PUBLICATIONS (Journals & Conferences)

A- Graduate Studies Thesis :

Master Thesis in Mechanical Engineering : "Modeling of Mechanical Friction at the Piston Cylinder Interface". Advisors: prof D. Guenther and Prof. R. Singh.

Master thesis in Mathematics : Large Scale System Model Reduction 

PhD Dissertation : "Application of Suspension Derivative Formulation to Ground Vehicle Modeling and Simulation". Advisors: des prof. D. Guenther et Prof J. Ellis.

B- Journal Papers :

M. Aidi, M. Tollenaere, H. Ben Bacha, F. Pourroy, A. Y. Maalej. “La gestion coopérative des exigences du cycle de vie produit par la simulation numérique en conception”. Revue Internationale de la CFAO et d’informatique graphique. Volume 18 n°4- 2003.

M. Ben Amar, M. Maatar, A. Y Maalej, “Experimental and Numerical Analysis of the Effect of Gear Center Distance Variation and Misalignment error on the Dynamic behaviour of narrow faced Spear Gear Drives”, Mécaniques et Industrie, Vol 7. pp 71-78 (2006 )

M. Elleuch, F. Masmoudi, H. Ben Bacha, A. Maalej “ Simulation of Manufacturing Cells with unreliable machines”, International Journal of Simulation Modelling, Vol 6, N° 1, pp 5-12 (2007)

A. Zouari, M. Tollenaere, H. Ben Bacha, A. Y. Maalej, “Can C-K theory apply to KBE (Knowledge Based Engineering) System”, Int Journal of Product Lifecycle Management, (2007)

H. Ben Bacha, T. Dammak, A. Ben Abdalah, A.Y. Maalej, H. Ben Dhia “Desalination unit coupled with solar collectors and storage tank: modelling and simulation. Desalination 2006

W. MAsmoudi, H. Chtourou, A.Y. Maalej, “A Simulation and Expert System Based Approach for Machine Sizing of Production Systems”, Journal of Manufacturing Technology, Vol 17, N° 2, pp187-198 (2006).

M. Slim Abbes, T. Fakhfakh, M. Haddar, A.Y. Maalej , “ Effect of transmission error on the dynamic behaviour of gearbox housing” (2006).

M. Damak, M. Kharrat, M. Abid and A. Maalej: "Effect of torque loading on the pull-out response of a steel post inserted in polyethylene cylinder", Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, Vol 20, N° 11, pp. 1189-1198, 2006

F. Masmoudi, Y. Masmoudi, A.Y. Maalej, “Optimization of product transfer with constraint in robotic cell using simulation”. International journal of simulation modelling, 2006.

H. Chtourou, W. Masmoudi, A.Y. Maalej, “An Expert System for Manufacturing Systems machine Selection”, Journal of Expert Systems with Applications, Vol 28, pp 461-467 (2005)

Z. Affi, L. Romdhane, A. Maalej , “ Dimentional Synthesisof a 3 Translational DOF in parallel manipulator for a desired workspace, European Journal of Mechanics and Solids, 2004

S.Rhaiem, M.Dammak, A.Shirazi-Adl, W.Mesfar and A.Maalej. “Combined experimental and finite element studies of anisotropic friction” J. Mater. Sci. Technol., Vol.20, Suppl.1, 2004, pp11-14

H. Ben Bacha, W. Masmoudi, A. Y. Maalej, H. Ben Dhia.Software for sizing and simulating of SMCEC desalination process. Desalination 2004, 165, pp 421–433.

Ben Bacha, T. Damak, M. Bouzguenda, A.Y.Maalej, H. Ben Dhia. A methodology to design and predict operation of a solar collector for solar-powered desalination unit using the SMCEC principle. DESALINATION 2003, 156, Pages 305-315.

H Ben Bacha, T. Damak, M. Bouzguenda, A.Y.Maalej, Experimental validation of the distillation module of the desalignation station using SMCEC pincipal. Renewable Energy, Volume 28, Issue 15, December 2003, Pages 2335-2354.

H. Ben Bacha, M. Elleuch, M. Baccar, A. Y. Maalej, H. Ben Dhia. Air conditioning by solar energy. Journal of Electron Device 2003, 2, pp 40-44.

