Professor Essaid Ait Barka, an expert in Plant Physiology at the University of Reims, earned his Ph.D. in 1993. His research journey includes prestigious postdoctoral appointments at Laval University in Canada and Penn State University in the United States, followed by a research professorship at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College in Canada. Prof. Ait Barka's work focuses on harnessing beneficial microorganisms as microbial inoculants to enhance plant growth and provide biological resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses. His research seeks to uncover the molecular mechanisms that govern the intricate communication between plant defense signaling pathways and beneficial microorganisms. A prolific author, Prof. Ait Barka has contributed to the field with over 130 peer-reviewed articles, 9 books, and two patents.
Beyond his research contributions, Prof. Ait Barka is engaged in University of Reims life serving as VP of the Academic Council from 2017 to 2020, and VP for International Affairs from 2018 to 2024, then Vice-President delegated to the European Alliance INVEST since 2024.
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