Institute of Science, Technology and Innovation - IST&I - UM6P

📸✨ 𝑺𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑾𝒆𝒆𝒌 2026 – 𝑰𝑺𝑻&𝑰 𝑫𝒂𝒚 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒔, 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒆

On April 2nd, the campus in Benguerir came alive during 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, bringing together researchers, industry experts, PhD candidates, and students around the theme " (s)”.

The day opened with an inspiring speech by Prof. Redouane Bz Beniazza, setting the tone for meaningful exchange and collaboration.

Throughout the event, we explored how cross-disciplinary collaboration can drive impactful innovation within the phosphate ecosystem. From strategic insights on the value chain to discussions on transformation processes, interdisciplinary research, and emerging topics like AI, every session highlighted a strong connection between science and real-world applications.

We had the pleasure of hosting distinguished speakers, including :
Mr. Ayoub Chahlaoui, Prof. Radouan El Bamiki, Eng. tawfik BIGDAD, and Dr. Kaoutar Sefrioui Boujemaâ, PHD.

A highlight of the afternoon was the “𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲” roundtable, featuring Prof. Hasnaa Chennaoui Aoudjehane, Prof. Manal MHADA, Prof. Sarah Derbali, and Mrs Hind Hatim, who shared inspiring perspectives and experiences.

A special mention goes to our PhD students Choaib El Mouchtari, Anass El Meskine, Alain SINA, Achraf Laabid, and Khalil Moujibi, whose engagement truly reflected the energy and promise of the next generation.

The sessions were expertly moderated by Prof. Idir BENAISSA, Prof. Bouchaib Mouhsine, Dr. Asmae Bousfiha, and Prof. Anass AIT BENHAMOU, who guided engaging and insightful discussions throughout the day.

We also extend our sincere thanks to our student organizers Hamza Koujili, Zoubaida Klaoua, Amina Nachath , Jawhara Guerraoui, and Youssef Azeroual undergraduate students from the GUP+ program, who were actively involved in organizing the afternoon sessions. Through the AIChE UM6P student chapter, they proposed themes that matter deeply to them, including Women in Science and the early involvement of undergraduate students in research and innovation.

More than just a conference, this day was a space where 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

🗓️ 𝑺𝘼𝑽𝙀 𝙏𝑯𝙀 𝘿𝑨𝙏𝑬 | 𝑺𝙘𝒊𝙚𝒏𝙘𝒆 𝑾𝙚𝒆𝙠 2026 – 𝑰𝙎𝑻&𝑰 𝑫𝙖𝒚 🧪

As part of Science Week 2026 (6th Edition), the Institute of Science Technology and Innovation will host a dedicated day on April 2nd at the UM6P Campus in Benguerir.
Held under the theme “ (s)”, this edition will feature talks and debates highlighting key perspectives at the intersection of academic research and industrial innovation, with a focus on advancing science in the phosphate ecosystem.

📍 April 2nd, 2026
📌 UM6P Campus, Benguerir

“ ” is an annual gathering that brings together researchers, faculty members, and students to foster scientific exchange and knowledge sharing.

🔎 Explore the detailed program: https://bit.ly/4uNclKt

We look forward to welcoming you.

🎓 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 | 𝑨𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓 & 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 📚

📅 On January 13, 2026, our IST&I research team came together for a special and highly productive meeting.
We first took the opportunity to celebrate our Authors of the Year for their outstanding scientific contributions:
👏Mhamed Berrada, BILAL BEN ALI, Abdelkarim BELASRI, and Alain SINA.
Their work truly reflects the quality, commitment, and impact of our team’s research.

Beyond recognition, this meeting was also a key moment for collective reflection and forward planning. Together, we defined a pedagogical roadmap focused on strengthening our skills through weekly seminars, workshops, and other knowledge-sharing initiatives.
A great example of how recognition, collaboration, and continuous learning go hand in hand to build a stronger research community 🚀

🎓 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 | 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🤝

On November 19, Dr. Jamal AIT BRAHIM, PhD presented his research on the valorization of phosphate byproducts and the extraction of valuable elements during his stay as a visiting researcher at the School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, China University of Mining & Technology.

🔬 The presentation showcased the continuous growth of research activities within the Institute of Science, Technology and Innovation - IST&I - UM6P across multiple scientific fields, highlighting the Institute’s expanding efforts in developing innovative projects and strategic collaborations to address diverse scientific and technological challenges.
🌍 It was also a valuable opportunity to spotlight the remarkable development of UM6P in both research and education, reinforcing its position among the world’s leading institutions in research and innovation.

✨ A proud moment of knowledge exchange and international cooperation!

🔬✨ Advancing Photoredox Catalysis at IST&I-UM6P!

