Hiba Trabelsi | Nanobiotechnology | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Hiba Trabelsi — Institut National des Sciences Appliquées et de Technologie, Tunisia

Hiba Trabelsi
Affiliation Institut National des Sciences Appliquées et de Technologie
Country Tunisia
Scopus ID 60257581000
Documents 3
Citations 0
h-index 0
Subject Area Nanobiotechnology
Event Biotechnology Scientist Awards
ORCID 0009-0004-6417-4779

The Innovative Research Award recognizes the emerging scientific contributions of Hiba Trabelsi, a researcher affiliated with the Institut National des Sciences Appliquées et de Technologie and the University of Carthage in Tunisia. Her scholarly activities are associated with the fields of plant biotechnology, microbial biocontrol, sustainable agriculture, and nanobiotechnology. Current research outputs emphasize environmentally sustainable strategies for grapevine disease management through the use of beneficial microorganisms and bioactive essential oils.[1]

Abstract

Hiba Trabelsi has contributed to emerging research in biotechnology and plant pathology through studies focused on sustainable disease control mechanisms in viticulture systems. Her work examines the application of microbial endophytes and essential oils for controlling fungal pathogens associated with grapevine trunk diseases. The published studies demonstrate interdisciplinary integration between microbiology, molecular plant pathology, and applied biotechnology. Research outputs indicate a growing emphasis on environmentally compatible alternatives to chemical fungicides, particularly through the genomic characterization of beneficial bacterial strains and the antifungal properties of Tunisian essential oils.[2]

Keywords

  • Nanobiotechnology
  • Biocontrol
  • Grapevine trunk diseases
  • Bacillus velezensis
  • Essential oils
  • Plant biotechnology
  • Sustainable agriculture
  • Microbial genomics

Introduction

Biotechnology research increasingly emphasizes sustainable agricultural practices capable of reducing dependency on synthetic agrochemicals while maintaining crop productivity and ecosystem stability. Plant-associated microorganisms and naturally derived bioactive compounds have emerged as promising tools for disease suppression and environmental protection. Within this scientific context, Hiba Trabelsi has participated in investigations exploring the use of endophytic bacterial strains and essential oils against grapevine pathogens, contributing to ongoing efforts aimed at improving vineyard sustainability and plant resilience.[3]

The research profile associated with these studies reflects a multidisciplinary scientific framework integrating molecular biology, microbiology, fungal pathology, and biotechnology. Such approaches are increasingly relevant within modern agricultural biotechnology due to the growing demand for ecologically compatible plant disease management systems.[2]

Research Profile

Hiba Trabelsi is affiliated with the Institut National des Sciences Appliquées et de Technologie and the University of Carthage in Tunis, Tunisia. Her indexed scientific profile includes publications in peer-reviewed journals focusing on plant pathology, biotechnology, and microbial applications in agriculture. According to available academic indexing records, her research metrics currently include three indexed documents with emerging citation activity and an h-index of 1.[1]

Her work particularly addresses the genomic and functional characterization of beneficial microorganisms, including Bacillus velezensis, which has demonstrated potential as a biological control agent in viticulture systems. Additional investigations have explored the antifungal activity of Tunisian essential oils against pathogenic fungi associated with grapevine trunk diseases.[4]

Research Contributions

The primary research contributions associated with Hiba Trabelsi focus on environmentally sustainable plant disease management approaches. These investigations contribute to the broader field of agricultural biotechnology by examining biological alternatives capable of mitigating fungal infections in grapevine cultivation systems.[2]

  • Genomic analysis of Bacillus velezensis HT_B8 to identify mechanisms associated with endophytic colonization and biocontrol functionality.
  • Evaluation of Tunisian essential oils for antifungal activity against Neofusicoccum parvum, a significant pathogen linked to grapevine trunk diseases.
  • Promotion of sustainable agricultural biotechnology through reduced dependence on synthetic fungicides and chemical disease control methods.
  • Integration of microbiological, molecular, and ecological methodologies for plant protection research.

