SMU Research groups are built to interact and identify challenges and explore new insights to co-produce high quality research. These groups also bring together faculty and research students with similar research interests to develop ideas, undertake projects and share expertise.
The main idea behind the work of these Research groups is to value the contribution of SMU to organizations. They are built to interact and engage with industry, build partnerships, identify challenges and explore new insights to co-produce solutions for them.
Since its creation in 2018, Software Improvement Laboratory (SIM) has been dedicating its efforts to all software engineering activities from developing, designing, and testing the software to researching new techniques, approaches and technologies.
In the broad field of Software Engineering, the main research areas SIM focuses on are:
Software verification and validation
Software Refactoring
Software Measurement
SIM’s interests include collaborating with large industrial players. One of its major collaborations is with Sama Partner, a German IT company.
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Team Members:
Amine Ben Hassouna
Dorra Louati
Heger Arfaoui, PhD
Imed Hammouda, PhD
Jihen Bennaceur, PhD
Salma Hamza, Ph.D.
Syrine Ben Meskina Mkaouar, PhD
As the only university that provides the renewable energy engineering program, it is Medtech’s obligation to enhance the faculty and scholars’ knowledge in the field. This obligation is pursued through the research unit, Sustainable Energy Research Group (SERG). SERG’s mission is to study and analyze the efficiency of cutting-edge renewable energy technologies, namely microalgal-biofuel technologies, energy efficiency in buildings and materials for renewable energy applications.
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Team Members:
Houda Nsir, Ph.D.
Lamia Bouaziz, PhD
Leila Costelle, PhD
Nejib Chennoufi, PhD
Rim Gharbi, PhD
Walid Ben Haj Othman, PhD
The main scope of the “Innovation on Advanced Computer Technologies” (I-ACT) Research Group is to innovate in the field of Computer Systems Engineering.
Our research incorporates various aspects on designing and optimizing secured systems such as: Cybersecurity, Computer Network, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Robotics, Wireless Sensor Network (WSN), precision farming, localization, Internet of Thing (IoT), Optimization of complex systems and secure distributed systems.
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Team Members:
Hanen Ahmadi, PhD
Hichem Kallel, PhD
Jihen Bennaceur, PhD
Mohamed Amin Ben Sassi, PhD
Nejib Chennoufi, PhD
Noura Baccar, PhD
The Data Science and Analytics research group is at the forefront of transforming raw data into actionable intelligence. In our team, we collaborate on multidisciplinary projects that leverage machine learning algorithms, data analytics and mathematical modeling to decode patterns, predict trends and solve optimization problems.
From mathematical modeling to deep learning applications, we are committed to shaping the future of data science and unlocking the potential of numerical analysis.
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Team Members:
Khaled Belkadhi
Mouna Sammoud
Nabil Chaabene
Naouel Triki Bellaaj
Salma Fourati
Comprised of dedicated researchers, faculty members, and passionate students, our group is committed to pushing the boundaries of financial knowledge and exploring the forefront of the finance field.
Our research activities encompass a wide array of topics, including but not limited to:
We engage in various activities, including seminars, workshops, collaborative projects, and publications in highly ranked journals, all aimed at contributing to the ever-evolving landscape of finance.
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Team Members:
Amal Zaghouani
Chehir Chehibi
Faten Moussa
Marwa Jerbi
Nourhaine Nefzi
The Management Research Group is a vibrant cohort of researchers dedicated to exploring the frontiers of modern management. Our multidisciplinary team investigates diverse aspects of organizational behavior, technological advances, and strategic operations. Recent efforts include groundbreaking studies of AI adoption and resistance, operational optimization, corporate sustainable practices, the impact of HR practices, and innovative learning methods in management education. Our collaborative efforts are designed to unravel the complexities of dynamic workplaces and provide valuable insights that drive innovation and promote effective management strategies.
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Team Members:
Abdelaziz Fourati
Amel Ben Mabrouk
Anis Chelbi
Anissa Allagui
Asma Chaibi
Dorra Abidi
Imen Gannouni
Mohamed Fadhel Djlassi
Patricia Prihodova
Sana Miladi
Sarra Labidi Bouassida
Wafa Trabelsi Ben Saad
The Marketing Research Group is dedicated to developing relevant research activity that contributes to the betterment of society and engaging with industry to support managerial decision making.
Our research aims at
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Team Members:
Madiha Ferjani
Mehdi Zahaf
Omar Trimeche
Ramla Jarrar
Salma-Ines Daou
Through rigorous empirical research and interdisciplinary collaboration of scholarly insights, our social science group is recognized as a hub for connecting social and behavioral sciences to promote, facilitate, and encourage the exchange of knowledge and advancement of research.
Our research group is uniquely positioned to unite researchers, policymakers, and institutions to engage in and support an extensive set of experiments, observational studies, and cutting-edge research. It is committed to leave an indelible mark on SMU intellectual and methodological rigor reshaping social sciences landscape.
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Team Members:
Amira Bouziri
Fadwa Bouguerra
Fatma Abdelkaoui
Hend Ghazzai
Houda Boubaker
Maleke Fourati
Mike Watson
Noura Belkhodja
Rim Arem
Rudolf Sardi
Sana Mami ep Kefi
Tarek Kahlaoui
Wafa Mallek
Wided Hemissi
This is a collaborative consortium formed of professors from both the Mediterranean School of Business (MSB) and the Mediterranean Institute of Technology (MedTech). This interdisciplinary group is committed to addressing challenges and opportunities in education, advancing knowledge, and promoting innovation in several research areas, with a primary focus on the Integration of Technology in Education, Pedagogical Innovations, Assessment and Evaluation, Comparative Education, Faculty Development and Training, Curriculum Design and Redesign, Student Perspectives and Experiences, etc. Additionally, it aims to make a substantial contribution to the advancement of educational practices. The outcomes of the research are expected to have a positive impact on students, faculty, and the University and to foster continuous improvement in education at SMU and beyond.
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Team Members:
Anissa Allagui
Asma Chaibi
Houda Boubaker
Madiha Ferjani
Marwa Jerbi
Nejib Chennoufi, PhD
Noomen Lahimer
Rim Gouia-Zarrad
Sana Mami ep Kefi
Sana Miladi
Sarra Labidi Bouassida
Wided Hemissi
Yara El Ghalayini, PhD
Yasmine Guefrachi, Ph.D.
