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About me

PhD researcher in Microbiology at the University of Tunis El Manar. My work focuses on endophytic microbial communities from extremophilic plants and their potential for biostimulation and biocontrol. I have international research experience in Spain, Italy, and Tunisia, with expertise in microbial biotechnology and sustainable crop protection.

PhD researcher in Microbiology at the University of Tunis El Manar, specializing in the identification and characterization of endophytic microbial communities and their applications in plant growth promotion and crop protection. I have gained international experience through internships and research projects in Spain, Italy, and Tunisia, working on biopesticides, post-harvest disease management, and microbial biotechnology. My expertise includes microbial isolation, fermentation, extraction, and advanced analytical techniques (GC-MS, LC-MS). Passionate about sustainable agriculture, I aim to contribute to innovative solutions that improve food security and environmental resilience.

Degrees:

2019
Master     Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
RESEARCH MASTER IN MICROBIOLOGY 14.96
2019
Undergraduate     Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
12.15

Publications resulting from Research
Hamdene, I., Bez, C., Bertani, I., Rojas Lopez Menchero, J., Yahyaoui, A., Venturi, V., and Sadfi-Zouaoui, N. (2025). Endophytic bacterial communities associated with halophytic plants in kebili and Gabes regions of Southern Tunisia. BMC Microbiology.