Mohammed BEKHTI
Head of the Space Instrumentation Research Department
Bir el Djir,31
Summary
Dynamic and resourceful project leader with a positive outlook and a passion for fostering collaborative environments. Known for exceptional motivational skills and effective communication across all organizational levels, creating an atmosphere where team members thrive. Extensive experience in overseeing local teams in the design of satellite systems, along with mentoring PhD and Master's students at local universities. Committed to driving innovation and excellence through teamwork and effective leadership.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Head of the Space Instrumentation Research Department
Centre for Satellites Development
01.2013 - 04.2022
Expert with the Algerian Space Algerian Review Board, Consultant to the Director General
Algerian Space Agency
05.2010 - 12.2016
Member of the Review Board for Alsat-1B
Centre for Satellites Development
07.2014 - 08.2016
Head of the Space Instrumentation Research Dept.
Centre of Space Techniques
09.1997 - 12.2013
Project Manager, Design of a Power System for a small satellite
Centre of Space Techniques
03.2006 - 04.2010
Senior Researcher in Space Instrumentation
Centre of Space Techniques
04.2004 - 01.2006
Programme Director for Alsat-2 (2nd microsatellite for Algeria)
Centre of Space Techniques
08.2002 - 01.2004
Project Manager of the 1st microsatellite for Algeria + power system design
Centre of Space Techniques
11.1999 - 07.2002
Education
Master - Techniques Aéronautiques et Spatiales
Ecole Nationale Supérieure de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace
Toulouse, France 12.1994
Master by Research (MSc) - Power Electronics
University of Nottingham
Nottingham, UK12.1983
Degree of Engineering - Electronics Engineering
University of Science and Technology
Oran07.1980
Skills
Communication skills: very good communications skills gained mainly through my experience as a head of department and a project manager for a satellite project
Organisational / managerial skills: good organisational skills gained through my experience working as a Manager on the 1st Algerian microsatellite project
Job-related skills: mentoring, supervising Master and PhD/Doctorate theses in the space field, member of the Editorial Board for some scientific journals, member also of some scientific committees for space related journals
Accomplishments
- Director of Research in the field of space systems with a focus on the design, build and test of a power system for a small satellite.
- Project Manager of the first microsatellite for Algeria (Alsat-1).
- Power system responsible engineer.
- Member of the review board for Alsat-2A.
- Member of the review board for Alsat-1B.
- Member of the editorial board for scientific journals.
- Member of scientific committee for journals related to space technology.
- Supervised six PhD/Doctorate theses.
- Member of the jury for 15 PhD/Doctorate theses.
- Supervised many Master Projects.
Publications
- I am the author of more than 30 published papers.
- I have participated in more than 20 conferences and presented conference papers related to space systems.
Timeline
Member of the Review Board for Alsat-1B
Centre for Satellites Development
07.2014 - 08.2016
Head of the Space Instrumentation Research Department
Centre for Satellites Development
01.2013 - 04.2022
Expert with the Algerian Space Algerian Review Board, Consultant to the Director General
Algerian Space Agency
05.2010 - 12.2016
Project Manager, Design of a Power System for a small satellite
Centre of Space Techniques
03.2006 - 04.2010
Senior Researcher in Space Instrumentation
Centre of Space Techniques
04.2004 - 01.2006
Programme Director for Alsat-2 (2nd microsatellite for Algeria)
Centre of Space Techniques
08.2002 - 01.2004
Project Manager of the 1st microsatellite for Algeria + power system design
Centre of Space Techniques
11.1999 - 07.2002
Head of the Space Instrumentation Research Dept.
Centre of Space Techniques
09.1997 - 12.2013
Master - Techniques Aéronautiques et Spatiales
Ecole Nationale Supérieure de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace
Master by Research (MSc) - Power Electronics
University of Nottingham
Degree of Engineering - Electronics Engineering
University of Science and Technology