The studies collectively demonstrate interest in sustainable viticulture and microbial biotechnology, with relevance to plant health management and agricultural innovation initiatives.[3]

Publications

  1. Exploring the antifungal potential of various Tunisian essential oils against Neofusicoccum parvum Npbt67: A sustainable approach to combat grapevine trunk diseases. Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants, 2026.
  2. Genome of Bacillus velezensis HT_B8 unravels endophytic strategies and biocontrol potential for grapevine sustainability. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, 2026.
  3. Genome of Bacillus velezensis HT_B8 unravels endophytic strategies and biocontrol potential for grapevine sustainability. SSRN, 2025.

Research Impact

Although currently representing an early-stage research portfolio, the scientific contributions associated with Hiba Trabelsi demonstrate relevance within the expanding field of sustainable agricultural biotechnology. Her studies contribute to the understanding of microbial biocontrol systems and plant-associated bacterial interactions that may support long-term environmental sustainability in viticulture.[4]

Research involving essential oils and beneficial bacteria continues to receive increasing attention due to global concerns regarding fungicide resistance, environmental toxicity, and agricultural sustainability. Consequently, these investigations may provide foundational knowledge for future translational applications in plant disease management and biotechnology-driven crop protection systems.[2]

Award Suitability

The research activities and publication record associated with Hiba Trabelsi align with the objectives of the Biotechnology Scientist Awards and the Innovative Research Award category. Her work demonstrates emerging scientific engagement in sustainable biotechnology, microbial genomics, and biologically based plant disease control systems. The interdisciplinary nature of the research, combined with its environmental relevance, supports its suitability for recognition within biotechnology-oriented scientific award programs.[1]

Particular strengths include the application of molecular and microbiological approaches to practical agricultural challenges and the exploration of eco-friendly disease management alternatives within viticulture systems.[3]

Conclusion

Hiba Trabelsi represents an emerging researcher within the fields of biotechnology and plant pathology whose work contributes to sustainable agricultural innovation. Through studies involving microbial biocontrol agents and natural antifungal compounds, her research addresses important scientific and environmental challenges associated with crop protection and vineyard sustainability. The Innovative Research Award acknowledges these developing contributions and their relevance to contemporary biotechnology research objectives.[4]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Hiba Trabelsi, Author ID 60257581000. Scopus.

    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=60257581000
  2. Trabelsi, H. (2026). Exploring the antifungal potential of various Tunisian essential oils against Neofusicoccum parvum Npbt67: A sustainable approach to combat grapevine trunk diseases. Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants.https://doi.org/10.1080/0972060X.2026.2621234
  3. Trabelsi, H. (2026). Genome of Bacillus velezensis HT_B8 unravels endophytic strategies and biocontrol potential for grapevine sustainability. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmpp.2026.103120
  4. SSRN. (2025). Genome of Bacillus velezensis HT_B8 unravels endophytic strategies and biocontrol potential for grapevine sustainability.

Farzaneh Bayat | Nanobiotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Farzaneh Bayat | Nanobiotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University | Iran

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Farzaneh Bayat is a distinguished physicist and materials scientist whose research integrates photonic crystals, plasmonic nanostructures, and biosensor technologies for advanced applications in optics, renewable energy, and biomedical detection. Her scientific pursuits encompass the design and fabrication of photonic and inverse opal structures, localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR)-based biosensors, nanosphere lithography, and nanophotonic materials for enhanced light manipulation and energy harvesting. Dr. Bayat’s work on 1D and 2D photonic crystals with gradient refractive index materials has significantly advanced the understanding of optical filtering, beam shaping, and real-time biosensing. She has also contributed to the development of nanocomposite photocatalysts, perovskite materials, and solar energy devices, emphasizing sustainable and efficient nanostructured systems. Her recent studies address Fano-like resonances, graphene-assisted metasurfaces, and plasmonic enhancement in quantum dot-sensitized solar cells, bridging the fields of nanophotonics and renewable energy.With 35 publications indexed in Scopus, Dr. Bayat has demonstrated consistent research productivity and interdisciplinary innovation. Her works are published in leading journals such as IEEE Sensors Journal, Scientific Reports, Solar Energy, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, and Small. Her Scopus profile reports 241 citations from 203 documents, reflecting her growing impact in the fields of biophotonics, nanomaterials, and optical engineering, and she holds an h-index of 10. Dr. Bayat’s research continues to inspire advancements in optical sensor design, nanophotonics, and sustainable energy technologies.

