Mohamed AMELLAL is a third-year PhD candidate specializing in microbial biotechnology. He is affiliated with the LASIME laboratory (Laboratory of Engineering Sciences and Energy Management) at the National School of Applied Sciences of Agadir (ENSAA). His research is conducted within the framework of his doctoral thesis entitled “Multidimensional quality of agropastoral products from the argan ecosystem.” His work focuses on the valorization of agro-food products, particularly through the study of lactic acid bacteria and their functional and antimicrobial properties. He is also involved in the Euro-Mediterranean project PRIMA PAS-AGRO-PAS, which aims to promote sustainable development and innovation in agri-food systems across the Mediterranean region.