Biography

I am a Research Scientist and Electromechanical Engineer with over 11 years of expertise in Decarbonization strategies and solar energy systems. My work focuses on high-level consultancy for the design of solar thermal and fluid dynamics systems, specializing in mathematical optimization using Pyomo and the development of Digital Twins.

Research Axes


Technical Expertise

Python (Pyomo, NumPy, Pandas, TensorFlow) Matplotlib & Scipy MATLAB Jupyter Notebooks C++ LaTeX ANSYS Fluent OpenFOAM COMSOL Multiphysics PVsyst Dynamic Thermal Modeling AutoCAD SolidWorks BIPV Integration Technical Drawing Decarbonization Strategies Digital Twin Development Solar Energy Optimization Fluid Mechanics Heat Transfer Analysis Project Management (11+ years) Engineering Consultancy Supervision & Teaching Technical Reporting

Publications

2026
Next-generation renewable thermal systems: A roadmap for integration, intelligence, and decarbonization I. Baklouti, M.A. Mujeebu, M.M. Noor Applied Thermal Engineering View Paper
Thermal and fluid flow analysis of bifluid PVT collector using Pyomo-based modeling and experimentation I. Baklouti, M.A. Mujeebu International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow View Paper
Dynamic modeling and experimental validation of solar Geo-Aerovoltaic energy system I. Baklouti, M.A. Mujeebu, A.M. Qahtan Solar Energy View Paper
2025
RenewGenix: A Next-Generation Open-Source Polygeneration Simulation Platform for Sustainable Energy Systems I. Baklouti Book Chapter: Sustainable Supply Chain of Renewable Energy Networks View Paper
Pyomo-based modeling and experimental validation of a bifluid Photovoltaic-Thermal (PVT) collector I. Baklouti, M.A. Mujeebu Applied Thermal Engineering View Paper
Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) in Saudi Arabia for sustainable energy transition: A comprehensive review A.M. Qahtan, N. Al-Tamimi, I. Baklouti, et al. Energy and Buildings View Paper
A comprehensive review of water-based passive cooling for building envelopes in arid climates A.M. Qahtan, N. Al-Tamimi, I. Baklouti, R.A. Almasri Journal of Building Engineering View Paper
2024
Numerical study of the air outlet effect inside a living room connected to an aerovoltaic solar air heater S. Driss, R. Boudhiaf, A. Hmid, I. Baklouti, et al. CFD Letters View Paper
2021
Numerical and experimental study of the impact of key parameters on a PVT air collector I. Baklouti, Z. Driss Journal of Thermal Science View Paper
2020
Experimental and numerical investigation of the Reynolds number effect on indoor airflow H. Abid, I. Baklouti, Z. Driss, J. Bessrour Advances in Building Energy Research View Paper
2012
Estimation of solar radiation on horizontal and inclined surfaces in Sfax, TUNISIA I. Baklouti, Z. Driss, M.S. Abid IEEE REVET Conference View Paper