Prof. Soumia Belouafa | Pharmacology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Soumia Belouafa, a distinguished Professor of Chemistry at the Faculty of Ben M’Sick, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco, has made notable contributions in the field of biomaterials, materials chemistry, and process engineering. Her research primarily focuses on the controlled synthesis of calcium phosphate biomaterials and the application of Quality-by-Design (QbD) methodologies for reproducible and scalable production. With an impressive portfolio of 26 Scopus-indexed journal publications and 10 additional papers, her scholarly influence is reflected in an h-index of 7 and 188 citation counts across leading research platforms such as Scopus and ResearchGate. Prof. Belouafa has successfully integrated process optimization and statistical control in pilot-scale biomaterial synthesis, enhancing reproducibility and clinical applicability for bone regeneration. Her innovative research extends to sustainable material development, including the valorization of marine by-products and eco-efficient antibacterial dental biomaterials. In addition to her academic publications, she holds three patents, evidencing her commitment to translating laboratory innovations into industrial and environmental applications. Through her interdisciplinary approach combining chemistry, process engineering, and analytical validation, Prof. Belouafa has strengthened the bridge between academic science and industrial biotechnology, positioning herself as a leading figure in advanced biomaterials research and innovation.