The 2022 winners

A call for applications was sent to all national universities and engineering training establishments in order to ensure wide dissemination of information and attract as many theses and dissertations as possible. This edition saw the participation of 17 candidates, 10 doctoral students and 7 memorizers. The evaluation of the research work is carried out by a jury composed of researchers and representatives of establishments and research institutes in Morocco. The works are judged on the originality of the theme, the quality of the thesis and that of the scientific publications. Several prizes and distinctions will be awarded to the best research work, all disciplines combined, published in the 2 categories within the framework of national educational institutions.

The winners of the 5th edition - Doctorate

First price

BOUHOUTE Meryem

Research establishment

University of Tsukuba

Thesis title

Utilization of Surface-active Compounds and Microfibrillated Cellulose Particles from Argan Processing Residue as Sustainable Natural Emulsifiers

Supervisors

Associate Professor. Dr. M.A. Neves
Food and Process Engineering
Professor. Dr. M. Nakajima
Appropriate Technology and Science for Sustainable Development
Professor. Dr. I. Kobayashi
Food and Process Engineering
Professor. Dr. H. Isoda
Food Functionality and Natural Compounds Drug Discovery

year of thesis defense

2020

2nd prize

LAKRAM Nazha

Research establishment

Mohammed V University - Rabat

Thesis title

Technological scope on the detoxification of argan tree cake and evaluation of its incorporation into goat feed on production performance and compositional quality of milk Milk

Supervisors

Mariam NACIRI PES,
Directeur de Thèse,
Université Mohammed V-Rabat, ,
Faculté des Sciences,

El Haj EL MAADOUDI ,
Co-encadrant de Thèse
Directeur du Centre Régional de la Recherche Agronomique -Rabat

year of thesis defense

2019 - 2020

3rd prize

RAHMOUNI Ilham

Research establishment

Mohammed V University - Rabat

Thesis title

Introduction à l'arganiculture :
Plasticité génétique et évaluation phénotypique et phytochimique des interactions génotype x environnement de génotypes sélectionnés d’arganier (Argania spinosa L.) agricole

Supervisors

Zine El Abidine TRIQUI
Directeur de Thèse
PES, Faculté des Sciences de Rabat, UMV, Rabat

Yasmina EL BAHLOUL
Co-directrice de Thèse
Directeur de recherche, Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, Rabat.

year of thesis defense

2020 - 2021

The winners of the 5th edition - Master Engineering dissertation

First price

ID BOUBKER Latifa

Research establishment

Polydisciplinary Faculty of Taroudant-UIZ

Thesis title

Formulation and evaluation of the physicochemical, biological and sensory quality of canned sardines based on argan oil

Supervisors

M. Said Gharby
Encadrant
Faculté Polydisciplinaire de Taroudant - UIZ

M. Lahcen Bammou
Co-Encadrant
Ecole Supérieure de l’Education et de la Formation

Mme. Meryem Chtairi
Co-Encadrant
Ecole Supérieure de l’Education et de la Formation

year of thesis defense

2020

2nd prize

MOUAFIK Mohamed

Research establishment

Mohammed V University - Rabat

Thesis title

Study of the physiological and biochemical behavior of four contrasting origins of argan tree (Bouizakarne, Agadir, Essaouira and Berkane) with respect to water stress

Supervisors

Mr. EL ABOUDI Ahmed
Encadrant
Professeur à la Faculté des Sciences de Rabat

Mme. AOUJDAD Jalila
Co-Encadrante
Centre de Recherche forestière, Rabat

year of thesis defense

2020

3rd prize

BOUSAID Zahra

Research establishment

Polydisciplinary Faculty of Taroudant

Thesis title

Effect of physical refining on the quality and oxidative stability of argan oil extracted from nuts regurgitated by goats.

Supervisors

Mr.Mustapha SOUHASSOU
Encadrant
Professeur à la Faculté Polydisciplinaire de Taroudant

Mr. Said GHARBY
Encadrant
Professeur à la Faculté Polydisciplinaire de Taroudant

Mme. Nadia EL FATMI
Co-encadrante
Présidente de la coopérative TIGHANIMINE

year of thesis defense

2020 - 2021