Bilel Chalghaf 1291, Rue De l’Escarpe App 8 Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada J1J 6P2 [email protected] 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 International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (Paris, France) Engineer Diploma in natural resources management Superior School of Agriculture Mograne (Tunisia) 2007 2006 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 of Mediterranean High Agronomic Study, Paris, France Laureate award from Superior School of Agriculture Mograne, Tunisia July 2006 June 2006 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. 844‑851. 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 radiotelemetry. Int. J. Multidiscip. Res. Dev, vol. 2, n°12, p. 211‑216. 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. 529‑546. 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 E-mail: [email protected], 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 E-mail: [email protected] 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 E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +1 819 821 7190
