Conference Program
Conference Program
ICEF’26 serves as an international platform for the presentation and discussion of high-quality, peer-reviewed research
addressing key challenges and opportunities in the energy sector. The conference covers a broad range of topics
including renewable energy and storage, electric grids and digital infrastructure, emerging technologies, advanced
materials, alternative fuels, energy efficiency, energy economics, and the interactions between energy, society, and
sustainability. Through plenary talks and oral sessions, ICEF’26 aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and knowledge
exchange.
We warmly thank all participants, speakers, and partners for their valuable contributions and commitment. We hope
that ICEF’26 will inspire productive discussions, lasting collaborations, and new perspectives, and that you will enjoy
both the scientific program and the unique setting of Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane.
GENERAL COMMITTEE SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Plenary Session 1
Building 04, Auditorium
10h00 – 10h30
Moderator: Dr. Mohammed Hassan Khalili, Al Akhawayn University
Speaker: Dr. Samir Rachidi, General Manager, Research Institute for Solar Energy and New Energies
Topic: Sustainable Energy Transitions in Africa
11h00 – 13h00
Oral Session P-1 (Building 02, Event Room) – Renewable Energy and Storage
Oral Session P-2 (M6L Thinkspace) – Electric Grid and Digital Infrastructure
Oral Session P-3 (Building 8B, Room 002) – Emerging Technologies
11h00 – 13h00 Oral Session P-4 (Building 8B, Auditorium) – Materials for Energy Applications
Oral Session P-5 (Building 07, Auditorium) – Alternative Fuels and Applications
Photography Session
13h00 – 13h30
New Academic Building (NAB), Auditorium NAB
Plenary Session 2
Building 04, Auditorium
15h30 – 16h00
Moderator: Dr. Samir El Hajjaji, Al Akhawayn University
Speaker: Dr. Kwan San Hui, Full Professor, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University
Topic: Materials Innovation for Sustainable Energy Storage
Oral Session P-6 (Building 02, Event Room) – Energy Efficiency and Management
16h30 – 18h00 Oral Session P-7 (M6L Thinkspace) – Energy Finance and Economics
Oral Session P-8 (Building 8B, Room 002) – Energy, Society, and Sustainability
Oral Session P-9 (Building 8B, Room 105) – Hydrogen Energy (SS-5)
Oral Session P-10 (Building 8B, Room 106) – Modeling, Simulation, and Emerging Applications (SS-8)
Gala Dinner
19h00 – 21h00
Le Palais des Cerisiers, Azrou
PROGRAM
Plenary Session 3
Building 04, Auditorium
9h00 – 9h30
Moderator: Dr. Jordan Deleon, Al Akhawayn University
Speaker: Dr. Yassine Zegzouti, Energy Consultant, German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ)
Topic: Sustainable PtX Pathways and Climate Resilience
Oral Session P-11 (Building 02, Event Room) – Electric Grid and Digital Infrastructure
Oral Session P-12 (M6L Thinkspace) – Advanced Control, Intelligent Systems, and Smart Mobility Application
10h00 – 11h30
Oral Session P-13 (Building 11, Room 105) – Renewable Energy Systems, Energy Harvesting, and Storage
Oral Session P-14 (Building 8B, Auditorium) – Smart Energy Management, AI, and Sustainability Applications
Oral Session P-15 (Building 07, Auditorium) – Modeling, Simulation, and Emerging Applications (SS-8)
Oral Session P-16 (Building 8B, Room 217) – Materials for Electrical Energy Storage and Conversion (SS-9)
Closing Ceremony
Building 04, Auditorium
Awards Ceremony:
Best Paper Awards
Outstanding Contributions
Oral Session O-1 (Microsoft Teams: Link O1) – Renewable Energy and Storage
Oral Session O-2 (Microsoft Teams: Link O2) – Electric Grid and Digital Infrastructure
Oral Session O-3 (Microsoft Teams: Link O3) – Emerging Technologies
15h00 – 17h30
Oral Session O-4 (Microsoft Teams: Link O4) – Materials for Energy Applications
Oral Session O-5 (Microsoft Teams: Link O5) – Alternative Fuels and Applications
Oral Session O-6 (Microsoft Teams: Link O6) – Energy Efficiency and Management
Oral Session O-7 (Microsoft Teams: Link 07) – Energy Finance and Economics
Oral Session O-8 (Microsoft Teams: Link 08) – Energy, Society, and Sustainability
SPEAKERS
Dr. Samir Rachid
Dr. Samir Rachidi holds a PhD in Energy Engineering from the University of Poitiers, following a Master
of Engineering in Process and Energy Engineering from École des Mines de Saint-Étienne and
preparatory classes in Mathematics and Physics at Lycée Moulay Youssef in Rabat. His professional
career spans both research and strategic leadership roles, including positions as Junior R&D Engineer
at CEA Grenoble, R&D Engineer at Respinnovation SAS in Nice, and R&D Project Manager at MASEN.
