Oumkeltoum Nafakh Lazraq

▸ Led mechanical validation for Stellantis & Mercedes-Benz Li-ion programs, designed & executed 200+ cell-level & 40+ module level abuse tests: short circuit, overcharge, crush, nail penetration, drop, and thermal propagation

▸ Achieved up to ≥80% sim/exp correlation via systematic FEA model calibration; FMEA-based root cause analysis fed findings directly into module architecture improvements

▸ Collaborated with mechanical design teams on iterative module architecture improvements; delivered technical reports and managed direct OEM client interface

▸ Developed comprehensive A & B sample validation plans fully aligned with OEM, IEC & UN38.3 standards; optimised test coverage and resource allocation across simultaneous programs

▸ Coordinated cross-functional teams (design, simulation, testing) and integrated validation feedback into the product development lifecycle; applied FMEA risk logic at early design stages

▸ Advanced electrochemical R&D under Prof. Rachid Yazami, developed fast-charge algorithms achieving full charge <1h with 90% SOH retention beyond 500 cycles; integrated into BMS interfaces

▸ Designed test setups for pouch & cylindrical cells (Chentech & Arbin); published 3 peer-reviewed journal articles and presented internationally at Battery Experts Forum & Advanced Battery Power