Mansour Abohatem | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mansour Abohatem | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor of Botany Amran University Yemen

Dr. Mansour Ahmed Abohatem is an Associate Professor of Botany specializing in Plant Biotechnology, Plant Physiology, and Plant Ecology. With over 11 years of teaching experience, he has published numerous peer-reviewed articles, authored books, and participated in international conferences. His expertise lies in modern plant biotechnology techniques, particularly in micropropagation and the application of mycorrhizal fungi to enhance plant growth and protection.

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Education 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Plant Biology (2006–2011): Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh, Morocco. Dissertation: “Improvement of the multiplication methods of date palm by embryogenic cell suspensions and arbuscular mycorrhizas for growth and protection.”
  • M.Sc. in Plant Biotechnology (1999–2002): Cairo University, Egypt. Dissertation: “Studies on propagation of Zaghloul date palm by tissue culture.”
  • B.Sc. in Horticulture (1990–1994): Cairo University, Egypt.

Experience 🧪

  • Associate Professor (2025–Present): Amran University, Yemen.
  • Assistant Professor (2014–2024): Amran University, Yemen.
  • Executive Director (2012–2018): Plant Tissue Culture Lab, Ministry of Agriculture, Yemen.
  • Chair, Dept. of Biology (2016–2019): Amran University.
  • Agricultural Consultant (2003–2006): Ministry of Agriculture, Yemen.

Research Interests 🌱

  • Application of modern plant biotechnology techniques, including somatic embryogenesis and organogenesis.
  • Micropropagation of crops like date palm, banana, potato, and roses for commercial production.
  • Use of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in enhancing plant growth and protection.
  • Producing secondary metabolites (e.g., pharmaceuticals and antioxidants) via plant cell suspension.

Awards 🏆

  • Developed a novel protocol reducing production costs for date palm micropropagation.
  • Secured funding for the Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory at Yemen’s Ministry of Agriculture.

Publications Top Notes: 📚

Abohatem, M., Zouine, J. & El Hadrami, I. (2011) Low concentrations of BAP and high rate of subcultures improve the establishment and multiplication of somatic embryos in date palm suspension cultures by limiting oxidative browning associated with high levels of total phenols and peroxidase activities.

Abohatem, M., Chakrafi, F., Jaiti, F., Dihazi, A & Baaziz, M. (2011) Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi limit incidence
of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. albedinis on date palm seedlings by increasing nutrient contents, total phenols and
peroxidase activities.
Abohatem, M., Abohatem H. and Al-Qubati Y. (2020) Effect of light conditions on germination and conversion
of indirect date palm somatic embryos into plants.
 Abohatem, M. A.; Al-Qubati Y.; Abohatem H.; and Yazid Bakil. (2023). In vitro sprouts culture, shoots
multiplication and plants acclimatization for commercial production of potato minitubers.

Abohatem, M.; Al-Qubati, Y. and Abohatem, H. (2023). Effect of dark incubation in germination of indirect date
palm somatic embryos and conversion into plantlets. 

Abohatem,M. ,Al-Qubati, Y and Abohatem, H. (2024). In vitro proliferation for shoot tip and nodal explants of
rosa canina. Journal of Amran University 04, p. 291-298.

Abohatem, M.A., Ba-Asher, A. & Al-Duais, M. (2024). In vitro germination of date palm somatic embryos and
conversion into plants under dark culture conditions: novel protocol to reducing the time and production
costs.

Yueping Bao | Editorial Board Member | Water treatment, Environmental catalysis

Dr. Yueping Bao | Editorial Board Member | Water treatment, Environmental catalysis

Nankai University, China

Author Profile

Early Academic Pursuits:

Bao Yueping began his academic journey in 2008 at Beijing Normal University, where she pursued a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the School of Environment. She continued his academic pursuits with a Master of Engineering, specializing in Environmental Science, at the same institution from 2012 to 2015. His educational journey culminated with a Doctor of Engineering degree from Nanyang Technological University, where she conducted research at the intersection of Materials Science and Engineering, as well as Civil and Environmental Engineering, completing his doctoral program in February 2020.

