Ms. Nor El Houda Bourkaib | Environment | Best Researcher Award
PHD at Ecole Nationale Polytechnique, Algeria.
Norelhouda Bourkaib is a passionate Ph.D. student in Environmental Engineering with a specialization in green chemistry and renewable materials; her research centers on the epoxidation of waste cooking oils to develop eco-friendly biobased products; skilled in experimental design, statistical modeling, and chemical analysis, she integrates sustainability with scientific innovation to address environmental and industrial challenges; her publication in the International Journal of Environmental Studies reflects her commitment to impactful, data-driven research; she exhibits strong critical thinking, independence in scientific inquiry, and a dedication to waste valorization through green methodologies.
🎓 Education
She earned her diploma in Environmental Engineering from Ecole Nationale Polytechnique (Algiers) with rigorous academic training in sustainable technologies, environmental systems, and chemical process engineering; her curriculum emphasized green chemistry principles, analytical methods, and statistical optimization; her doctoral research expands upon this foundation by applying experimental design and data science tools (R, Python) to chemical valorization processes; she demonstrates a strong theoretical base combined with practical research experience in environmentally focused innovation and chemical transformation.
💼 Experience
Since 2017, she has been conducting independent research as a Ph.D. scholar, leading a project on the epoxidation of waste cooking oil using peracid chemistry; she designed and executed lab experiments, optimized conditions using DoE in R, analyzed products via titration and FTIR, and successfully published her findings in an international peer-reviewed journal; her work spans full-cycle research—from literature review and lab work to data interpretation and academic writing—showcasing her problem-solving ability, project ownership, and commitment to sustainable chemical solutions.
🏆Awards and Honors
While no formal awards are listed, her published article in a respected international journal highlights her academic recognition; her research has been commended for applying a statistical, reproducible approach to biobased epoxide synthesis; her commitment to scientific excellence and environmental sustainability is evident through her innovative application of experimental design, making her a promising scholar in green chemistry and waste valorization with the potential for future honors and academic distinction.
🔬Research Focus
Her core research lies in the valorization of used cooking oils through epoxidation processes aimed at generating sustainable, biobased materials for industrial use; she applies statistical methods like design of experiments (DoE) and software tools such as R to optimize reaction parameters; the work includes synthesis using peracids, product characterization using titration and FTIR, and method validation; her research contributes to circular economy principles by converting waste into high-value materials, aligning with global sustainability and green chemistry goals.
🌟Conclusion
Norel Houda Bourkaib shows strong potential as an impactful environmental researcher with a clear dedication to sustainable innovation. Her research is original, socially relevant, and technically sound. While still early in her academic journey, her work already reflects a high level of scientific maturity. With further development in terms of publication volume, international engagement, and industry interaction, she is a promising candidate for the Best Researcher Award and is well on her way to becoming a leader in green chemistry and environmental sustainability.
📝Publications
Title: Recycling used cooking oil into a biobased epoxide by experimental design using R
Year: 2025
Authors: N. El Houda Bourkaib, R. Irinislimane, N. Belhaneche-Bensemra
Title: Experimental Design and Kinetics Study of Epoxidized Used Cooking Oil Using R
Year: 2025
Author: N. El Houda Bourkaib