Bilel Chalghaf
1291, Rue De l’Escarpe App 8 [email protected]
Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada J1J 6P2
SKILLS
Remote sensing and applied geomatics
Ø Experience in Earth Observation/Remote Sensing science, at research level
Ø Experience planning, implementing, and leading geoscience-based in
collaborative projects
Ø Spectral analysis (multispectral, hyperspectral), digital image processing of
satellite and aerial data sets
Ø Large knowledge in modeling and methodology development of information
systems and interrelation with databases;
Ø Creation and administration of database management systems: PostGIS /
Postgres, MySQL 5.5, Arc SDE, Access;
Ø Fully proficient computer tools of GIS, remote sensing: Idrisi, ENVI, Geomatica,
ArcView, ArcInfo, ArcGIS, QGIS, GRASS, MapInfo, GVSIG;
Ø Good knowledge of statistical tools: R, SAS, SPSS, Statistica;
Ø Good computer skills of design and graphics: Inkscape, Gimp, Corel Draw, Adobe
Illustrator.
EDUCATION
Ph.D Remote sensing and applied geomatic 2017
University of Sherbrooke
(Canada)
Master of Science in integrated planning
for rural development and environmental management 2008
Experimental Station of Aula Dei
(Zaragoza, Spain)
Postgraduate Specialization in integrated planning
for rural development and environmental management 2007
International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies
(Paris, France)
Engineer Diploma in natural resources management 2006
Superior School of Agriculture Mograne
(Tunisia)
EMPLOYMENT
GIS Analyst GéoImage Solutions, Sherbrooke, Canada 2008-2012
Ø Respond requests for information extraction, thematic map creation and spatial
analysis;
Ø Set up geo-referenced database;
Ø Produce metadata of a geospatial database;
Ø Planning and implementation of field data collection campaign;
Ø Epidemiological risk mapping and development of early warning system for
epidemic diseases;
Ø Development of thematic maps (civil aviation, land use, topographic maps)
visualization tool, 3D mapping and web publishing.
Visiting Scientist at the university of Notre Dame
Eck Institute for Global Health, Indiana, USA 2013
Ø Extensive use of R as modeling, statistical and GIS tool;
Ø Collection of occurrence points of vector disease;
Ø Ecological niche modeling of various vector disease (regional and global
mapping);
Ø Assess habitat suitability for vector disease under climate change scenario;
Ø Estimate the population under the risk.
COMPUTER SKILL
Microsoft Office : Word, Excel, PowerPoint
PARTICULAR SKILLS
Languages : Arabic (Native), French (Native), Spanish (fluent) and English
(functional);
Ease drafting and structuring of reports and presentations;
Easy integration in multidisciplinary groups;
Serious character and fluid at the same time for working in extreme conditions or under
pressure.
HONORS & AWARDS
Scholarship from the American Association for September 2013
the Advancement of Science, USA
Excellence Award from the International Center July 2006
of Mediterranean High Agronomic Study, Paris, France
Laureate award from Superior School June 2006
of Agriculture Mograne, Tunisia
PUBLICATIONS, PEER REVIEWED
Chalghaf, B., Mayala, B., et Michael, E. (2016) Geographical distribution of leishmaniasis
vectors in the Mediterranean basin in the light of climate change. Parasites & Vectors
(submitted)
Chalghaf, B., Chlif, S., Mayala, B., Ghawar, W., Bettaieb, J., Harrabi, M., Benie, G. B., et
al. (2016) Ecological Niche modeling for the prediction of the geographic distribution
of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Tunisia. American journal of Tropical Medicine and
Hygiene, vol. 94, n°4, p. 844851.
Bettaieb, J., Toumi, A., Chlif, S., Chalghaf, B., Boukthir, A., Gharbi, A. et Ben Salah, A.
(2014) Prevalence and determinants of Leishmania major infection in emerging and
old foci in Tunisia. Parasites & Vectors, vol. 7, n°1, p. 386.
Ghawar, W., Zaätour, W., Chlif, S., Bettaieb, J., Chalghaf, B., Snoussi, M.-A. et Salah, A.
Ben (2015) Spatiotemporal dispersal of Meriones shawi estimated by radio-
telemetry. Int. J. Multidiscip. Res. Dev, vol. 2, n°12, p. 211216.
Harrabi, M., Bettaieb, J., Ghawar, W., Toumi, A., Zaâtour, A., Yazidi, R., Chaâbane, S.,
Chalghaf, B., et al. (2015) Spatio-temporal Genetic Structuring of Leishmania major
in Tunisia by Microsatellite Analysis. PLoS neglected tropical diseases, vol. 9, n°8,
p. e0004017.
Bettaieb, J., Toumi, A., Chlif, S., Chalghaf, B., Boukthir, A., Gharbi, A. et Ben Salah, A.
(2014) Prevalence and determinants of Leishmania major infection in emerging and
old foci in Tunisia. Parasites & Vectors, vol. 7, n°1, p. 386.
Zapata, N., Nerilli, E., Martinez-Cob, A., Chalghaf, I., Chalghaf, B., Fliman, D. et Playan,
E. (2013) Limitations to adopting regulated deficit irrigation in stone fruit orchards: A
case study. Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research, vol. 11, n°2, p. 529546.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Chalghaf, B., Chlif, S., Chemkhi, J., Toumi, A., Bettaïeb, J., Ghawar, W., Gharbi, A.,
Bénié, G., et Ben Salah, A. (2013) Ecological niche modeling for the prediction of
geographic distribution of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Tunisia. Presentend in the 5th
World Congress on Leishmaniasis, Porto de Galinhas, Brazil.
Chalghaf, B., Toumi, A., Chlif, S., Bettaieb, J., Harrabi, M., Bénié, G., et Ben Salah, A.
(2015) Distribution of Leishmaniasis Vectors in the Mediterranean Basin in the Light
of Climate Change. Presentend in the 8th International Symposium on Phlebotomine
Sandflies, Puerto Iguazú, Argentina.
Chalghaf, B., Mayala. B., Michael, E., Bénié, G., et Ben Salah, A. (2015) Simulation of
the impact of future climate scenarios on the distribution of leishmaniasis vectors in
the Mediterranean basin. Presentend in: Genes, Ecosystems and Risk of Infection,
Heraklion, Crete, Greece.
REFEREE/REVIEWER
PLOS ONE
Tropical Medicine & International Health
REFERENCES
Prof Enrique Playán
Avda. Montañana, 1005
50059 Zaragoza, Spain
Office: (+34) 976 716 087
Mobile: (+34) 608 243 113
Prof Edwin Michael
Department of Biological Sciences
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN 46556-0369 USA
Tel: +1 574 631 2234
Prof Goze Bertin Benie
Departement of applied geomatics
University of Sherbrooke
2500, boulevard de l'Université
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1K 2R1
Tel: +1 819 821 7190
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