# Ezzeddine Zagrouba

> Tunisian researcher

**Wikidata**: [Q96274525](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q96274525)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ezzeddine-zagrouba

## Summary
Ezzeddine Zagrouba is a Tunisian researcher and computer scientist specializing in artificial intelligence. He is a prominent academic figure at Tunis El Manar University and is recognized for his contributions to the study of intelligent software behavior and computation.

## Biography
- Nationality: Tunisia
- Education: PhD in Computer Science, National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse (1994); Tunis El Manar University (2005); Lycée Saint-Louis (1988).
- Known for: Academic research in artificial intelligence and computer science.
- Employer(s): Tunis El Manar University, University of Derby.
- Field(s): Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence.

## Contributions
Ezzeddine Zagrouba has established a significant body of work in the field of computer science, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence. His academic career is characterized by long-term research and teaching roles at major institutions. He earned his PhD from the National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse in 1994, focusing on computer science. 

Zagrouba has been a key member of the faculty at Tunis El Manar University, serving in various capacities from 2005 to 2014 and returning to the institution in 2016. His international experience includes a tenure at the University of Derby in the United Kingdom, which began in 2014. His research is integrated into the global scientific community through his affiliation with the research laboratory LR16ES06. His scholarly output is documented across major academic databases, including Scopus and DBLP, where his work contributes to the development of software enabling machines to exhibit intelligent behavior.

## FAQs
### Q: What is Ezzeddine Zagrouba’s primary field of research?
A: Ezzeddine Zagrouba specializes in computer science and artificial intelligence, focusing on the development and study of intelligent software behavior.

### Q: Where did Ezzeddine Zagrouba receive his education?
A: He obtained his PhD in computer science from the National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse in 1994 and has also completed studies at Tunis El Manar University and Lycée Saint-Louis.

### Q: Which institutions has Ezzeddine Zagrouba worked for?
A: He has held significant roles at Tunis El Manar University in Tunisia and the University of Derby in the United Kingdom.

## Why They Matter
Ezzeddine Zagrouba is a vital contributor to the Tunisian scientific landscape, particularly in the advancement of artificial intelligence research. By maintaining high-level academic roles in both Tunisia and Europe, he has facilitated the cross-border exchange of computational knowledge. His work at Tunis El Manar University, a leading institution in Tunisia, has been instrumental in fostering the country's research capabilities in computer science. Furthermore, his presence in international databases like Scopus and DBLP ensures that Tunisian research in AI remains visible and relevant within the global scientific discourse.

## Notable For
- **PhD in Computer Science:** Earned from the National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse in 1994.
- **Academic Leadership:** Long-standing tenure and research leadership at Tunis El Manar University.
- **International Affiliation:** Former employer at the University of Derby (UK).
- **Research Identification:** Recognized with a Scopus Author ID (23098555400) and DBLP Author ID (52/3525).

## Body

### Academic Background
Ezzeddine Zagrouba’s academic journey began at Lycée Saint-Louis, where he studied from 1985 to 1988. He then moved to the National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse in France, completing a degree in 1991 before pursuing a PhD in computer science, which he successfully defended on September 13, 1994. Later in his career, he returned to formal education at Tunis El Manar University, completing a program in June 2005.

### Professional Career and Affiliations
Zagrouba has spent the majority of his professional career at Tunis El Manar University. His employment history at the institution includes:
*   September 2005 – July 2014
*   August 2011 – July 2014
*   September 2016 – Present

In addition to his work in Tunisia, he served as an employer at the University of Derby in the United Kingdom, starting in September 2014. He is also formally affiliated with the research unit LR16ES06.

### Research Impact and Identifiers
As a researcher, Zagrouba is identified by several international standards that track academic impact and publication history. These include:
*   **ISNI:** 0000000423638373
*   **VIAF ID:** 305683236
*   **ResearcherID:** D-7896-2014
*   **Loop ID:** 258985
*   **Scopus Author ID:** 23098555400

His work is primarily categorized under the study of computation and the development of software for intelligent machine behavior.

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## References

1. [ORCID Public Data File 2023](https://pub.orcid.org/v3.0/0000-0002-2574-9080/education/2977574)
2. [ORCID Public Data File 2023](https://pub.orcid.org/v3.0/0000-0002-2574-9080/education/2977609)
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