CIRATM

The International Conference of Applied Research on Textile and Materials (CIRATM-11), is a biennial scientific meeting launched in 2004 and usually organized by the Textile Engineering Laboratory (LGTex). CIRATM-11 offers to researchers from academia and industry an open international forum to present their original work and exchange ideas and information.

CIRATM11

Get ready to dive into the world of smart textiles, sustainable materials, and innovation

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Nov 7th, 8th 2025

Our Event Schedule

09.00-10.00 ##

Opening ceremony

Sondes Gargoubi - President of the Conference Prof. Amel Babay - Chairwoman of the Conference Prof Chokri Cherif-

Sondes Gargoubi - President of the Conference Prof. Amel Babay - Chairwoman of the Conference Prof Chokri Cherif- Co-chairman of the Conference Prof. Fréderic Heim- Co-chairman of the Conference Dr. Narjess Rjiba – Co-chairwoman of the Conference Ambassadrice de Suède : Son Excellence Madame Cecilia Wramsten, Président de l’Université de Monastir

10.00-10.30 #Conference room

KEY NOTE SESSION 1 : Interactive fiber-based Systems for medical and technical applications

Prof. Chokri Cherif - University of Dresden, Germany Director of the Institute of Textile Machinery and High Performance

Prof. Chokri Cherif - University of Dresden, Germany Director of the Institute of Textile Machinery and High Performance Material Technology (ITM)

10.30-11.00 #Conference room

KEY NOTE SESSION 1 : Mechanics-informed textile recycling meets AI (from fiber integrity to predictive blend design)

Prof. Nawar Kadi - University of Borås, Sweden Professor at the Swedish School of Textiles Director of the

Prof. Nawar Kadi - University of Borås, Sweden Professor at the Swedish School of Textiles Director of the Textile Labs

11.30-12.00 #Conference room

KEY NOTE SESSION 2 : Foam Extrusion – An Innovative Controlled Process

Dr. Eng. Lassad Nasri Business Development & Sales Manager Promix Solutions AG, Switzerland

Dr. Eng. Lassad Nasri Business Development & Sales Manager Promix Solutions AG, Switzerland

12.00-12.30 #Conference room

KEY NOTE SESSION 2 : Bringing the A Game: When Sustainability Drives Economic Growth

Expert Engineer Mohamed Mehdi Ben Slimene Plant Manager at Sofidel, Machester, United Kingdom

Expert Engineer Mohamed Mehdi Ben Slimene Plant Manager at Sofidel, Machester, United Kingdom

14.00-14.30 #Conference room

KEY NOTE SESSION 3 : How to use natural products to develop active wound dressing

Prof. Dominique C. Adolphe – Haute Alsace, France Professor at National School of Engineers of South Alsace (ENSISA)

Prof. Dominique C. Adolphe – Haute Alsace, France Professor at National School of Engineers of South Alsace (ENSISA)

14.30-15.00 #Conference room

KEY NOTE SESSION 3 : 4D body scanning for clothing development

Prof. Yordan Kyosev - University of Dresden, Germany Professor & Chair of Developement and Assembly of Textile Products

Prof. Yordan Kyosev - University of Dresden, Germany Professor & Chair of Developement and Assembly of Textile Products at the Institute of Textile Machinery and High Performance Material Technology (ITM)

15.00-16.05 #Conference room / Room A / Room B

PARALLEL SESSIONS 1

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16.35-17.40 #Conference room / Room A / Room B

PARALLEL SESSIONS 2

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09.00-09.30 #Conference room

KEY NOTE SESSION 4 : E-textiles for medical applications

Prof. Vladan Koncar - University of Lille, France Full Professor at National Higher School of Arts and Textile

Prof. Vladan Koncar - University of Lille, France Full Professor at National Higher School of Arts and Textile Industries (ENSAIT)

09.30-10.00 #Conference room

KEY NOTE SESSION 4 : AI-powered low-dimensional nanomaterials-based hydrogen gas sensors

