Dr. Amine Diaf

Lecturer & Senior Research Engineer (Hydraulics & Water Resources)
Tlemcen, DZ.

About

Highly accomplished Lecturer and Senior Research Engineer with over 15 years of progressive experience in hydraulics, water resources management, and environmental science. Expert in sustainable development, climate change impact analysis, and numerical modeling, dedicated to advancing academic research and practical applications in water engineering.

Work

Maghnia University Center
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Lecturer in Hydraulics

Maghnia, Tlemcen, Algeria

Summary

Led academic instruction, curriculum development, and research supervision in hydraulics, contributing to the education and professional development of future engineers and scientists.

Highlights

Delivered comprehensive lectures and tutorials across 6 core hydraulics subjects, including Head Flow, Sanitation, Water Saving, Numerical Modeling, and Simulation, totaling over 180 annual contact hours.

Mentored and supervised over 8 Master's End-of-Studies dissertation projects, guiding students through complex research on water erosion risk, solid transport, and wastewater treatment systems.

Served as a jury member for 5 Master's thesis defenses and internships, evaluating student research and practical application of hydraulic engineering principles.

Coordinated and executed scientific outings to critical water infrastructure sites, including the Tafna intake and Dzioua Ain Temouchent treatment plant, enhancing practical learning for urban hydraulics students.

Actively contributed to the EOLE scientific research laboratory and participated in a university research project focused on identifying and quantifying sediment sources and their impact on reservoir siltation.

National Sanitation Office (ONA)
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Center Manager

Tlemcen, Tlemcen, Algeria

Summary

Managed operations and strategic initiatives for a regional sanitation center, ensuring efficient service delivery and compliance with environmental standards over a 7-year tenure.

Highlights

Oversaw daily operations and resource allocation for the center, optimizing workflows to ensure effective sanitation services for the community.

Implemented operational improvements that enhanced service delivery and compliance with national sanitation regulations.

Managed cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration to achieve operational targets and maintain high standards of public health infrastructure.

Monitored performance metrics and prepared comprehensive reports for senior leadership, contributing to strategic planning and resource management.

Groupe Kherbouche
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Sales Engineer, Hydraulics

Tlemcen, Tlemcen, Algeria

Summary

Managed the sales department for hydraulics products and solutions, driving revenue growth and expanding market presence over a 4-year period.

Highlights

Led and managed the sales department, developing and executing sales strategies for hydraulics equipment and services.

Cultivated client relationships and negotiated contracts, contributing to significant revenue generation.

Provided technical expertise and solutions to clients, ensuring product offerings met specific hydraulic engineering requirements.

Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities and inform sales forecasting.

SOGERWHIT
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Field Engineer, Hydraulics

Tlemcen, Tlemcen, Algeria

Summary

Managed and monitored hydraulics projects on-site, ensuring adherence to specifications, timelines, and safety standards within a 1-year tenure.

Highlights

Managed and monitored critical hydraulics projects, ensuring successful execution from planning to completion.

Conducted on-site inspections and quality control to ensure project compliance with engineering designs and industry standards.

Collaborated with project teams and stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and maintain project schedules.

Prepared detailed progress reports and technical documentation, providing transparent communication to project leadership.

Education

Abou Bekr Belkaid University
Tlemcen, Tlemcen, Algeria

Ph.D.

Hydraulics & Water Resources Engineering

Abou Bakr Belkaid University
Tlemcen, Tlemcen, Algeria

Master's Degree

Hydraulics

Abou Bakr Belkaid University
Tlemcen, Tlemcen, Algeria

Engineer Diploma

Hydraulic Engineering

Besghir Lakhdar School
Tlemcen, Tlemcen, Algeria

Baccalaureate

Mechanical Engineering

Publications

Impact of Climate Change on Drought in the Wadi Lakhdar Watershed, North Algeria

Published by

Arabian Journal of Geosciences

Summary

Analysis of climate change impacts, specifically drought, within the Wadi Lakhdar watershed in North Algeria.

Analysis of Extreme Climatic Phenomena in Northern Algeria

Published by

Environmental Earth Sciences

Summary

Study on extreme climatic events and their characteristics in northern Algeria.

Solid Transport and Typology of Floods in Semi-Arid Climate: The Case of the Wedding Basin of Wadi Lakhdar (Northwest of Algeria)

Published by

Techniques Sciences Méthodes

Summary

Research on solid transport and flood typology in semi-arid climates, focusing on the Wadi Lakhdar basin.

Modeling of Free Surface Flows

Published by

European University Edition

Summary

Authored a book on advanced modeling techniques for free surface flows in hydraulic systems.

Languages

English
French
Arabic

Certificates

Arc-GIS Software Mastery Training

Issued By

Wilaya of Tlemcen, Urbanization Service

Electrician Assistant Training

Issued By

Tlemcen Vocational Training Center

Auxiliary Rescue Training

Issued By

Tlemcen Civil Protection

ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Training

Issued By

IDEG, Bir Morad Rais

Construction Site Organization Training

Issued By

CFMA, Boumerdes

Commercial Bus Driving License

Issued By

Algerian Licensing Authority

Standard Vehicle Driving License

Issued By

Algerian Licensing Authority

Skills

Hydraulic Engineering

Fluid Dynamics, Water Resources Management, Wastewater Treatment, Sanitation Systems, Hydrology, Erosion Control, Flood Management, Rainwater Harvesting, Seawater Desalination, Numerical Modeling, Water Saving.

Environmental Science

Sustainable Development, Climate Change Impact Analysis, Environmental Management (ISO 14001), Ecological Systems.

Geospatial & Data Analysis

Arc-GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Data Monitoring, Data Interpretation, Statistical Analysis.

Project Management

Project Planning, Project Monitoring, Team Leadership, Site Organization, Stakeholder Management, Technical Coordination.

Academic & Research

Lecturing, Curriculum Development, Thesis Supervision, Research Methodology, Scientific Writing, Conference Presentation, Moodle Platform, Academic Administration.

Sales & Business Development

Sales Management, Client Relationship Management, Technical Sales, Market Analysis, Negotiation.

Interests

Research Interests

Sustainable Development, Climate Change, Water Resources Management, Environmental Science, Hydraulic Systems, Data Modeling, Academic Research, Scientific Publication.

Projects

Research Leadership & Scientific Committee Contributions

Summary

Contributed to research direction, academic governance, and scientific event organization within the Hydraulics Department and broader university, fostering a vibrant academic environment.

Master's Thesis Defense and Internship Jury Membership

Summary

Evaluated and provided expert assessment for numerous Master's thesis defenses and student internships in hydraulic engineering, ensuring academic rigor and practical relevance.

Master's End-of-Studies Dissertation Supervision

Summary

Guided and mentored multiple Master's students through their final research projects in hydraulics and water resources, fostering academic excellence and practical application.

Scientific Outing Coordination for Urban Hydraulics Students

Summary

Organized and led a scientific field trip for L3 and M1 urban hydraulics students to critical water infrastructure sites, enhancing practical learning and industry exposure.

University-Industry Internship Agreement Coordination

Summary

Facilitated and coordinated multiple internship agreements between Maghnia University Center and leading industry partners, bridging academic learning with professional experience.