Abdellatif Laarich

About me

Field of research

I am a PhD researcher in Process Metallurgy, specializing in pyrometallurgy, at Luleå University of Technology. My research focuses on advancing sustainable oxidation and induration processes in ironmaking. I combine high-temperature experimental studies with modelling approaches to investigate the oxidation behaviour of magnetite-based iron ores and their chemical and microstructural evolution under process-relevant conditions. By linking material transformations with processing parameters, my work aims to support the development of more efficient, controlled, and low-emission induration processes, contributing to improved pellet quality and more sustainable iron and steel production.

Background

I hold an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering (AMASE), funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme. I completed my master’s studies at the European School of Materials Science and Engineering (EEIGM) in France and Luleå University of Technology in Sweden, in collaboration with Saarland University in Germany. This international academic pathway provided me with strong training in advanced materials science, metallurgical engineering, and cross-cultural research environments. I also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Chemistry from Cadi Ayyad University in Morocco.

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