The conference “𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐱 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐂(𝐬𝐩³)–𝐇 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐤𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓”, delivered by Prof. Jean-Marc Vincent (University of Bordeaux, CNRS, France) and organized by the Institute of Science, Technology and Innovation - IST&I - UM6P and the College of Chemical Sciences and Engineering (CCSE), brought together researchers, PhD candidates, and students for an inspiring scientific session exploring the latest advances in photoredox catalysis.

Prof. Vincent presented significant recent progress in dual photoredox/transition-metal catalysis, with particular emphasis on copper/benzophenone-based photocatalytic systems enabling the direct functionalization of C(sp³)–H bonds — a longstanding challenge in modern organic synthesis. He also highlighted innovative strategies using highly fluorinated photoredox catalysts combined with chloride ions as HAT agents, delivering improved efficiency, selectivity, and sustainability in synthetic transformations.

The lecture was followed by an engaging discussion where participants explored potential applications for complex molecule synthesis, avenues to enhance selectivity, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. The conversation also touched on broader impacts across medicinal chemistry, advanced materials, and green chemistry.
This event fostered meaningful scientific exchange on campus and opened promising pathways for future research initiatives within UM6P.

🔗 Proud to contribute to the growth of our scientific community!

🔬✨ Last Tuesday, our professors and researchers from the Institute of Science, Technology & Innovation had the pleasure of visiting our esteemed industrial partner, , at the Jorf Lasfar industrial site.

🤝 This visit was part of our ongoing collaborative scientific projects, aiming to strengthen the crucial link between and . It offered a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, explore joint initiatives, and identify new pathways for impactful .

🚀 Together, we are committed to bridging the gap between fundamental research and industrial application — working side by side to deliver and solutions.

👏 A special thank you to our partners at OCP Group for the warm welcome and for supporting our and .

🔗 Let’s continue building strong, purposeful partnerships that create real-world impact.

𝐈𝐒𝐓&𝐈 𝐚𝐭 𝐔𝐌6𝐏 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: 𝐏𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲!

As part of UM6P Science Week 2025, IST&I hosted an event bringing together experts, researchers, and PhD students to explore groundbreaking advances in sustainable chemistry, AI, and green innovations.

The event began with an inspiring speech by Pr. Redouane BENIAZZA, setting the tone for exciting discussions.

🔹 Dr. Asmae Bousfiha inspired the crowd with a vision for a responsible and innovative future.
🔹 Dr. Sami Lakhdar shared his pioneering research on phosphorus chemistry using visible light, moderated by Pr. Idir BENAISSA.
🔹 A panel with Dr. Sami Lakhdar, Pr. Idir BENAISSA, Dr. Jamal AIT BRAHIM, and Dr. Amal MERROUNE offered insights into sustainable phosphorus chemistry.
🔹 Dr. Kaoutar Sefrioui Boujemaâ highlighted AI's transformative role in chemistry.
🔹 Nils HANEKLAUS discussed how phosphogypsum can become a sustainable raw material.
🔹 Pr. Bouchaib Mouhsine, moderated by Jamal AIT BRAHIM, explored Green Chemistry’s impact on a sustainable future.

🎉 Congratulations to all PhD students presenting their work: Abdelkarim BELASRI, Mohamed Yahia, Bilal BEN ALI, Ikram ADNANE, Anass El Meskine, and Alain SINA, with special recognition to EL HOUARI Kamal, the competition winner!

🙏 Huge thanks to the IST&I Scientific Committee and Communication Committee for making this event a success!

Let's keep pushing innovation and sustainability! 🚀✨

𝗟𝗲𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲́𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝘂𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 : 𝗨𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲́𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 !

Grâce à l’énergie, la passion et le professionnalisme de notre staff et de nos étudiants, les Journées Portes Ouvertes 2025 ont été un véritable succès ! 💙

Nos ambassadeurs ont captivé les visiteurs en leur présentant le programme GUP+ (Génie des Unified Processus), une formation d’excellence qui ouvre des perspectives prometteuses dans les secteurs chimique, minéralogique et biotechnologique.

🚀 Une opportunité unique pour façonner l’industrie de demain ! À travers démonstrations et échanges, nos étudiants ont partagé leur enthousiasme et leur expertise, offrant aux futurs ingénieurs une immersion exclusive dans un programme alliant innovation, excellence académique et impact industriel.

📸 Revivez ces moments forts en images et rejoignez une communauté dynamique, prête à repousser les frontières du possible !

Within the framework of Science Week, the IST&I Department is honored to host Dr. Sami Lakhdar for an exciting talk on "𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁." 🌞🔬
Dr. Lakhdar will explore how visible light drives chemical reactions, paving the way for advancements in Visible-Light-Mediated Access to organophosphorus compounds. This is a unique opportunity to learn from a leading expert in photochemistry and discover the transformative power of light-driven chemistry!

📅 Date: 20 FEBRUARY 2025
📍 Location: ASNI AMPHITHEATER
⏰ Time: 10.00 - 11.00

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