Maintenant, il travaille dans un laboratoire, avec des assistants. When are you expecting to have enough data to start answering the questions pursued in this mission? Dr. Melikechi is a member of the Mars Science Laboratory team, NASA’s largest Mars exploration effort to date, also known as “Curiosity” rover. IM: Given its multidisciplinary and cross-disciplinary nature, where do you see the place of space research in Algeria? NM: Three points: 1) They should believe in themselves even if the circumstances are not always ideal; 2) They should find what their passion is and nurture it; 3) They should ask questions, dig deeper, stay informed, and remain interested and even better engaged in science, mathematics and technology because these fields are likely to play a larger and larger role in many aspects of our lives. Melikechi was involved in the laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy experiment onboard Curiosity. My research group works on developing sensitive optical techniques for the early detection of cancers (with a focus on epithelial ovarian cancer and prostate cancer). Il est membre des missions scientifiques Curiosity et Perseverance. Il s’agit de Noureddine Melikechi, physicien atomique, chercheur à la NASA. NM: I believe that a country as vast as ours and with the relatively rich human capital it has developed over the years can and should be able to develop an applied space program focused on better understanding our own country. The launch of Perseverance follows previous NASA rover missions to Mars – Sojourner in 1997, Spirit and Opportunity in 2004 and Curiosity in 2012 – and marks the beginning of a new phase in the exploration of the red planet. Noureddine Melikechi est un chercheur algérien à la NASA. IM: What role, if any, should Algerian scientists who are based abroad play in the development and implementation of a robust national research strategy? Maintenant, il travaille dans un laboratoire, avec des assistants. Noureddine Melikechi, un Algérien sur la planète… Mars : «L’Algérie se doit d’être un centre gravitationnel et non pas un trou noir» Curiosity is already showing us that we have a lot of work to do to better understand the red planet. Sciences Dean Takes Part in NASA’s Mars 2020 Mission Noureddine Melikechi Will Help Study the Surface of the Red Planet This view of Mars was captured by the Hubble Space Telescope in May 2016, when it was 50 million miles away. Second, we should be prepared to use “failure” as a lesson and to continue to create the ecosystem needed to eventually succeed. In addition, often these big science projects yield unexpected results that eventually are applied to enhance our quality of life. Il est membre des missions scientifiques Curiosity et Perseverance. 2.Noureddine Melikechi, Curiosity, c’est lui : Beaucoup ont entendu parler du robot Curiosity qui a atterri sur la planète Mars le 6 août 2012, mais plusieurs personnes ignorent qu’un Algérien est parmi l’équipe qui a pu réaliser cet exploit. Suite 420, 220 Pawtucket St. There, I initially worked as a postdoctoral researcher on multiphoton processes in atoms and small molecules with Professor Edward Eyler and was fortunate enough to secure a tenure track faculty position at Delaware State University. Another important update is that the soil samples that Curiosity has analyzed this far are consistent with the idea that at one point in time, the region explored was wet. Together they can encourage the creation of new ideas and transform some of them into new high technology companies. Dr. Noureddine Melikechi at Marshall Space Center. Il est membre des missions scientifiques Curiosity et Perseverance. NM: Thank you again for your initiative and for getting in touch with me. Deuxièmement, des lycées ont participé à certains travaux de ChemCam. Noureddine Melikechi, l’Algérien de la NASA. Noureddine Melikechi faisait partie du groupe de travail qui a lancé "Curiosity". Readbag users suggest that Abstracts%20BaSS%202011%2023_04_2011.pdf is worth reading. To be successful, a strategy will need resources -even during its development phase- and periodic independent evaluation. Professor NOUREDDINE MELIKECHI, est un chercheur et inventeur dans le domaine de la physique atomique et nucléaire. The Algerian Network for Academics, Scientists & Researchers is an interaction space to discover, share and inspire Algerian intellect across the globe. Il commence ses études à l'école primaire à Thénia, il rejoint en 1973 le lycée Ramdane Abane d'El-Harrach à Alger [2]. What would you say are the key challenges to address in order to support innovation in the biotechnology sectors and to nurture fruitful collaborations between university research and industry? For this to have a chance of happening, one needs to promote the creation of collaboration networks, the secure exchange of information to identify promising research and development projects, and pre-agreed upon agreements that provide incentives. Ce mardi 28 juillet, sur le site d’information TSA, le chercheur algérien a expliqué dans le détail les objectifs de la mission Perseverance dont le … Noureddine Melikechi He is a Professor of Physics and Applied Physics and the Dean of the Kennedy College of Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Your magazine is one more example of what is possible to do to help. Publish your paper and get peer reviewed. Each of us may inspire differently our youth. Dean of the Kennedy College