Mr. Outhmane Siar | Resistance Spot Welding Award | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Outhmane Siar | Resistance Spot Welding Award | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Outhmane Siar, ArcelorMittal R&D, France

Outhmane Siar is a meticulous and result-oriented mechanical engineer with a PhD in Materials Science. With over 6 years of experience in Research & Development within the automotive industry, he has established himself as an autonomous and curious professional, always eager to take on new challenges. Outhmane thrives in team environments and possesses excellent interpersonal skills.

His educational background includes a PhD thesis from the Institut National des Sciences Appliquées (INSA) de Lyon, completed between 2018 and 2021. This involved a partnership between the MATEIS laboratory of INSA Lyon and ArcelorMittal Automotive Research center, focusing on the Welding & Joining team. Prior to his PhD, he earned an engineering degree in Mechanics from INSA Hauts de France, specializing in Analysis and Safety of Structures.

 

Professional Profiles:

 

Education and Training:

  • PhD in Materials Science, Institut National des Sciences Appliquées (INSA) de Lyon, 2018 – 2021
  • Engineering Degree in Mechanics, specializing in Analysis and Safety of Structures, INSA Hauts de France, 2014 – 2018
  • Advanced Courses in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science, CPGE Moulay Idriss (Morocco), 2012 – 2014

Work Experiences:

  • Research Welding Engineer, ArcelorMittal Automotive – Maizières, December 2021 – Present
  • Research Welding Engineer, ArcelorMittal Automotive – Maizières, December 2018 – November 2021
  • Part-time Teacher, INSA Lyon, 2019 – September 2021
  • R&D Engineer Intern, ArcelorMittal – Maizières, Forming Team, March 2018 – August 2018
  • Numerical Simulation Engineer Intern, Continental – Toulouse, September 2016 – January 2017

Dr. Siar’s expertise lies in the comprehensive understanding of welding processes, particularly in assessing the weldability of Advanced High Strength Steels (AHSS) for automotive applications. His research focuses on mitigating issues such as Liquid Metal Embrittlement (LME) and Hydrogen Embrittlement through a combination of experimental comprehension and numerical simulations.

Key Skills and Responsibilities:

  • R&D project management for assessing in-use properties of spot welds
  • Technical support for ArcelorMittal plants and automotive customers
  • Management of research projects, technicians, and trainees
  • Active involvement in the digital transformation of the laboratory using agile methods for continuous improvement

With a strong foundation in finite element modeling and experimental validation, Dr. Siar contributes significantly to the advancement of welding technologies in the automotive sector. His dedication, autonomy, and problem-solving skills make him an invaluable member of any research and development team.

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