Houcine Bourguiba

PhD researcher in glass synthesis and characterization, focused on the development of advanced functional glass materials. My work combines a deep understanding of solid-state chemistry and material science with practical experience in preparing and analyzing glass compositions for optical and photonic applications. Skilled at translating complex experimental data into insights on material properties and passionate about advancing technologies based on engineered glass systems.

RESEARCH INTERN - Centro de Química Estrutural - University of Lisbon - Lisbon, Portugal

(2025-10 - 2025-12)

• Collaborated on advanced luminescence measurements and rare-earth ion spectroscopy for photonic materials.
• Analyzed energy transfer mechanisms and radiative/non-radiative properties of co-doped glass systems.
• Handled high-resolution optical setups to evaluate quantum efficiency and photometric performance.

RESEARCH INTERN - Department of Industrial Engineering - University of Trento - Trento, Italy

(2024-09 - 2024-11)

• Focused on the advanced synthesis of phosphate glasses via melt-quenching and optimization of their thermal stability.
• Conducted structural and optical characterization dedicated to active optical waveguides and photonic applications.
• Collaborated within an international research team to optimize material compositions for laser hosts.

RESEARCH INTERN - Institut de Minéralogie, de Physique des Matériaux et de Cosmochimie (IMPMC) - Sorbonne University - Paris, France

(2023-09 - 2023-10)

• Conducted advanced structural and spectroscopic analysis of functional oxide and phosphate glasses.
• Utilized specialized spectroscopic probes to investigate the local environment and structural network connectivity of glasses.

MASTER’S THESIS RESEARCHER - Laboratory of Condensed Matter Physics - University of Tunis El Manar - Tunis, Tunisia

(2021-04 - 2021-07)

• Synthesized thin films of mixed iron and lanthanum oxides using the chemical spray pyrolysis technique for optoelectronic applications.
• Characterized the structural, morphological, and optical properties of the fabricated films using XRD, SEM, and UV-Visible spectroscopy.

PH.D.

• PHYSICS - Faculty of Sciences of Tunis (2022-10)

MASTER DE RECHERCHE - PHYSIQUE DES MATÉRIAUX - École Nationale Supérieure d'Ingénieurs de Tunis / Faculté des Sciences de Tunis (2019-09 - 2021-07)

LICENCE FONDAMENTALE - PHYSIQUE - Faculté des Sciences Mathématiques, Physiques et Naturelles de Tunis (2015-09 - 2019-05)