The University Center of Maghnia hosted today, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the activities of the first day of the Second National Conference on Mechanical Applications (CNAM² 2026), organized by the Institute of Science and Technology, with wide participation from professors, researchers, and students from various national university institutions, as well as those interested in engineering and technology.
The official opening ceremony took place at the ‘Late Mourad Naoum’ Lecture Hall at around 10:00 AM, beginning with a beautiful recitation of verses from the Holy Quran by reciter Yahya Tahar, followed by the playing of the National Anthem.
The welcoming address of the Director of the University Center of Maghnia was delivered on his behalf by the Vice-Director of the Center for Postgraduate Studies and External Relations, Professor Belhassan Mohamed. He welcomed the attendees and affirmed that hosting this scientific event reflects the institution’s commitment to supporting scientific research and promoting higher education. He highlighted the importance of connecting the university with its economic and industrial environment, calling for research to be directed towards addressing real-world challenges and keeping pace with technological developments.
For his part, the Director of the Institute of Science and Technology, Dr. Guiz Amine, emphasized the pivotal role played by the institute in encouraging applied research, praising the efforts of the organizing committee and noting that such scientific events contribute to developing national competencies and enhancing cooperation among various stakeholders in the academic field.
Afterwards, Professor Bourdim Mokhtar, serving as the conference chair, delivered a welcoming and guiding address in which he announced the official kickoff of the scientific sessions. He stressed the research objectives of this national event in developing innovative mechanical solutions, and highlighted that the conference provides a scientific space for exchanging expertise and presenting the latest research results across various mechanical specializations, while offering young researchers the opportunity to showcase their work.
The scientific program of the first day included a plenary session chaired by Professor Benramdane Mohamed, featuring two high-level technical presentations: First Presentation: Delivered by Professor Oudad Wahid (University of Aïn Témouchent), addressing the integration of biomechanics and mechanical engineering and its applications in health and industry.
Second Presentation: Delivered by Professor Benachour Mostefa (University of Tlemcen), focusing on the mechanical safety of structures and the impact of residual stresses in installations.
Scientific Poster Session
During the afternoon session, the scientific momentum shifted to the poster session, where over 40 researchers presented the results of their field and laboratory studies. Topics varied to include: Energy and Environment: Studies on innovative solar systems and the development of building materials for hot climates.
Maintenance and Artificial Intelligence: Utilizing deep learning techniques in predicting and maintaining rotating machinery faults.
Materials Engineering: Vibration analysis in composite plates and pipe repair and welding techniques.
Biomechanics: Engineering applications in improving the quality of dental prostheses.
The activities of the first day concluded with a broad scientific debate between attendees and lecturers, followed by a certificate distribution ceremony honoring participating professors and scientific poster presenters, amidst a distinguished academic atmosphere and high expectations for the scientific and technical recommendations of the second day.
