Dr Shokoofeh Hajihashemi | Environmental stress | Women Researcher Award
Lecture at Behbahan Khatam Alanbia University of Technology, Iran
Shokoofeh Hajihashemi is an accomplished Iranian plant biologist with expertise spanning various fields including plant physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology. She holds a Ph.D. in Plant Physiology from the University of Isfahan, complemented by an MA in Plant Science from Alzahra University and a BA in Biology from Payame Noor University.
🎓 Education:
- PhD in Plant Physiology, University of Isfahan, 2013
- MA in Plant Science, Alzahra University, Tehran, 2005
- BA in Biology, Payame Noor University, Isfahan, 2000
- High School Diploma, Molavi High School, Khomeini Shahr, 1996
🏅 Awards:
- First grade in a scientific competition among Payame Noor university students of Iran, 2001
- Second grade in a scientific competition among Payame Noor university students of Iran, 2002
- PhD scholarship for 10 months in Belgium
👩🏫 Employment History:
- Lecturer at Plant Biology Department, Behbahan Khatam Alanbia University of Technology
- Teaching Assistant at various universities, specializing in biology, plant physiology, molecular biology, and biochemistry
💻 Skills:
- Proficient in computer usage
- Skilled in English and French languages
- Experienced in statistical analysis (SPSS)
- Competent in various laboratory techniques including HPLC, protein electrophoresis, RT-PCR, and molecular techniques
🔬 Research Focus:
Shokoofeh Hajihashemi’s research primarily centers on understanding the physiological and molecular responses of plants to various environmental stresses, with a particular emphasis on salt stress and drought. 🌱 Her work investigates the effects of growth regulators like paclobutrazol on plant growth and stress tolerance, especially in crops such as wheat and Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni. Through her studies, she aims to unravel the intricate mechanisms underlying stress tolerance in plants and develop strategies for enhancing crop resilience in challenging environments. 🌾 Additionally, her research explores the antioxidant properties of plant compounds, contributing to the understanding of their potential health benefits.
Citations:
As of 2019, Shokoofeh Hajihashemi has garnered a total of 1314 citations, resulting in an h-index of 19 and an i10-index of 23. Since 2019, she has received 1007 additional citations, leading to an updated h-index of 18 and an i10-index of 22. These metrics reflect the impact and visibility of her research contributions within the scientific community, highlighting her influence in the field of plant physiology and stress response.
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