Professional Endeavors:

After completing his doctorate, Bao Yueping engaged in research and academic roles. From March 2020 to December 2021, she worked as a Researcher at the Singapore Institute of Water Environment at Nanyang Technological University. Subsequently, She joined Nankai University in May 2022, where she holds the position of Associate Professor in the School of Environmental Science and Engineering. In addition to his research positions, Bao Yueping served as a Course Teaching Assistant for postgraduate experimental courses at Nanyang Technological University from 2019 to 2021. His teaching responsibilities extended to the College of Materials Science and Engineering, where she worked as a Course Teaching Assistant for the Organic Polymer Materials course in 2021.

Contributions and Research Focus:

Her research endeavors have primarily focused on advanced oxidation technology and membrane treatment combined technology. His work involves the preparation of catalytic ceramic membranes, optimization of water treatment devices, establishment of pollutant analysis methods, and the development of new catalysts. Notably, She contributed to the National High-tech Research and Development Program (National 863 Program), specifically in the area of "Laccase-photocatalytic degradation of chlorophenol pollutants in water." In this context, she led the synthesis and characterization of catalysts, designed and constructed experimental equipment, and conducted pollutant analysis using high-performance liquid chromatography and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. Additionally, She has played a significant role in the electrochemical advanced treatment technology of phenolic substances and heavy metals in flue gas cleaning wastewater. His expertise involves using specific electrical equipment to chemically oxidize or reduce pollutants in wastewater, followed by the removal of pollutants through flocculation and precipitation.

Accolades and Recognition:

Bao Yueping has actively participated in the academic community, presenting a poster at the 2021 International Conference on "Materials for Humanity (MH 21)" held online in Singapore.

Impact and Influence:

Through his research and teaching roles, Bao Yueping has contributed to advancements in water treatment technologies, particularly in the areas of catalytic ceramic membranes and electrochemical treatment of pollutants. His work has implications for environmental sustainability and has the potential to address challenges related to water pollution.

Legacy and Future Contributions:

As an Associate Professor at Nankai University, Bao Yueping is poised to continue making significant contributions to the field of environmental science and engineering. His legacy includes research contributions, teaching experiences, and potential future impacts in addressing environmental challenges through innovative solutions in water treatment technologies.

Citations

A total of  1733 citations for his publications, demonstrating the impact and recognition of his research within the academic community.

  • Citations            1733
  • h-index              23
  • i10-index           33

Notable Publications 

Elucidation of stoichiometric efficiency, radical generation and transformation pathway during catalytic oxidation of sulfamethoxazole via peroxymonosulfate activation
Y Bao, WD Oh, TT Lim, R Wang, RD Webster, X Hu
(143 ) 2019

Removal of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) from water by coagulation: mechanisms and influencing factors
Y Bao, J Niu, Z Xu, D Gao, J Shi, X Sun, Q Huang
(115) 2014

Urea-assisted one-step synthesis of cobalt ferrite impregnated ceramic membrane for sulfamethoxazole degradation via peroxymonosulfate activation
Y Bao, TT Lim, R Wang, RD Webster, X Hu
(112) 2018

Photocatalytic degradation kinetics and mechanism of pentachlorophenol based on superoxide radicals
Y Li, J Niu, L Yin, W Wang, Y Bao, J Chen, Y Duan
(103) 2011

Pore-functionalized ceramic membrane with isotropically impregnated cobalt oxide for sulfamethoxazole degradation and membrane fouling elimination: Synergistic effect between …
Y Bao, WJ Lee, TT Lim, R Wang, X Hu
(93) 2019

Electrochemical mineralization of pentachlorophenol (PCP) by Ti/SnO2–Sb electrodes
J Niu, Y Bao, Y Li, Z Chai
(93) 2013

Photochemical transformation of tetrabromobisphenol A under simulated sunlight irradiation: Kinetics, mechanism and influencing factors
Y Bao, J Niu
(83) 2015

Surface-nucleated heterogeneous growth of zeolitic imidazolate framework–A unique precursor towards catalytic ceramic membranes: Synthesis, characterization and organics …
Y Bao, WD Oh, TT Lim, R Wang, RD Webster, X Hu
(80) 2018

Evidence of superoxide radical contribution to demineralization of sulfamethoxazole by visible-light-driven Bi2O3/Bi2O2CO3/Sr6Bi2O9 photocatalyst
S Ding, J Niu, Y Bao, L Hu
(68) 2013

Hybrid catalytic ozonation-membrane filtration process with CeOx and MnOx impregnated catalytic ceramic membranes for micropollutants degradation
WJ Lee, Y Bao, X Hu, TT Lim
(65) 2019