of Sciences at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, Member of the SuperCam team for NASA’s Mars 2020 rover mission, and Member of the NASA ChemCam Team on the Curiosity Rover Mission . NM: The successful landing on August 5th of NASA’s Curiosity Rover on the planet Mars marks the beginning of a new era for space exploration. Dans cet entretien, il explique en détails en quoi consiste cette mission, la possibilité d’envoyer des humains sur Mars, les bénéfices d’envoyer un rover sur la planète rouge, le rôle que peut jouer l’Algérie dans la conquête spatiale. Il explique la nouvelle mission dont le départ est prévu le 30 juillet. The second approach we use in my laboratory consists of combining nanotechnology and laser spectroscopy -once again- to detect early signs of specific cancers in blood. To meet these objectives, the nearly 1-ton Curiosity rover relies on 10 research instruments operated remotely. Do this while not ignoring other fields such as foreign languages and the arts because many key discoveries are made at the interplay of various fields. IM: Inspire Magazine would like to congratulate you on receiving the Delaware Bio Award for Academic Research this year. Could you tell us a little about this research, the technology used to support it and how it relates to the Mars mission? Due to its relatively simple and versatile nature, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy experiments can yield enormous amount of data that normally needs to be preprocessed to remove background signal, electron continuum, and noise, and for some applications, correct for the instrument response function and normalize the signal prior to conducting spectroscopic analysis. Other large research programs, such as the current work on the Large Hadron Collider are also coming under similar pressures. Evidence for indigenous nitrogen in sedimentary and aeolian deposits from the Curiosity rover investigations at Gale crater, Mars ... V Motto-Ros, F Trichard, Y Markushin, N Melikechi, ... Spectrochimica Acta Part B: Atomic Spectroscopy 115, 52-63, 2016. Archive / Actualités Événement Noureddine Melikechi, l'Algérien de la NASA Beaucoup ont entendu parler du robot « Curiosity » qui a atterri sur la planète Mars le 6 août 2012 ,mais plusieurs Third, we need to invest in the creation of private-public startup hubs that include academic institutions, create a network of mentoring and support, and nurture university and industry research collaboration. With Dr. Eyler, Melikechi worked on multiphoton excitation schemes in atoms and molecules, precise pulsed laser spectroscopyof few-elect… All of this is done in a very complex and to a large extent hostile environment: Mars has an atmosphere composed predominantly of carbon dioxide (95%), a surface atmospheric pressure about 1/100th that of Earth’s average and a surface temperature that varies much more than that on Earth: from – 128C during polar night to 27 C at equator during midday at closest point in orbit to sun. Né en 1958 à Thenia en Algérie, il a fait ses étude en Algérie et en Angleterre. For the first time we have recorded optical signatures from the laser-induced plasma that was generated on the surface of Mars. Algerian women and men who have succeeded in their own field of interest be it the sciences, mathematics, technology, the arts and humanities, etc., can be excellent inspirational figures. What we learned and continue to learn from previous Mars missions and other NASA missions is key. Open Access journals and articles. Interview | Prof. Noureddine Melikechi on the NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover mission. Well, for MSL, a number of classification algorithms are being developed and tested for their performance in terms of differentiating and labeling various rocks and soils. Premièrement, le nom “Curiosity” a été proposé par un jeune qui avait 12 ans quand elle l’a fait. This process was part of the overall selection process of Gale Crater as the landing site for the Curiosity rover. That is how DSU Vice President of Research Dr. Noureddine Melikechi summarized the university’s involvement with the space mission to the red planet during a packed press conference held Friday on campus. Noureddine Melikechi will help study the surface of the Red Planet On July 30, NASA successfully launched its heaviest and most sophisticated Mars rover, named “Perseverance,” from Cape Canaveral, Fla., aboard an Atlas V rocket. NM: This is a very complex question that in my view requires a debate that includes many segments of society: scientists and technologists, academics with expertise in sociology, psychology, economics, business leaders, people interested in investing in knowledge based starts-ups, and of course decision takers. If anything my journey, and that of many other Algerian women and men, should be seen as an encouragement, not an exception. « Il est urgent et même vital de passer a l’auto-confinement. Dr. Noureddine Melikechi, Professor of Physics, Dean of the College of Mathematics Natural Sciences and Technology at Delaware State University (DSU) and the founding director of the first Applied Optics Center of Delaware at the same university, speaks to Inspire Magazine about his involvement with NASA’s Curiosity Rover Mars mission, his research and thoughts on science strategy, innovation and culture. The 2,300-pound robotic explorer is designed to better understand the geology, geochemistry and climate