He has also served as an External Lecturer at École Centrale de Casablanca and is a member of the
Board of Trustees of the Green Energy Park in Benguerir. He currently serves as Director General of the
Institute for Research in Solar Energy and New Energies (IRESEN).
Dr. Rachidi’s research interests focus on renewable energy systems, energy process optimization, and
the development of innovative technologies for sustainable energy applications. His work bridges
fundamental research and industrial deployment, with a particular emphasis on solar energy, energy
efficiency, and the integration of advanced energy technologies into national and regional energy
strategies.
Paper #ID Moderators: Ahmed Khallaayoun (SSE, AUI) and Oualid Kafi (SSE, AUI)
AI-Enhanced Reliable Stochastic Modeling for Wind Power Forecasting: Addressing Practical Challenges in Hybrid Framework
115 Deployment
Authors: Mohamed Yasser Bounnite and Marwane Houngnon
A Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis for the Selection of Thermal Energy Storage Materials in Concentrated Solar Power Applications
164
Authors: Ilham Nait Him and Mohamed Hassan Khalili
Recent Developments in AI-Based Control for Wind and PV Systems: A Short Review
227
Authors: Younes Hakam and Mohamed Tabaa
Thermal and Mechanical Analysis of a Multi-Stage Solid Particle Receiver with Inclined Obstacles Using Yade
251
Authors: Hajar Rati and Mohamed Hassan Khalili
A Hybrid πVAE-XGBoost Framework for High-Fidelity Simulation of Bifacial Solar Thermal Collectors
299
Authors: Imane Fakir, Mehdi Nejjar, Adam Kessab, Mohammad Hachim Eraissouni, and Ahmed Khallaayoun
(In-Person) Electric Grid and Digital Infrastructure
Oral Session P-2 Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 11h00 – 13h00
Location: M6L Thinkspace
Paper #ID Moderators: Mourad Yessef (EST-Nador, UMP) and Yassine Seghrouchni (FSDM, USMBA)
Optimization of a 5.82 GHz Microstrip Patch Antenna for Sustainable EV Wireless Power Transfer Using Parasitic
53 Elements and Dual Substrates of Polypropylene and Fused Quartz
Authors: Soukaina Jaafari, Ahmed Khallaayoun, and Esmail Ahouzi
AI-Driven LoRaWAN-Based Smart Irrigation System Using IoT for Sustainable Water Management in Semi-Arid
106 Regions
Authors: Rahima Nouasse, Younes Benhouria, and Said Benhlima
High Performance 100 kW Axial Flux PMSM: Validation of the 9S/8P Configuration for Advanced Electric Drive
108 Systems
Authors: Siti Nabilah Abdullah, Mohd Saufi Ahmad, Choo Jun Tan, Dahaman Ishak, Qian Yee Ang, Chung Peng
Liew, and Tow Leong Tiang
Digital Twins for Sustainable Energy Optimization and Predictive Maintenance at Noor Ouarzazate, Morocco
165
Authors: Hicham Agourame and Tawfik Masrour
Beyond SMA and EMA: Demonstrating the Strength of the Kalman Filter for Embedded Sensor Smoothing
240 Authors: Reda Adjar, Fathallah Rerhrhaye, Ahmed Elakkary, Jihane Chtioui, Badr Rerhrhaye, Ilyas Lahlouh,
and Nacer Sefiani
Design and Simulation of a Solar Powered Low-Frequency H-Bridge Inverter with an Idealized Wireless Power
257 Transfer Extension
Authors: Anas Mouakka
Analysis of Power Transfer from a Wind Generator to the Electrical Grid Using Thevenin and Norton Equivalents,
355 and Maximum Power Transfer
Authors: Yassine Ait Brik
Emerging Technologies
(In-Person)
Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 11h00 – 13h00
Oral Session P-3
Location: Building 8B, Room 002
Paper #ID Moderators: Mouna Kettani (SSE, AUI) and Naoufal El Youssfi (Royal Air Force Academy)
Data Driven ExtraTrees-Based State-of-Charge Estimation for New and Aged Li-ion Battery Cells
67
Authors: Nayeemuddin Mohammed, Ala Hussein, and Hiren Mewada
77 Solar Panels Fault Classification using An Optimized Moment Based Feature Extraction Method
Authors: Ismail Naouadir, Omar El Ogri, Jaouad El-Mekkaoui, Mohamed Benslimane, and Amal Hjouji
Aerial AM Communication System for Remote Post-Disaster Alerts Using Machine Learning
162 Authors: Aya El Bouzid, Hajar Sadok, Kaoutar Mesbahi, Ilham Nait Him, Nada Azouaou, and Moulay El
Hassan El Azhari
Proof-of-Concept Simulation of Trampoline-Based Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Using Tinkercad Simulation and
248 Electromechanical Modeling
Authors: Houssam Eddine El Mansour
Power Factor Correction Analysis for Moroccan Industrial Facilities: Technical and Economic Evaluation
342
Authors: Chaimaa Labyad
Comparative Energy Yield Analysis of Dual-Axis, Single-Axis, and Fixed-Tilt PV Systems in Ifrane, Morocco
359
Authors: Azeddine Mansour
Materials for Energy Applications
(In-Person)
Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 11h00 – 13h00
Oral Session P-4
Location: Building 08B, Auditorium
Paper #ID Moderators: Mohamed Hassan Khalili (SSE, AUI) and Houssame Limami (SSE, AUI)
CFD-Based Transient Numerical Analysis of Latent Heat Storage in a Porous Packed Bed Using Local Thermal Non-
Equilibrium Model
72
Authors: Lahcen El-Mahaouchi, Mourad Yessef, Hamza El Hafdaoui, Ahmed Faize, Elhadi Baghaz, and Ahmed
Lagrioui
Structural and Thermal Performance Analysis of (In,Ga)N p–i–n Homojunction Solar Cells
83 Authors: Ilyass Ez-Zejjari, Hassan Abboudi, Haddou El-Ghazi, Ahmed Sali, Redouane En-Nadir, Walid Belaid, and
Redouane Sersar
Sol–Gel Fabrication of Hybrid Semi-Interpenetrating Ion-Solvating Membranes by TEOS Crosslinking for Alkaline
128 Electrolyzers
Authors: Loubna Ahsaini, Mina Jellab, Mustapha Matrouf, Fatima Zahra Semlali, and Fouad Ghamouss
Assessment of Physical Properties of Densified Algal Residues for Solid Fuel Applications
146
Authors: Ku Zilati Ku Shaari, Babar Azeem, Abdul Basit, Salma Nouh, and Trinh Hoai Thanh
Dye sensitized solar cells (DSSC): a DFT and TD-DFT theoretical study of the effect of inserting internal acceptors on
170 triphenylamine based dye performances
Authors: Hamoud Toubbali, Abdelhamid Khadiri, Hassan Zarrok, Mounir El Hezzat, and Abdelkader Zarrouk
Paper #ID Moderators: Samir El Hajjaji (SSE, AUI) and Hatim Ameziane (ENSA-Khouribga, USMS)
Multi-Modal Logistics Optimization Powered by AI for Green Hydrogen Export Corridors: An Internet
44 of Energy Perspective on Morocco-Europe Trade Routes
Authors: Raoua Naceiri Mrabti, Hind El Hassani, and Noureddine Boutammachte
Modeling and Optimizing Green Hydrogen Integration for Electrical Power Supply: Academic Facility
