Biography

Dr. Imane Adraoui joined the Department of Applied Chemistry at Ibn Zohr University (UIZ) in Agadir, Morocco, as an Assistant Professor in 2019. She was promoted to Associate Professor in 2023, where she specialized in green chemistry and Sustainable development.

Dr. Adraoui has held three postdoctoral and R&D positions at CNAM in Paris, France, the University of Paris 12, France, and iThemba LABS in Cape Town, South Africa She has published technical articles with her collaborators in her fields. Her research interests focus on the experimental understanding of Biogenic nanoparticles, emphasizing the application of green chemistry principles and innovative nanotechnological approaches to address environmental remediation challenges.

Before this position, at Ibn Zohr University, Dr. Adraoui had more than 10 years of experience working with Morocco’s Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development.  In this role, she managed and coordinated regional projects, she managed and coordinated regional projects, provided technical advice to decision-makers, and contributed to strategic program planning and capacity building at the local level. From 2020 to 2024, she served as Regional Coordinator of the North Africa Bosch Alumni Network and co-hosted the Climate Impact Field in 2023.

Dr. Adraoui’s research output includes technical publications, focusing on material sciences, climate change, environmental remediation, and sustainable development. Her multidisciplinary expertise bridges the gap between academic and practical research, making her a key contributor to diverse fields.

Senior Fellow of the Nanosciences African Network. Somerset West- Republic of South Africa.  

Senior Fellow of UNESCO-UNISA-ITLABS Africa. Chair in Nanosciences /Nanotech