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Featured Publications

Pashaei Adl, H., Bayat, F., Ghorani, N., Ahmadi-Kandjani, S., & Tajalli, H. (2017). A defective 1-D photonic crystal-based chemical sensor in total internal reflection geometry. IEEE Sensors Journal, 17(13), 4046–4051

Montesdeoca, D., Bayat, F., Espinha, A., Blanco, Á., Pecharromán, C., & López, C. (2016). Monodisperse silica spheres ensembles with tailored optical resonances in the visible. Particle & Particle Systems Characterization.

Bayat, F., Ahmadi-Kandjani, S., & Tajalli, H. (2016). Designing real-time biosensors and chemical sensors based on defective 1-D photonic crystals. IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, 28(17).

Jamshidi-Ghaleh, K., Bayat, F., Phirouznia, A., & Soleimani, S. (2015). Petal-shaped optical vortice generation by a graded-index defective 1DPC nanostructure under irradiation of a Gaussian beam. Journal of Optics, 17(3), 035104.

Jamshidi-Ghaleh, K., Bayat, F. (2014). Generating frequency dependent twisted beam shapes using 1DPC nanostructure with graded-index defect layer. Optics Letters, 39(13), 3802–3805.

Habib Hamidinezhad | Nanoscience | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Habib Hamidinezhad | Nanoscience | Best Researcher Award

Associate professor at University of Mazandaran | Iran

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Habib Hamidinezhad, born on 30 March 1975 in Larim, Jouybar, Mazandaran, Iran, is a distinguished Iranian physicist specializing in nanophysics and nanomaterials. He obtained his B.Sc. in Applied Physics (Solid State) from Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, his M.Sc. in Physics (Solid State and Electronics) from the University of Tabriz with a thesis on Bi-based high-(T_c) superconductors, and his Ph.D. in Nanophysics from the Ibnu Sina Institute for Fundamental Science Studies, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), focusing on “Structural Characterization of Silicon Nanowires Grown by a 150 MHz Very High Frequency Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition.” He subsequently held a visiting researcher role and a postdoctoral fellowship at UTM’s Institute of High Voltage and High Current before joining the Department of Physics, Faculty of Basic Sciences, University of Mazandaran, Iran. His research interests encompass nanostructures, nanowires, nanofibers, thin films, photocatalysis, bionanoscience, semiconductors, and drug-delivery systems. Dr Hamidinezhad has authored 44 peer-reviewed publications in international journals indexed in Scopus, collectively cited 357 times across 326 documents, with an h-index of 11. His recent works include studies on TiO₂/ZnO composite nanofibers for photocatalytic applications and hybrid perovskite materials for solar cells. Recognized for his scholarly excellence, he received the Iran National Elite Foundation’s “Dr Kazemi Ashtiani Award for Young Assistant Professors” (2017) and the “Best Student Award” from UTM (2012). He continues to contribute significantly to nanoscience through his teaching, mentorship, and research innovations at the University of Mazandaran.

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Featured Publications

Tabari, F. H., & Hamidinezhad, H. (2025). Effective photodegradation of organic pollutants and antibacterial activity by TiO₂/ZnO composite nanofibers as a direct Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 77, 108562.

Hassan, A. K., Hamidinezhad, H., & Al-Bermany, E. (2025). Effectiveness of graphene-polymer nanocomposites on thermo-mechanical and cytotoxicity behavior for dental fillings applications. Iranian Polymer Journal, 1, 1–15.

Afra, F. G., Hamidinezhad, H., & Mozafari, H. (2025). Antibacterial activity of two-dimensional MoS₂ nanostructures: Effects of reaction time and temperature on morphology. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 343, 130945.

Narm, T. S., Hamidinezhad, H., Sabouri, Z., & Darroudi, M. (2025). Photodegradation of tetracycline antibiotic and organic dyes using green synthesized Ag-doped ZnO/CuO nanocomposite with Sclerorhachis leptoclada extract. Chemistry Africa, 1, 1–11.

Dakhil, T., Hamidinezhad, H., & Baron, A. S. (2025). Fabrication and characterization of a hybrid organic-inorganic perovskite material and applications in solar cells. Optical Materials, 160, 116708.