Associate Professor at BIUST University, Botswana
Keletso Lashani, a Canadian citizen, recently completed his Master’s degree in Biological Sciences and Biotechnology under the mentorship of Professor Abdullah Makhzoum at the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST). His research focused on the isolation and identification of lipids and metabolites responsible for age-defying properties in wild berries indigenous to Botswana. Using advanced techniques such as LC-MS and GC-MS, Keletso delved into the biochemical composition of these berries, aiming to unravel their potential benefits for human health.
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📚 Education:
Postdoctoral: University of Western Ontario, Canada (2009-2011). PhD: University of Tours, France (2003-2007). Master’s: ENSAIA INPL, Nancy, France (2001-2003). DESS in Horticultural Sciences: University of Aleppo, Syria (1997-1999). Agricultural Engineering Degree: University of Aleppo, Syria (1992-1997)
💡 Skills:
- Plant Biotechnology Research
- Molecular Biology
- Plant Physiology
- Genetic Engineering
- Biochemical and Histological Studies
- Plant Tissue Culture
- Genetic and Genomic Analyses
- Functional Gene Promoter Analyses
- Teaching: Plant Biotechnology, Genetics, Genomics, and more
- Languages: English and French
👨🏫 Teaching Experience:
Founder of Plant Biotechnology Courses at BIUST. Courses Taught: Advanced Plant Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Plant Genetics, and more
👨🎓 Postgraduate Student Supervision:
Supervised and co-supervised students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Ongoing supervision at BIUST on various projects related to antibiotic resistance, antimicrobial drug discovery, biosynthesis modulation, and more.
🌍 Contributions:
Making significant contributions to the understanding and utilization of plant resources for medicinal, pharmaceutical, and environmental applications.
Emojis might not cover all aspects, but I hope this captures the essence of Dr. Makhzoum’s biography!
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