H. Ben Bacha, T. Damak, M. Bouzguenda, A.Y.Maalej, H. Ben Dhia. Study of a water desalination station using the SMCEC technique: Dynamic Modelling and Simulation. DESALINATION 2001, 137, pp 53-61.

H. Ben Bacha, M. Bouzguenda, T. Damak, MS. Abid and A.Y.Maalej. A study of a water desalination station using the SMCEC technique: Production optimisation. International Journal of Renewable Energy, 21/ 3-4 (2000).

H. Ben Bacha, M. Bouzguenda, MS. Abid and A.Y.Maalej. Modelling and simulation of a water desalination station with solar multiple condensation evaporation cycle technique. International Journal of Renewable Energy 1999, Vol 18, issue 3, pp 349-365.

H. Ben Bacha, A.Y. Maalej, H. Ben Dhia, I. Ulber, H. Uchtmann, M. Engelhardt, J. Krelle. Perspectives of Solar Powered Desalination with " SMCEC " Technique. DESALINATION (The Internatio nal Journal on the Science and Technology of Desalting and Water Purification) 1999, 122, pp 177-183.

M. Kamoun, M. Ksouri, S. Gabsi. A. Maalej, "Identifications des Paramètres du Refroidisseur à Grilles de Cimenterie", Journal Européen des systèmes automatisés (1996)

A. Maalej, "Modeling and Evaluation of Aquasolar Desalination Unit" , les Annales Maghrébines, Vol 6, No. 1 (1992).

A. Maalej, "Performance of a Solar Still", Desalination, 82 (1991) 207 - 219. Elsevier Sciences Publishers B. V., Amesterdam (Twelfth International Syposium on Desalination and Water Re-use Malta, April 1991).

A. Maalej, "Application of DYNASIM Simulation to Engineering Problems", - Advances in Modeling and Analysis, B , Vol. 24, No. 4. 1992, pp. 1-12, (the proceedings of International AMSE Conference "Signals, Data, Systems, with emphasis on Electrical & Electronics Engineering ", Djerba (Tunisia), November 11-13, 1991, AMSE Press, Vol. 1, pp. 23-24).

A. Maalej, D. Guenther and J. Ellis "Suspension Derivatives in Vehicle Modeling and Simulation", - International Journal of Vehicle Design ( Fifth International Conference of the International Association of Vehicle Design) Geneva, Switzerland, March 1989.

A. Maalej, D. Guenther, and J. Ellis,"Modelling of Tire Friction Forces and Moments ", International Journal of Vehicle Design, Vol 10, No 1 (1989).

A. Maalej, D. Guenther and J. Ellis, "Suspension Derivatives for a Kinematic Suspension Model", International Journal of Vehicle Design (Fifth International Conference of the International Association of Vehicle Design) Geneva, Switzerland, March 1989.

A. Maalej, "A Unified Method of Large Scale System Model Reduction", Les Annales de l'ENIT, Vol 2. No. 2. Juillet 1988.

A. Maalej, D. Guenther, R. Singh, "Effect of Friction on the Dynamic Response of an Actuator", NEPC Journal Vol 1. No. 1. June 1988 (Aussi dans les Procedings du '42nd National Fluid Power Conference - ASME- March 1987').

Conference Papers :

M. Abid, M. Damak, M. Kharrat, A. Y. Maalej, “ Effet de l’Interférence, de la Longueur d’implantation et du nombre de tiges sur la force d’arrachement de la fixation d’un plateau tibial: Analyse Expérimentale et Numérique” 8eme Congrés de Mécanique, Maroc Avril 2007.

H. Ben Bacha, T. Dammak, A. Ben Abdalah, A.Y. Maalej, H. Ben Dhia “modelling, simulation and optimisation of a desalination process coupled with solar collectors and storage tank:”. International Conference on Industrial Applications of Energy Systems, Oman Sultanate (April 2007)

A Chaouki, H. Ben Bacha, M. Baccar, A.Y. Maalej, “Dynamic modelling and simulation of heat and mass transfer in desiccant wheels used for air conditioning prototype by solar energy”. WREC-IX, Florence- Italy, 19-25 August 2006.

H. Ben Bacha, T. DAMMAK, A. A. Ben Abdalah, A.Y. Maalej, H. Ben Dhia, “ Desalination unit coupled with solar collectors and storage tank: modelling and simulation”. EuroMed 2006- Desalination Strategies in South Mediterranean Countries, Montpellier - France, 21- 25 May 2006.

