Mohamed Hatifi, PhD
About Mohamed Hatifi, PhD
Mohamed Hatifi, PhD, is an academic currently serving as an Attaché Temporaire d'Enseignement et de Recherche at Aix-Marseille Université, where he has worked since 2019. He specializes in theoretical and mathematical physics, focusing on quantum phenomena and self-gravitationally induced modifications of the Schrödinger equation.
Current Position at Aix-Marseille University
Mohamed Hatifi currently holds the position of Attaché Temporaire d'Enseignement et de Recherche (A.T.E.R) at Aix-Marseille Université. He has been in this role since 2019, contributing to both teaching and research activities within the institution. His work involves engaging with students and participating in academic projects that align with his expertise in theoretical and mathematical physics.
Education and Academic Background
Mohamed Hatifi has a robust educational background in physics. He earned his Doctorat de philosophie in theoretical and mathematical physics from Ecole Centrale de Marseille, completing his studies from 2016 to 2019. Prior to this, he obtained a Licence in physics from Université Nice Sophia Antipolis from 2011 to 2014. He also holds a Master 2 (M2) in quantum physics from Ecole normale supérieure, which he completed in 2016, and a Master of Science - MS in theoretical and mathematical physics from Université Paris Diderot from 2014 to 2015.
Research Focus and Interests
Mohamed Hatifi's research primarily revolves around self-gravitationally induced non-linear modifications of the Schrödinger equation. He investigates the realization of wave-particle duality at the macroscopic scale using oil droplets and conducts tests of quantum coherence at the mesoscopic level. His work also explores the onset of quantum equilibrium in pilot wave theories and studies the interplay between decoherence and cooling in quantum systems.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role, Mohamed Hatifi gained valuable experience through various positions. He worked at Institut Fresnel as a doctoral researcher in theoretical physics from 2016 to 2019. He also served as a master's thesis student at École normale supérieure for five months in 2016 and as an intern at Université Pierre et Marie Curie for two months in 2015. Additionally, he completed a four-month internship at Observatoire de la Côte d'Azur in 2014.