Dr. Henda Mahmoudi | Intelligent control systems| Best Researcher Award
Dr. Henda Mahmoudi, ICBA, United Arab Emirates.
Dr. Henda Mahmoudi is a distinguished researcher at the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) in the United Arab Emirates. With a focus on plant physiology and stress tolerance, she has contributed significantly to the understanding of how various environmental factors, including salinity and nutrient deficiencies, affect crop performance. Dr. Mahmoudi‘s work emphasizes sustainable agricultural practices and the development of resilient plant varieties, particularly in arid and saline conditions. Her research has implications for improving food security and agricultural sustainability in challenging environments.
Dr. Henda Mahmoudi’s contributions to plant physiology and sustainable agriculture make her an exemplary candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. Her extensive research on the physiological responses of crops to environmental stresses has significant implications for improving food security in arid regions.
Professional Profiles:
Dr. Mahmoudi earned her Ph.D. in Plant Biology from the Faculty of Sciences of Tunis and the National Institute of Scientific and Technique Research, Tunisia, focusing on the adaptation mechanisms of legumes to iron deficiency. She holds a Master Diploma in Plant Physiology and a Master’s degree in Natural Science from Tunis.
🏢 Experience:
Since 2009, she has held various positions at the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture in Dubai, UAE, progressing from visiting scientist to plant physiologist. Her earlier research roles included significant contributions to the understanding of biochemical mechanisms in legumes under abiotic stress conditions.
🛠️Skills:
Henda Mahmoudi, Ph.D., is a highly skilled plant physiologist with extensive experience in plant eco-physiology, biotechnology, water conservation, soil improvement, and salinity management. Her laboratory expertise includes soil, water, and plant analysis, leaf gas exchange measurement, and advanced biochemical techniques such as western blot analysis and enzymatic activity assessment.
Research Focus :
His research focuses on optimal design and performance analysis of control systems, particularly the application of fractional order control techniques in unstable processes. He aims to enhance stability and performance in engineering systems through innovative controller design.
Her research has received funding from prestigious organizations, allowing her to spearhead significant projects aimed at enhancing agricultural sustainability in arid regions. Dr. Mahmoudi is recognized for her contributions to advancing agricultural practices, particularly through her work in developing user-friendly applications for smallholder farmers.
Conclusion:
Given her outstanding achievements, commitment to sustainability, and potential for further impact, Dr. Mahmoudi is highly deserving of the Research for Best Researcher Award. Her ongoing work promises to advance agricultural resilience and food security, addressing some of the most pressing challenges in modern agriculture. Recognizing her efforts through this award would not only honor her contributions but also inspire continued innovation in the field.
- Yousfi, S., Mahmoudi, H., Abdelly, C., & Gharsalli, M. (2007). Effect of salt on physiological responses of barley to iron deficiency. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 45(5), 309-314.
- Mbarki, S., Labidi, N., Mahmoudi, H., Jedidi, N., & Abdelly, C. (2008). Contrasting effects of municipal compost on alfalfa growth in clay and in sandy soils: N, P, K, content and heavy metal toxicity. Bioresource Technology, 99(15), 6745-6750.
- Ksouri, R., Debez, A., Mahmoudi, H., Ouerghi, Z., Gharsalli, M., & Lachaâl, M. (2007). Genotypic variability within Tunisian grapevine varieties (Vitis vinifera L.) facing bicarbonate-induced iron deficiency. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 45(5), 315-322.
- Mahmoudi, H., Ksouri, R., Gharsalli, M., & Lachaâl, M. (2005). Differences in responses to iron deficiency between two legumes: lentil (Lens culinaris) and chickpea (Cicer arietinum). Journal of Plant Physiology, 162(11), 1237-1245.
- Mahmoudi, H., Labidi, N., Ksouri, R., Gharsalli, M., & Abdelly, C. (2007). Differential tolerance to iron deficiency of chickpea varieties and Fe resupply effects. Comptes Rendus Biologies, 330(3), 237-246.
- Ali, S., Tyagi, A., Park, S., Mir, R. A., Mushtaq, M., Bhat, B., Mahmoudi, H., & Bae, H. (2022). Deciphering the plant microbiome to improve drought tolerance: mechanisms and perspectives. Environmental and Experimental Botany, 201, 104933.
- Ali, S., Mir, R. A., Tyagi, A., Manzar, N., Kashyap, A. S., Mushtaq, M., Raina, A., & others. (2023). Chromium toxicity in plants: signaling, mitigation, and future perspectives. Plants, 12(7), 1502.
- Tyagi, A., Ali, S., Ramakrishna, G., Singh, A., Park, S., Mahmoudi, H., & Bae, H. (2023). Revisiting the role of polyamines in plant growth and abiotic stress resilience: mechanisms, crosstalk, and future perspectives. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 42(8), 5074-5098.
- Labidi, N., Mahmoudi, H., Dorsaf, M., Slama, I., & Abdelly, C. (2009). Assessment of intervarietal differences in drought tolerance in chickpea using both nodule and plant traits as indicators. Journal of Plant Breeding and Crop Science, 1(4), 80-86.
- Nefissi Ouertani, R., Abid, G., Karmous, C., Ben Chikha, M., Boudaya, O., & others. (2021). Evaluating the contribution of osmotic and oxidative stress components on barley growth under salt stress. AoB Plants, 13(4), plab034.
- Nefissi Ouertani, R., Arasappan, D., Abid, G., Ben Chikha, M., Jardak, R., & others. (2021). Transcriptomic analysis of salt-stress-responsive genes in barley roots and leaves. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 22(15), 8155.
- Shahid, S. A., Abdelfattah, M. A., Omar, S. A. S., Harahsheh, H., Othman, Y., & others. (2010). Mapping and monitoring of soil salinization remote sensing, GIS, modeling, electromagnetic induction and conventional methods–Case studies. Proceedings of the International Conference on Soils and Groundwater.
- Hidri, R., Mahmoud, O. M. B., Zorrig, W., Mahmoudi, H., Smaoui, A., Abdelly, C. (2022). Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria alleviate high salinity impact on the halophyte Suaeda fruticosa by modulating antioxidant defense and soil biological properties. Frontiers in Plant Science, 13, 821475.
- Tabatabaei, I., Alseekh, M., Shahid, M., Leniak, E., Wagner, M., Mahmoudi, H., & others. (2022). The diversity of quinoa morphological traits and seed metabolic composition. Scientific Data, 9(1), 323.
- Shahid, S. A., Mahmoudi, H. (2014). National strategy to improve plant and animal production in the United Arab Emirates. In Soil and Water Resources (Annexes, 113-131).