H. Ben Bacha, A.Y. Maalej, H. Ben Dhia, “A methodology to predict operation of a solar powered desalination unit. Advanced research workshop” – Solar Desalination for the 21st Century. Hammamet-Tunisia, 23-25 February 2006.

A. Jerbi, Ch. Hédi, A.Y. Maalej, Functional vs cellular layouts: using simulation as a comparison tool. . "The Third International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics (ICAMEM’06)", 17-19 december 2006, Hammamet, Tunisia.

M. TRABELSI, M. KHARRAT, M. DAMMAK and A. MAALEJ "Finite element analysis of the interface behaviour in a steel/thermoset composite model during pull-out test", Third International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, ICAMEM2006, accepté, Hammamet, Tunisia, 2006

S.RHAIEM, M. DAMMAK and A. MAALEJ "Mechanical Characterization of Anisotropic Contact: Friction Coefficient and Displacement", Third International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, ICAMEM2006, accepté, Hammamet, Tunisia, 2006.

M. ABID, M. DAMMAK, M. KHARRAT and A. MAALEJ "Effect of initial interference fit, implantation length and number of posts on the ultimate pull-out force of tibial plate fixation: Experimental analysis", Third International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, ICAMEM2006, accepté, Hammamet, Tunisia, 2006.

Alaeddine Zouari, Habib Ben Bacha, Aref Maalej, Michel Tollenaere « Assistance à la conception collaborative par la capitalisation et la réalisation des connaissances » : premier congrès international conception et modélisation des systèmes mécaniques CMSM 2005. 23-25 Mars 2005, Hammamet Tunisie.

Habib Ben Bacha, Tarak Damak, Aref Maalej, Hamed Ben Dhia « Control of Solar Powered Desalination Unit »: ADST 2005 International Conference; Desalination Technologies: Outlook, Challenges and Opportunities. 18-21 May 2005, Sharm El-Shikh Egypt.

Maher Aidi, Michel Tollenaere, F Pourroy, Habib Ben Bacha, Aref Maalej « Intégration des exigences du cycle de vie produit dans la conception par la simulation » : 4ème Conférence Internationale Conception et Production Intégrées. 9-11 Novembre 2005, Casablanca Maroc.

Chaouki Ali, Habib Ben Bacha, Mounir Baccar, Aref Maalej « Theoretical study of air conditioning prototype by solar energy »: Journées Internationales Scientifiques et Pédagogiques de Mécanique et d’Énergétique. Les 1er, 2 et 3 Décembre 2005, Gafsa Tunisie.

Mounir Elleuch, Habib Ben Bacha, Faouzi Masmoudi, Aref Maalej « Improvement of manufacturing cell with unreliable machines »: Proceedings of ICMPM 2005. 12-14 Décembre 2005, India.

Amine Charfi, Mohamed Kharrat, Maher Dammak and Aref Maalej “On the interfacial behaviour of a steel/polyester model composite during pull-out test” First International Congress Design and Modelling of Mechanical Systems, CMSM’2005, 23-25 March, 2005, Hammamet, Tunisia.

H. Ben Bacha, W. Masmoudi, A. Y. Maalej, H. B. Dhia, Software for sizing and simulation of SMCEC desalination process. EuroMed 2004- Desalination Strategies in South Mediterranean Countries, Marrakech - Morocco, 30 May- 2 June 2004.

S.Rhaiem, M.Dammak, A.Shirazi-Adl, W.Mesfar and A.Maalej “Measurement of anisotropic friction properties at the polymer metal interface” Second International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering, ICAME’2004, 24-26 March, 2004, Sousse, Tunisia.

S.Rhaiem, M.Dammak, A.Shirazi-Adl, W.Mesfar and A.Maalej “Experimental and finite element comparison of anisotropic friction” 4th international Forum on Advanced Material Science and Technology IFAMST04, 4-7 juillet 2004, Troyes, France.