155 at Al Akhawayn University, Ifrane
Authors: Fahd Bouallou, Soukaina Jaafari, and Ahmed Bazzi
Decarbonizing Mobility in the Gulf: Evaluating Clean Vehicle Pathways for a Sustainable Transport
159 Future
Authors: Ahmed Bazzi, Mohamed Reda El Aouni, Salma Sedki, and Fouzya Kharmachi
Linking Energy Mix, Water Footprint, and Mobility Transition: A Cross-Country Study of China, India,
169 Kazakhstan, Germany, and Norway based on GREET and Monte Carlo Models
Authors: Hajar Rati and Basma Lamtarrah
Paper #ID Moderators: Houssame Limami (SSE, AUI) and Ahmed Bazzi (OAR, AUI)
Sustainable Energy Production and Consumption for Balanced Trade and SDG Alignment
105
Authors: Noreen Akbar, Muhammad Bilal Habib, Zaib Jahan, and Muhammad Farooq
Smart Regulation 4.0: IoT and Big Data Applications in Offshore Wind Compliance Monitoring
176 Authors: Mahmoud Ouhdan, Abdessalam Ait Madi, Ayoub El Mallahi, Badreddine Badi, and
Jaouad Karroum
From energy disaggregation to appliances load forecasting: A supervised deep learning approach
211
Authors: Hamid Qassemi, Inoussa Habou Louali, Saad Bennani Dosse, and Hakim El Fadili
Energy Finance and Economics
(In-Person)
Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 16h30 – 18h00
Oral Session P-7
Location: M6L Thinkspace
Paper #ID Moderators: Hicham Safi-Eddine (SBA, AUI) and Abdelhamid Bennani Bouchiba (SBA, AUI)
Strategic Intelligence Capabilities and Green Growth: A Cross-Country Regression Analysis Using
156 World Bank Indicators
Authors: Issam El Azzaoui and Zineb Drissi
Paper #ID Moderators: Houssain Kettani (SSE, AUI) and Fouad Boulaid (SSAH, AUI)
Constructed Wetlands and Landfills for Energy Harvesting in KSA- Sustainability and Opportunities
24
Authors: Saidur Chowdhury and Sani Abba
Living Laboratories of Hospitality: Eco-lodges as drivers of Energy transition & Territorial Sustainability
43 through a Conceptual Framework with an illustrative case of Bab Zouina
Authors: Alae Khenachar and Sarah Chetouani
Information Systems and Smart Environments using Bibliometric Analysis: Review of Emerging Trends and
235 Research Directions
Authors: Fatima Zahrae Hamdani, Ikrame Kiyadi, and Hayat El Boukhari
Forecasting Daily High-Speed Rail Demand for Sustainable and Low-Carbon Mobility
337
Authors: Sanae Baqqass, Sokaina El Khamlichi, Imade Bensaoud, and Amine Amar
Paper #ID Moderators: Youness Hakam (EMSI) and Hassan Ougraz (EST-Ouarzazate, UIZ)
Electronic and optical properties of Cs₂PtCl₆ and Rb₂PtCl₆ double perovskites for photocatalytic
97 hydrogen production
Authors: Mouad Ben-Nana, Abderrahman Abbassi, and Elhadadi Benachir
Intelligent communication and computation technologies for smart hydrogen energy networks-
100 Review
Authors: Rachid Fateh and Brahim Moudoud
AI-Driven Evaluation of Green Hydrogen’s Role in Enhancing the Stability of Renewable Electrical
207 Networks
Authors: Safaa Essaid and Loubna Lazrak
Offshore Wind-Driven Hydrogen Production in Morocco: Evaluating RO-PEM Against Direct SWE
281
Authors: Mohamed Reda El Aouni, Salma Sedki, and Omar Bouzidi
Modeling, Simulation, and Emerging Applications (SS-8)
