Dr. Mohamed EL AALAOUI | Entomology and IPM | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mohamed EL AALAOUI | Entomology and IPM | Best Researcher Award

Settat Maroc at Entomology and IPM, INRA Maroc, Morocco

👨‍🎓He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Education 📚

Dr. Mohamed El Aalaoui completed his Ph.D. in Entomology and Integrated Pest Management at Hassan 1 Settat University, Morocco, with a thesis focusing on integrated pest management against the cactus scale Dactylopius opuntiae. This research was conducted in collaboration with the National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRA-Morocco) and the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), Rabat. His academic journey also includes a Master’s degree in Agricultural Production Improvement, where he studied the use of fluorescent Pseudomonas spp. isolates as a plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) to control key pests of tomato. Dr. El Aalaoui holds a Bachelor’s degree in Plant Biotechnology and a Diploma of Professional University Studies in Plant Biotechnology. He completed his education with a Baccalaureate in Physical Sciences. Dr. El Aalaoui’s academic achievements reflect his dedication to sustainable agricultural practices and integrated pest management strategies.

Skills:

Dr. Mohamed El Aalaoui possesses a diverse set of skills in entomology and integrated pest management. He is adept at breeding the mealybug Dactylopius opuntiae and natural enemies, as well as developing artificial feeds for predatory ladybirds such as Cryptolaemus montrouzieri and Hyperaspis campestris. His expertise extends to studying the life cycle, ecology, and population dynamics of insects, and controlling the biological and biochemical characteristics of predatory ladybirds. Dr. El Aalaoui is also experienced in evaluating the predatory potential of insects, prospecting, collecting, and identifying insects, and understanding the functional and numerical responses of predators to pests. Additionally, he has a strong background in assessing interference and internal predation competition among ladybirds, monitoring insect dynamics, and evaluating the efficacy of pesticide and biopesticide treatments against pests under various conditions.

Professional Background:

In 2016, Dr. Mohamed El Aalaoui served as a Teacher in Genetics at the Bachelor’s Degree level in Biology. His responsibilities included preparing tutorials and course materials, focusing on topics such as Mendelian Genetics, Quantitative Genetics, and Plant Breeding. This position was held at the Institue New – Code, Agadir, Morocco. In 2015, Dr. El Aalaoui participated in international courses themed “Reinforcement and diversification of the teaching of Masters in Biology: stakes and benefits for students.” These courses were held at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Hassan 1 University of Settat from 18 to 26 December 2015.

Training:

Dr. Mohamed El Aalaoui has pursued several training courses to enhance his professional skills: From 01/01 to 01/03/2019, he undertook a free training course at GENERAL EXPO, specializing in the marketing of Agricultural Equipment and Phytosanitary Products. Between 20/04 and 01/08/2017, Dr. El Aalaoui participated in a training course at the Regional Centre of Agronomic Research of Agadir (CRRAA, INRA), focusing on the Bioecology of the cactus scale insect Dactylopius opuntiae. From 01/02 to 30/06/2016, he engaged in a training course at the Regional Centre of Agronomic Research of Agadir (CRRAA, INRA), focusing on the Studies of PGPR potency of isolates of Pseudomonas spp antagonists. Lastly, from 01/04 to 10/06/2014, he completed his final training course at the National Institute of Agronomic Research ”INRA” of Agadir, which focused on the Studies of the technical conduct of cactus and tomato.

Language and Computer Skills:

Dr. Mohamed El Aalaoui is fluent in Tamazight, his mother tongue, and possesses excellent proficiency in Arabic. He also has a good command of French and English. Additionally, Dr. El Aalaoui is skilled in statistical analysis, using SPSS software versions 18, 20, and 23, as well as STATISTICA software version 6. He is also proficient in various office software, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, along with Adobe Photoshop.

 

Assoc Prof Dr. Zain UL Abdin | Insect Biotechnology

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Assoc Prof Dr. Zain UL Abdin : Leading Researcher in Insect Biotechnology by Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Insect Biotechnology, University of Agriculture (Faisalabad), Pakistan

Your remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 Your successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

He have a Ph.D. in Insect Molecular Biology from the University of Basilicata, Potenza, Italy, which he completed between 2005 and 2009. My Ph.D. thesis focused on genes expressed in the venom glands of the Aphid Parasitoid Aphidius ervi (Haliday) (Hymenoptera, Braconidae), under the supervision of Prof. Francesco Pennacchio and Prof. Patrizia Falabella. Prior to that, he obtained an M.S. in Entomology from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan, between 2000 and 2002, with a thesis on the toxicity of bio-insecticides to the Haemocytes of Green lacewing Chrysoperla Carnea (Steph.) (Chrysopidae: Neuroptera). he also hold a B.S. in Entomology from the same institution. Additionally, he worked as a Postdoc Fulbright Postdoc at the Department of Biological Sciences & International Forensic Research Institute, Florida International University (FIU) Miami, USA, from 2019 to 2020, focusing on forensic entomological methods to support homicide investigations in Pakistan. he advisor during this time was Prof. Jeffrey D. Wells.

Professional Record:

Since August 2019, he have held the position of Associate Professor in the Department of Entomology at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. Prior to this role, he served as an Assistant Professor in the same department from 2009 to 2019 and as a Lecturer from 2003 to 2009.

Research Projects:

The user has received several grants for their research and institutional development. These include a grant for upgrading labs under the institutional strengthening program of HEC (ISULL) from the Higher Education Commission (HEC) amounting to Rs. 2.65 million for the period 2018-2019. They also received funding from HEC amounting to Rs. 5.02 million for the project “Novel non-venom insecticidal genes and peptides of Parasitic origin for sustainable insect control applications” spanning 2014-2017. Additionally, they secured a grant of Rs. 1.9 million from the Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) for the project “Parasitoid wasps as a source of novel insecticidal molecules” covering the period 2011-2014. Furthermore, they obtained funding of $11,750 from the International Foundation for Science (IFS) for the project “Development of environmentally benign novel natural bio-insecticides for effective insect control derived from the naturally occurring toxic genes in the female secretions of insect parasitoids” conducted from 2012-2014. Lastly, they received another grant from HEC amounting to Rs. 3.099 million for the project “Development of natural substitutes of synthetic chemical insecticides for insect control derived from the toxic peptides coded by naturally occurring virulent genes in parasitic Hymenopteran” spanning 2010-2013.

Publications:

Biological characteristics and host stage preference of mealybug parasitoid Aenasius bambawalei Hayat (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae).

  • Published in Energy in 2012 with 31 citations.

A long non-coding RNA regulates cadherin transcription and susceptibility to Bt toxin Cry1Ac in pink bollworm, Pectinophora gossypiella

  • Published in Energy in 2019 with 29 citations.

SSR markers associated with proline in drought tolerant wheat germplasm

  • Published in Energy in 2016 with 22 citations.

Impact of nutrient management schedules on infestation of Bemisia tabaci on and yield of non-Bt cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) under unsprayed condition.

  • Published in Energy in 2012 with 22 citations.

De novo sequencing and transcriptome analysis of female venom glands of ectoparasitoid Bracon hebetor (Say.)(Hymenoptera: Braconidae)

  • Published in Energy in 2016 with 21 citations.