Assist. Prof. Dr. Hanen Marzouki | Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Hanen Marzouki | Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

University of Monastir | Tunisia

Dr. Hanen Marzouki is an accomplished Assistant Professor in Biological Sciences from Tunisia, specializing in the study of essential oils, plant extracts, and their biological activities. Her research focuses on the chemical characterization, chromatographic separation, and bioactivity evaluation of natural compounds derived from medicinal and aromatic plants. She has significantly contributed to understanding the biochemical composition, allelopathic potential, and pharmacological properties of essential oils—particularly those of Laurus nobilis L., Eucalyptus species, and Artemisia herba-alba. Her interdisciplinary expertise spans phytochemistry, in vitro propagation, and molecular analysis, integrating traditional botanical knowledge with modern biotechnological and analytical techniques. Dr. Marzouki has collaborated internationally on research exploring supercritical CO₂ extraction, GC/MS profiling, and in silico molecular docking to investigate bioactive substances for potential therapeutic and agricultural applications. Her scholarly impact is reflected in Scopus with 135 citations across 123 documents and an h-index of 4. On Google Scholar, she continues to build an expanding citation base highlighting her contributions to natural product chemistry and sustainable bioresources.

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Featured Publications

Marzouki, H., Horchani, M., Chaieb, I., M’Rabet, Y., Ben Jannet, H., & Saadaoui, E. (2025). Chemical characterization, in silico investigations, in vitro evaluation of allelopathic potential and insecticidal activity of Laurus nobilis L. essential oil. Chemistry & Biodiversity.

Piras, A., Marzouki, H., Falconieri, D., Porcedda, S., Gonçalves, M. J., & Salgueiro, L. (2017). Chemical composition and biological activity of volatile extracts from leaves and fruits of Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi from Tunisia. Records of Natural Products, 11(1), 9–16.

Floris, S., Fais, A., Rosa, A., Piras, A., Marzouki, H., & Era, B. (2019). Phytochemical composition and enzyme inhibitory properties of seed extracts from the Washingtonia filifera palm. RSC Advances, 9, 21278.

Marzouki, H., Falconieri, D., Piras, A., & Porcedda, S. (2015). Chemical composition of essential oils from needles of Pinus pinaster from Italy and Tunisia. Asian Journal of Chemistry, 27(7).

Marzouki, H., Khaldi, A., Piras, A., & Marongiu, B. (2009). Biological activity evaluation of the oils from Laurus nobilis of Tunisia and Algeria extracted by supercritical carbon dioxide. Natural Products Research, 23, 230–237.

Mariana Sánchez | Biotechnology Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Mariana Sánchez | Biotechnology Award | Best Researcher Award

Professor, Metropolitan Autonomous University, Iztapalapa Unit, Mexico

🌟 Mariana Sánchez Ramos is an accomplished biotechnologist and researcher at the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Iztapalapa, Mexico. With expertise in plant tissue culture and natural product synthesis, she has significantly contributed to biotechnological innovations. Her research focuses on producing bioactive compounds from medicinal plants, emphasizing their anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, and antioxidant properties. 🌱🔬

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Education

🎓 Mariana holds a Ph.D. in Natural Sciences from the Biotechnology Research Center (CEIB-UAEM), where she studied callus cultures of Ageratina pichinchensis to produce bioactive compounds. She also earned a Master’s degree in Biotechnology (CEIB-UAEM), focusing on characterizing crude lipase from Serratia marcescens, and a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemical Engineering from Instituto Tecnológico de Acapulco, where she conducted a phytochemical study on Lopezia racemosa. 🧪📚

Experience

👩‍🏫 Mariana has served as a Full-time Associate Professor at the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Iztapalapa (2022–2024), where she has led research projects on tissue culture and secondary metabolite production. She also worked in R&D at Biokab S.A. de C.V., contributing to the nutraceutical application of arabinoxylans. Her postdoctoral research at UAM Iztapalapa focused on elicited suspension cell cultures of Ageratina pichinchensis. 🌿💡

Research Interests

💡 Mariana’s research revolves around plant tissue culture, secondary metabolite production, and their biopharmaceutical applications. She is particularly interested in studying the anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, cytotoxic, and antioxidant properties of plant-derived compounds, contributing to health and wellness through biotechnology. 🌸🧬

Awards

🏅 Mariana has received recognition for her innovative research in biotechnology, including her contributions to natural product development and plant tissue culture. Her work bridges scientific discovery with practical applications in pharmacology and industrial biotechnology. 🎖️🌍

Publications

Constituents from Ageratina pichinchensis and Their Inhibitory Effect on Nitric Oxide Production
Applied Sciences, 2024. DOI: 10.3390/app14093942.

University Social Responsibility: Bringing Science to Children
International Journal of Human Sciences Research, 2024. DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.5584142416047.

Cytotoxic Activity of Wild Plant and Callus Extracts of Ageratina pichinchensis and 2,3-Dihydrobenzofuran Isolated from a Callus Culture
Pharmaceuticals, 2023. DOI: 10.3390/ph16101400.

In Silico Study Applied to Secondary Metabolites of Ageratina pichinchensis (Asteraceae) for Cancer and Psoriasis
Revista Mexicana de Investigación en Productos Naturales, 2023.

Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, and Antioxidant Activity of Leaf and Cell Culture Extracts of Randia aculeata L. and its Chemical Components by GC-MS
South African Journal of Botany, 2022. DOI: 10.1016/j.sajb.2021.08.036.