Shokoofeh Hajihashemi | Environmental stress | Women Researcher Award

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DrĀ ShokoofehĀ Hajihashemi |Ā Environmental stress |Ā Ā Women Researcher Award

Lecture atĀ Ā Behbahan Khatam Alanbia University of Technology,Ā 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.

Publication Profile:šŸŒŸšŸ‘Øā€šŸŽ“

šŸŽ“ 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

šŸ… 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

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ« 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

šŸ’» 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

 

šŸ”¬ 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. šŸŒ± 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. šŸŒ¾ 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.

Publications Top Notes

  1. “Salinity (NaCl) tolerance of wheat genotypes at germination and early seedling growth” – Published in the Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, this study examines the tolerance of different wheat genotypes to salt stress during germination and early seedling growth.
  2. “Effect of Cold Stress on Photosynthetic Traits, Carbohydrates, Morphology, and Anatomy in Nine Cultivars of Stevia rebaudiana” – This study, published in Frontiers in Plant Science, investigates the impact of cold stress on various physiological and morphological traits in different cultivars of Stevia rebaudiana.
  3. “Cross-talk between nitric oxide, hydrogen peroxide and calcium in salt-stressed Chenopodium quinoa Willd. at seed germination stage” – Published in Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, this research explores the interplay between different signaling molecules in response to salt stress during the germination stage of Chenopodium quinoa Willd.
  4. “Progress in understanding salt stress response in plants using biotechnological tools” – A collaborative effort published in the Journal of Biotechnology, this review summarizes advancements in understanding plant responses to salt stress using biotechnological approaches.
  5. “Exogenously applied paclobutrazol modulates growth in salt-stressed wheat plants” – This study, published in Plant Growth Regulation, investigates the effects of paclobutrazol on the growth of salt-stressed wheat plants.
  6. “Influence of exogenously applied paclobutrazol on some physiological traits and growth of Stevia rebaudiana under in vitro drought stress” – Published in Biologia, this research explores the impact of paclobutrazol on the physiological traits and growth of Stevia rebaudiana under drought stress conditions.
  7. “COVID-19 prophylaxis efforts based on natural antiviral plant extracts and their compounds” – Published in Molecules, this collaborative study discusses the potential of natural plant extracts and compounds in COVID-19 prophylaxis efforts.
  8. “Effect of Wastewater Irrigation on Photosynthesis, Growth, and Anatomical Features of Two Wheat Cultivars (Triticum aestivum L.)” – This study, published in Water, investigates the effects of wastewater irrigation on the photosynthesis, growth, and anatomical features of two wheat cultivars.