Ms. Samiha Hamdi - Bio-Adsorbents - Young Scientist Award 

University of Santiago de Compostella - Spain 

Author Profile

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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Ms. Samiha Hamdi began her academic journey with a Baccalaureate Diploma from Maknessy Secondary School in Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia. She pursued her higher education at the Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of Sidi Bouzid, affiliated with the University of Kairouan. Here, she earned The National Certificate for the Fundamental Bachelor's Degree, with a specialization in Life Sciences, graduating with an "Average" mention. She furthered her education by obtaining The National Certificate for the Fundamental License in Life Sciences with a "Good" mention. Ms. Hamdi continued her academic endeavors with a Master's Degree of Research in Ecophysiology and Plant Adaptation, achieving a "Very Good" mention, marked by an 18/20.

💼 Professional Endeavors

Ms. Hamdi's professional training includes significant international exposure, particularly at the University of Santiago de Compostela in Spain. She trained for her master's thesis at the Laboratory of Edaphology within the Department of Soil Sciences and Agricultural Chemistry at the Polytechnic School of Engineering in Lugo, Spain. She also completed several internships and research stays, such as her ongoing six-month training at the same laboratory during the academic year 2024-2025. In addition to her research, Ms. Hamdi has pursued numerous training courses in areas such as Mapping, Stage Art, French-Research Methodology, Communication and Public Speaking, Experimental Design, Data Analysis, and software tools like R and SPSS. Her dedication to continuous learning is evident from her participation in both face-to-face and online training courses in leadership, public speaking, and peer review.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus

Ms. Hamdi's research is primarily focused on the Adsorption-Desorption of Antibiotics onto Low-Cost and Eco-Friendly Bio-Adsorbents. This work is crucial in addressing environmental challenges, particularly in the area of water treatment. She has actively contributed to the academic community through her participation in international congresses and conferences, where she presented her research findings. Her communications by poster include topics such as the study of antibiotic dynamics using clays as bioadsorbent materials, the physicochemical and mineralogical characterization of Tunisian clays, and the use of clays for salinomycin retention and monensin removal from environmental compartments.

🌍 Impact and Influence

Ms. Hamdi's research on the Adsorption-Desorption of Antibiotics onto Low-Cost and Eco-Friendly Bio-Adsorbents has significant implications for environmental science and sustainability. Her work has contributed to understanding how natural and activated clays can be used in the treatment of wastewater, potentially offering cost-effective and sustainable solutions for environmental protection. Her active participation in scientific demonstrations and workshops has also helped to spread knowledge and raise awareness about soil and environmental sciences.

🏆Academic Cites

Ms. Hamdi has collaborated with a range of researchers, resulting in numerous contributions to scientific congresses. Notably, she has been involved in cross-sectional epidemiological studies, molecular microbiological characterizations of bovine diarrhea, and evaluations of the physicochemical quality of wastewater treated with natural clays. These contributions have been presented at prestigious events such as the 30th International Congress of the Tunisian Society of Biological Sciences.

🌟 Legacy and Future Contributions

Looking ahead, Ms. Hamdi is poised to make substantial contributions to the field of environmental sciences, particularly in the area of Adsorption-Desorption of Antibiotics onto Low-Cost and Eco-Friendly Bio-Adsorbents. Her work is expected to have a lasting impact on the development of sustainable practices for water treatment and environmental conservation. As she continues her research and academic pursuits, Ms. Hamdi is likely to influence future generations of scientists and researchers, leaving a legacy of dedication to environmental sustainability and scientific excellence.

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