Faculté des Sciences Exactes Université Djillali Liabes
MAPES Laboratory Lab
PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ALGERIA · MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
FSE UDL
IMDPEH'26
FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT

The International Conference on Innovations in Materials Design and Processes for Environment and Health Protection

Towards a Circular and Digital Transition

November 18–19, 2026
Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria
Hybrid · On-site & Online

Conference Chair

Prof. BENGHAREZ Zohra

Faculty of Exact Sciences, UDL Sidi Bel Abbes

Indexed Publication

Selected papers from IMDPH’2026 will be invited to submit their full manuscripts for consideration in Comptes Rendus Chimie (Cat. A · WoS & Scopus)

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Sidi Bel Abbes - Materials science
18–19 Nov 2026

About IMDPEH'2026

The international conference IMDPEH'2026 aims to bring together researchers, engineers, policymakers, and industry professionals to discuss recent innovations in materials science and processing technologies for environmental and human health protection.

Emphasis is placed on the design of advanced materials and emerging technologies that support sustainable water treatment, pollution control, resource recovery and health protection, all within the framework of a circular economy. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI), digital tools, and smart systems to achieve these goals will also be a key focus of the conference.

Circular Economy Digital Transition AI & Smart Systems

Conference Topics

Twelve thematic axes covering the full spectrum of the conference

01

Eco-Design & Life Cycle Approaches

Innovative materials development with sustainability and LCA methodologies.

02

AI for Materials Design & Optimization

Machine learning, generative design, and digital twins for materials discovery.

03

Innovative Materials Characterization

Advanced microscopy, spectroscopy, and in-situ analysis techniques.

04

Materials for Water & Wastewater Treatment

Membranes, adsorbents, and catalytic materials for water purification.

05

Advanced Oxidation Processes

Photocatalysis, Fenton, and hybrid oxidation systems for pollutant degradation.

06

Innovative materials for nutrients recovery

Phosphorus, nitrogen, and critical element recovery from waste streams.

07

Innovative materials for sustainable agriculture

Bio-based fertilizers, soil conditioners, and controlled-release materials.

08

Innovative materials for health protection

Biomaterials, antimicrobial coatings, and diagnostics for human health.

09

Circular Economy

Waste valorization, recycling, and closed-loop material systems.

10

Innovative materials for sensing applications

Smart sensors, electrochemical detection, and environmental monitoring.

11

Advanced materials and policy innovation

Regulatory frameworks, standards, and governance for advanced materials.

12

Sustainable Process Design

Green engineering, process intensification, and low-carbon technologies.

Keynote Speakers

Confirmed international experts

Prof Lam Su Shiung

Prof Lam Su Shiung

Univ. Malaysia Terengganu

Malaysia
Prof Michael Springborg

Prof. Michael Springborg

Univ. des Saarlandes

Germany
Prof Chedly Tizaoui

Prof. Chedly Tizaoui

Swansea University

United Kingdom
Prof Seda Demirel Topel

Prof. Seda Demirel Topel

Antalya Bilim University

Turkey
Prof Jean-François Deliège

Prof. Jean-François Deliège

Université de Liège

Belgium
Dr Charalampos Doulgeris

Dr. Charalampos Doulgeris

SWRI-Thessaloniki

Greece
Dr Eng Salah Jellali

Dr Eng Salah Jellali

Sultan Qaboos Univ.

Oman
Prof AMRANE Abdeltif

Prof AMRANE Abdeltif

Université de Rennes

France
Prof Hanene Akrout

Prof Hanene Akrout

CERTE-Soliman

Tunisia
Prof HASAN SHAMRAN MOHAMMED

Prof HASAN SHAMRAN MOHAMMED

Univ. Al-Qadisiyah

Iraq
Prof Jeguirim Mejdi

Prof Jeguirim Mejdi

Univ. Upper Alsace

France
Prof Mohsen Mahmoud Mostafa

Prof Mohsen Mahmoud Mostafa

Mansoura University

Egypt

Conference Program

Detailed schedule — all times are local (UTC+1)

DAY 1 — NOVEMBER 18, 2026 Wednesday
08:30Registration & Welcome
09:00Opening Ceremony
09:50Plenary Lecture 1
10:30Plenary Lecture 2
11:10Coffee Break + Poster I
11:30Plenary Lecture 3
12:10Plenary Lecture 4
12:50Lunch Break
14:00Room A: Thematic Session I
14:00Room B: Oral Session I
15:30Coffee Break + Poster II
15:50Room A: Thematic Session II
15:50Room B: Oral Session II
17:20Panel Discussion · Networking
19:00Gala Dinner
DAY 2 — NOVEMBER 19, 2026 Thursday
09:00Invited Lecture 1
09:40Invited Lecture 2
10:20Coffee Break + Poster III
10:45Invited Lecture 3
11:25Invited Lecture 4
12:05Lunch Break
14:00Room A: Oral Session III
14:00Room B: Oral Session IV
15:30Coffee Break + Poster IV
16:00Round Table / Panel Discussion
17:00Closing Ceremony & Awards
Plenary / Invited Thematic / Oral Poster Break / Social

Important Deadlines

Abstract Submission October 10, 2026
Abstract Acceptance Confirmation October 20, 2026
Full Paper Submission December 19, 2026
Early Registration October 15, 2026

Registration Fees

Category On‑site Online
Students8 000 DA3 000 DA
Researchers / Academics12 000 DA6 000 DA
Industry Professionals20 000 DA10 000 DA
Foreign Participants100 €100 €

Fees include access to all sessions, conference materials, coffee breaks, and lunches.