of Mars and to seek signs of ancient microbial life. Noureddine MELIKECHI,l'Algerien de la NASA Beaucoup ont entendu parler du robot « Curiosity » qui a atterri sur la planète Mars le 6 août 2012 ,mais plusieurs personnes ignorent qu’un algérien est parmi l'équipe qui a pu réaliser cet exploit. Il est membre des missions scientifiques Curiosity et Perseverance. Upon graduating and following a postdoctoral research experience with Professor Allen, Melikechi joined the University of Sciences and Technology in Algiers as an Assistant Professor of Physics as part of his national service (1988-1990). As for predictions, we simply have to be patient and wait for rigorous analyses to advance further. Noureddine Melikchi, physicien atomique à l’agence spatiale NASA / Photo : D. R. Le Pr Noureddine Melikechi est un chercheur algérien à la NASA. Professeur de Physique et Doyen du Kennedy Collège des Sciences, University of Massachusetts Lowell When NASA’s rover Curiosity landed successfully on Mars last August, it opened a new chapter in space exploration: the use of laser-based instruments to probe the surface of other planets. However, the reality is that funds are limited and as a result it is a question of priorities. Beaucoup ont entendu parler du robot « Curiosity » qui a atterri sur la planète Mars le 6 août 2012 ,mais plusieurs personnes ignorent qu’un algérien est parmi l’équipe qui a pu réaliser cet exploit. Noureddine Melikechi est un chercheur algérien à la NASA. Dr. Noureddine Melikechi, Professor of Physics, Dean of the College of Mathematics Natural Sciences and Technology at Delaware State University (DSU) and the founding director of the first Applied Optics Center of Delaware at the same university, speaks to Inspire Magazine about his involvement with NASA’s … Melikechi’s research work spans a wide range of areas of atomic, molecular and optical physics with contributions to spectroscopy, nonlinear optics, optical sensing, high precision measurements, and biophotonics. We can think of various mechanisms: for example, be part of a support and mentoring system that our youth can benefit from. However, I think the following three points are important for such endeavor. Sa mission actuelle consiste à recevoir les photos envoyées par "Curiosity", et les analyser et les envoyer par la suite au siège centrale de la NASA. Noureddine Melikechi, D. Phil. It will be hard but that should not prevent us from attempting it. Le chercheur algérien à la Nasa Noureddine Melikechi a appelé samedi les citoyens algériens à l’urgence de passer à l’auto-confinement pour lutter contre la propagation du coronavirus en Algérie qui est passé hier à 139 contaminations dont 15 décès. Perseverance undergoes a driving test in a clean room at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Free download, read and cite papers for your scientific research and study. Various evaluations can be performed with Curiosity, both during its descent and when on Mars. In my view, it is very important to strengthen the bridges we have with our counterparts in Algeria. First, it is essential that the various players that have a stake in biotechnology work actively together. Dashboard; Science Goals; The Planet ; Atmosphere; Astrobiology; Past, Present, Future, TImeline; The Program. IM: Previous space missions were often accompanied by various controversies, particularly in relation to justifying the vast amount of spendings required to support such missions. Noureddine Melikechi, physicien algérien qui travaille à la Nasa, participe à la mission Mars 2020. Noureddine Melikechi is dean of the Kennedy College of Sciences at UMass Lowell. As for contributing to the development and implementation a robust national research strategy, this requires concerted and sustained efforts. The good news -if we can call it that- is that many cancers can be treated successfully if they are detected and diagnosed very early in their development. NM: I think that we are well placed to play a critical role because 1) Algeria is our country, 2) we have gained an experience -collectively, a considerable one- outside of our country, 3) there is a desire from our counterparts in Algeria to have the Algerian scientists abroad be part of the development of the research culture, and 4) I believe there is a strong desire of the Algerian scientists abroad to contribute to this effort. Actuellement basé aux États-Unis, il fait partie de l’équipe de la NASA derrière le robot « Curiosity » qui a atterri sur la planète Mars. Né en 1958 à Thenia en Algérie, il a fait ses étude en Algérie et en Angleterre. As science is a discipline, which by its very nature is global, I believe that one way -may be even the best- to continue funding these large projects is through international collaborations as is the case for the Mars Science Laboratory. Maintenant, il travaille dans un laboratoire, avec des assistants. The professor said the two rovers have different, but complementary, scientific goals. IM: Thank you very much again for your time, it has been a pleasure conducting this interview with you and we wish you all the best with your endeavours. IM: What are the latest updates on the progress of the mission? Inspire Magazine: Dr. Melikechi, thank you very much for taking the time to speak with Inspire Magazine and address its readers. Il s’agit de Noureddine Melikechi, physicien atomique, chercheur à la Nasa. The file contains 209 page(s) and is free to view, download