PHD at CEA Saclay and Evry Val d’Essonne University, France.
Dr. Walid Dridi, born on May 1, 1978, in Siliana, Tunisia, is a renowned nuclear engineer and assistant professor at the Tunisian National Centre for Nuclear Science and Technology (CNSTN). He holds a PhD in Nuclear Engineering from CEA Saclay and Evry Val d’Essonne University, France. Dridi’s research focuses on neutronic analysis, criticality safety, nuclear fuel modeling, and high-performance computing. He has collaborated with international organizations like CERN and IAEA, contributing significantly to nuclear science. He also teaches nuclear physics and supervises various research projects, demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing nuclear technology and education in Tunisia.
Professional Profiles
Education
PhD in Nuclear Engineering French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) & Evry Val d’Essonne University, France (September 2006) Master of Nuclear Reactor Physics (DEA) National Institute of Nuclear Science and Techniques (INSTN Saclay) & Evry Val d’Essonne University, France (July 2003) Industrial Engineering National Engineering School of Tunis (ENIT), Tunisia (June 2002) Mathematics/Physics Diploma Preparatory School for Engineer Studies (IPET) Monfleury Tunis, Tunisia (1997-1999)
Work Experience
Assistant Professor in Nuclear Reactor Physics The Tunisian National Centre for Nuclear Science and Technology (CNSTN), Tunisia (December 2012 – Present) Research Associate CEA/Department of Nuclear Physics within N_TOF Collaboration CERN (2003 – Present) Member of Laboratory on Energy and Matter for Nuclear Sciences Development (LR16CNSTN02) CNSTN, Technopark Sidi-Thabet, Ariana, Tunisia (2015 – Present)
Teaching Experience
Normal Superior School of Tunis, University of Tunis Nuclear Physics for 3rd year of bachelor’s degree in Physics (2020-2022) National School of Advanced Sciences and Technologies in Borj Cedria (ENSTAB), University of Carthage Nuclear Energy for 5th year of energy engineering (2017-2022) Military Academy Fondouk Jedid, Tunisia Nuclear Physics for 3rd year of Weapon Techniques Engineering (2019-2023) Numerical Analysis and Linear Programming for 3rd year of Civil and Telecom Engineering (2020-2023)
Professional Skills
Neutronic, reactor core analysis, shielding, criticality safety Irradiation experiments, dosimetry, radiation processing Materials characterization, uncertainty quantification, sensitivity analysis High performance computing, applied mathematics, numerical analysis Stochastic computing, Monte Carlo simulation Programming (Python, C/C++, Fortran), scientific computing (Matlab, R), parallel computing (MPI, OpenMP) Monte-Carlo Simulation software (MCNP, TRIPOLI4, FLUKA/GEANT4) Neutronics and thermal-hydraulic software (CRONOS-2, APOLLO-2, ERANOS, FLICA4, Cathare)
Research Focus
Dr. Walid Dridi’s research focuses on nuclear engineering, specifically in neutronic design, reactor core analysis, criticality safety, and nuclear fuel modeling. His work includes advanced studies on subcritical assemblies, neutron dosimetry, and the effects of radiation on materials. Dridi employs high-performance computing and Monte Carlo simulations for nuclear systems analysis. He collaborates internationally, contributing to significant projects such as those with CERN and IAEA. His research also extends to practical applications of nuclear physics in medicine and materials science, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to the advancement of nuclear technology.
Publications
- Effects of neutron–gamma radiation on the free radical contents in epoxy resin: upconversion luminescence and structural stabilization, cited by: 44, Publication date: 2019.
- Neutronic design analysis of CEA Cadarache URANIE subcritical assembly, Publication date: 2024.
- Neutron reactor dosimetry monitoring by optical, nanostructural, and morphological changes of NiO thin films, Publication date: 2023.
- Natural red dyes from Beta vulgaris L. extract for gamma-rays color indicator: Physico-chemical and biological characterizations, cited by: 2, Publication date: 2022.
- Constraints on the dipole photon strength for the odd uranium isotopes, Publication date: 2022.
- The activities of 210Po and 210Pb in cigarette smoked in Tunisia, cited by: 6, Publication date: 2020.
- Numerical analysis of the alanine response using Monte Carlo: Correlation with experimental results, cited by: 3, Publication date: 2022.
- Monte Carlo validation of dose mapping for the Tunisian Gamma Irradiation Facility using the MCNP6 code, cited by: 19, Publication date: 2020.
- Neutron heating assessment in Minerve reactor by using alanine/ESR dosimetry, cited by: 4, Publication date: 2020.
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