The European Ceramic Society
YCN representative - Algeria
Salim Brahimi
YCN representative for the Algerian Ceramic Society
Department of Materials Engineering of M'Hamed Bougara University
I am Salim Brahimi, PhD student in Ceramic Engineering at the Department of Materials Engineering of M'Hamed Bougara University (Algeria). My general research focus is based on the methods of fabrication of ceramic materials for biomedical applications. My thesis project involves the preparation of hydroxyapatite and other calcium phosphates from biogenic (natural) materials that are available in large quantities. Two years ago, I received a scholarship for the optimization of a new biocomposite for bone regeneration, where I collaborated with the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology (Zagreb, Croatia) under the supervision of Professor Hrvoje Ivanković. Additionally, a part of my research interests under the supervision of my thesis advisor Professor Khaled Boumchedda is also focused on the development of green functional ceramics from clay minerals. Throughout my PhD, I had the chance to present my research at international conferences and workshops, which I found personally a great opportunity to expand my international network, sharpen my knowledge and learn about the latest innovations and insights in my field of expertise.
During my stay at the University of Zagreb, I met such great people where I had the chance to know the YCN community and discovered their webinars and online activities, which I found fascinating along the way, and I even received a scholarship to attend the ACerS 2021 Winter Workshop thanks to them. I’m now reaching the end of my PhD journey, it’s been a long and winding road, but I’ve reached the final hurdle. Regardless, I’ll look back on my PhD journey as a positive one. I have improved myself in many ways, met some amazing people, and travelled to some incredible places. I will also be able to address myself as Dr if I so please.
Ultimately, I address to anyone nearing the end – hang in there. It may not seem like it right now, but it will all be worth it.
Sincerely,
Salim Brahimi
Last news
ACerS is offering travelling grants of 1.500 $ to attend the two 2024 ECerS Summer Schools
The grants can be allowed to undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. students from non-European based universities. The 2024 ECerS Summer Schools will be held prior to Electroceramics XIX (Vilnius, Lithuania - School: 17-18 August 2024) and Shaping 9 (Warsaw, Poland - School: 24-25 September 2024)!
2024 ECerS International Ceramist Student Exchange Program – 3rd call!
In the frame of the 2024 ECerS International Student exchange program, ECerS is opening a third call, this time to allow grants to European Students to attend the 2024 Fall meeting of Korean Ceramic Society (COEX) that will be organised by the Korean Ceramic Society in Seoul, Korea, from 16th to 18th October 2024.
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