Biodiversity, Biotechnology and Climate Change Lab, Tunisia
🌿 Kheiria Hcini is an accomplished academic in the field of biology with a strong focus on genetics and plant biology. She is currently an assistant professor at the Faculty of Sciences of Gafsa, Tunisia, where she has been dedicated to teaching and research for over a decade. Her work spans genetics, molecular biology, and bioethics, making her a vital contributor to the scientific community in Tunisia.
Publication Profile
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Education
🎓 Kheiria holds a Ph.D. in Biology (2006) with high distinction, preceded by a Diplôme d’Études Approfondies (2001) and a Maîtrise in Natural Sciences (1998). Her solid educational foundation was built upon her early academic excellence, starting with a Baccalaureate in Experimental Sciences (1994).
Experience
👩🏫 With extensive teaching experience, Kheiria has held multiple academic positions across Tunisia, including at the Faculté des Sciences de Tunis and the Institut Supérieur de Biotechnologie. Since 2008, she has been an integral part of the Faculty of Sciences of Gafsa, where she teaches and conducts practical and theoretical courses in genetics, molecular biology, and plant biology. Her teaching experience includes working with students from undergraduate to advanced levels in various biology disciplines.
Research Focus
🔬 Kheiria’s research interests lie in genetics, molecular biology, and plant biotechnology. She focuses on population genetics, quantitative genetics, and the study of medicinal plants. Her interdisciplinary work also includes bioethics and biosafety, reflecting her commitment to advancing scientific research while maintaining ethical standards.
Awards and Honours
🏅 Kheiria has received recognition for her contributions to science, particularly through her advanced teaching roles and her promotion to Maître Assistante (Assistant Professor) in 2013. Her academic achievements and dedication to education and research have earned her respect in the academic community.
Publication Top Notes
Profiles of the Headspace Volatile Organic and Essential Oil Compounds from the Tunisian Cardaria draba (L.) Desv. and Its Leaf and Stem Epidermal Micromorphology
Induction of organogenesis and callogenesis in Limbarda crithmoïdes L. (Asteraceae) explants cultured on MS media supplemented with various concentrations of Na+ and K+
Phytochemical Characterization, Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Cleome arabica L. Fruits Extract against Formalin Induced Chronic Inflammation in Female Wistar Rat: Biochemical, Histological, and In Silico Studies