Project Officer at PRIMA, Spain
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.
Publications Profile
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🎓 Education Details
- Ph.D. in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences – University Claude Bernard-Lyon, France / INAT-Tunisia (2000–2006)
- Master of Science – Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, Switzerland (1995–1997)
- High School Diploma in Agronomy – National Institute of Agronomy of Tunisia (1988–1995)
👩🔬 Professional Experience
- Senior Project Officer, PRIMA Foundation, Barcelona, Spain (2018–Present)
- 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 (2024–Present)
- 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 (2013–2018)
- 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 (2000–2013)
- Supervised research in plant protection and innovation.
- Coordinated international research collaborations.
- Environmental Engineer, National Agency of Environmental Protection, Tunisia (1998–2000)
- Led environmental impact assessments and solid waste management projects.
🌱 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
🏆 Awards and Honors
- First Award SIAT (2010) – Valorization of olive mill wastewater as a biopesticide.
- First National Prize (2014) – Development of a bactericide from olive mill waste.
🔍 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 📚
📄 Article
🔹 To What Extent the ARIMNet Transnational Programme Has Contributed to the Implementation of the Euro-Mediterranean Research and Innovation Area?
S. Zebakh, Sanaa · A. Rhouma, Ali · F. Dentressangle, Fabrice · S. Mohammed, Sadiki · F. Jacquet, Florence
📜 Journal of the Knowledge Economy, 2024
🔍 Citations: 0
📖 Review • Open Access
🔹 Trends in the Water–Energy–Food Nexus Research
A. Rhouma, Ali · J. El Jeitany, Jerome · R.H. Mohtar, Rabi H. · J.M. Gil, Jose M.
📜 Sustainability (Switzerland), 2024
🔍 Citations: 6
📄 Article • Open Access
🔹 Partnership Performance Between Northern and Southern Mediterranean Countries in the First 2 Years of PRIMA Programme Implementation
A. Rhouma, Ali
📜 Journal of the Knowledge Economy, 2023
🔍 Citations: 3
📄 Article
🔹 Mapping the Agricultural Research Systems in the Maghreb (Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia)
S. Zebakh, Sanaa · A. Rhouma, Ali · R. Arvanitis, Rigas · M. Sadiki, Mohamed
📜 Science, Technology and Society, 2022
🔍 Citations: 7
📚 Book Chapter
🔹 Innovations on the Nexus for Development and Growth in the South Mediterranean Region
S. Zebakh, Sanaa · F. Abdelradi, Fadi · E.S. Mohamed, Essam Sh. · M. Sadiki, Mohamed · A. Rhouma, Ali
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🔍 Citations: 2
🦠 Article
🔹 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 · A. Mikiciński, Artur · M. Kałużna, Monika · A. Rhouma, Ali · J.D. Janse, J. D.
📜 Journal of Plant Pathology, 2022
🔍 Citations: 1
🧪 Article • Open Access
🔹 Succinimido–Ferrocidiphenol Complexed with Cyclodextrins Inhibits Glioblastoma Tumor Growth In Vitro and In Vivo without Noticeable Adverse Toxicity
F. Najlaoui, Feten · B. Busser, Benoît · G.S. Taïwé, Germain Sotoing · S. Gibaud, Stéphane · M. de Waard, Michel
📜 Molecules, 2022
🔍 Citations: 3
🌰 Article • Open Access
🔹 Cultivar and Rootstock Effects on Growth, Yield and Nut Quality of Pistachio under Semi-Arid Conditions of South Mediterranean
S. Ouni, Samiha · L. Noguera-Artiaga, L. · A.A. Carbonell-Barrachina, Angel A. · A. Rhouma, Ali · A. Chelli-Chaabouni, Azza
📜 Horticulturae, 2022