First price
Naima Ait Aabd
Research establishment
Ibn Zohr University
Thesis title
Contribution of phenotypic and molecular markers for the analysis of the genetic variability of the argan tree, Pre-selection for oil yield.
Supervisor
Pr. El Mousadik Abdelhamid
year of thesis defense
2013
Naima Ait Aabd was born on November 2, 1979 in El Maader Tiznit, where she completed her primary education. She dreamed throughout her childhood of becoming a good scientific researcher. Afterwards she continued her secondary studies at Almassira Alkhadra high school in Tiznit, where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in experimental sciences in 1998/1999. Then, she completed her university studies in two Moroccan universities. Firstly in 2000/2002, she prepared her CUES in biology and geology at the Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Zohr University of Agadir, then a Masters in technical sciences option “biotechnologies applied to plant improvement” at the Gueliz Faculty of Technical Sciences, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, in 2002/2004. Returning again to the Faculties of Sciences of Agadir, in 2005/2007 she prepared her Diploma of Applied Higher Studies in toxico chemistry of natural systems. Then in 2008/2013 a national doctorate, the thesis subject of which is entitled: Contribution of phenotypic and molecular markers for the analysis of the genetic variability of the argan tree. Selection for oil yield, at the laboratory of biotechnology and valorization of natural resources “LBVRN” at the Faculty of Sciences of Agadir where she carried out her research activities and supervision of students on scientific research on the argan tree.
2nd prize
Said Gharby
Research establishment
Mohamed V University
Thesis title
Contribution to the valorization of argan oil: Influence of the origin of the fruit (terroir, shape) and the extraction method on the chemical composition, organoleptic characteristics and stability of argan oil.
Supervisor
Pr. Zoubida Charrouf
year of thesis defense
2012
Said Gharby was born in 1978 in Casablanca. After a Master’s degree in Engineering – Chemical at Hassan II University, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of Mohammedia and a Diploma of Advanced Higher Studies D.E.S.A in Sciences of Analytical Processes and Quality Control (Analytical Chemistry) at the Faculty of Sciences Ben M’Sik in Casablanca, he obtained his Doctorate in Chemical Sciences in 2012 at Mohammed -V University, Faculty of Sciences of Rabat on the valorization of argan oil. Its main areas of interest and activity are; Fat technology, extraction processes, phytochemistry, sensory quality and oxidative stability of oils. He worked from June 2004 to June 2011 in the Research & Development Department at Lesieur-Cristal. Today Dr. Saïd Gharby is a Senior Executive as a Chemist in the physico-chemical analysis laboratory, Autonomous Establishment for Export Control & Coordination of Agadir (EACCE), Ministry of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries.
Doctor Saïd Gharby is very prolific in terms of publications, he has to his credit more than 25 scientific articles in international peer-reviewed journals and has presented approximately 60 communications, both oral and displayed in national and national conferences and conferences. international. He was honored with the second prize for the best research on the Argan tree during the second edition of the International Argan Tree Congress in December 2013.
3rd prize
Hanae EL MONFALOUTI
Research establishment
Mohamed V University/ University of Reims Champagne Ardennes
Thesis title
Contribution to the determination of the photoprotective and antioxidant properties of argan derivatives: chemical and physiological studies.
Supervisor
Pr. Zoubida Charrouf / Pr. Dominique Guillaume
year of thesis defense
2013
Hanae EL MONFALOUTI holds a PhD in chemistry, specializing in “Therapeutic Chemistry and Phytochemistry”. Her thesis was prepared as part of the joint supervision between the Mohammed V Agdal University and the University of Reims Champagne Ardennes. Her subject is entitled “Contribution to the determination of the photoprotective and antioxidant properties of argan derivatives: chemical and physiological studies”.
Her research work mainly concerns the valorization of the argan tree in the cosmetic, nutritional and agri-food fields. Her research has allowed her to publish around ten scientific articles in international journals, and to participate in international conferences in Morocco and abroad.
She also contributed to the organization of several seminars and scientific events within the Faculty of Sciences of Rabat. In June 2012, she was president of the organizing committee of the International Days “Natural Substances and Sustainable Development”.
Since 2010, she has held the position of general secretary of the Association of Young Researchers. She is also a founding member of the Youth Club of the Moroccan Society of Therapeutic Chemistry.
