The winners of the 3rd edition - Doctorate
First price
Hamid ESSABIR
Research establishment
Ibn Zohr University – National School of Applied Sciences
Thesis title
Bio-composites based on argan nut shell: Implementation, characterization and modeling of mechanical behavior.
Supervisor
Pr. El Moukhtar Hilali
year of thesis defense
2015
Hamid ESSABIR holds a PhD in physics, specializing in “Mechanical and materials engineering”. His thesis was prepared as part of a collaboration between the National School of Applied Sciences of the Ibn Zohr University of Agadir and the MAScIR Foundation (Moroccan Foundation For Advanced Science, Innovation and Research) of Rabat. His subject is entitled “Bio-composites based on argan nut shell: Implementation, characterization and modeling of mechanical behavior”. His research mainly concerns the valorization of natural resources in the field of composite and nano-composite materials. His research work has enabled him to publish scientific articles in international peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, patents and to participate in international congresses. Today Dr. Hamid ESSABIR is a researcher in the polymer implementation laboratory of the composites and nano-composites center of the MAScIR Foundation (Moroccan Foundation For Advanced Science, Innovation and Research) in Rabat.
2nd prize
Abdelghani CHAKHCHAR
Research establishment
Cadi Ayyad University – Samlalia Faculty of Sciences
Thesis title
Physiological and biochemical mechanisms of argan tree tolerance to water stress
Supervisor
Pr. Cherkaoui EL MODAFAR
year of thesis defense
2015
Abdelghani CHAKHCHAR holds a doctorate in Biotechnology from Cadi Ayyad University in Marrakech. His main contributions to questions of sustainable development of natural resources deal with the importance of deepening the study of adaptation mechanisms to various environmental constraints and hazards. The main axis of its research constitutes an ideal complement to the activities and missions of ANDZOA and in particular to the development strategies of the Argan tree sector. Funded by the Hassan II Academy of Sciences and Technology and the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Executive Training, his latest research was particularly interested in studying the physiological and biochemical mechanisms of human tolerance. Argan tree to water stress.
During his university career, he benefited from several specific national and international training courses related to Biotechnology. Certified to perform internal auditing according to the requirements of ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) and the requirements of ISO 9001 (Quality Management System). He is also an active member in several local, national and international associations.
3rd prize
Mouna LAMAOUI
Research establishment
Cadi Ayyad University – Samlalia Faculty of Sciences.
Thesis title
In vitro selection of argan tree (Argania spinosa L.) genotypes tolerant to water and saline stress and multiplication by microcuttings.
Supervisor
Pr. Cherkaoui EL MODAFAR
year of thesis defense
2013
LAMAOUI Mouna obtained a scientific baccalaureate, experimental sciences series, followed by a DEUG option in Life and Earth science at FSTG Marrakech and a Master’s degree in Life sciences, Option Biotechnology Applied to Plant Improvement, mention quite well. She prepared a Master’s degree in Biotechnology and Sustainable Development of Agro-resources. In April 2015, she obtained the Doctorate on the theme: In vitro selection of argan genotypes tolerant to water and saline stress and multiplication by microcuttings, prepared at the Laboratory of Biotechnology for the Valorization and Protection of Agroresources, at the Faculty of Sciences and Techniques Guéliz (FSTG), Center for Doctoral Studies (CED) Sciences and Techniques, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech. She was also able to obtain the national prize for the best young doctoral students in biology, scholarship from the L’Oréal UNESCO program for women in science, year 2011.
The winners of the 3rd edition - Master & Engineering dissertation
First price
DANIOKO Issiaka
Research establishment
Hassan II Agronomic and Veterinary Institute - Rabat
Thesis title
Economic evaluation of arganiculture: comparative study with other production models in a probabilistic environment
Supervisor
Pr. Majid BENABDALLAH
year of thesis defense
2014
DANIOKO Issiaka is a young Malian student, aged 24, from Bamako. Winner of the Hassan II Agronomic and Veterinary Institute, on July 27, 2014 he defended his end-of-study project under the title “Economic evaluation of arganiculture: comparative study with other production models in a probabilistic environment”. This work was supervised by Pr. Majid BENABDALLAH of IAV Hassan II.
2nd prize
BADAOUINI Marouane
Research establishment
Hassan II Agronomic and Veterinary Institute - Agadir
Thesis title
Contribution to the selection and vegetative propagation by grafting of high-performance argan tree specimens (Argania spinosa (L) Skeels.)
Supervisor
Pr. Moulay Cherif BENISMAIL
year of thesis defense
2015
BADAOUINI Marouane is a young student, aged 23, from Casablanca. Winner of the Hassan II Agronomic and Veterinary Institute, on October 30, 2015 he supported his end-of-study project under the title “Contribution to the selection and vegetative multiplication by grafting of argan specimen (Argania spinosa (L ) Skeels.) efficient”. This work was supervised by Pr. Moulay Cherif BENISMAIL of IAV Hassan, II.
3rd prize
ALIATE Redouane
Research establishment
Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences of Agadir
Thesis title
Urban sprawl and deforestation: case of the city of Ait Melloul
Supervisor
Pr. HNAKA ATMANE
year of thesis defense
2015
ALIATE Redouane is a young student, aged 26, from Ait Melloul. Laureate of the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences of Agadir, he defended his end-of-study project on February 14, 2015 under the title “Urban sprawl and deforestation: case of the city of Ait Melloul”. This work was supervised by Pr. HNAKA ATMANE from the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences of Agadir.
