Prof. Dr. Chakib El Mokhi

Prof. Dr. Chakib El Mokhi

Electrical Engineering - Renewable Energies

Associate Professor at Higher School of Technology Kenitra, Ibn Tofail University

Coordinator of Research Team "Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technologies for Innovation (SMITI)" at the Scientific Research and Innovation Laboratory

About Me

I am an Associate Professor specializing in Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energies at the Higher School of Technology Kenitra, Ibn Tofail University. My research focuses on optimization of energy systems, particularly offshore wind farms, smart cities, and sustainable infrastructure technologies.

As the Coordinator of the Research Team "Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technologies for Innovation (SMITI)" at the Scientific Research and Innovation Laboratory of Ibn Tofail University, I lead cutting-edge research initiatives in renewable energy systems and sustainable technologies.

With extensive industry experience at leading automotive companies including EDAG Engineering, Volkswagen, Daimler AG (Mercedes), and Sumitomo Electric, I bring a unique blend of academic excellence and practical engineering expertise to my work.

Areas of Expertise

Renewable Energy Systems

Optimization of offshore wind farms, photovoltaic systems, and sustainable energy solutions

Artificial Intelligence

Machine learning applications in energy systems, traffic management, and decision-making

Smart Cities

Intelligent infrastructure, IoT applications, and sustainable urban development

Automotive Electronics

Electric vehicle systems, embedded electronics, and automotive diagnostics

Optimization Algorithms

Metaheuristic algorithms, PSO, genetic algorithms, and firefly algorithm

Electrical Systems

Industrial electricity, electrical installations, and power systems

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering - Renewable Energies

2017 - 2020

National School of Applied Sciences, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco

Thesis: Optimization of the Energy Efficiency of an Offshore Wind Farm

Engineer's Degree in Electrical Engineering

2003 - 2007

Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, Köthen, Germany

Preparatory Classes at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

2002 - 2003

Technical Sciences Option, Köthen, Germany

Diploma in German Language and Culture

2000 - 2001

Goethe-Institut, Rabat, Morocco

Professional Experience

Academic Positions

Associate Professor

Since November 2025

Higher School of Technology Kenitra, Ibn Tofail University

Research Team Coordinator: Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technologies for Innovation (SMITI) at the Scientific Research and Innovation Laboratory

Assistant Professor

April 2023 - November 2025

Higher School of Technology Kenitra, Ibn Tofail University

Assistant Professor

November 2021 - April 2023

Higher School of Technology El Kelaa des Sraghna, Cadi Ayyad University

Industry Experience

Senior Project Manager

March 2014 - October 2021

EDAG Engineering GmbH, Wolfsburg, Germany

  • Virtual implementation of driver assistance systems (PDC, rear parking camera)
  • Development of concepts for electrical components in Volkswagen commercial vehicles
  • Supervision of graduation projects of engineering students

Development Engineer

January 2011 - February 2014

Volkswagen AG - HEITEC AG, Wolfsburg, Germany

  • Analysis of the applicability of engines and clutches in virtual vehicles
  • Presentation of collisions and proposals for constructive solutions

Development Engineer

July 2010 - December 2010

Sumitomo Electric Bordnetze GmbH, Wolfsburg, Germany

  • Development of high-voltage cable installation solutions for hybrid and electric vehicles
  • Creation of technical documents for Toyota and Volkswagen

Development Engineer

June 2008 - June 2010

Daimler AG (Mercedes) - HEITEC AG, Sindelfingen, Germany

  • Development and 3D construction of electrical high-voltage harnesses with CATIA V5
  • Coordination with suppliers of attachment systems and electrical components

Research Activities

Research Team Leadership

Coordinator of Research Team SMITI (Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technologies for Innovation) at the Scientific Research and Innovation Laboratory, Ibn Tofail University

Research Projects

Air Quality Detection System

Development of an electronic device and application for air quality detection in hospitals and enclosed areas - CNRST COVID19 project

COVID-19 Research IoT Healthcare

Indexed Books

Progress in Intelligent Computing and Secure Communication Systems

El Mokhi C., Hachimi H., Hmina N., Addaim A.

Springer (2025) | ISBN: 978-3-031-99999-4 | Scopus

The Future of Urban Living: Smart Cities and Sustainable Infrastructure Technologies

El Mokhi C., Hachimi H., Nayyar A.

Springer (2025) | ISBN: 978-3-031-98333-7 | Scopus

2

Indexed Books

20+

Indexed Articles

12

Conference Papers

5

PhD Students

Selected Publications

Intelligent Traffic Management Systems: A Literature Review on AI-Based Traffic Light Control

El Mokhi C., Erguig H., Hmina N., Hachimi H.

Springer "Sustainable Civil Infrastructures" (2025) | Scopus

Assessing the Environmental Impact of PV Emissions and Sustainability Challenges

Lakhouit A., Alhathlaul N., El Mokhi C., Hachimi H.

Sustainability (2025) | WOS Scopus

Predicting the outcome of regional development projects using machine learning

Satri J., El Mokhi C., Hachimi H.

IAES International Journal of Artificial Intelligence (2024) | Scopus

Lateral Control for Autonomous Vehicles Utilizing an ANN-Based Controller

Saoudi Y., Ouaharahe S., Hachimi H., El Mokhi C.

IEEE ICOA2024 (2024) | Scopus

Assessment and optimization of photovoltaic systems at the University Ibn Tofail according to the new law on renewable energy in Morocco using HOMER Pro

El Mokhi C., Choukai O., Hachimi H., Ait Errouhi A.

Energy Harvesting and Systems (2022) | Scopus

Road accident forecast using machine learning

Satri J., El Mokhi C., Hachimi H.

Springer "Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems" (2022) | Scopus

Optimization of Wind Turbine Interconnections in an Offshore Wind Farm Using Metaheuristic Algorithms

El Mokhi C., Addaim A.

Sustainability, 12(14) (2020) | WOS Scopus

Optimal Design of the Cable Layout in Offshore Wind Farms using Firefly Algorithm and Minimum Spanning Tree

El Mokhi C., Addaim A.

IEEE ICOA2021 (2021) | Scopus

Teaching Activities

Current Teaching (2024/2025)

Mechanical Design

Industrial Computing and Robotics Program

Summer Session S2

Industrial Design

Industrial Quality Program

Winter Session S1

Electrical Installations

Electrical Engineering and Industrial Systems

Winter Session S3

Automotive Diagnostics and Maintenance

Automotive Embedded Electronics

Summer Session S4

Module Descriptions Developed

Mechanical Design for Robotics - Industrial Computing and Robotics Program
Industrial Electricity and Protective Measures - Industrial Engineering and Logistics
CFO/CFA Electricity - Electrical Engineering and Industrial Systems
Automotive Diagnostics and Maintenance - Embedded Systems for Automotive Industry
Connected Factory and IoT - Digital Industrial Transformation

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

CATIA V5, AutoCAD Electrical
Matlab/Simulink, Python, C/C++
HOMER Pro, PVsyst
LaTeX, MS Office, SAP

Languages

Arabic Native
German Fluent
English Fluent
French Fluent
Spanish School Level

Contact Information

Phone

Office Address

Higher School of Technology Kenitra
Ibn Tofail University
Kenitra, Morocco