Oum Kalthoum Ben Hassine is a Professor of Biology at the University of Tunis and Director of the Research Unit of Biology, Ecology and Parasitology of Aquatic Organisms which consists of 55 researchers and PhD students. Dr Kalthoum holds a  Scientific Baccalaureate, Licence in Natural Sciences, Advanced Studies Diploma in Marine Biology and Oceanography, and Doctorate in Marine Biology and Oceanography.  She is the author of many publications in international scientific journals and of many presentations at national, regional and international congresses.

Kalthoum supervises many Masters and PhD students, is a member of numerous commissions on scientific research, agriculture, sustainable development & women in sciences. She is the coordinator of the Masters in “Integrative Biology of Coastal Ecosystems,” president of the Tunisian association of “Women and Sciences,” member of the network for the advancement and education of women scholars in the Mediterranean basin in the field of science and biotechnology. Kalthoum received the “Mérite de l’Education et des Sciences” award in 2000 and 2008, and the Certificate for exceptional volunteer services, United Nations in 2001

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