Dr. Salah Laaraj holds a PhD in Biology, specializing in Biochemistry and Food Science, from Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Morocco. His research focuses on food biochemistry, phytochemistry, plant-derived bioactive compounds, functional foods, food preservation, and valorizing Mediterranean and Moroccan plant resources. His research integrates spectrophotometric and chromatographic analyses, biological assays, in vivo approaches, molecular docking, and data analysis to investigate the nutritional and biological potential of natural products. He actively contributes to scientific publishing, peer review, and international editorial work in food science, biotechnology, and natural bioactive compounds.