Call for Papers

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Please use the official template for your submission and complete the registration form to participate.

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Committees

The expert team behind the conference

Honorary Committee

  • Director General of The Thematic Research Agency in Health and life sciences (ATRSSV), Algeria
  • Rector of Djillali Liabes University, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria
  • Dean of the Faculty of Exact Sciences, Sidi Bel Abbès, Algeria

Organizing Committee

Dr. BOUDOUAIA Nacer(President), Univ-SBA, Algeria
Prof. BENGHAREZ ZohraUniv-SBA, Algeria
Prof. ZIZI ZahiaUniv-Tlemcen, Algeria
Prof. ABDI KeltoumUniv-SBA, Algeria
Dr. FETTAL NadiaUniv-SBA, Algeria
Dr. BENYEKHLEF SamirESSA-Tlemcen, Algeria
Dr. HAMRI Mahdi MohamedUniv-SBA, Algeria
Dr. BENHAFSA Fouad MekhalefCRAPC-Tipaza, Algeria
Dr. Ait Amer AhceneUniv-SBA, Algeria
Dr. BENBRAHIM NasséraUniv-SBA, Algeria
Dr. CHADLI RedouaneUniv-SBA, Algeria
Dr. ZOUAOUI RABAH MustaphaUniv-SBA, Algeria
Dr. YOUSFI NoureddineUniv-SBA, Algeria
Dr. NORDINE NarimaneUniv-Chlef, Algeria
Dr. BENDAOUDI Amine AhmedUniv-SBA, Algeria
Dr. BENCHIHA Sid AhmedUniv-SBA, Algeria
Dr. LOUNACI Mohammed OussamaUniv-SBA, Algeria
Dr. BELABBES RaniaUniv-Oran 1, Algeria
Dr. NAIMI OussamaENSTA-Algiers, Algeria
Ms. MAHTOUGUI AsmaaUniv-SBA, Algeria
Ms. SLAMANI ImeneUniv-SBA, Algeria

Scientific Committee

Prof. BENGHAREZ ZohraUniv-SBA, Algeria
Prof. Zizi ZahiaUniv-Tlemcen, Algeria
Prof. BENARBA BachirATRSSV-Oran, Algeria
Prof. ABDI KeltoumUniv-SBA, Algeria
Prof. SEKKAL-RAHAL MajdaUniv-SBA, Algeria
Prof. GUEMRA KaddourUniv-SBA, Algeria
Prof. MERINE HouariaUniv-SBA, Algeria
Prof. MOUFFOK BenaliUniv-SBA, Algeria
Prof. YAKOUBI AbdelkaderUniv-SBA, Algeria
Prof. KHACHAI HouariUniv-SBA, Algeria
Prof. TILMATINE AmarUniv-SBA, Algeria
Prof. MEGHIT Boumediene KhaledUniv-SBA, Algeria
Prof. CHERITI AbdelkrimUTMB-Béchar, Algeria
Prof. DJABRI LarbiUniv-Annaba, Algeria
Prof. BOUABDESSELAM HassibaENPO-Oran, Algeria
Prof. ZEMMOURI HassibaENSTA-Algiers, Algeria
Prof. MORSLI AmineUSTO-Oran, Algeria
Prof. NEGADI LatifaUniv-Tlemcen, Algeria
Prof. NEGADI AminaUniv-Tlemcen, Algeria
Prof. KAID MhamadENS-Saida, Algeria
Prof. HOUARI BrahimENS-Saida, Algeria
Prof. KABOUCHE ZahiaUniv-Constantine, Algeria
Prof. BERREDJEM MalikaUniv-Annaba, Algeria
Prof. HABA HamadaUniv-Batna, Algeria
Prof. LAHRECHE B. MokhtarUniv-Djelfa, Algeria
Prof. SU SHIUNG LamUniv-Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia
Prof. Michael SPRINGBORGUniv-DES Saarlandes, Germany
Prof. AMRANE AbdeltifUniv-Rennes, France
Prof. MEJDI JeguirimUniv-Upper Alsace, France
Prof. JELLALI SalahUniv-SQU, Muscat, Oman
Prof. TIZAOUI ChedlyUniv-Swansea, United Kingdom
Prof. MOHSEN MAHMOUD MostafaUniv-Mansoura, Egypt
Prof. AKROUT HananeCERTE-Soliman, Tunisia
Dr. DOULGERIS CharalamposSWRI-Thessaloniki, Greece
Prof. HASAN SHAMRAN MohammedUniv-Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq
Prof. DEMİREL TOPEL SedaAntalya Bilim University, Turkey
Prof. DELIÈGE Jean-FrançoisUniv-Liège, Belgium

Supported by

Institutional partners and research agencies

DGRSDT / RSDT

Directorate General

ATRSSV

Health Sciences Agency

MESRS

Ministry of Higher Ed.