(In-Person)
Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 16h30 – 18h00
Oral Session P-10
Location: Building 08B, Room 106
Paper #ID Moderators: Ala Al-Haj Hussein (PMU) and Dahaman Ishak (PMU)
Improving the Performance of Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger by Utilizing Helical Finned Tubes:
74 Experimental and Numerical Analysis
Authors: Esam Jasim, Syam Ligala, and Bashar Jasem
Renewable Energy Forecasting using Machine Learning Techniques and Comparative Analysis
75
Authors: Mohammed Nayeemuddin, Hiren Mewada, Tasneem Sultana, and Tabassum Nahid Sultana
Determination of the Polytropic Exponent in a Hermetic Scroll Compressor under Variable Operating
142 Conditions
Authors: Enio Bandarra Filho, Mouhammad El Hassan, Zeeshan Rana, and Jose Alberto Parise
Energy-Efficient CMOS Differential Active Inductor Operating in Weak Inversion for Low-Power Wireless
Applications
234
Authors: Mostapha Boussetta, Fatima-Zohra Ahamri, Ridouane Hamdaouy, Rachid Elalami, and
Khadija Slaoui
ORAL SESSIONS
Paper #ID Moderators: Mourad Yessef (EST-Nador, UMP) and Hatim Ameziane (ENSA-Khouribgha, USMS)
Smart Sprinkler and Irrigation System for Ifrane Region: A Simulation-Based Approach Using AVR Microcontrollers
163
Authors: Ahlam Moussa, Kacem Chawqi, Ilham Nait Him, Jamal Bahri, and Moulay El Hassan El Azhari
172 Digital Transformation of Intralogistics: A Framework for AGV Integration in Industry 4.0 Warehouses
Authors: Ilham Nait Him, Rachid Lghoul, and Ouassil Haidar
183 Smart Wireless Charging Infrastructure for Autonomous Electric Vehicles in Industrial Warehouses
Authors: Ilham Nait Him and Rachid Lghoul
AI-Driven Informatics and Communication Framework for Smart Hydrogen Production Systems
186
Authors: Hassan Ougraz
Hydrogen Production and Utilization Pathways for Renewable Energy Systems: A Comprehensive Review
225
Authors: Youness Hakam, Mohamed Tabaa, and Abdellah Ailane
Paper #ID Moderators: Rachid Lghoul (SSE, AUI) and Soukaina Jaafari (INPT)
Comparative Evaluation of Model Predictive Control and Field-Oriented Control for PMSM Drives
Using a Three-Level NPC Inverter in High-Voltage EV Applications
253
Authors: Elhassan Bouhamou, Merouan Belkasmi, Radouane Ouladsine, Aziz Watil, Rajesh Ravi,
Anteneh Wogasso, and Kamal Anoune
Deep Hybrid Temporal Modeling with TCN-GRU-Transformer for Lithium-Polymer Battery State-of-
Charge Estimation
292
Authors: Omar Lammamri, Brahim Zraibi, Mohamed Mansouri, Abdelghani Ezzahi, and Adam
Afadiss
Paper #ID Moderators: Yassine Ait Brik (SSE, AUI) and Yassine Seghrouchni (FSDM, USMBA)
Design and Simulation of a Solar-Powered DC-DC Boost Converter for Efficient Energy
313 Harvesting
Authors: Amina Yassmine Nadane and Mohamed Amine Bouamri
Design and Simulation of an MPPT-Based Solar Buck Converter for Efficient Battery
319 Charging
Authors: Mohssine Lanouar
Paper #ID Moderators: Nasser Assem (SSE, AUI) and Naeem Nisar Sheikh (SSE, AUI)
94 Passive Form, Active Technology: Rethinking Sustainability through Norman Foster’s Architecture
Authors: Chuloh Jung, Jamal Nayfeh, Maroun Kassab, Nadine Fayad, and Massimiliano Porcinari
