Dr. Selma Hamimed is an Associate Professor of Biological Sciences in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Jijel, Algeria, and a researcher at the Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory. She holds a PhD in Biological Sciences from the University of Carthage, Tunisia, with a research background in applied biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, and environmental sciences. Her research focuses on the green synthesis and application of nanomaterials, biotechnological treatment and valorization of industrial and agro-industrial wastewater, environmental remediation via immobilization of microorganisms on polymers, microbial biotechnology, and microplastic-related environmental and health risks. Her notable work includes studies on wastewater valorization using Yarrowia lipolytica, waste-derived nanomaterials, sustainable nanofertilizers from olive pomace, environmental electrochemical sensors, and CRISPR-based strategies for microplastic detection and degradation. She is also involved in research innovation and technology transfer, including INAPI patent development related to sustainable nanofertilizers. Her innovation activities have also received recognition in Algeria.