S.Rhaiem, M.Dammak, A.Shirazi-Adl, W.Mesfar and A.Maalej. “Combined experimental and finite element studies of anisotropic friction” J. Mater. Sci. Technol., Vol.20, Suppl.1, 2004, pp11-14

Z. Affi, L. Romdhane, A. Maalej , “ Dimentional Synthesisof a 3 Translational DOF in parallel manipulator for a desired workspace, European Journal of Mechanics and Solids, 2004

Amar, M. Maatar, A. Maalej, “ Influence du défaut d'excentricité sur le comportement dynamique et tribologique d'une transmission à engrenages droits”, séminaire Methode modales expérimentales, 13-14 Novembre 2003, Association Française de Mécanique.

H. Ben Bacha, T. Damak, M. Bouzguenda, A.Y.Maalej. Experimental validation of the distillation module of the desalination station using the SMCEC principle. International Journal of Renewable Energy 2003, Vol. 28, pp 2335-2354.

Habib Ben Bacha , Mounir Elleuch, Mounir Baccar, Aref Y. Maalej, Hamed Ben Dhia. Air conditioning by solar energy. 2eme Congrès Méditerranéen pour l’Environnement et le Solaire, Alep – SYRIE, 26-27 octobre 2003.

H. Ben Bacha , T. Damak , M. Bouzguenda , AY. Maalej and H. Ben Dhia. A methodology to design and predict operation of a solar collector for solar-powered desalination unit using the smcec principle. International Conference of Desalination and the Environment: Fresh Water for All, Malta, 4–8 May 2003.

Aouiti Chaouki, Aref Maalej, Adel Alimi: ‘A genetic designed beta basic function neural networks for approximation multivariables functions’ Communication acceptée dans la conférence ICANNCA 2001 Copenhagin.

Hassan Mekki, Tarak Damak, Habib Ben Bacha, Jean Pierre Babary: ‘Adaptice control of temperature at the solar collector outlet in a water desalination satation’ communication acceptée dans la conférence Smart Systems and Devices , 27-30 Mars 2001 Hammamet.

H. Ben Tahar, M. Haddar, T. Fakhfakh, A. Maalej “ Modélisation Numérique du Comportement Dynamique de l’Olivier en Présence d’un Excitateur Multidirectionnel, Congrès de Mécanique, Meknes, 14 – 17 Avril 2001

A. Maalej F. Kamel “Comparative Performance Analysis of composite polyamide and acetate of cellulose membranes “, International Sysmposium on Membrane Technologie and Environmental Protection, Bieijing , China Septembre 18-21, 2000

M. Ben amar, W.Gafsi, M.HADDAR, M. MAATAR, A. Maalej. “ Influence du défaut de parallélisme sur le comportement dynamique et tribologique d’une transmission par engrenages à denture droite ” au 3ième Journées de Mécanique et d’Ingénieurs Sfax le : 28, 29, 30, Avril 2000.

- W.Gafsi, M. Ben amar, M. HADDAR, M. MAATAR, A. Maalej. “Effet de la variation de l’entraxe sur le comportement dynamique d’une transmission à engrenages droits ” Journée Scientifique 2000. Le 03 Mai 2000 à l ’Ecole de l ’Aviation de Borj Elamri (EABA).

M. Thameur Chaibi, T. Jilar, K. Bourouni, H. Ben Bacha, A. Y. Maalej, Economics aspects of solar desalination for irrigation purposes. ENERGEX 2000, Las Vegas, Nevada ( USA ) – Juillet 2000.

H. Ben Bacha, T. Damak, M. Bouzguenda, A.Y. Maalej, Hamed Ben Dhia. A study of a water desalination station using the SMCEC technique: Dynamic Modelling and Simulation. EUROMED 2000 : Desalination Strategies in South Mediterranean Countries, Jerba, Tunisia -Septembre 2000.

Aref Y. Maalej, Habib Ben Bacha, Hamed Ben Dhia. Perspectives of water desalination by solar energy in Tunisia. International Conference on Energy and Water Desalination, Tripoli, Libya – June 2000.

Habib Ben Bacha, Aref Y. Maalej, Hamed Ben Dhia. Station de dessalement d’ eau par l’énergie solaire : Conception et Modélisation. 7émes Journées Maghrébines des Sciences des Matériaux, Kénitra (Maroc) - septembre 2000.

