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Profile Summary

With over 10+ years of experience, Ali Cherif delivers cutting-edge consulting in thermo-mechanical solutions through robust CFD analysis, FEA, heat transfer analysis, and process optimization. From nanoparticle-enhanced refrigeration to Bayesian-optimized reactors, we help industries reduce costs and emissions.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Mechanical Engineering
• ☆ HVAC Design
• ☆ Combustion & Ignition
• ☆ Mechanical Design
• ☆ Engineering Thermodynamics/Thermophysical Engineering
• ☆ Nuclear Engineering
• ☆ Systems Engineering
• ☆ Systems Science
• ☆ Petroleum Engineering
• ☆ Chemical Engineering
• ☆ Process Chemistry
• ☆ Reactor Design
• ☆ Heat Transfer & Calorimetry
• ☆ Fluid Mechanics
• ☆ Computational Fluid Dynamics
• ☆ Fluid Dynamics
• ☆ Thermodynamics

Services

• Writing
• Research

Writing Technical Writing, Creative Writing, General Proofreading & Editing

Research User Research, Technology Scouting, Gap Analysis, Scientific and Technical Research, Secondary Data Collection

Work Experience

Postdoctoral fellow

University of Texas at Austin

April 2023 - Present

Postdoc

Chung-Ang University

March 2021 - April 2023

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Université des Sciences et de la Technologie Houari Boumediène - Algeria

June 2015 - September 2019

Masters of Science

Université des Sciences et de la Technologie Houari Boumediène - Algeria

June 2013 - July 2015

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Ali Cherif, Mohamed Atwair, Jihyeon Kang, Seung-Kwon Seo, Inho Nam, Chul-Jin Lee (2025). Enhancement of Li-Ion Battery Cathode Performance via Bayesian and Genetic Algorithm Optimization: Experimental and Numerical Analysis . ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering.

Ali Cherif, Ian J. Duncan (2025). Improvement of hydrogen production during in-situ combustion of hydrocarbons using CaO nanoparticles: Enabling subsurface decarbonization and desulfurization . Energy.

Ali Cherif, Ha-Jun Yoon, Jungung Choi, Chul-Jin Lee (2025). Integrated hydrogen liquefaction with autothermal reforming utilizing liquefied oxygen as a pre-coolant . Journal of Cleaner Production.

Ali Cherif, Mohammadamin Zarei, Joo-Sung Lee, Ha-Jun Yoon, Chul-Jin Lee (2024). Modeling and multi-objective optimization of electrified ammonia decomposition: Improvement of performance and thermal behavior . Fuel.

Ali Cherif, Tesfalem Aregawi Atsbha, Ha-Jun Yoon, Chul-Jin Lee (2024). Feasibility and sustainability of emerging CCU pathways for formic acid production . Green Chemistry.

Ali Cherif, Mohamed Atwair, Tesfalem Aregawi Atsbha, Mohammadamin Zarei, Ian J. Duncan, Rachid Nebbali, Fatih Sen, Chul-Jin Lee (2023). Enabling low-carbon membrane steam methane reforming: Comparative analysis and multi-objective NSGA-II-integrated Bayesian optimization . Energy Conversion and Management.

Ali Cherif, Tesfalem Aregawi Atsbha, Taeksang Yoon, Arash Esmaeili, Mohamed Atwair, Kwangho Park, Changsoo Kim, Ung Lee, Sungho Yoon, Chul-Jin Lee (2023). Integrated kinetics-computational fluid dynamic-optimization for catalytic hydrogenation of CO2 to formic acid . Journal of CO2 Utilization.

Ali Cherif, Mohammadamin Zarei, Vahid Khaligh, Taeksang Yoon, Chul-Jin Lee (2023). Techno-Economic Assessment of Amine-Based CO2 Capture Process at Coal-Fired Power Plants: Uncertainty Analysis . ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering.

Ali Cherif, Mohammadamin Zarei, Ha-Jun Yoon, J. Jay Liu, Chul-Jin Lee (2023). Optimal design of a biofuel supply chain using an augmented multi-objective and TOPSIS method . Green Chemistry.

