HIBAPRESS – Mohamed Zerouih
In a move that strengthens the bridges of academic and scientific cooperation across continents, Professor Dr. Kamal Abarkani, a prominent expert in agricultural sciences and a professor at the Faculty of Applied Sciences in Nador, affiliated with Mohammed I University, was a distinguished guest at China's "Handan" University.
This visit, which extends from October 17 to November 12, is part of a high-level scientific and academic program that includes providing specialized pedagogical sessions for environmental engineering students, particularly in the fields of ecology, agricultural soil science, and its protection from pollution linked to agricultural activities and climate change.
In a special statement made from the heart of China, Dr. Abarkani emphasized that "the field of science has no borders," praising the scientific leadership that China enjoys in fields related to the environment and agriculture. The Moroccan expert highlighted that the two countries share strategic visions and promising young talents capable of uniting efforts and future joint thinking to find innovative solutions for protecting ecosystems and ecology under the various current climatic and geoeconomic challenges.
This visit is of great importance as it provides an opportune moment for the exchange of expertise and experiences with "Handan" University and various scientific research centers in the People's Republic of China, which is a strategic and historical partner for the Kingdom of Morocco. In this context, Dr. Abarkani expressed his ambition and strong desire to create joint pedagogical pathways that bring together Moroccan students with their Chinese counterparts, in order to lay the foundations for a young scientific generation that believes in and works towards environmental sustainability.
The academic expert also praised the great openness adopted by the Moroccan state institutions concerned with training, scientific research, and innovation, confirming that the strong partnership between Morocco and China will bring great benefit to both parties in the future by creating qualitative joint projects and initiatives that serve the causes of sustainable development.
Undoubtedly, this international stop is a culmination of a rich professional career for Dr. Kamal Abarkani, known for his regional and national competence, and the holder of several promising scientific projects in partnership with leading academic institutions in the European Union, Canada, America, and China. His academic record also includes training more than 100 male and female students across five cohorts for the Master's degree in Plant Biology and Biotechnology in Nador, in addition to supervising the placement of a select group of students in prestigious national and international laboratories in Canada, Italy, France, and other countries.
