Prof Dr. Lynda Benbahouche, Faculty of Technology, University Setif1, Algeria
S. Boucetta and Ly. Benbahouche are renowned researchers in the field of materials science. Their latest work, published in the Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Engineering (2025), explores the MgCu4Sn intermetallic compound’s structural, electronic, elastic, mechanical, and thermodynamic properties using first-principle calculations. They have made significant contributions to the study of magnesium alloys, focusing on their potential applications in industries like automotive, aerospace, and biomedical fields. Their research utilizes advanced computational methods, contributing valuable insights to the understanding of material properties at the atomic level.
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Education 🎓
S. Boucetta and Ly. Benbahouche hold advanced degrees in materials science and engineering, with extensive training in computational methods such as density functional theory (DFT) and material modeling tools like CASTEP. Their educational journey has equipped them with expertise in investigating the properties of various alloys, with a focus on magnesium-based intermetallics.
Experience 💼
Boucetta and Benbahouche have both held significant academic positions and have contributed to the advancement of materials science through their research. They have extensive experience in applying theoretical methods to solve complex engineering challenges. Their work on the MgCu4Sn compound is one such example, where they used first-principle calculations to predict material properties that have practical applications in various industries.
Research Interests 🔬
Their research interests lie in the theoretical exploration of material properties, particularly focusing on the structural, electronic, and mechanical aspects of metal alloys. Boucetta and Benbahouche are especially interested in using computational methods like DFT to predict and optimize properties that can be applied to new engineering materials, especially magnesium-based alloys with applications in the automotive, aerospace, and biomedical sectors.
Awards 🏆
Though their current research is ongoing, Boucetta and Benbahouche’s contributions to materials science have been widely recognized within the academic community. Their innovative work on MgCu4Sn has already sparked interest from several prominent researchers and industry professionals.
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