"Passion governs all that I do"

    

Having been trained in the plant and soil sciences, I try to create a humble marriage between these two disciplines in research I pursue with my group.  click to learn more

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My vision is to:

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• Apply world class research to support discoveries and technological advancements in preserving the UAE’s natural resource

• Support the development of human capital in the UAE by training young scientists

 

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My mission is to:

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• Characterize secondary metabolites in plants native to the UAE​ for applications in health and agriculture

• Develop ecological restoration tools for degraded and/or carbon poor soils to increase their productivity

• Screen native soilborne fungi for enzymes useful in industry

 

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