University of Gabès and university of Toulouse| Tunisia
Nahed Yousfi is a highly motivated researcher in the fields of biology and bioengineering, currently pursuing a doctoral thesis in international cotutelle between the University of Gabès in Tunisia and the University of Toulouse in France. Her research focuses on exploring the effect of plasma treatment on kombucha fermentation, integrating expertise in plasma technology, microbial fermentation, phytochemical characterization, and biological activity evaluation. Throughout her doctoral journey, she has acquired advanced knowledge in cold atmospheric plasma applications, liquid-liquid extraction, spectrophotometric assays, HPLC-DAD, GC-MS analysis, and microbiological quantification of yeasts and bacteria. Before embarking on her doctoral studies, she obtained a master’s degree in microbial biotechnology from the Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, Tunisia, where her research emphasized improving camel milk transformation using natural extracts of Moringa oleifera. This work enriched her skills in physicochemical and microbiological analyses of dairy products, optimization of coagulation processes, experimental cheese production, and evaluation of antioxidant and antibacterial properties. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in life sciences with a specialization in molecular and cellular biology and biotechnology, following her preparatory cycle in biology and geology. Fluent in Arabic, French, and English, with additional skills in Spanish, she is proficient in several scientific software tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SPSS, OriginLab, Xcalibur, and Chromeleon 7. Recognized for her rigor, organization, and analytical mindset, Nahed continues to contribute to innovative research in bioengineering and microbial sciences.
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Featured Publications
Yousfi, N., Merbahi, N., Bouajila, J., Taillandier, P., & Debouba, M. (2025). Microbial fermentation assisted by pulsed electric fields, magnetic fields and cold atmospheric plasma: State of the art. Fermentation, 11(7), 417.