Dr Walid Zorrig | Extremophile plants | Best Researcher Award
Dr at Laboratory of Extremophile Plants, Center of Biotechnology of Borj-Cedria (Tunisia)
Walid Zorrig is a renowned researcher in the field of plant biotechnology, currently serving as Maître-assistant Habilité at the Laboratory of Extremophilic Plants (LPE), located within the Center of Biotechnology of Borj-Cédria (CBBC) in Tunisia. With a strong academic background, he obtained his Habilitation Universitaire from the Faculty of Sciences of Tunis in January 2022, with highest honors and commendations from the jury.
📚 Education:
- Ph.D. in Biological Sciences (Tunisia-France cotutelle)
- M.Sc. in Plant Ecophysiology
- B.Sc. in Biotechnology
👨🔬 Professional Experience:
- Currently: Associate Professor at the Laboratory of Extremophilic Plants, CBBC.
- Previously: Assistant Professor at LPE, CBBC.
- Researcher at LPE, CBBC.
- Post-Doctoral Researcher at LPE, CBBC.
- Contractual Teaching Researcher (ATER) in France.
🏆 Accomplishments:
- Over 58 publications in peer-reviewed international journals.
- Holds an h-index of 19 (Google Scholar) and 16 (Scopus).
- Received “Très honorable avec félicitations du Jury” for both Ph.D. and Habilitation Universitaire.
🎓 Teaching Experience:
- Taught courses in Biotechnology and related fields.
- Received pedagogical training in TIC and educational support design.
🔬 Research Focus:
Walid Zorrig’s research primarily revolves around environmental plant biotechnology, with a focus on understanding plant responses to various stressors like salinity, heavy metals, and nutrient deficiencies. His work encompasses molecular and physiological aspects of plant adaptation to adverse conditions, aiming to elucidate mechanisms underlying stress tolerance and detoxification pathways. Zorrig investigates the role of ions such as calcium in enhancing plant tolerance to heavy metals, as well as exploring the potential of different plant species for phytoremediation and phytodesalination. Through his research, Zorrig contributes to advancing knowledge in sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation.
citations:
🔍 Total Citations:
- All Time: 1385
- Since 2019: 1082
📈 Citation Indices:
- h-index:
- All Time: 19
- Since 2019: 17
- i10-index:
- All Time: 28
- Since 2019: 24
These metrics reflect the impact and visibility of Walid Zorrig’s research contributions, indicating sustained scholarly influence over time and particularly noteworthy engagement since 2019.