Prof. kawther Ben Mabrouk | Catalyse | Top Researcher Award

Prof. kawther Ben Mabrouk | Catalyse | Water Research and Technologies Center | Tunisia

Prof. kawther Ben Mabrouk is a distinguished physicist and Assistant Professor at the Water Research and Technologies Center (CERTE) in Tunisia, recognized for her pioneering research in optical sensing, nanomaterials, and environmental remediation. She obtained her Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Lorraine, France, where she specialized in Raman spectroscopy and optical sensing. Her academic journey includes a postdoctoral fellowship at Humboldt University of Berlin, supported by the Humboldt Innovation Grant, where she advanced her expertise in material characterization and sustainable environmental technologies. Prof. Kawther BEN MABROUK has built a robust research portfolio focused on the synthesis, design, and optimization of functional nanomaterials for photocatalytic degradation of pollutants, microplastic detection, and water purification applications. Her contributions extend to participation in multiple international research collaborations, particularly through European COST Actions (ICPLASTIC and PRIORITY), where she serves as Leader of the Subgroup Sampling (WG4) and plays a key role in developing standardized microplastic detection methods through machine learning integration. Her professional experience spans academia, applied research, and international scientific exchange, having contributed as a full-time researcher at the Research and Technology Center of Energy and as a senior postdoctoral researcher in Germany. She possesses strong research skills in Raman and infrared spectroscopy, catalysis, nanomaterial synthesis, and environmental sensor development, complemented by proficiency in analytical instrumentation and data modeling. Prof. Kawther BEN MABROUK has published 15 Scopus-indexed papers, delivered numerous conference presentations, and contributed a book chapter on nanomaterial applications in environmental physics. Her awards and honors include the Humboldt Innovation Grant, the IUPAP Women in Physics Award, and recognition from the Tunisian Physical Society for academic excellence.