Dr. Sémah Tagougui at University of Lille, France
Dr. Sémah Tagougui is a University Lecturer at the University of Lille and an internationally recognized researcher in exercise physiology, type 1 diabetes, and metabolic health 🧠. With a Ph.D. in Life Sciences and postdoctoral training in Brussels and Montreal , he leads innovative projects on glycemic control, including AI-based tools and insulin technologies. He has secured competitive grants , published high-impact research 📚, and regularly speaks at global conferences. Honored with the RIPEC Award for Scientific Excellence 🏅, Dr. Tagougui’s work bridges clinical science and real-world application for chronic disease management 🩺.
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Academic Background
Dr. Sémah Tagougui holds a Ph.D. in Life Sciences from the University of Lille , where his research focused on muscle and cerebral oxygenation in individuals with type 1 diabetes 💉. He also earned a Master’s degree in Adapted Physical Activities and Health from the same university 🏃♂️🩺. He completed two prestigious postdoctoral fellowships—one in Brussels and another at the Institute of Clinical Research in Montreal . In 2022, he received his Habilitation to Supervise Research, a mark of academic excellence 🏅. His educational path reflects a strong commitment to clinical and physiological research 📚.
Professional Experience
Dr. Sémah Tagougui is currently serving as a University Lecturer at the University of Lille , where he has been actively teaching and conducting research since 2019 📚. He previously held roles as an ATER and doctoral tutor at the same university, shaping future professionals in sports science and health 🧠. His international experience includes postdoctoral research positions in Brussels and Montreal , focusing on diabetes, exercise physiology, and metabolic health 💉. Dr. Tagougui also plays key roles in international collaborative projects , thesis committees , and scientific advisory panels, demonstrating leadership in academic and clinical research 🔬🩺.
Awards and Honors
Dr. Sémah Tagougui has received several prestigious awards in recognition of his outstanding contributions to science and health research 💉. In 2023, he was honored with the RIPEC Award for Scientific Excellence by the French National Council of Universities 🎖️. He also secured multiple competitive grants, including the Young Francophone Researcher Grant and the FRM Research Hope Grant 📑. His invited speaker roles at renowned institutions and conferences 🌍 further highlight his influence in the field. These accolades reflect his dedication to advancing knowledge in type 1 diabetes, exercise science, and metabolic health 🔬.
Research Focus
Dr. Sémah Tagougui’s research centers on the intersection of type 1 diabetes, exercise physiology, and metabolic health 💉. His work explores how physical activity impacts glycemic control, muscle oxygenation, and cerebral function in individuals with diabetes . He is actively developing AI-powered tools for personalized blood glucose prediction and has contributed to cutting-edge studies on insulin technologies, artificial pancreas systems, and exercise-induced glucose fluctuations 🧬. Collaborating internationally , his goal is to transform exercise from a risk factor into a therapeutic strategy for diabetes management 🌍. His research has real-world clinical impact and global relevance 🌐📚.
Publication Top Notes
Acute cocoa flavanol improves cerebral oxygenation without enhancing executive function at rest or after exercise
📅 Year: 2016 | 🔢 Cited by: 68
The benefits and limits of technological advances in glucose management around physical activity in patients with type 1 diabetes
📅 Year: 2019 | 🔢 Cited by: 62
Muscle oxygen supply impairment during exercise in poorly controlled type 1 diabetes
📅 Year: 2015 | 🔢 Cited by: 62
Artificial pancreas systems and physical activity in patients with type 1 diabetes: challenges, adopted approaches, and future perspectives
📅 Year: 2019 | 🔢 Cited by: 52
Aerobic fitness influences cerebral oxygenation response to maximal exercise in healthy subjects
📅 Year: 2015 | 🔢 Cited by: 38
A single-blind, randomised, crossover study to reduce hypoglycaemia risk during postprandial exercise with closed-loop insulin delivery in adults with type 1 diabetes
📅 Year: 2020 | 🔢 Cited by: 35
Muscle oxygen supply and use in type 1 diabetes: is there a limiting step?
📅 Year: 2020 | 🔢 Cited by: 33
Barriers to physical activity in children and adults living with type 1 diabetes: a complex link with real-life glycemic excursions
📅 Year: 2023 | 🔢 Cited by: 31
Changes in accuracy of continuous glucose monitoring using Dexcom G4 Platinum during moderate intensity exercise in type 1 diabetes
📅 Year: 2019 | 🔢 Cited by: 27
Regional cerebral hemodynamic response to incremental exercise is blunted in poorly controlled patients with uncomplicated type 1 diabetes
📅 Year: 2015 | 🔢 Cited by: 22
Minimizing risk of exercise-induced glucose fluctuations in type 1 diabetes using insulin infusion: overview of strategies
📅 Year: 2021 | 🔢 Cited by: 19
Effectiveness of Ramadan fasting and concurrent training in obesity management: is the combination worth the weight?
📅 Year: 2023 | 🔢 Cited by: 18
Conclusion
Dr. Sémah Tagougui is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his exemplary academic background, including a distinguished Ph.D. and postdoctoral fellowships, along with his habilitation to supervise research, demonstrating senior scientific leadership. As a University Lecturer at the University of Lille, he has led numerous competitive international grants and acted as Principal Investigator on innovative projects bridging exercise physiology and diabetes management. His high-impact publications in top journals and extensive citations reflect significant contributions to the field. Dr. Tagougui’s strong international collaborations, invited speaker roles, and translational focus on improving clinical outcomes highlight his sustained excellence, making him highly deserving of this honor.