or print. Noureddine Melikechi est un chercheur algérien à la NASA. For example, we now know, after only about 90 sols, within the limit of detection of an instrument called SAM, that methane was not detected. Premièrement, le nom “Curiosity” a été proposé par un jeune qui avait 12 ans quand elle l’a fait. IM: You are currently involved with NASA’s Curiosity Rover Mars mission, could you tell us more about this mission and what it aims to achieve? Dr. Noureddine Melikechi The full story on this great speaker, the variety of dinner selections, along with reservation form and directions to the Hilton Wilmington/ Christiana appear on pages 8 and 9. who is involved in the Curiosity Rover Mission exploration of Mars! Noureddine Melikechi faisait partie du groupe de travail qui a lancé "Curiosity". IM: In other lines of research, you are working on using laser technology to help with early detection of cancers. in Physics at the University of Sussex. As an atomic, molecular and optical physicist, my role is to analyze -in very close coordination with other MSL scientists- the Chemistry Camera data we receive from Curiosity. NM: Until 1965, with the successful Mars flyby mission, almost everything we knew about the red planet was based on observations made from Earth. Third, explore the idea of launching an academy of, or an institute for, the advancement of sciences and technology in Algeria. The Mars Science Laboratory mission is actually the largest ever space exploration mission. Il s’agit de Noureddine Melikechi, physicien atomique, chercheur à la NASA. Such an institution should be an independent entity that acts as a think tank for the country. This is the first time a mobile rover with no less than 10 major scientific instruments is operational on Mars. The Red Planet. […] one hand, on the other hand we also do interviews with researchers from various fields. Immediately following my DES, I left our beloved country for Great Britain to pursue a D.Phil. Zedload.com provides 24/7 fast download access to the most recent releases. Le chercheur algérien à l’agence spatiale américaine « Nasa », le professeur However, this requires the prior existence of many tools not least of which are excellent management, the protection of the intellectual property and the existence of incentives for all parties (inventor, investor, university,… , etc.). Noureddine Melikechi continue son ascension et devient le fondateur et directeur du premier Centre des sciences optiques au sein de l’Université du Delaware. Interview | Prof. Noureddine Melikechi on the NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover mission. Il explique la nouvelle mission dont le départ est prévu le 30 juillet. Your leadership in the transfer of intellectual property to a technology company has also been acknowledged together with this award. Noureddine Melikechi, physicien algérien qui travaille à la Nasa, participe à la mission Mars 2020. IM: In general, how do you think we can develop a stronger science culture in Algeria? May Elections for the Three “At Large” Board Positions See info on page 6. Dr Noureddine Melikechi. It is, by and large, readily available, often one click away. Therefore it is still early to provide definitive answers to the questions that the mission is exploring. L’objectif est de savoir si la planète rouge est ou était habitable ou si l’on y trouve de l’eau. Beaucoup ont entendu parler du robot « Curiosity » qui a atterri sur la planète Mars le 6 août 2012 ,mais plusieurs personnes ignorent qu’un algérien est parmi l’équipe qui a pu réaliser cet exploit. The data are of excellent quality and is bound to yield new knowledge about Martian rocks and soils as the analysis evolves. Noureddine Melikechi He is a Professor of Physics and Applied Physics and the Dean of the Kennedy College of Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Can we start this interview by asking you to tell us about your scientific journey and how it led you to the Delaware State University? Extracting blood does not require large and costly imaging instruments and nor does it require invasive surgery. For example, NASA’s Mars reconnaissance orbiter was used to explore more than 30 sites for the Mars Science Laboratory. By remaining focused on designing, planning and shaping their future, there is no reason why our youth will not succeed. Note the bluish white clouds blanketing the planet. IM: So, what is your exact involvement in this particular mission? Noureddine Melikechi, physicien algérien qui travaille à la Nasa, participe à la mission Mars 2020.Dans cet entretien, il explique en détails en quoi consiste cette mission, la possibilité d’envoyer des humains sur Mars, les bénéfices d’envoyer un rover sur la planète rouge, le rôle que peut jouer l’Algérie dans la conquête spatiale. Deuxièmement, des lycées ont participé à certains travaux de ChemCam. Cancer is a very old disease that has a large burden on society, both in term of human lives, and of course in economic terms. Among the thousands of people who watched the launch online and on television was, Melikechi, who is an expert on optics and laser spectroscopy, is a member of the science team for. Noureddine a été choisi pour faire partie de l’équipe ChemCam qui est une des dix expériences qui font partie de la Mars Science laboratory Curiosity, dont le lancement est programmé pour le samedi 26 novembre, pour atteindre la planète Mars, si tout va comme prévu, le 6 août 2012.