Mrs Fadoua Karouach | organic waste | Women Researcher Award

Mrs Fadoua Karouach | organic waste | Women Researcher Award

Scientist at  Mohammed 6 Polytechnic University, Morocco

Dr. Fadoua Karouach is a highly qualified scientist with a diverse background in environmental sciences and renewable energy. She holds a Ph.D. in Physics and Applications-Science and Techniques from Ibn Tofail University, Morocco, with a focus on anaerobic digestion of organic waste. Her research, conducted in collaboration with Cordoba University in Spain, received high honors and was funded by the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation and Development.

 

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

📚 Education:

  • 🎓 Ph.D. in Physics and Applications, Ibn Tofail University, Morocco (2014)
    • Thesis: “Anaerobic digestion of the organic fraction of household waste: Effects of hydrothermal and ultrasonic pretreatment on the process.”
  • 🎓 Master’s in Hydrogeology, Ibn Tofail University, Morocco (2008)
    • Specialization: Hydroinformatics
  • 🎓 Bachelor’s in Geology, Ibn Tofail University, Morocco (2006)

💼 Professional Experience:

  • 👩‍🔬 Scientist at the African Institute for Sustainable Agriculture Research (ASARI), Mohamed VI Polytechnic University, Laâyoune (Oct 2023 – Present)
  • 🌍 Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Agro-Bioprocess Laboratory, Mohamed VI Polytechnic University (2020-2022)
  • 🌱 In charge of Environmental Impact Studies at Sigmatred SARL, Rabat (2020)
  • 🔬 Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Renewable Energies and Environment Laboratory, Ibn Tofail University (2018-2019)
  • 🌐 Collaborated in various international research projects and workshops

👩‍🏫 Teaching and Supervision:

  • 📚 Part-time professor in various courses related to bioenergy, water treatment, and waste management
  • 👥 Co-supervised several national PhD theses and postgraduate academic degrees

👩‍🔬 Research Focus:

👩‍🔬 Dr. Fadoua Karouach is a multidisciplinary researcher with a primary focus on sustainable bioenergy and environmental management. Her extensive work includes the valorization of water hyacinth through anaerobic digestion for biomethane and biofertilizer production, as well as comprehensive reviews on superabsorbent polymers and the chemical composition of Eichhornia crassipes. With expertise in anaerobic digestion technology, her research contributes to renewable energy solutions and waste utilization. Dr. Karouach’s dedication to exploring diverse topics, from methane production in palm tree biomass to controlling water hyacinth proliferation, showcases her commitment to addressing crucial environmental challenges. 🌱🔬🌍 #Bioenergy #EnvironmentalScience #Sustainabl

 

Citations:

📚 Dr. Fadoua Karouach’s impactful contributions to research are evident through her citation metrics:

🔍 Quoted by:

  • All Time: 621
  • Since 2019: 577

📊 h index:

  • All Time: 16
  • Since 2019: 16

🔢 i10 index:

  • All Time: 20
  • Since 2019: 20

These metrics reflect her consistent influence and scholarly impact, showcasing the enduring significance of her work in the academic community. 🌐📖 #ResearchImpact #Citations #ScholarlyAchievement

Publications Top Notes:

Susannah Sallu | Climate Change | Best Researcher Award

Dr Susannah Sallu | Climate Change | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at School of Earth & Environment, University of Leeds, United Kingdom,

Dr. Susannah M. Sallu is an Associate Professor in Environment and Development at the Sustainability Research Institute, School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds, UK. With a background in interdisciplinary research, she focuses on rural livelihoods, environmental change, marginalization, natural resource governance, and agricultural development in tropical and subtropical environments. Dr. Sallu specializes in the theoretical and empirical intersections of political ecology, complex systems science, and environmental justice, with regional expertise in Africa.

 

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

📚 Education:

  • DPhil. Geography, University of Oxford, UK (2003-2007)
  • MSc. Environmental Technology, Imperial College, University of London, UK (1998-1999)
  • BSc (Hons). Tropical Environmental Science, University of Aberdeen, UK (1994-1998)

🌱 PhD Supervision:

With a strong commitment to early career researchers, Dr. Sallu is currently supervising four PhD researchers and has successfully mentored 15 others to completion, covering diverse topics in environmental science and development.

🌍 Academic Service and Leadership:

Dr. Sallu serves as the Director of Masters Education at the School of Earth & Environment, University of Leeds, and has been actively involved in various leadership roles, committees, and research groups.

📚 Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles:

Dr. Sallu has contributed to impactful research, including an upcoming article that challenges universal applications of Western definitions and measurement indicators of women’s empowerment.

Research Focus 📝:

Dr. Sallu’s research encompasses transformative adaptation for climate-smart nutrition security in sub-Saharan Africa, as evidenced by her recent article in Nature Food. 🍽️ Stakeholder-driven approaches are vital for addressing climate challenges in agriculture and nutrition.

Additionally, she explores the dynamics of gender mainstreaming in Tanzania’s climate-smart agricultural policy, contributing to the discourse on inclusive and equitable climate strategies. 🌱 Her work extends to international humanitarian narratives, investigating the intersection of disasters, crises, and Indigeneity.

Dr. Sallu’s expertise also shines in methodological lessons for negotiating power and resilience in climate change research, as demonstrated in World Development. 🌐 Lastly, her contribution to understanding the role of agricultural fallows in natural forest regeneration in Tanzania is highlighted in Environmental Research Letters. 🌳

Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 1,735
  • Total Documents: 1,604
  • Total Number of Publications: 63
  • h-index: 22

The h-index is a measure that combines both the productivity and impact of a researcher’s work. An h-index of 22 suggests that there are 22 publications that have each been cited at least 22 times.

Publications Top Notes:

  1. “Stakeholder-driven transformative adaptation is needed for climate-smart nutrition security in sub-Saharan Africa”
    • Authors: Jennings, S., Challinor, A., Smith, P., Horgan, G., Benton, T.
    • Journal: Nature Food, 2024, 5(1), pp. 37–47
  2. “How gender mainstreaming plays out in Tanzania’s climate-smart agricultural policy: Isomorphic mimicry of international discourse”
    • Authors: Smith, R., Mdee, A., Sallu, S.
    • Journal: Development Policy Review, 2023, 41(6), e12718
  3. “International humanitarian narratives of disasters, crises, and Indigeneity”
    • Authors: Mosurska, A., Clark-Ginsberg, A., Ford, J., Sallu, S.M., Davis, K.
    • Journal: Disasters, 2023, 47(4), pp. 913–941
  4. “Methodological lessons for negotiating power, political capabilities, and resilience in research on climate change responses”
    • Authors: Tschakert, P., Parsons, M., Atkins, E., Steen, K., Ziervogel, G.
    • Journal: World Development, 2023, 167, 106247
  5. “Agricultural fallows are the main driver of natural forest regeneration in Tanzania”
    • Authors: Doggart, N., Mugasha, W.A., Mpiri, A., Sallu, S.M., Spracklen, D.V.
    • Journal: Environmental Research Letters, 2023, 18(5), 054008