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Research projects
Teams explore real research questions.
ESTIN Research Club · Est. 2026
Where curiosity meets clarity.
“somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known”
Log 01 · Who we are
A student-led research community at ESTIN.
Run by students, free and open to everyone. No experience required, only curiosity.
“A crew of ESTIN students who read, question and contribute to science.”
Our vision
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Spark curiosity
Make asking questions a habit.
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Open the door to research
Introduce students to academic research.
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Sharpen the mind
Develop research and critical-thinking skills.
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Build bridges
Connect students with researchers, labs and the scientific community.
- Crew members
- 29
- Crew members
- Departments
- 7
- Departments
- Research poles
- 4
- Research poles
- Guest from IBM Research
- 1
- Guest from IBM Research
29 students. 4 research poles. One question at a time.
Log 02 · What we do
Six ways in.
From your first paper to your first publication.
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Paper reading
We read scientific papers, the records of discovery.
Start here · Rookie level 03
Workshops & training
Hands-on technical sessions.
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Writing & publishing
Academic writing, from first draft to paper.
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Events & collaborations
Research events with other clubs and labs.
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Guest talks
Meet researchers and ask them anything.
“Side effects may include reading papers at 2 a.m.”
Log 03 · Research poles
Four poles. One fleet.
Pole 01
AI & Data Science
We study how machines learn from data, and how to make them reliable, fair and safe.
Machine learningTrustworthy AIData science
Pole leads
Ghedjati Maroua
Pole lead
Kaouche Malek
Pole lead
Pole 02
Cybersecurity
We study how systems are attacked and how to defend them, from software to AI models.
System & network securityCryptographySecurity of AI
Pole leads
Belaloui Taha Abderrahmane
Pole lead
Laghrour Mohamed Dhia Eddine
Pole lead
Pole 03
Software & Systems
We study how reliable software and systems are designed, built, run and checked.
Software engineeringDistributed systemsProgramming languages & verification
Pole leads
Koua Mohamed Anis
Pole lead
Pole 04
Networks & IoT
We study how devices and networks communicate, from the internet's core to tiny sensors.
Computer networksInternet of ThingsEdge & wireless
Pole leads
Merzougui Abdellah El Ghazali
Pole lead
Nacef Abdelmouheimene
Pole lead
Log 04 · How research works
Every research project is a voyage.
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Set sail
Start with a question
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Read the records
Study what is known
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Plot the course
Choose a method
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Explore
Run the experiments
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Write the log
Write the paper
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Bring the treasure
Share and publish
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The One Paper
Your first research publication. It's real, and it's waiting for you.
Log 05 · Research network
A network of researchers.
Researchers from around the world who work with our crew.
Research partner
L'Empreinte
ESTIN's student journal · Algeria
ESTIN's student journal on technology, ideas and the people who build them. INSIGHT members publish their research papers in its pages.
Research partner
Research Laboratory Dz
R&D Project · Algeria
Empowers academics, professionals and companies through research, innovation and scientific projects.
Researchers
7 researchers · 4 countries
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Welcome Day guest -
ESTIN, Heriot-Watt University · Algeria
Prof. Hani Ragab Hassen
Professor, Information Security
Profile ↗ -
North Carolina A&T State University · USA
Dr. Islam Obaidat
Assistant Professor, Computer Systems Technology
Profile ↗ -
North Carolina A&T State University · USA
Prof. Muhammad Khan
Assistant Professor, Built Environment
Profile ↗ -
University of Waterloo · Canada
Dr. Mohamed Camil Belhadjoudja
Postdoctoral Fellow, Control Theory
Profile ↗ -
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James Madison University · USA
Ford Prior
Senior Staff Engineer and Tech Evangelist, GEICO
Profile ↗ - Get in touch →
Are you a researcher?
Mentor a project team, give a talk, or co-supervise a student project.
Log 06 · Next on the map
Next on the map.
Upcoming · 15 NOV 2026
SPARK 2026: Research Foundations
INSIGHT's research workshop series. Five workshops take you from reading research papers to writing your own, ending with a research competition on 1 December.
Details →
Event · 4 NOV 2026
Welcome Day 2026: INSIGHT sets sail
The official start of INSIGHT, with our four research poles and a live talk by Dr. Pin-Yu Chen from IBM Research.
Read the recap →Are you a researcher, a lab or a club? Let's work together.
Collaborate with us → Log 07 · The helm
Meet the crew.
Every great voyage needs more than a captain.
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President
Faci Souhaib Abdelouakil
Leads the club and represents it.
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Founder · Vice-president
Madaoui Sara
Runs meetings and strategy.
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Vice-president
Redouane Mohamed Islem
Runs meetings and strategy.
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Secretary general
Feltane Anayis
Keeps the club's records and documents.
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Secretary general
Madoui Roufaida
Keeps the club's records and documents.
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Treasurer
Ghasmoune Mohammed
Manages the budget and funding.
Log 08 · FAQ
Questions, answered.
Do I need research experience?
No. We start from paper reading and guide you step by step to your first research project.
Is membership free?
Yes, free and open to all ESTIN students.
Which year can join?
All years can join. Whatever your year at ESTIN, you are welcome.
How do I pick a research pole?
Explore the four poles during your first weeks, then join the one that excites you most.
How much time does it take?
A few hours a week, enough to fit alongside your classes.
When does recruitment open for INSIGHT?
Recruitment opens once a year following our annual Welcome Day. Outside of official registration periods, students are welcome to attend open reading groups, workshops, and keynotes. Write to our HR team on the contact page to receive announcements for the next season.
How can researchers, professors, or companies collaborate with INSIGHT?
We partner with scientists and laboratories worldwide through guest lectures, student project mentorship, co-supervision, and event co-organization. Explore our five collaboration paths on our Collaborate page or reach out directly to our External Relations team.
Work with our crew
Every great discovery begins with a question.
“Set sail. Explore the unknown.”