Thermal Performance Assessment and Compliance Analysis of a Broiler Industrial Farm in a Semi-continental
Climate: Case Study of Tiflet, Morocco
252
Authors: Jihane Chtioui, Fathallah Rerhrhaye, Narjice Elghardouf, Ahmed El Akkary, Ilyas Lahlouh, Reda
Adjar, Hind Serghini, and Nacer Sefiani
Design and Implementation of a Smart Environmental Monitoring and Control System Applied to a Broiler House
298 Prototype
Authors: Narjice Elghardouf, Fathallah Rerhrhaye, Jihane Chtioui, Ahmed El Akkary, and Nacer Sefiani
The Cost of Being Polite: How "Please" and "Thank You" Waste Energy in Large Language Model Prompts
348
Authors: Qazi Fazli Azeem
Paper #ID Moderators: Ala Al-Haj Hussein (PMU) and Dahaman Ishak (PMU)
Modeling and Prediction of Clear-Sky Solar Irradiance Losses Using Meteorological and
Radiative Parameters: A Case Study in Ouarzazate, Morocco
287
Authors: Abdelali Abdessadak, Hicham Ghennioui, Nadège Thirion Moreau, Mounir
Abraim, Safae Merzouk, and Brahim Elbhiri
Paper #ID Moderators: Kwan San Hui (PMU) and Jamal Nayfeh (PMU)
The effect of MASnI₃–RbGeI₃ optical absorber layers thinckess on the electronic characteristics of
79 PSCs
Authors: Syed Muhammad Hasnain, Mohd Amin Mir, and Irfan Qasim
A Review of Sand-Based Thermal Battery Design: Integrating Sensible and Latent Heat Storage for
127 Long-Duration Applications
Authors: Ali Al Nass, Imtiaz Ali, Ahmed Al-Sheri, Muayad Al-Hamood, and Othman Al-Suliman
A Simple and Efficient Strategy for Lithium Incorporation into Sol–Gel–Processed chalcogenide
130 photovoltaics Absorbers
Authors: Naoufal Ennouhi, Nisar Ali, Rosemary Chiti, Otman Abida, and Bakhtiar Ulhaq
Paper #ID Moderators: Badre Nejjar (EST, USMBA), Ghita Lebbar (EST, USMBA), and Mounir Ouremchi (EST, USMBA)
Computational Thermal Analysis of Solar Collector Systems for Enhanced Heat Transfer Efficiency
56
Authors: Mizanur Rahman Howlader, Helal Uddin, and Mohammad Nur Alam Mondal
Data Driven ExtraTrees-Based State-of-Charge Estimation for New and Aged Li-ion Battery Cells
67
Authors: Nayeemuddin Mohammed, Ala Hussein, and Hiren Mewada
Experimental and Neural Network based Pump Power Analysis of Wind Turbine Powered Water Pump
81
Authors: Syam Sundar Lingala and Esam Jasim
Vision Transformer-Based Visual Inspection of Photovoltaic Cells from Angular Images and Fault Recognition
84
Authors: Syam Sundar Lingala, Hiren Mewada, and Nayeemuddin Mohammed
Energy, exergy, and environmental-economic analysis of conventional and shingled photovoltaic technologies
247 Authors: Yassine El Alami, Mouhssine Rami, Fatima Ait Sidi Hammou, Mohamed Boughalbi, Mourad Yessef, Zineb Hekss, Charaf Hajjaj, Fatima Chanaa,
Ahmed Faize, and Elhadi Baghaz
Comparative Study of Energy, Thermal, and Environmental-Economic Performance of PVT and PV Systems
279 Authors: Yassine El Alami, Fatima Ait Sidi Hammou, Hanane Chetnouf, Jaouad El Gharfaoui, Zineb Hekss, Charaf Hajjaj, Mohammadi Benhmida, Ahmed Faize,
and Elhadi Baghaz
Enhanced tracking of reference speed and aerodynamic performance through fractional PI control
288
Authors: Abdelfatah El Ouadiki, Mohammed Taoussi, and Mohammed Essalmi
