Bouakaz Ayache

Bouakaz Ayache

Category : Electronics - Electrical engineering - Automatic - Photonics

BOUAKAZ Ayache

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Director of Research Inserm

iBrain Institute, Tours, France

Fields of expertise: Mathematics - Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence - Electronics - Electrical Engineering - Automation - Photonics - Innovation - Entrepreneurship - Intellectual Property

Origins & Education

Birth: 1967 in Batna, Algeria

Educational Background:

  • Secondary Education: High School of Aokas, Béjaïa, Algeria
  • Higher Education: Université Ferhat Abbas, Sétif, Algeria

Academic Profile: A remarkable journey from Algeria to international scientific excellence, illustrating a trajectory of education and research that led to the highest responsibilities in biomedical engineering and imaging.

Scientific Career

Current and Recent Positions:

  • 2024 – Present: Head of the "TechMed" team within iBrain Institute
  • 2009 – Present: Head of Imaging and Ultrasound Laboratory
  • 2005 – Present: Adjunct Professor in Biomedical Engineering, Université de Tours

Major Administrative Responsibilities:

  • 2018 – 2024: Deputy Director of Inserm Imaging and Brain (iBrain) Institute
  • 2017 – 2021: Invited Professor at Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China

Research Areas:

  • Biomedical imaging and neurosciences
  • Therapeutic ultrasound technologies
  • Artificial intelligence applied to healthcare
  • Biomedical engineering and medical devices
  • Healthcare technology innovation

Awards & Recognition

Academic Distinctions:

  • 2024: IEEE UFFC Distinguished Lecturer
  • Since 2014: Senior Member IEEE

Outstanding Scientific Production:

  • 260 articles in peer-reviewed international scientific journals
  • 110 invited lectures at international conferences
  • 9 patents filed (4 issued)
  • 14 PhD students graduated
  • 15 post-doctoral fellows mentored
  • Currently supervising 3 post-docs and 3 PhD students

Leadership in Scientific Societies:

  • 2017 – 2020: Vice President of IEEE UFFC Society (in charge of Symposia)
  • 2019 – 2021: Vice President of the French Society for Biomedical Engineering (SFGBM)
  • 2017 – 2020: Board member and nomination chair, International Society for Therapeutic Ultrasound (ISTU)

Impact & Influence

International Scientific Leadership: Ayache Bouakaz is a leading figure in the international biomedical engineering and ultrasound community. His influence extends far beyond his research contributions to encompass transformational leadership in organizing and structuring global research.

Organization of Major International Conferences:

  • September 2016: General Chair, IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, Tours, France
  • September 2021: General Co-Chair, IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, Xi'an, China
  • September 2023: Finance Chair, IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, Montreal, Canada
  • September 2025: Finance Chair, IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, Utrecht, The Netherlands

Contributions to Scientific Development:

  • Permanent member of the technical program committee of the IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium since 2008
  • Promotion of scientific excellence and cross-disciplinary collaboration
  • Development of strategic platforms for global research exchange
  • Support for advancing therapeutic ultrasound as a transformative medical technology

Vision and Impact:

  • Strengthening international cooperation in biomedical research
  • Fostering innovation at the intersection of science, medicine, and technology
  • Training the next generation of biomedical engineering researchers
  • Developing innovative technologies to improve healthcare

Professional Profile Summary:

A distinguished academic and research leader with extensive experience in imaging and biomedical engineering. Through sustained leadership in major international societies, Ayache Bouakaz has significantly contributed to shaping the global ultrasound and biomedical engineering community. His role in various IEEE symposia across four countries reflects his commitment to building inclusive and strategic platforms for global research exchange, highlighting a clear vision to strengthen international cooperation and foster innovation.

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