Project Officer at PRIMA, Spain
ย Dr. Ali Rhouma is an accomplished agricultural researcher and environmental expert with over 20 years of experience in sustainable development, climate resilience, and agricultural innovation. His expertise spans project management, scientific evaluation, policy development, and international collaboration. As a senior project officer at PRIMA Foundation and a scientific expert for the European Innovation Council, he has played a pivotal role in assessing and monitoring large-scale research and innovation projects. He is a passionate advocate for sustainable solutions, leveraging extensive research and policy insights to drive impactful environmental and agricultural advancements. His quadrilingual proficiency and experience in multicultural environments enable him to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders worldwide.
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๐ Education Details
- Ph.D. in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences โ University Claude Bernard-Lyon, France / INAT-Tunisia (2000โ2006)
- Master of Science โ Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, Switzerland (1995โ1997)
- High School Diploma in Agronomy โ National Institute of Agronomy of Tunisia (1988โ1995)
๐ฉโ๐ฌ Professional Experience
- Senior Project Officer, PRIMA Foundation, Barcelona, Spain (2018โPresent)
- Manages research project evaluations and funding processes.
- Assesses project outcomes and innovation potential.
- Organizes training programs and networking events for researchers and policymakers.
- Scientific Expert, European Innovation Council, Brussels, Belgium (2024โPresent)
- Evaluates proposals and assesses innovation potential in EU-funded projects.
- Provides insights into EU research and innovation policies.
- Director of Research Programs, Agricultural Research Institution for Research and Higher Education, Tunisia (2013โ2018)
- Led national research strategy and policy formulation.
- Managed 23 research institutions, resource mobilization, and partnerships.
- Head of R&D Laboratory, Olive Tree Institute, Sfax, Tunisia (2000โ2013)
- Supervised research in plant protection and innovation.
- Coordinated international research collaborations.
- Environmental Engineer, National Agency of Environmental Protection, Tunisia (1998โ2000)
- Led environmental impact assessments and solid waste management projects.
๐ฑ Research Interests
- Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Resilience
- Water-Energy-Food Nexus
- Innovation and Technology Transfer in Agriculture
- Environmental Policy and Sustainable Development
- Plant Protection and Biopesticide Development
๐ Awards and Honors
- First Award SIAT (2010) โ Valorization of olive mill wastewater as a biopesticide.
- First National Prize (2014) โ Development of a bactericide from olive mill waste.
๐ Conclusion
Dr. Ali Rhouma has dedicated his career to bridging agricultural research, environmental sustainability, and policy development. His leadership in project management, research, and innovation has significantly contributed to sustainable solutions in the Mediterranean and beyond. With a strong background in international collaboration and research dissemination, he continues to influence the scientific community and policymaking landscape through his expertise and dedication to environmental sustainability and agricultural advancements.
Publications ๐
๐ Article
๐น To What Extent the ARIMNet Transnational Programme Has Contributed to the Implementation of the Euro-Mediterranean Research and Innovation Area?
S. Zebakh, Sanaa ยท A. Rhouma, Ali ยท F. Dentressangle, Fabrice ยท S. Mohammed, Sadiki ยท F. Jacquet, Florence
๐ Journal of the Knowledge Economy, 2024
๐ Citations: 0
๐ Review โข Open Access
๐น Trends in the WaterโEnergyโFood Nexus Research
A. Rhouma, Ali ยท J. El Jeitany, Jerome ยท R.H. Mohtar, Rabi H. ยท J.M. Gil, Jose M.
๐ Sustainability (Switzerland), 2024
๐ Citations: 6
๐ Article โข Open Access
๐น Partnership Performance Between Northern and Southern Mediterranean Countries in the First 2 Years of PRIMA Programme Implementation
A. Rhouma, Ali
๐ Journal of the Knowledge Economy, 2023
๐ Citations: 3
๐ Article
๐น Mapping the Agricultural Research Systems in the Maghreb (Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia)
S. Zebakh, Sanaa ยท A. Rhouma, Ali ยท R. Arvanitis, Rigas ยท M. Sadiki, Mohamed
๐ Science, Technology and Society, 2022
๐ Citations: 7
๐ Book Chapter
๐น Innovations on the Nexus for Development and Growth in the South Mediterranean Region
S. Zebakh, Sanaa ยท F. Abdelradi, Fadi ยท E.S. Mohamed, Essam Sh. ยท M. Sadiki, Mohamed ยท A. Rhouma, Ali
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๐ Citations: 2
๐ฆ Article
๐น Promising Epiphytic Antagonistic Pseudomonas Strains from the Citrus Phyllosphere in the Biocontrol of Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae, Causing Bacterial Citrus Blast and Black Pit
E. Abdellatif, Emna ยท A. Mikiciลski, Artur ยท M. Kaลuลผna, Monika ยท A. Rhouma, Ali ยท J.D. Janse, J. D.
๐ Journal of Plant Pathology, 2022
๐ Citations: 1
๐งช Article โข Open Access
๐น SuccinimidoโFerrocidiphenol Complexed with Cyclodextrins Inhibits Glioblastoma Tumor Growth In Vitro and In Vivo without Noticeable Adverse Toxicity
F. Najlaoui, Feten ยท B. Busser, Benoรฎt ยท G.S. Taรฏwรฉ, Germain Sotoing ยท S. Gibaud, Stรฉphane ยท M. de Waard, Michel
๐ Molecules, 2022
๐ Citations: 3
๐ฐ Article โข Open Access
๐น Cultivar and Rootstock Effects on Growth, Yield and Nut Quality of Pistachio under Semi-Arid Conditions of South Mediterranean
S. Ouni, Samiha ยท L. Noguera-Artiaga, L. ยท A.A. Carbonell-Barrachina, Angel A. ยท A. Rhouma, Ali ยท A. Chelli-Chaabouni, Azza
๐ Horticulturae, 2022