H. Ben Bacha, M. Bouzguenda, T. Damak, A.Y. Maalej, M. S. Abid. Modélisation Dynamique et Simulation de la Tour de Condensation d’une Unité de Dessalement d’ Eau par l’Energie Solaire Utilisant le Principe SMCEC. 9émes Journées Internationales de Thermique, Bruxelles -septembre 1999.

H. Ben Bacha, M. Bouzguenda, MS. Abid and A.Y.Maalej. Modelling and simulation of a water desalination station with solar multiple condensation evaporation cycle technique. International Journal of Renewable Energy 1999, Vol 18, issue 3, pp 349-365.

H. Ben Bacha, A.Y. Maalej, H. Ben Dhia, I. Ulber, H. Uchtmann, M. Engelhardt, J. Krelle. Perspectives of Solar Powered Desalination with " SMCEC " Technique. DESALINATION (The International Journal on the Science and Technology of Desalting and Water Purification) 1999, 122, pp 177-183.

H. Ben Bacha, M. Bouzguenda, MS. Abid and A.Y.Maalej. Modelling and simulation of a water desalination station with solar multiple condensation evaporation cycle technique. International Journal of Renewable Energy 1999, Vol 18, issue 3, pp 349-365.

H. Ben Bacha, A.Y. Maalej, H. Ben Dhia, I. Ulber, H. Uchtmann, M. Engelhardt, J. Krelle. Perspectives of Solar Powered Desalination with " SMCEC " Technique. DESALINATION (The International Journal on the Science and Technology of Desalting and Water Purification) 1999, 122, pp 177-183.

"A New Approach of Dynamic Modeling with Application to a Spatial Closed Loop Robot ", H. Abdoulkader, A. Maalej, A. Loukil, Journées Tunisiennes d’Electro-technique et d’Automatique, Novembre 1997.

"Parameter Sensitivity of Robot Models", I. Turki, A. Maalej, T. Fakhfakh, Journées Tunisiennes d’Electro-technique et d’Automatique, Novembre 1997.

H. Ben Bacha, T. Damak, A Maalej, M.S. Abid, Modélisation Dynamique et Simulation du fonctionnement d’un capteur solaire installé sur une unité de déssalement de l’eau par énergie solaire utilisant le principe “ SMEC ” , 1ère Journée de Mécanique et Ingénierie, Mahdia du 2-4 Mai 1996.

I. Turki , A. Maalej, T. Fakhfakh, Etude da la sensibilité Paramétrique des modèles dynamiques des bras manipulateurs , 1ère Journée de Mécanique et Ingénierie Mahdia du 2 - 4 Mai 1996.

M. BEN AMAR ; A. MAALEJ ; Ch BRADAI ; F. HALOUANI, Endommagements des engrenages induits par vibration , 1ère Journées de Mécanique et Ingénierie Mahdia : 2-4 Mai 1996.

BEN BACHA H., ABID M.S., MAALEJ A. " Unité de Dessalement de l'eau par l'énergie solaire utilisant le principe SMCEC: maîtrise de la technique. Séminaire sur le Dessalement des Eaux 18-20 Mars. HAMMAMET ; (1996)

"Nouvelle Approche de Modélisation Dynamique des Robots Manipulateurs", H. Abdoulkader, A. Maalej, A. Loukil, Journées de mécaniques et d'Ingénierie, Mahdia, Mai 1996.

" Dynamic Modeling of a Solar Powered Desalination Unit", A. Maalej, M. Abid, H. B. Bacha, Mediterranean Conference on Renewable Energie Sources for Water Production, Greece 10-12 June 1996.

BEN BACHA H., H. BEN AYED, A. MAALEJ, M.S. ABID. "Modélisation d’une unité de dessalement de l’eau par l’énergie solaire". 7ème Journées Internationales de l’Energie Thermique J.I.TH.95, Maroc 3 – 5 avril. ; (1995)

"Comparative Evaluation of the Performance of Solar Captors", Marburg Forum in Solar Energy", A. Maalej, H. B. Bacha, M.S. Abid, Marburg-Germany Mars 1995.

"Commande Adaptative en Mode glissant d'un Bras Manipulateur", A. Loukil , A. Maalej, SCRA 1995., Hammamet Dec 1995.

"Analysis of Mechanical Friction at the Piston Cylinder Interface", A. Maalej, R. Singh, S. Swartzniller, Journées Maghrébines des Sciences des Matériaux, Casablanca