Prof. Gianaurelio Cuniberti - University of Dresden, Germany Chair of Materials Science and Nanotechnology at TU Dresden and

Prof. Gianaurelio Cuniberti - University of Dresden, Germany Chair of Materials Science and Nanotechnology at TU Dresden and the Max Bergmann Center of Biomaterials

10.00-10.30 #Conference room

KEY NOTE SESSION 5 : Surface Modifications of Textile for the Innovation in Bactericidal and Related Applications“

Prof. Diego Mantovani (Online) - University of Laval, Canada Full professor in the Department of Mineral, Metallurgical, and

Prof. Diego Mantovani (Online) - University of Laval, Canada Full professor in the Department of Mineral, Metallurgical, and Materials Engineering. Director of Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering

10.30-11.00 #Conference room

KEY NOTE SESSION 5 : Closing the Loop: Transforming the Ready-Made Garment Industry Through Circular Economy and Sustainable Innovation

Prof. Sherwet Hussein El Gholmy - Alexandria University, Egypt Head of Textile Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering

Prof. Sherwet Hussein El Gholmy - Alexandria University, Egypt Head of Textile Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering

11.30-12.35 #Conference room / Room Room Hannibal / Room Sidi Boussaid

PARALLEL SESSIONS 3

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14.00-16.00 #Conference room / Room A / Room B

PARALLEL SESSIONS 4

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09:00 - 10:00 AM #Salle plénière

Cérémonie d’ouverture & mots de bienvenue

Pôle de Compétitivité Monastir-El Fejja (MFCPOLE) Association Tunisienne des Chercheurs en Textile (ATCTEX) Laboratoire de Génie Textile (LGTEX)

Pôle de Compétitivité Monastir-El Fejja (MFCPOLE) Association Tunisienne des Chercheurs en Textile (ATCTEX) Laboratoire de Génie Textile (LGTEX) Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique (MESRS) Université de Monastir (UM) Fédération Tunisienne du Textile et de l’Habillement (FTTH)

10:00 - 10:20 AM #Salle plénière

La Génération Etincelle: Révéler Votre Potentiel à l'Ere de l'Industrue 5.0

M. Mohamed Mehdi BEN SLIMENE - Sofidel UK, Manchester, Royaume-Uni

M. Mohamed Mehdi BEN SLIMENE - Sofidel UK, Manchester, Royaume-Uni

10:20 - 10:40 AM #Salle plénière

Présentation de l’Espace Jeunes Etudiants Entrepreneurs

Mme. Abir BRAHEM - Université de Monastir, Tunisie

Mme. Abir BRAHEM - Université de Monastir, Tunisie

10:40 - 11:00 AM #Salle plénière

Accompagnement des Porteurs de Projets dans la Création et le Développement de leurs Entreprises

M. Malek EL HANI - Espace Entreprendre, Monastir, Tunisie

M. Malek EL HANI - Espace Entreprendre, Monastir, Tunisie

11:00 - 11:20 AM #Salle plénière

De l’Idée au Succès : la Fabrique Entrepreneuriale en Action

Mme. Anissa LAHDHIRI - MFCPOLE, Monastir, Tunisie

Mme. Anissa LAHDHIRI - MFCPOLE, Monastir, Tunisie

11:20 - 11:40 AM #Salle plénière

Réindustralisation et Entrepreneuriat

M. Bernard DURAND - LPMT, Mulhouse, France

M. Bernard DURAND - LPMT, Mulhouse, France

14:00 - 16:00 PM #Salle plénière

Résultats des concours Tun-Tex 5

Concours Collabtech Présentation des projets et remise des prix Concours Rintex Présentation des projets et remise des prix

Concours Collabtech Présentation des projets et remise des prix Concours Rintex Présentation des projets et remise des prix Concours Best Prototype Présentation des projets et remise des prix

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