About Me
I am a plant scientist and bioinformatician with a PhD in Plant Breeding and Molecular Biology from Ibn Tofail University (Kenitra, Morocco), conducted in partnership with ICARDA (International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas). My doctoral research focused on unraveling the genetic basis of barley resistance to fungal diseases using genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and next-generation sequencing (NGS).
My work bridges classical plant pathology and cutting-edge bioinformatics, combining field experiments across Morocco with advanced computational analyses. I am passionate about leveraging genomics to accelerate crop improvement and food security in arid and semi-arid regions.
Education
PhD in Plant Breeding & Molecular Biology
Ibn Tofail University × ICARDA | 2019 – 2024Genetic dissection of barley resistance to stripe rust and net blotch using GWAS and marker-assisted selection.
Master's in Plant Pathology & Biotechnology
Ibn Tofail University | 2016 – 2018Advanced studies in fungal diseases, molecular diagnostics, and plant–pathogen interactions.
Bachelor's in Biology & Plant Sciences
Ibn Tofail University | 2013 – 2016Foundations in plant biology, genetics, and agricultural sciences.
Research Interests
My research sits at the intersection of plant genomics, bioinformatics, and plant pathology. I am particularly interested in: