Assist Prof Dr. Samia Daldoul | Plant Stress Resilience | Women Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Samia Daldoul | Plant Stress Resilience | Women Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Plant Stress Resilience, Centre of Biotechnology of Borj Cedria, Tunisia

👨‍🎓She 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.

🔬 She 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. Samia Daldoul obtained her Bachelor of Sciences in Natural Science from the Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Tunisia, in 2000. She then pursued a Master’s degree in Plant Eco-Physiology from the same institution in 2003. In 2010, she completed her Ph.D. in Plant Biotechnology at the Faculty of Sciences of Tunis. Following her Ph.D., she worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Center of Biotechnology, Technopark of Borj-Cédria, Tunisia, in 2011. In 2012, Dr. Daldoul assumed a permanent position as an Assistant Professor at the Center of Biotechnology of Borj Cedria, PB 901, Hammam-Lif, Tunisia.

International Fellowships:

Dr. Samia Daldoul received the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) fellowship in 2007, which allowed her to join the Genomics and Genetic Engineering team at Alplanta Agroscience in Germany. She continued her research in the same team with another DAAD fellowship in 2008. In 2013, she pursued a fellowship with the Virology team at Alplanta Agroscience, once again through the DAAD program.

Research Projects:

  1. ICGEB Research Grant CRP/TUN0601 (2007-2009): Investigated major genes conferring tolerance to salinity in Tunisian grapevines.
  2. Tunisian-German joint project Tunger (2016-2018): Conducted functional studies of grapevine abiotic stress genes at Dlr-Rheinpfalz, Neustadt An Der Weinstrasse, Germany.
  3. Tunisian-German joint project Tunger-2015-32 (2016-2018): Investigated sustainable viticulture for global climate change, focusing on wild grapevines from Europe and North Africa as genetic resources for tolerance to salinity and wood-decaying diseases at the Molecular Cell Biology, Botanical Institute, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany.
  4. COST Action CA17111 (2018-2022): Contributed to research on data integration to maximize the power of omics for grapevine improvement.
  5. COST Action CA19125 (2020-2024): Currently serving as the Investigateur Principal, focusing on the epigenetic mechanisms of crop adaptation to climate change.