Ali Cherif(2022). Novel design and multi-objective optimization of autothermal steam methane reformer to enhance hydrogen production and thermal matching . Applied Thermal Engineering. 217. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 119140. Elsevier {BV}

Large-scale overseas transportation of hydrogen: Comparative techno-economic and environmental investigation <head> <META HTTP-EQUIV="Refresh" CONTENT="0;URL=/servlet/useragent"> </head> . Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews.

Ali Cherif, Rachid Nebbali, Chul‐Jin Lee(2022). Design and multiobjective optimization of membrane steam methane reformer: A computational fluid dynamic analysis . International Journal of Energy Research. Wiley

Ali Cherif, Rima Nour Elhouda Tiri, Fulya Gulbagca, Aysenur Aygun, Fatih Sen (2022). Biosynthesis of Ag–Pt bimetallic nanoparticles using propolis extract: Antibacterial effects and catalytic activity on NaBH4 hydrolysis . Environmental Research.

Ali Cherif, Rachid Nebbali, Fatih Sen, John W. Sheffield, Nimeti Doner, Lyes Nasseri(2022). Modeling and simulation of steam methane reforming and methane combustion over continuous and segmented catalyst beds in autothermal reactor . International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 47. (15). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 9127--9138. Elsevier {BV}

Cherif, Ali, Nebbali, Rachid, Sen, Fatih, Sheffield, John W., Doner, Nimeti, Nasseri, Lyes (2022). Modeling and simulation of steam methane reforming and methane combustion over continuous and segmented catalyst beds in autothermal reactor . International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.

Cherif, Ali, Nebbali, Rachid, Lee, Chul-Jin (2022). Design and multiobjective optimization of membrane steam methane reformer: A computational fluid dynamic analysis . International Journal of Energy Research.

Cherif, Ali, Lee, Ju-Sung, Nebbali, Rachid, Lee, Chul-Jin (2022). Novel design and multi-objective optimization of autothermal steam methane reformer to enhance hydrogen production and thermal matching . Applied Thermal Engineering.

Cherif, Ali, Lee, Ju-Sung, Yoon, Ha-Jun, Seo, Seung-Kwon, Bae, Ju-Eon, Shin, Ho-Jin, Lee, Chulgu, Kwon, Hweeung, Lee, Chul-Jin (2022). Large-scale overseas transportation of hydrogen: Comparative techno-economic and environmental investigation . Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews.

Ali Cherif, Rachid Nebbali, Chul‐Jin Lee(2021). Numerical analysis of steam methane reforming over a novel multi‐concentric rings Ni/ Al 2 O 3 catalyst pattern . International Journal of Energy Research. Wiley

Ali Cherif, Rachid Nebbali, John William Sheffield, Nimeti Doner, Fatih Sen(2021). Numerical investigation of hydrogen production via autothermal reforming of steam and methane over Ni/Al2O3 and Pt/Al2O3 patterned catalytic layers . International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 46. (75). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 37521--37532. Elsevier {BV}

Cherif, A., Nebbali, R., Lee, C.-J.(2021). Numerical analysis of steam methane reforming over a novel multi-concentric rings Ni/Al<inf>2</inf>O<inf>3</inf> catalyst pattern . International Journal of Energy Research. 45. (13). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 18722-18734.

Cherif, Ali, Nebbali, Rachid, Lee, Chul-Jin (2021). Numerical analysis of steam methane reforming over a novel multi-concentric rings Ni/Al2O3 catalyst pattern . International Journal of Energy Research.

Cherif, A., Nebbali, R., Sheffield, J.W., Doner, N., Sen, F., Cherif, A., Nebbali, R., Sheffield, J.W., Doner, N., Sen, F.(2021). Numerical investigation of hydrogen production via autothermal reforming of steam and methane over Ni/Al<inf>2</inf>O<inf>3</inf> and Pt/Al<inf>2</inf>O<inf>3</inf> patterned catalytic layers . International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 46. (75). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 37521-37532.

