SYSTEMS OBSERVATORY / A RESEARCH PERSPECTIVE

Hamidreza AZARI · Systems & research engineering

Intelligence for
complex systems.

Across methods. Across domains. Connecting physical modelling, data and artificial intelligence to understand, diagnose and predict complex engineered systems.

Centralien · École Centrale de Marseille

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01 / PHYSICAL SYSTEMS

Marseille, France

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Across methods.
Across domains.

Artificial intelligence
Complex systems
Predictive maintenance
Remote sensing

01 / A systems perspective

Understand the system.
Then build the intelligence.

I am a multidisciplinary systems engineer working where applied mathematics, physical modelling and data meet.

My work connects methods and domains, from infrastructure and environmental monitoring to diagnosis and prognosis. Reliability, uncertainty and the physical context shape the approach.

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System understandingObservable dataRigorous evaluationEngineering decisions

02 / Selected work

All projects

Research with an
operational purpose.

Real systems. Physical constraints.
Decisions that matter.

DIAGNOSIS / PROGNOSIS

01Predictive maintenance

ERMA · Autonomous Mobile Robot Efficiency

Battery and wheel degradation modelling using hybrid approaches that combine physical and neural models. Current research at LIS UMR 7020. Principal Investigator: Prof. G. Graton.

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DISTRIBUTED SENSING

02Environment · Sensor networks

Smart Dust for wildfire detection

A distributed smart-sensor concept for detecting, locating, characterising and actively monitoring forest fires while generating environmental data across complex terrain.

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CLIMATE / INFRASTRUCTURE

03Risk · Geospatial

Rail infrastructure climate resilience

A risk analysis and assessment approach for the PACA railway network using infrastructure, maintenance, climate and geospatial data across RCP 4.5 and 8.5 scenarios.

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03 / Current work

May 2025 — Present

AI for diagnosis
and prognosis.

Research Engineer

Aix-Marseille University · LIS UMR 7020

Models complex systems and develops AI methods for data analysis, diagnosis and prognosis for autonomous mobile robot efficiency.

Complex systems · Infrastructure · Data / AI · Risk analysis
Systems approach · Project management · Cross-functional coordination · Interface management

Professional experience

04 / Research record

2025

Scientific Reports
Nature Portfolio

Journal article

Developing a reliable predictive model for the biodegradability index in industrial complex effluent

Scientific Reports 15, 30108 (2025). Co-author: Hamidreza AZARI. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-15866-0.

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Hamidreza AZARI interviewed by France 24 about drought and water scarcity

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05 / In conversation

Research beyond
the laboratory.

Unprecedented drought and water scarcity.

France 24 · 9 November 2025

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06 / Recognition

Distinctions & awards

Recognising dedication
to meaningful work.

Solar Impulse Foundation · 2021

Expert of the Year

Recognized among the 30 best-performing experts in a community of more than 350 experts.

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Cyrus-France Prize

An honour presented by Hubert Védrine

Received from Hubert Védrine, former French Minister of Foreign Affairs, author and prominent figure in French diplomacy.

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Research · Engineering · Collaboration

Complex question?
Let’s examine the system.

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Intelligence for
complex systems.

Observe closely.
Understand deeply.

Learn the patterns.
Anticipate change.

From exploration
to evidence.

Understand the system.
Then build the intelligence.

Research with an
operational purpose.