Residual Signal-Based Experimental Approach for Early Detection of Rotor Winding Asymmetry in Wound-Rotor Induction Machines
369
Authors: Hamza Sabir, Mohammed Ouassaid, Nabil Ngote, and Mourad Yessef
Electric Grid and Digital Infrastructure
(Online)
Friday, February 6, 2026 | 15h00 – 17h30
Oral Session O-2
Link (Microsoft Teams): [Link]
Paper #ID Moderators: Othman Zamzoum (EST, UAE) and Lahcen El-Mahaouchi (ENSAM, UMI)
Selective Harmonic Elimination in Multilevel Inverters Using Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms: A MATLAB-Based Simulation
58 Study
Authors: Mizanur Rahman Howlader, Helal Uddin, and Mohammad Nur Alam Mondal
Model Predictive Control of a 19-Level H-SPUC Inverter with Reduced Power Components
78
Authors: Taoufiq El Ansari, Ayoub El Gadari, and Youssef Ounejjar
Advancing Smart Grid Security and Stability Through Machine Learning Techniques
80
Authors: Syam Sundar Lingala, Nayeemuddin Mohammed, Hiren Mewada, and Tasneen Sultana
Control of a vehicle-to-grid charging station with a double integral sliding mode controller
189
Authors: Hicham Ben Sassi, Yahia Mazzi, Fatima Errahimi, Najia Es-Sbai, and Khadija Lahrech
Modeling and Efficiency Characterization of a Resonant Wireless Power Transfer Circuit for Electric Vehicle Charging
246
Authors: Wiam Sayar
Robust Model Predictive Control of a DC-DC Boost Converter for Grid-Connected PV Systems
262
Authors: Sanae El Bouassi, El Mehdi Mellouli, Zakaria Chalh, Mustapha El Yaqouti, and El Hanafi Arjdal
Hybrid Backstepping–P&O Control Strategy for Enhanced MPPT in Photovoltaic Systems under Climatic Variations
280
Authors: Fatna Bdaidi, Driss Yousfi, and Ayoub Rahmouni
Control Strategy for CCM Boost Converter and dual-loop PI regulator For variable load
315
Authors: Hind Mouheddani and Lhoussine Abaali
Emerging Technologies
(Online)
Friday, February 6, 2026 | 15h00 – 17h30
Oral Session O-3
Link (Microsoft Teams): [Link]
Moderators: Hicham Ben Sassi (Royal Air Force Academy), Saad Abouzahir (Royal Air Force Academy), and
Paper #ID
Kamal Anoune (FST, UH1)
Optimization of Parameters Modeling the Angular Distribution of Ion Sputtering for the Components of Inconel
124 718 Alloy Using a Genetic Algorithm
Authors: Bachrak Abd El Moughit, Tarik Bouragba, Kawtar Bria, and Mohammed Ait El Fqih
160 FPGA-Based Mine Traffic Controller with Pedestrian and Machinery Prioritization
Authors: Hajar Sadok, Ahlam Moussa, Ilham Nait Him, and Moulay El Hassan El Azhari
Low-Powered IoT-Based Real-Time Weather Monitoring and Location Tracking using MQTT
236
Authors: Hiren Mewada, Miral Desai, Brijesh Kundaliya, and Archi Gurjar
Multiclass Deep Learning for Automated Solar Panel Surface Defect Detection Using the Solar Augmented
264 Dataset
Authors: Mohamed Hadadi, Walid Houmaidi, and Anas Riad
318 A Hybrid Gradient Boosting - XGBoost MPPT Strategy for Photovoltaic Systems Under Partial Shading
Authors: Rida Amine, Noureddine El Barbri, and Hatim Ameziane
Moderators: Abdellatif Bouaichi (EMSI), Soukaina Krafes (FST, USMBA), and Yassine Seghrouchni
Paper #ID
(FSDM, USMBA)
Investigations of the Thermoelectric Potential of Single-layered SiC and ZnO via First-Principles
