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I am Dr. RAMAN IBRAHIM Nawaal Benazir Bint.

Graduated with a PhD in Plant Biotechnology from the University of Mauritius

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Hello, I am Dr. RAMAN IBRAHIM Nawaal Benazir Bint. I am a science enthusiast. I Graduated with a PhD in Plant Biotechnology from the University of Mauritius. My doctoral research entitled 'Study of some extracts of two Cassia species and a Senna species for their antimicrobial and pestidial properties'. The research involved multidisciplinary approaches such as entomology, microbiology, pharmacognosy, molecular biology and phylogenetics. The aim of my research was to validate the biological attributes of Cassia and Senna species and to identify lead compounds to develop novel antibiotics and pesticides to manage infectious diseases against challenging pathogenic microbes and major pests and plant diseases respectively in Mauritius. I am a dynamic person who believes in discipline and punctuality. I am also a fast-learner who is willing to learn new things and share my knowledge.

  • Name: Nawaal Benazir Bint Raman Ibrahim
  • Birth Date: January 10, 1992
  • Status: Married
  • Address: 16 Leguen Street, R.Hill, Mauritius.
  • Website: www.nawaal.dbsdesigning.com
  • Email: nramanibrahim@gmail.com

Skills

Time Management Critical thinking
Team Work
Effective communication
Problem Solving
Statistical tools (Minitab, SPSS, Excel, MEGA)

Language

English
French
German
Creole

Resume

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Work Experience

Assistant Research Scientist

September 2024 - Present

Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (FAREI)

Field and Laboratory Operations
Resource Management
Research Support

Laboratory Technologist

April 2023 - July 2024

Prolab Medical LTD

Hematology
Biochemistry
Serology
Immunology
Microbiology

Research Assistant

April 2022 - April 2023

University of Mauritius

Collection of soil samples around Mauritius Island.
Measurement of soil resistivity, soil humidity and soil temperature on site.
Analysis of soil chemical properties.
Assist in literature review and project documentation.
Writing of reports and presentation of project outcome.

Trainee

December 2016 - May 2017

Ministry of Agro Industry & Food Security- National Agricultural Products Regulatory Office (NAPRO)

Issue of licences of meat and tea.
Inspection of tea and tobacco products.
Input of database for planters and office literature.

Trainee

May 2014 - July 2014

Ministry of Agro Industry & Food Security- Horticulture Division

Preparation of media for tissue culture.
Plant propagation through tissue culture technique.
Seed Viability Tests.

Education

PhD

January 2017 - April 2023

University Of Mauritius

PhD in Plant Biotechnology from University of Mauritius.

MPhil

January 2017 - June 2020

University Of Mauritius

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Plant Biotechnology from University of Mauritius.

BSc. (Hons)

August 2012 - July 2015

University Of Mauritius

BSc. (Hons) Agrisicence & Technology (Minor: Agrifood Marketing) with 2nd Class 1st Division with Honours.

Certificate

January 2012 - July 2012

DATAMATICS (City & Guilds)

Certificate from DATAMATICS (City & Guilds) for Level 1 Database software, Spreadsheet software and word processing software.

School Certificate & Higher School Certificate

January 2004 - November 2011

Loreto College of Rose Hill

Form 1 to Form VI from Loreto College of Rose Hill.

Workshop / Seminars Attended

19 October - 23 October 2020

Potential insecticidal activity of Senna siamea and Cassia fistula against Bactrocera dorsalis

Oral presentation entitled ‘Potential insecticidal activity of Senna siamea and Cassia fistula against Bactrocera dorsalis’, a polyphagous insect pest at the University of Mauritius research week 2020.

7 October - 11 October 2019

Wide integrated fruit fly management including Sterile Insect & Male Annihilation Technique

Regional training course on area-wide integrated fruit fly management including Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) and Male Annihilation Technique (MAT) organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in cooperation with the Government of Mauritius through the Entomology Division, Agricultural Services, Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security.

9 September - 10 October 2019

H3ABioNet 16S rRNA Microbiome Intermediate Bioinformatics

H3ABioNet 16S rRNA Microbiome Intermediate Bioinformatics Training course.

2 April - 5 April 2019

Screening of plants from Fabaceae family for their bioactive potential

Oral presentation of Screening of plants from Fabaceae family for their bioactive potential at the National Research week in the higher education sector 2019 organized by the Tertiary education commission.

5 November - 6 November 2018

Principles of Phytomedicine: Ethomedicine, Science and Product Formulation

Workshop on ‘Principles of Phytomedicine: Ethomedicine, Science and Product Formulation’ organized by the University of Pretoria and University of Mauritius.

8 May - 11 May 2018

In-vitro antibacterial potency of the leaves of Cassia fistula and Senna siamea from Mauritius Island

Presentation of poster entitled ‘Study of the in-vitro antibacterial potency of the leaves of Cassia fistula and Senna siamea from Mauritius Island’ at the National Research week in the higher education sector 2018 organized by the Tertiary education commission.

12 February - 15 February 2018

Introduction to Bioinformatics and Metagenomics

Workshop on ‘Introduction to Bioinformatics and Metagenomics’ at the University of Mauritius.

Scientific Research & Interest

Plant natural products chemistry and drug discovery in the area of pharmaceutical.

Investigating novel plant natural products with antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Determining the role of plant natural products & their mode of actions against insects’ pests & phytopathogens for crop protection.

Plant natural product research and its relevance to sustainable agriculture.

Molecular Biology.

Publications

First Report of Cladosporium tenuissimum causing leaf spots on Solanum lycopersicum in Mauritius.
(DOI: 10.1007/s42360-023-00615-y)

Cassia species: a potential source of bio-pesticides
(DOI: 10.1007/s41348-020-00408-9)

Chemical profiling and biogical activity of Cassia abbreviata Oliv
(DOI: 10.1016/j.sajb.2021.11.004)

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Where to find me

16, Leguen Street,
Rose Hill, Mauritius.

Email Me At

nramanibrahim@gmail.com

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Mobile: (+230) 5791 9533
Phone: (+230) 466 2495