Ali Mekki | Environmental science | Excellence in Research Posted on 25/11/202425/11/2024 by sciencefather Prof Ali Mekki | Environmental science | Excellence in Research Sfax University, Tunisia Professor Ali Mekki has over 20 years of teaching and research experience in Biological Engineering, focusing on Environmental Bioprocesses, Soil Science, and Biochemistry. He has made significant contributions in the field of Environmental Bioremediation, helping to advance sustainable practices in managing soil and environmental health. Publication Profile Orcid Google Scholar Education: HDR in Biology – Sfax University, Tunisia (2015) Doctorate in Biology – Sfax University, Tunisia (2006) Master of Ecology – Sfax University, Tunisia (2002) License in Natural Sciences – Sfax University, Tunisia (1998) Bachelor of Experimental Science – Bourguiba School, Mahres, Sfax, Tunisia (1994) Work Experience: Since July 2018 – Present: Full Professor and Senior Researcher in Biological Engineering, Environmental Bioprocesses, Soil Biochemistry and Microbiology, Gafsa University and Sfax University, Tunisia 2016 – 2018: Associate Professor, Head of the Experimental Station at Olive Tree Institute, Sfax, Tunisia 2008 – 2016: Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Gafsa University, Tunisia 2006 – 2008: Assistant in Metabolism Biochemistry and Enzymology, Gafsa University, Tunisia 2002 – 2006: Contractual Assistant of Biochemistry and General Biology, Gafsa University, Tunisia 2000 – 2002: Contractual Student Researcher, Sfax University, Tunisia Teaching Activities: Biochemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Biotechnology, Metabolism, Enzymology, Bioremediation, General Biology, Applied and Environmental Microbiology, Environmental Microbial Processes, Methanization. International & National Research Projects: Bilateral International Project IRD-CESBIO (France)-IO-IRESA-Tunisia: 2017-2020 International CLARA Project (EU 7th Framework Program): 2011-2014 International INCO-MED Project (Mediterranean Usage of Biotechnological Treated Effluent Water): ICA3-CT-1999-00010 Tuniso–Moroccan Project: 2006-2008 Academic Citations: Total Citations: 1,398 Citations Since 2019: 796 H-Index: 16 (Overall), 15 (Since 2019) I10-Index: 19 (Overall), 18 (Since 2019) Publication Top Note: Changes in microbial and soil properties following amendment with treated and untreated olive mill wastewater A Mekki, A Dhouib, S Sayadi Microbiological Research, 161(2), 93-101 Citations: 281 (2006) Polyphenols dynamics and phytotoxicity in a soil amended by olive mill wastewaters A Mekki, A Dhouib, S Sayadi Journal of Environmental Management, 84(2), 134-140 Citations: 218 (2007) Effects of olive mill wastewater application on soil properties and plant growth A Mekki, A Dhouib, S Sayadi International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture, 2, 1-7 Citations: 169 (2013) Olive wastewater as an ecological fertilizer A Mekki, A Dhouib, F Aloui, S Sayadi Agronomy for Sustainable Development, 26(1), 61-67 Citations: 141 (2006) Assessment of toxicity of the untreated and treated olive mill wastewaters and soil irrigated by using microbiotests A Mekki, A Dhouib, F Feki, S Sayadi Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 69(3), 488-495 Citations: 87 (2008) Evolution of several soil properties following amendment with olive mill wastewater A Mekki, A Dhouib, S Sayadi Progress in Natural Science, 19(11), 1515-1521 Citations: 83 (2009) Long-term effects of olive mill wastewaters application on soil properties and phenolic compounds migration under arid climate O Meftah, Z Guergueb, M Braham, S Sayadi, A Mekki Agricultural Water Management, 212, 119-125 Citations: 66 (2019) Agro-physiological and biochemical responses of Sorghum bicolor in soil amended by olive mill wastewater L Bargougui, Z Guergueb, M Chaieb, M Braham, A Mekki Agricultural Water Management, 212, 60-67 Citations: 46 (2019) Study of heavy metal accumulation and residual toxicity in soil saturated with phosphate processing wastewater A Mekki, S Sayadi Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 228, 1-10 Citations: 46 (2017) Influence of biowaste compost amendment on soil organic carbon storage under arid climate A Mekki, F Aloui, S Sayadi Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, 69(7), 867-877 Citations: 32 (2019)