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Dr. Mohamed Zarid | Agri-Tech Apps | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University | Morocco

Dr. Mohamed Zarid is a multidisciplinary researcher in food science, plant genetics, and agro-food engineering, specializing in fruit quality, aroma volatiles, and genetic improvement of horticultural crops. He has conducted advanced research in Spain, France, Switzerland, and Morocco, with expertise spanning postharvest technology, plant physiology, molecular genetics, and agro-food quality management. Currently, he serves as a Maître de Conférences (Lecturer-Researcher) at the Université Ibn Tofail, Morocco, while also collaborating internationally on genetics and breeding of fruits and vegetables. His contributions have been recognized with the Extraordinary PhD Award from the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT), Spain, and multiple international research appointments.

Professional Profile:

Education: 

Dr. Mohamed Zarid earned his Ph.D. in Agro-Food Engineering from the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT), Spain, graduating Cum Laude with publications and receiving the Extraordinary PhD Award. His doctoral thesis, completed in collaboration with École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland, focused on the genetic aspects of melon aroma, breeding, and quality, particularly the association among aroma volatiles and other traits in near-isogenic lines with firm flesh texture.
He also holds a Master in Sciences and Techniques in Quality Management of Agro-Food Industries from the Université Sultan Moulay Slimane (Morocco), accredited jointly with UPCT and EPFL, and a Bachelor of Science and Techniques in Agro-Food Product Quality Control from the same university. Earlier, he earned a DUT in Biological Engineering, Agro-Food Option, and a Baccalauréat in Experimental Sciences.

Experience:

Dr. Mohamed Zarid he was Teaching and Research Staff (PDI) at the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, Spain in the Department of Agronomic Engineering, and an Invited Researcher / Postdoctoral Fellow at INRAE (Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement), France, where he worked on genetics and improvement of fruits and vegetables. He also served as Adjunct Lecturer at Université d’Avignon France, teaching plant biology and physiology in the context of agroecological transition.
Earlier in his career, he contributed as Researcher at UPCT in the Postharvest & Refrigeration Group, focusing on fruit quality and postharvest physiology, and as a Research Assistant under the EM-EU Mare Nostrum Mobility program, working on transcriptomic and QTL analysis in melon fruit across institutions in Spain (UPCT, CSIC), Switzerland (EPFL), and France.

Research Interests:

  • Genetic improvement of fruits and vegetables (melon aroma, texture, firmness, quality traits).

  • Postharvest biology and physiology of horticultural crops.

  • Fruit aroma volatiles and metabolomic analysis for quality improvement.

  • Agro-food quality control and management systems.

  • Sustainable agricultural practices and agroecological transition.

Publications Top Noted:

  1. Transcriptomic analysis of a near‐isogenic line of melon with high fruit flesh firmness during ripening – Year: 2021 | 11 citations

  2. Methodology to remove strong outliers of non-climacteric melon fruit aroma at harvest obtained by HS-SPME GC-MS analysis – Year: 2018 | 9 citations

  3. Aroma volatiles during non-climacteric melon ripening and potential association with flesh firmness – Year: 2016 | 7 citations

  4. Seasonal effect on selected quality traits of a melon near-isogenic line – Year: 2016 | 6 citations

  5. Seasonal effects on flesh volatile concentrations and texture at harvest in a near-isogenic line of melon with introgression in LG X – Year: 2020 | 5 citations

Conclusion:

Dr. Mohamed Zarid embodies the qualities of a forward-thinking researcher, integrating advanced genetics, postharvest biology, and agro-food quality systems to address pressing challenges in food science and agriculture. His innovative research on fruit aroma, quality, and sustainability bridges academic excellence with real-world agricultural needs. With international collaborations and recognition, he is contributing to the future of agri-tech innovation and sustainable food systems. His leadership, dedication, and scientific achievements make him a deserving recipient of the Best Researcher Award under the Global Network & Technology Excellence Awards.

Mohamed Zarid | Agri-Tech Apps | Best Researcher Award

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