BIED Said ENSA Marrakech Control, Electric Mobility and Energy Efficiency (CM3E)
8 FARAJI Hamza ENSA Marrakech Energy and Renewable Energies
9 KARMOUNI Hicham ENSA Marrakech Energy and Renewable Energies
10 BOURICH Mohamed ENSA Marrakech Energy and Renewable Energies
11 BENKIRANE Said EST Essaouira Security, Intelligent Systems Applications and Robotics (SISAR)
12 GUEZZAZ Azidine EST Essaouira Security, Intelligent Systems Applications and Robotics (SISAR)
13 EDDABBAH Mohamed EST Essaouira Security, Intelligent Systems Applications and Robotics (SISAR)
14 BENMOUSSA Rachid ENSA Marrakech Smart Technologies (STEP)
15 BENAZZOUZ Touria ENSA Marrakech Smart Technologies (STEP)
16 DAHBI Samya ENSA Marrakech Smart Technologies (STEP)
17 EL KABTANE Hamada ENSA Marrakech SMART Systems and Applications (SSA)
18 DALLI Anouar ENSA Safi SMART Systems and Applications (SSA)
19 ELASSALI Raja ENSA Marrakech SMART Systems and Applications (SSA)
20 IDBOUFKER Noureddine ENSA Marrakech SMART Systems and Applications (SSA)
21 ELBAAMRANI Khalid ENSA Marrakech SMART Systems and Applications (SSA)
22 ZRIKEM Maria ENSA Marrakech SMART Systems and Applications (SSA)
23 BOULOUIRD Mohamed ENSA Marrakech SMART Systems and Applications (SSA)
24 EL HALOUI Loubna ENSA Marrakech SMARTE Systèmes et Applications (SSA)

πŸ† Activities and Distinctions 2025

Highlighting the remarkable achievements and contributions of our LaRTID members

🎯 ABOU EL KALAM Anas

Conference Chair
🎀AISEC'25 - General Chair

General Chair of the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity (AISEC'25)

Date: May 12-14, 2025 | Location: Marrakech, Morocco

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Summit President
🌐AiSec International Summit

President of the AiSec Artificial Intelligence & Cybersecurity International Summit

Date: May 12-14, 2025 | Venue: National School of Applied Science, Cadi Ayad University, Marrakech

Event Organizer
πŸ›οΈModel United Nations (MUN)

President of the 1st Model United Nations

Date: April 18, 2025 | Venue: ENSA Marrakech

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Conference Chair
πŸ“ŠRTIP2R 2025 - General Chair

General Chair of the 8th International Conference on Recent Trends in Image Processing & Pattern Recognition

Date: December 11-13, 2025 | Location: ENSA Marrakech

Conference Details

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🎯 EL BIED Said

Partnership
🀝Stellantis Convention

Two conventions signed between Cadi Ayyad University, ENSA Marrakech and Stellantis

Date: October 18, 2024

Patent
πŸ“œInternational Patent (WIPO)

Patent published at the international level by WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization)

Editor
πŸ“šBook Editor - Solar Photovoltaic Systems

Editor of "Optimizing Solar Photovoltaic Systems: Advances in MPPT Techniques for Enhanced Energy Efficiency"

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Silver Medal
πŸ₯ˆSilicon Valley International Invention Festival 2025

Silver Medal for participation at the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival

Date: August 8-10, 2025 | Location: California, USA

Gold Medal
πŸ₯‡International Invention Fair ISIF'25

Gold Medal at the International Invention Fair in Istanbul

Location: Istanbul, Turkey

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🎯 FARAJI Hamza

Special Issue Editor
πŸ“Sustainability Journal

Special issue editor of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050): "Sustainability and Innovation in Phase Change Materials for Efficient Thermal Energy Storage"

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Special Issue Editor
⚑International Journal of Energy Research

Special issue editor (ISSN 1099-114X): "Advanced Energy Storage Technologies for Sustainable Energy Systems"

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Congress Chair
πŸ”¬AMT'2026 Congress

Chair of the 9th International Congress on Thermal Sciences: "Thermal Sciences and Digitalization: Towards Intelligent and Sustainable Systems"

Date: April 1-3, 2026 | Location: Marrakech, Morocco

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🎯 BENKIRANE Said

Event Organizer
πŸš€NASA Space Apps Challenge 2025

Organizer of NASA International Space Apps Challenge 2025

Date: October 4-5, 2025 | Location: EST Essaouira, Morocco

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Research Excellence
πŸ†Excellent Paper Award

Received multiple Excellent Paper Awards from Big Data International Conference

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🎯 GUEZZAZ Azidine

Book Editor
πŸ”AI-Enhanced Solutions for Sustainable Cybersecurity

Editor of comprehensive book on cybersecurity solutions

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Global Recognition
🌟Stanford Top 2% Scientists

Ranked among the top 2% most influential scientists worldwide according to Stanford University's annual ranking in partnership with Elsevier and Scopus database for 2025

Research Excellence
πŸ†Excellent Paper Awards

Multiple Excellent Paper Awards from Big Data International Conference for outstanding research contributions

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🎯 EDDABBAH Mohamed

Funded Project
🧠Brain Computer Interface Project

Leading funded research project on Brain Computer Interface technology

Event Organizer
πŸ’»Summer Bootcamp 25

Organizer of "AI for Healthcare & Cybersecurity" summer bootcamp

Bootcamp Information

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🎯 BENMOUSSA Rachid

Steering Chair
🏭SIL'25 Conference

Steering Chair of the 8th International Conference on Industrial and Logistics Systems: "Digital Transformation in Automotive and Aeronautical Supply Chains"

Date: October 23-25, 2025 | Location: Marrakech, Morocco

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Book Editor
πŸ“šIndustrial and Logistics Systems

Editor of "Industrial and Logistics Systems Design and Efficient Operation"

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🎯 BENAZZOUZ Touria

Event Organizer
🏭Industry 4.0 National Competition

Organization of the National Competition on Sectoral Applications of Industry 4.0 Technologies

Date: November 30, 2024 | Location: ENSA Marrakech

General Chair
🏭SIL'25 Conference

General Chair of the 8th International Conference on Industrial and Logistics Systems

Date: October 23-25, 2025 | Location: Marrakech, Morocco

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Book Editor
πŸ“šIndustrial and Logistics Systems

Editor of "Industrial and Logistics Systems Design and Efficient Operation"

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🎯 DAHBI Samya

Book Editor
πŸ“šIndustrial and Logistics Systems

Editor of "Industrial and Logistics Systems Design and Efficient Operation"

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🎯 EL KABTANE Hamada

Funded Project
🌱GreenUCA Project

Leading the funded project "Green University for Collaborative Action (GreenUCA)"

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πŸ“š Featured Publications

Recent books edited by LaRTID members

LaRTID Laboratory Statistics

Permanent Members

Total number: 24 permanent members

Associate Members

Total number: 16 associate members

PhD Students

Total number: 44 PhD students

Publications

Total number: 53 publications

Collaborations

Notable collaborations: South Dakota University (USA), and other academic and industrial partnerships

Ongoing Theses

Total number: 44 ongoing theses