Moroccan Scientist Wins Prestigious Francophone Research Award for Environmental Biotechnology

Holder of a doctorate and a specialist in microbial biotechnology, bioprocessing and the environment, El Fels won the prize in the field of science and technology, the AUF said in a press release.

She has notably published 55 articles in indexed scientific journals of rank A, 7 book chapters and more than 57 written and oral communications in international conferences, a start-up and a patent. She has also participated in the supervision activities of several doctoral theses in the field of bioprocesses and the development of several scientific outreach documents.

In addition to her research activities, she provides teaching in the field of her skills for undergraduate and master’s students on bioprocesses, the environment and the circular economy.

The Prize aims to recognize the merit and value of four researchers who have gained scientific recognition and have made a significant breakthrough, particularly within the framework of the Francophonie. Open every two years, it is addressed to higher education and research institutions that are members of the AUF, and covers the disciplines of science and technology and humanities and social sciences.