Abdelkrim Talbi

Research Activities

Since 2004, I have conducted my research within the AIMAN-FILMS group at IEMN, at the interface of microsystems, active materials, wave physics, and multiphysics coupling. With an initial background in acoustic RF devices and piezoelectric materials (Université de Lorraine, LPMIA/IJL), I have developed expertise in the design, fabrication, modelling, and instrumentation of MEMS, wave-based systems, and micro/nanostructured functional materials.

My research currently develops along two main directions.

Microsystems for Flow Sensing and Control

My first research direction focuses on the development of high-resolution thermal microsensors and microactuators for fluid mechanics, covering the full chain from physical modelling and MEMS fabrication to experimental validation in wind tunnels and flight conditions.

This work has resulted in several patents and international distinctions and has contributed to major collaborative research programmes, including ANR TDM, ANR ASTRID, ASTRID Maturation, ANR PRC, the PEPR Electronics programme (RESIST), and the CPER ELSAT and RITMEA programmes (2021–2027).

Within these activities, I have played a key role in the scientific coordination of Centrale Lille/IEMN contributions and in the development of a regional experimental platform dedicated to aerodynamic sensing, flow control, and optimisation.

More recently, this research has been extended toward advanced turbulent-flow metrology, in particular through the ANR SNAPPER project (2025–2028), which I coordinate, dedicated to the development of a thermoplasmonic hot-wire anemometer combining micro/nanostructured optical absorbers and thermal sensing.

Active Materials, Wave-Based Microsystems and Multiphysics Coupling

My second research direction explores active and functional materials integrated into wave-based microsystems, with particular emphasis on hybrid piezoelectric/magnetostrictive structures and magnetoelectric, magnetoelastic, thermoplasmonic, and photoacoustic coupling.

This includes the investigation of magnon–phonon interactions, piezomagnetic waveguides, acoustic and electromagnetic metasurfaces, and surface acoustic wave devices for sensing, energy-system instrumentation, predictive maintenance, and digital twins.

These activities are supported by several projects that I coordinate or co-lead, including ANR WISSTITWIN (2021–2024), CPER Energy EE4.0 – ARGOS (2024–2027), and the SMART-ERM Industry of the Future project (2025–2028).

In parallel, I develop photonic, plasmonic, and acoustic wave systems exploiting local resonances, Fano resonances, and bound states in the continuum (BICs) to achieve enhanced field confinement, high quality factors, and improved sensor sensitivity.

European and National Research Projects

A major part of my current activity is devoted to the coordination of interdisciplinary and international research programmes:

MSCA Doctoral Network CanDoIT (2024–2027) – Coordinator
European doctoral network involving 12 PhD candidates and dedicated to the development of an ultrasensitive multimodal platform for breast cancer diagnosis and therapeutic monitoring.

EIC Pathfinder SWEATPATCH (2024–2028) – Deputy Coordinator
Development and clinical validation of a passive wearable patch combining acoustic metasurfaces and functionalised materials for therapeutic monitoring through sweat biomarkers.

ANR SNAPPER (2025–2028) – Coordinator
Development of a thermoplasmonic hot-wire anemometer for advanced turbulent-flow metrology.

These projects are complemented by my involvement as institutional scientific coordinator, work-package leader, or task leader in several other national and European programmes.

From Fundamental Physics to Applications

My research lies at the crossroads of fluid mechanics, aeronautics, electrical engineering, micro/nanotechnologies, photonics, and biomedical engineering. It relies on long-term collaborations with physicists, engineers, clinicians, and industrial partners, with the objective of translating innovative physical concepts into functional devices and experimental technologies.

A common thread throughout my research is the combination of multiphysics modelling, functional materials, micro/nanofabrication, wave engineering, and experimental instrumentation to address major scientific and technological challenges.

This interdisciplinary approach has led to applications in three main strategic areas: health and biomedical sensing, Industry 4.0 and energy-system monitoring, and advanced turbulent-flow metrology. It provides a bridge between fundamental physics and technological innovation, with a strong emphasis on experimental demonstration, technology transfer, and valorisation.

MEMS & Microsystems · Sensors & Actuators · Active Materials · Multiphysics Coupling · Acoustic Waves · Phononic & Photonic Structures · Metasurfaces · Magnetoelectric Coupling · Thermoplasmonics · Photoacoustic Spectroscopy · Flow Sensing & Control · Biomedical Sensing