Cherif, Ali, Nebbali, Rachid, Sheffield, John William, Doner, Nimeti, Sen, Fatih, Nebbali, Rachid, Sheffield, John William, Doner, Nimeti, Sen, Fatih (2021). Numerical investigation of hydrogen production via autothermal reforming of steam and methane over Ni/Al₂O₃ and Pt/Al₂O₃ patterned catalytic layers . International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.

Ali Cherif, Rachid Nebbali, Lyes Nasseri, Rachid Nebbali, Lyes Nasseri (2020). CFD Analysis of the Metal Foam Insertion Effects on SMR Reaction Over Ni/Al2O3 Catalyst . Renewable Energy Sources: Engineering, Technology, Innovation.

Ali Cherif, Rachid Nebbali, Lyes Nasseri, Rachid Nebbali, Lyes Nasseri (2020). CFD Study of ATR Reaction Over Dual Pt–Ni Catalytic Bed . Renewable Energy Sources: Engineering, Technology, Innovation.

Ali Cherif, Rachid Nebbali, Lyes Nasseri, Rachid Nebbali, Lyes Nasseri (2020). Optimization of the Ni/Al2O3 and Pt/Al2O3 Catalysts Load in Autothermal Steam Methane Reforming . Renewable Energy Sources: Engineering, Technology, Innovation.

Ali Cherif, Rachid Nebbali(2019). Numerical analysis on autothermal steam methane reforming: Effects of catalysts arrangement and metal foam insertion . International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 44. (39). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 22455--22466. Elsevier {BV}

Cherif, A., Nebbali, R., Cherif, A., Nebbali, R.(2019). Numerical analysis on autothermal steam methane reforming: Effects of catalysts arrangement and metal foam insertion . International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 44. (39). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 22455-22466.

(2019). Impact on the Production of Cold After Addition of a Second Layer of Material to a Generator of a Refrigerating Machine Operating with Magnetocaloric Effect . SSRN Electronic Journal.

(2019). Computational Gui Software for Energetic Performances Calculation and Optimization of Turbojet and Turbofan Reactors . SSRN Electronic Journal.

Cheri, Ali, Nebbali, Rachid, Cheri, Ali, Nebbali, Rachid (2019). Numerical analysis on autothermal steam methane reforming: Effects of catalysts arrangement and metal foam insertion . International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.

(2018). Numerical Simulations Applied to Energy Efficiency for Buildings with Lattice Boltzmann Method . SSRN Electronic Journal.

BOOK CHAPTER

Ali Cherif, Rachid Nebbali, Lyes Nasseri(2021). CFD Study of ATR Reaction Over Dual Pt–Ni Catalytic Bed . 137--143Springer Singapore

Ali Cherif, Rachid Nebbali, Lyes Nasseri(2021). Optimization of the Ni/Al2O3 and Pt/Al2O3 Catalysts Load in Autothermal Steam Methane Reforming . 145--150Springer Singapore

Ali Cherif and Nimeti Doner and Fatih {\c{S}}en(2021). Catalysts for high-temperature fuel cells operated by alcohol fuels . Nanomaterials for Direct Alcohol Fuel Cells. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 173--186. Elsevier

Ali Cherif, Rachid Nebbali, Lyes Nasseri(2021). CFD Analysis of the Metal Foam Insertion Effects on SMR Reaction Over Ni/Al2O3 Catalyst . 121--127Springer Singapore

OTHER

Nasseri, L., Hireche, Z., Cherif, A., Ameziani, D.E., Nasseri, L., Hireche, Z., Cherif, A., Ameziani, D.E.(2019). Numerical Simulations Applied to Energy Efficiency for Buildings with Lattice Boltzmann Method . SSRN.

Guaddouche, Z., Boumedien, A., Cherif, A., Guaddouche, Z., Boumedien, A., Cherif, A.(2019). Impact on the Production of Cold after Addition of a Second Layer of Material to a Generator of a Refrigerating Machine Operating with Magnetocaloric Effect . SSRN.

Cherif, A., Nasseri, L., Haoui, R., Guaddouche, Z., Cherif, A., Nasseri, L., Haoui, R., Guaddouche, Z.(2019). Computational Gui Software for Energetic Performances Calculation and Optimization of Turbojet and Turbofan Reactors . SSRN.