Calculations
107
Authors: Bakhtiar Ul Haq, Se-Hun Kim, Rachida Ahmed, Nisar Ali, Zulfiqar Ali Shah, Ubaid
Tantary, and Muhammad Jawad
Heat Transfer and Friction Factor Analysis of ND/Water Nanofluid in Parabolic Trough Collector:
143 Experimental and Bayesian Regularization Optimization
Authors: Syam Sundar Lingala and Hiren Mewada
Moderators: Abdelhafid Es-Saqy (ENSA, USMBA), Nasredine Boujmil (ENSA, USMBA), and Mohamed
Paper #ID
Fattah (EST, USMBA)
Binary Fluid Ejector Refrigeration Systems: Thermodynamic Analysis and Fluid Selection Criteria
129
Authors: Mouhammad El Hassan, Enio Bandarra Filho, Zeeshan Rana, and Nikolay Bukharin
Smart IoE: A Hybrid Machine Learning Framework for Wind Energy Forecasting, Blockchain Integrity,
and IoE Connectivity
147
Authors: Mansoor Khan, Salabat Khan, Muhammad Asghar Khan, Ximeng Dou, Zahid Ali Khan,
Cao Feng, and Fahmida Bibi
Agrivoltaics for India’s Net-Zero Vision: Integrating Policy, Technology, and Sustainability
208
Authors: Deepthi Narayana Swamy
The Role of Energy Efficiency in Shaping Saudi Arabia’s Sustainable Energy Future: Evidence from
LEAP Modelling
217
Authors: Muhammad Shahid, Amjad Ali, Sukandar Abdul Qadir, Mohammad Tasbirul Islam,
Kamran Ali, Farrukh Baig, and Farhan Ullah
Field Oriented Control based on Sliding Mode of a variable speed grid-connected DFIG Wind
Turbine System
260
Authors: Aymen Boujemel, Najib El Ouanjli, Hicham Rouijaa, Ayoub Nouaiti, Ilias En-Naoui, and
Mostafa Merras
Energy Efficiency and Management
(Online)
Friday, February 6, 2026 | 15h00 – 17h30
Oral Session O-6
Link (Microsoft Teams): [Link]
Moderators: Sohayla El Ouardi (ENSA, USMBA), Salima Handa (ENSA, USMBA), and Zineb Tadlaoui (ENSA,
Paper #ID
USMBA)
High-Performance Voltage Level Shifter Design Using TSMC 130nm CMOS Technology
76
Authors: Hicham Guissi and Khadija Slaoui
Neural Network-Based Optimization of PMBLDC Motor Performance for Enhanced Energy Efficiency and
Management in Renewable Energy Systems
99
Authors: Musa Mohammaed Gujja, Dahaman Ishak, Muhammad Najwan Hamidi, and Tow Leong
Tiang
Energy Efficiency and Environmental Performance in Moroccan Port Terminals: An Empirical Assessment
126
Authors: Deyae Ennayer, Nissrine Majit, and Naila Amrous
Transparent and Explainable Energy Modeling for Informed Decision-Making in Smart Homes
168 Authors: Sagheer Abbas, Farhan Ullah, Muhammad Asif, Muhammad Asghar Khan, Areej Fatima, and
Muhammad Faisal
Cost Effective Cleaning Optimization for Enhanced Solar PV Power Production in Arid areas
210 Authors: Rahma Aman, Amjad Ali, Kamran Ali, Farrukh Baig, Muhammad Asghar Khan, and Sagheer
Abbas
Parametric Evaluation of DC-Bus Passive Components for Enhanced Regenerative Energy Performance in
310 Elevator Drives
Authors: Nada Salhi
Energy Finance and Economics
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Green Patents as Assets: Valuation and Financing Mechanisms for Clean-Tech Scale-Ups
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Levers and barriers to the transition to a circular economy: A systematic literature review
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