Pharmacology and Ethnopharmacology

Biography

Mohammed Hmamouchi has obtained PhD in Phytochemistry (1986, Laval University in Canada). After his graduation, he gets research and teaching positions in the faculty of medicine and pharmacy in Rabat. In 1999, he has published his first main book; it is the fruit of several years of research and reflection, on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in Morocco. In 2004 he was appointed by Moroccan government to develop and implement national policies on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants. He oversaw build and equipment. He leads, as a Director, of a First National Institute on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (African and Arab). In 2011 he became President of the Arab Federation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants. He was also the focal point of different international conventions and agreements, and coordinator of national and international MAP networks (Tempus: European Union Projects). He managed several research projects, contracts and cooperation agreement. He assisted business creation, cooperatives for the production of MAP and product development opportunities. He has worked with many international institutions and companies in over 30 countries. He is a member of several professional bodies and has received many grants and awards. In 2013 he became Advisor to the Minister of Higher Teacher Education, Scientific Research. Dr. Hmamouchi continuing to do research, to be invited to give plenary lectures at the Congress (Guest Speakers) and also to make expertise.

Research Interest

Dr. Hmamouchi has researched in the following areas: Ethnomedicine, Ethnopharmocology, Agronomy, Phytochemistry, Biological Activity, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Conservation of Medicinal, Phytomedicines, perfumery, culinary herbs, Aromatic plants and Herbal Plants, Crops Marketing & Trade. He headed several departments and agencies for training, research, innovation. He has published more than 100 papers in reputed journals, 4 books and has been serving as an editorial board member and Chief Editor of International Journal (www. AJMAP.org). He received many grants and awards such as the ISESCO, President of the Republic of Tunisia and European Business Innovation (Clusters).