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Rihab Hmani

@rihabhmani

Biological engineer in environmental biotechnology and industrial wastewater treatment, researching microalgae-based heavy metal removal.

Tunisia

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What I'm looking for

I'm open to senior positions in biotechnology, environmental management, food research, and industrial sectors.

At ISOFILTER, I managed corporate websites and developed technical content, product data sheets, and user manuals for effluent treatment stations. I also prepared reports following industrial installations and wastewater filtration processes.

At the University of Sfax and Institut Agro Rennes-Angers, my research focused on using microalgae to treat wastewater and remove heavy metals. My doctoral work developed a phycoremediation process for water contaminated with cadmium, chromium, and lead using the marine microalga Chlorococcum dorsiventrale.

During research internships at InBioS – PhytoSYSTEMS and Cadi Ayyad University, I studied metal stress, microalgae responses, and lead adsorption. I have also published research on lead adsorption and heavy metal removal.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Communications Manager & Community Manager

ISOFILTER

Feb 2024 - Oct 2026 (2 years 8 months)

Managed corporate websites and technical content, prepared test reports and user manuals, and handled commercial operations via Sellsy CRM.

Web Content Management SEO Video Editing Technical Writer Selly CRM Market Research

Scientific Researcher

University of Sfax

Jan 2018 - Dec 2025 (7 years 11 months)

Conducted research in environmental biotechnology and microalgae-based wastewater treatment, studying heavy metal tolerance and bioremediation mechanisms.

Microbiology Biochemistry Molecular Biology Biostatistics Bioinformatics Bioremediation Microalgae Culture

Research Intern

University of Liège

Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 (2 months)

Examined metal tolerance in green microalgae, studied metal stress effects on gene expression, and analyzed transcriptomes using RNA-Seq.

ICP AES Fluorescence Microscopy RNAseq Transcriptomics Microalgae

Research Intern

Cadi Ayyad University

Mar 2022 - Jun 2022 (3 months)

Studied lead adsorption on immobilized microalgae biomass using batch and fixed-bed reactors, and characterized biomass with various physicochemical techniques.

Adsorption Fixed Bed Reactors FTIR SEM Edx XRD Atomic Absorption

Freelance Translator

Upwork / Fiverr

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 11 months)

Provided professional translation services for documents in Arabic, French, English, and Italian.

Translation Arabic French English Italian

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

FAO eLearning Academy

Codex Alimentarius Certificates, Food Standards

2026 - 2026

Earned certificates in Introduction to Codex, Participation in Codex, Science and Risk Analysis in Codex, and Regional Collaboration on Codex.

Great Learning

HACCP Principles and Practices, Food Safety

Completed a course on HACCP Principles and Practices.

Alison

Advanced HACCP Course, Food Safety

Completed an Advanced HACCP Course.

National Engineering School of Sfax

National Doctorate, Biological Engineering

2021 - 2025

Grade: Highest distinction

Doctoral studies in Biological Engineering, focusing on phycoremediation of wastewater contaminated with heavy metals using the marine microalga Chlorococcum dorsiventrale. Degree awarded with highest distinction.

Spectrum Training Center (STC)

ISO 14001:2015 Certification, Environmental Management

Certified in Environmental Management (ISO 14001:2015) for mastery of environmental management systems.

ICESCO

MasterClass Participation, Open Education & Open Science

Participated in a MasterClass on copyright, open licenses, and inclusive education.

ENIS

Advanced Training, Intellectual Property

Completed advanced training on Intellectual Property in Support of Research and Innovation.

Doctoral School of Sciences and Technology

Certification, English for Academic Contexts

Certified proficiency in academic listening, speaking, reading, and research writing.

Faculty of Sciences of Sfax

Research Master's, Microbial Biotechnology

2018 - 2020

Grade: Highest distinction

Research Master's in Microbial Biotechnology, studying bioremediation of water contaminated with heavy metals using marine microalgae. Degree awarded with highest distinction.

Faculty of Sciences of Sfax

Bachelor's Degree, Cellular and Molecular Biology & Biotechnology

2015 - 2018

Grade: Highest distinction

Bachelor's degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, covering disciplines such as biology, microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, and immunology. Degree awarded with highest distinction.