Best Researcher Award
Noureddine Ouslimane
Universite Ibn Tofail
Noureddine Ouslimane is a researcher affiliated with Ibn Tofail University in Kenitra, Morocco, whose published work focuses substantially on soil behaviour, road construction materials, soil stabilization, and the reuse of construction and glass waste in geotechnical applications. His research connects experimental assessment of soil and recycled materials with sustainable infrastructure development, particularly for road engineering and construction applications. Recent publications identify affiliations with the Advanced Materials and Process Engineering Laboratory and the Building and Public Works Testing and Design Laboratory in Kenitra. [1] [2]
Abstract
Noureddine Ouslimane is a Moroccan researcher associated with Ibn Tofail University whose scholarly work is situated at the intersection of geotechnical engineering, road materials, soil stabilization, and sustainable construction. His research examines the engineering potential of recycled concrete and glass materials for improving clayey soils and developing alternative road construction materials. Published studies address physicochemical and mechanical characteristics of stabilized soils, swelling clay treatment, and recovery of construction waste for infrastructure applications. His research affiliations include the Advanced Materials and Process Engineering Laboratory and the Building and Public Works Testing and Design Laboratory. The documented publication record demonstrates a continuing research interest in resource-efficient approaches to geotechnical and road engineering. [1] [2] [3]
Keywords
Geotechnical Engineering, Soil Stabilization, Road Engineering, Clay Soils, Recycled Materials, Construction Waste, Glass Waste, Recycled Concrete, Sustainable Infrastructure, Pavement Materials, Soil Mechanics, Sustainable Construction.
Introduction
Geotechnical engineering increasingly addresses the combined requirements of structural performance, material efficiency, and environmental sustainability. Within this context, Ouslimane’s published research examines the reuse of waste-derived materials in road construction and soil treatment. His work has investigated clay, recycled concrete debris, glass waste, and other materials as components of alternative stabilization strategies. These studies are relevant to infrastructure engineering because the performance of road subgrades and construction materials depends strongly on mechanical properties, moisture response, particle characteristics, and stabilization methods. [1] [3]
Research Profile
Ouslimane’s research profile is characterized by work in soil and unsaturated-flow-related areas, geotechnical engineering, soil mechanics, road materials, and sustainable infrastructure. Publicly indexed research associates him with Ibn Tofail University and with laboratories concerned with advanced materials, building materials, and public works testing. His research activities therefore extend beyond bibliographic indexing and involve experimental investigation of engineering materials and their potential application in infrastructure. [2]
Research Contributions
A major theme in Ouslimane’s research is the use of recycled construction materials for improving or modifying problematic soils. A 2025 Scientific Reports study investigated alternative road construction material based on clay and recycled concrete debris, examining the engineering performance of the resulting material. The work places recycled concrete within a broader strategy for reducing conventional material consumption while maintaining requirements relevant to road construction. [1]
Publications
Ouslimane’s indexed publication record includes studies in peer-reviewed journals addressing sustainable road construction, recycled materials, clay stabilization, and geotechnical applications. His recent publications in Scientific Reports examine recycled concrete debris and glass debris, while earlier work in Innovative Infrastructure Solutions investigated the recovery and valorization of crushed concrete and glass waste for road construction. These publications demonstrate a coherent research theme connecting laboratory-scale material evaluation with civil infrastructure applications. [1] [2] [3]
Research Impact
The practical significance of Ouslimane’s research lies in its investigation of materials that can simultaneously address geotechnical performance and waste-management considerations. His studies consider construction and glass waste as potential engineering resources rather than solely as disposal materials. The research is particularly relevant to road engineering, where locally available soils may require stabilization and where alternative aggregates or additives can potentially contribute to resource-efficient construction practices. [1] [2]
Award Suitability
For a Best Researcher Award in the context of the Global Civil Engineering Awards, Ouslimane’s documented research provides evidence of activity relevant to geotechnical engineering and sustainable infrastructure. His publications address soil stabilization, road construction materials, recycled concrete, glass waste, and the engineering assessment of alternative materials. These themes correspond directly with important areas of contemporary geotechnical and transportation infrastructure research. [1] [2]
Conclusion
Noureddine Ouslimane’s research profile reflects sustained scholarly activity in geotechnical engineering, soil stabilization, road construction materials, and sustainable reuse of construction waste. His publications demonstrate an emphasis on experimental investigation of clay soils and recycled concrete and glass materials for infrastructure applications. The combination of laboratory-based material assessment, road engineering relevance, and waste valorization places his documented research within an interdisciplinary area connecting geotechnical engineering and sustainable construction. [1] [2] [3]
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References
- Ouslimane, N., et al. (2025). Development and performance evaluation of alternative road construction material using clay and recycled concrete debris. Scientific Reports, 15, 9547. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-89708-4.
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-89708-4
- Ouslimane, N., et al. (2025). Optimization of glass debris in the treatment of swelling clay soils using recycled materials for sustainable road engineering. Scientific Reports, 15, 24135. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-04337-1.
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-04337-1
- Ouslimane, N., et al. (2024). Optimization of glass scrap recovery and reuse in road construction for promising physicochemical stabilization. Scientific Reports, 14, 12925. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-62862-x.
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-62862-x
- Ouslimane, N., Barebita, H., & Belfaquir, M. (2023). Recovery and valorization of crushed concrete and glass waste in road construction in Morocco. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 8. DOI: 10.1007/s41062-023-01198-3.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s41062-023-01198-3
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Noureddine Ouslimane, Author ID 58314433200. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58314433200