Prof. Nabila Belyagoubi-Benhammou is a Professor and researcher at the University of Tlemcen, Algeria, specializing in phytochemistry, natural products, and microbial ecology. She leads research on bioactive substances, medicinal plants, and their pharmacological and cosmetic applications. She serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Natural Product Research and Applications (JNPRA) and coordinates the Master’s program in Bioactivities, Analysis, and Control of Essential and Vegetable Oils (BAACHEV). Her work includes a patent on Anabasis articulata for breast cancer treatment. Prof. Belyagoubi-Benhammou has received national recognition for her contributions to academia and research.
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Prof. Nabila Belyagoubi-Benhammou is a highly accomplished researcher and academic leader with a strong portfolio in phytochemistry, bioactive compounds, and natural products research. Her work on medicinal plants, essential oils, and their pharmacological applications has contributed significantly to the field. She has demonstrated excellence in research, mentorship, academic leadership, and scientific publishing. Her patent on an anticancer plant extract further underscores her innovative contributions.
🎓 Education
Professor Belyagoubi-Benhammou Nabila holds a Ph.D. in Biology and obtained her University Habilitation in 2014, specializing in Biology. She earned a Magister degree in 2006 in Natural Substances, Biological Activities, and Syntheses (NSBAS) from Abou Bekr Belkaid University, Algeria. Her academic journey began with a State Engineering diploma in Analysis and Quality Control (AQC) in 2003 from the same university, following her Baccalaureate in Natural Science and Life (NSL) in 1997.
💼Experience
She is a Professor and permanent teacher-researcher at Tlemcen University, where she leads Team 2 in the Natural Products Laboratory, focusing on the Phytochemistry of Bioactive Substances and Microbial Ecology. Since 2021, she has served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Natural Product Research and Applications (JNPRA). She is also responsible for the Master’s training program in Bioactivities, Analysis, and Control of Essential and Vegetable Oils (BAACHEV).
🔬Research Focus
Her research explores the phytochemistry and biological activities of medicinal and aromatic plants, with a particular focus on antioxidant, pharmacological, and cosmetic properties. She has contributed to multiple research projects, including the characterization of plant extracts from Algeria, the valorization of marine algae metabolites, and the investigation of Pistacia atlantica for its bioactive potential. Her work also extends to environmental sustainability through the biotherapeutic and cosmetological applications of compounds derived from liquid olive by-products. She has developed a patent for a powerful extract of Anabasis articulata for breast cancer treatment, highlighting her contributions to cancer research.
🏆Awards
She achieved the first position at the national level for promotion to the Professor grade in 2020, marking a significant milestone in her academic career.
🛠️Skills
She possesses expertise in phytochemistry, natural product extraction, instrumental analysis, microbiology, and biochemistry. Her proficiency extends to teaching courses on plant metabolites, analysis techniques, dairy technology, and process engineering. She has international research exposure through short-term internships in France and Turkey, further enhancing her expertise in organic synthesis, food biotechnology, and natural product chemistry.