🎓 Education
Dalila Haouas completed her doctorate in Agricultural Sciences with a specialization in Plant Protection and Environment from ISA Chott Mariem. She also underwent advanced training in analytical chemistry and bio-organic chemistry at Pisa University, Italy, enhancing her expertise in natural product chemistry and insecticide identification.
💼 Experience
Dr. Haouas has extensive experience in teaching and research, particularly in entomology. She has been involved in several research and development projects, focusing on pest population dynamics and plant-based biological control methods. She coordinates research on crop protection, offering her expertise at the regional agricultural development level.
🏆 Awards and Honors
Dr. Haouas has received recognition for her contributions to agricultural sciences, including her role as a moderator at the 2nd Africa-International Allelopathy Congress in 2016. She has actively participated in numerous regional agricultural dissemination programs and workshops, contributing to the development of pest management strategies.
🔬 Research Focus
Her research focuses on pest population dynamics and biological pest control using plant extracts. As a coordinator of research projects, she has worked to valorize the outcomes of pest control and plant protection strategies against harmful insects and fungal diseases.
Conclusion
Dr. Dalila Haouas is a highly skilled and dedicated researcher in the field of agricultural entomology. Her expertise in pest management, coupled with her leadership in research projects and international experience, makes her a strong candidate for the Women Researcher Award. With continued focus on expanding her publication record and leveraging modern technologies, Dr. Haouas has the potential to make even greater strides in agricultural science and contribute significantly to the sustainability of crop protection in Tunisia and beyond.
Publication
1. Cereal aphid species: their natural enemies and efficiency of Lysiphlebus testaceipes (Cresson, 1880) to control Rhopalosiphum maidis (Fitch, 1856)
Authors: Haouas, D., Mdellel, L., Zgolli, M., Manai, M.H., Sarthou, J.P.
Published in: EPPO Bulletin, 2024, 54(3), 369–380
Citations: 0
Description: This article investigates the cereal aphid species, their natural enemies, and the effectiveness of Lysiphlebus testaceipes in controlling Rhopalosiphum maidis.
2. Recent data on the biology and population dynamics of Oulema hoffmannseggii (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) and its associated parasitoids
Authors: Haouas, D., Mdellel, L., Barhoumi, W., Martinez Torres, D.
Published in: International Journal of Pest Management, 2024
Citations: 0
Description: Provides recent insights into the biology, population dynamics, and parasitoid interactions of Oulema hoffmannseggii.
3. First record of Heterotrioza chenopodii (Reuter, 1876) (Hemiptera: Psylloidea: Triozidae) in Tunisia
Authors: Haouas, D., Mdellel, L., Ben Halima Kamel, M., Manai, M.H., Ouvrard, D.
Published in: EPPO Bulletin, 2021, 51(2), 296–298
Citations: 1
Description: Reports the first record of Heterotrioza chenopodii in Tunisia, contributing to the knowledge of pest species in the region.
4. Natural Mediterranean Plants Products: A Sustainable Approach for Integrated Insect Pests Management
Authors: Haouas, D.
Published in: Springer Water, 2021, pp. 137–154
Citations: 1
Description: Discusses the sustainable use of natural Mediterranean plant products for managing insect pests.
5. Pollinia pollini (Costa, 1857) (Hemiptera, Asterolecaniidae) infesting olive trees: a first record in Tunisia
Authors: Haouas, D., Mdellel, L., Mraihi, I., Hafsi, C., Balmès, V.
Published in: EPPO Bulletin, 2020, 50(1), 201–202
Citations: 1
Description: The first recorded instance of Pollinia pollini infestation in Tunisian olive trees, providing new pest insights.
6. Nysius cymoides (Heteroptera, Lygaeidae), an emerging insect pest in Tunisia
Authors: Haouas, D., Glida-Gnidez, H., Hafsi, C., Nhaili, H., Matocq, A.
Published in: EPPO Bulletin, 2019, 49(2), 355–358
Citations: 2
Description: Reports the emergence of Nysius cymoides as a new pest threat in Tunisia.
7. Variation of Chemical Composition in Flowers and Leaves Essential Oils Among Natural Population of Tunisian Glebionis coronaria (L.) Tzvelev (Asteraceae)
Authors: Haouas, D., Cioni, P.L., Flamini, G., Ben Halima-Kamel, M., Ben Hamouda, M.H.
Published in: Chemistry and Biodiversity, 2016, pp. 1251–1261
Citations: 6
Description: Investigates the chemical composition of essential oils in Glebionis coronaria flowers and leaves from natural Tunisian populations.