Professional Engagements and Achievements
ENGAGEMENTS AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Setup and maintenance of the internet network at the Cadi Ayyad University Observatory: Designed, installed, and maintained a robust network infrastructure to support seamless data transfer, remote operations, and research connectivity.
- Development of the webpage and satellite tracking utility: Created an online platform for real-time satellite tracking, enabling precise observations and facilitating scientific research.
- Development of the observatory's website – ouca.uca.ma: Designed and implemented the official website of the Oukaimeden Observatory to enhance data accessibility, research collaboration, and public outreach. Visit Oukaimeden Observatory
- Involvement in the IAU CPS Center: Contributed to international collaborative projects and observational campaigns as part of the International Astronomical Union's Center for Scientific Programs.
- Cadi Ayyad University Observatory: Oversaw the installation, calibration, and maintenance of advanced scientific instruments to support research and observational activities.
- PhD and Post-PhD, University of the Côte d'Azur: Developed next-generation fringe tracking techniques for optical interferometry in collaboration with the Lagrange Laboratory.
- Atlaskies Observatory: Managed telescope installations, dismantling, and software configurations, including mounting accessories for optimized performance. Visit Atlaskies
- Observatory Deployment – SpaceAble Collaboration: Conducted site evaluations and selected observatories for telescope installations as part of the SpaceAble project. Visit SpaceAble
- Shanghai-Oukaimeden Observatory Collaboration: Assisted in planning and preparing for new instrument installations to enhance research capabilities.
- MOFID Network – Fireball Detection System: Installed and maintained fireball detection cameras to monitor meteoric activity and contribute to data collection. Learn more about MOFID
- MOSS Observatory – Sky Survey Operations: Ensured continuous operation, calibration, and maintenance of telescopes and imaging systems at the MOSS Observatory. Visit MOSS Observatory
- SpaceFlux Telescope Deployment – Atlaskies Observatory: Led the installation and configuration of a state-of-the-art telescope to support space debris and satellite monitoring. Learn more about SpaceFlux
- Global Meteor Network (GMN): Installed and configured GMN cameras across Morocco for real-time meteor tracking and data analysis. Explore GMN
- RENOIR Project – Atmospheric Observations: Managed operations and maintenance of remote observatory systems to study ionospheric regions and atmospheric dynamics.
- LPHEA Laboratory: Set up high-performance computing servers and provided technical maintenance to support data processing and analysis.

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND MOBILITY
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- IAUGA2024: Participation in the IAU General Assembly in Cape Town, South Africa, as a member of the organizing committee for the IAUS393 symposium. Visit IAUS393
- Niçoise Doctoral Physics Days (2017): Participation in the event held from March 12 to 15, 2017, in Seolane-Barcelonnette, France.
- Statistical Optics Training (2016): Attended advanced training conducted by astronomer Alain Chelli, from June 24 to 30, at the Côte d'Azur Observatory.
- VLTI School (2015): Participated in the 8th edition of the VLTI School on optical interferometry, held from September 6 to 13, 2015, in Cologne, Germany.
- International Mobility: Completed a 17-month research stay (2015–2018) contributing to the development of the HFT instrument at the Lagrange Laboratory, University of Côte d'Azur, Nice, France.

PARTICIPATION IN THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC EVENTS
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Coordination of the Organizing Committee and Scientific Direction
- 2024: Coordinator of the local organizing committee of the symposium: IAUS393: Planetary Science and Exoplanets in the Era of the James Webb Space Telescope. https://iaus393.uca.ma/loc/
- 2023: Coordinator of the local and scientific organizing committee of the summer school OISA23: Space Weather, Debris, and Near Earth Objects. https://ouca.uca.ma/an/OISA23/index.php
- 2022: Coordinator of the 22nd edition of the Marrakech Astronomy Festival: ASTRONOMY IN ALL ITS STATES IN MARRAKECH. http://marrakech-astro.uca.ma/FAM23/index.php
- 2021: Coordinator of the 21st edition of the Marrakech Astronomy Festival: Contribution of Amateur Astronomers to Professional Astronomy. http://marrakech-astro.uca.ma/FAM22/index.php
Participation as a Member of the Organizing Committee
- 2024: Participation in organizing the African School of Physics ASP2024. https://africanschoolofphysics.org/2023/06/28/asp2024/
- 2024: Participation in organizing the AfAS2024 annual conference. https://conference.afasociety.org/
- 2024: Coordinator of the special session (Host Session): Space Debris and Satellites at the African Astronomical Society (AfAS) conference.
- 2024: Member of the organizing committee of the 8th edition of the African School of Physics ASP2024. https://www.africanschoolofphysics.org/asp2024/
- 2022: Member of the organizing committee of the 6th edition of the OISA school 2022. http://marrakech-astro.uca.ma/oisa2022/comite.php
- 2019: Member of the organizing committee of the 20th Marrakech Astronomy Festival 2019. http://marrakech-astro.uca.ma/FAM20
- 2019: Member of the committee for the Telescope4All operation organized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) 2019. https://exoworlds.nocmorocco.org/
- 2019: Member of the committee for the NamExoworlds operation organized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) 2019. https://exoworlds.nocmorocco.org/
- 2015: Member of the organizing committee of the 1st Scientific Research Forum of FSSM, held on June 3-5, 2015.
- 2013: Participation in the organization of the 7th World Congress on Environmental Education (WEEC2013), held between June 8-14, 2013.

PARTICIPATION IN THE SCIENTIFIC EVENTS
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- OISA School on Astrophysics Spectroscopy (2022): Participation in the 6th edition organized at Oukaimeden from July 2 to 7, 2022.
- Workshop on Stellar Spectroscopy (2014): Participation in the workshop organized from October 20 to 24, 2014, at the Oukaimeden Observatory.
- OISA School on Space Metrology (2014): Participation in the 5th edition organized from May 5 to 10, 2014, in Marrakech.
- World Congress on Environmental Education (WEEC2013): Participation in the 7th congress organized from June 8 to 14, 2013.
- International Astrophysics School of Oukaimeden (2013): Participation in the school focused on satellites and small bodies of the solar system, from April 28 to May 3, 2013, in Marrakech.

MEMBERSHIPS IN SOCIETIES AND ASSOCIATIONS
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- 2023–Present: Board Member of the Tensift Region Development Center (CDRT).
- 2022–Present: General Secretary of the Amateur Astronomy Association of Marrakech (3AM).
- 2022–Present: Vice Treasurer of the Atlas Dark Sky Foundation, Marrakech.
- 2019–Present: Board Member of the Atlas Dark Sky Foundation, Marrakech.
- 2019–Present: Member of the Moroccan Committee for the Dissemination of Astronomy "NOC-Morocco" (IAU National Outreach Committee, Morocco).
- 2020–Present: Member of the Arab Society for Astronomy (ArAS).
- 2020–Present: Member of the African Society for Astronomy (AfAS).
- 2019: Member of the National Committee for the "Name ExoWorlds" operation, organized by the International Astronomical Union.
- 2020: Member of the National Committee for the "Telescopes for ALL" operation, organized by the International Astronomical Union.
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