Doctorate Biotechnology

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Program Overview

Biotechnology is a dynamic field born from revolutions in Biology, Biochemistry, and Engineering. This doctoral program focuses on harnessing living organisms and bioprocesses for technological applications—a cornerstone of contemporary research. The Chlef region, recognized as a Biotechnology hub in Algeria, provides a strategic backdrop for this initiative. Our goal is to train future doctoral-level experts who will, in turn, educate students across all university levels.

As biotechnological sciences advance rapidly, bridging innovation with industrial production is critical. Innovation thrives through rigorous scientific research, driven by highly skilled candidates, while production processes demand collaboration between universities and the bio-industrial sector.

Through advanced coursework (lectures, conferences, seminars, workshops) and cutting-edge research in accredited laboratories, this program specializes in:

·        Biotechnology and Health

·        Molecular Pathology Biotechnology

·        Microbial Biotechnology

·        Environmental Bioremediation and Protection

These disciplines align with national and international development priorities and reflect growing global interest.

This initiative aims to:

·        Build a critical mass of skilled researchers capable of driving innovation in applied biotechnology (living organisms and metabolites).

·        Support start-up creation through the development of high-value processes and products.


Teaching Language : French/English.

Curriculum Highlights

Core Courses

Essential Modules for Foundational Skill Acquisition

The fundamental modules in this program ensure mastery of technical, methodological, and transferable skills critical for biotechnological research. The curriculum covers:

  1. Microbial Biotechnology
  2. Mastery of microorganisms (bacteria, yeasts) for industrial, environmental, or medical applications (fermentations, metabolite production, bioremediation).
  3. Plant Biotechnology
  4. In vitro culture techniques, plant genetic engineering (GMOs, CRISPR), and plant valorization for sustainable agriculture or biomolecule production.
  5. Biostatistics
  6. Quantitative analysis of biological data (hypothesis testing, modeling) to validate experimental results and optimize protocols.
  7. Advanced Instrumental Analysis
  8. High-end instrumentation (HPLC, mass spectrometry, confocal microscopy) for biomolecule and biological system characterization.
  9. Bioproduct Formulation
  10. Development of stable biotech products (vaccines, probiotics, biosensors) through excipient studies, vectors, and encapsulation processes.
  11. Bioresource Utilization
  12. Ethical and technical challenges in biological resource valorization (biodiversity, intellectual property, circular bioeconomy).
  13. Scientific English & Literature Analysis
  14. Critical reading and writing skills for scientific publications, essential for research dissemination.

These courses provide a robust foundation for advanced topics (innovative therapies, synthetic biology, etc.) and successful completion of doctoral research at the life sciences-technology interface.

Advanced Topics

Specialized Knowledge and Research Concentrations

The following advanced focus areas provide in-depth specialization in biotechnology, aligned with current scientific trends and challenges:

  1. Medical Biotechnology & Innovative Therapies
  • Gene therapies and genome editing (CRISPR-Cas9, base editing, prime editing)
  • Cancer immunotherapies (CAR-T cells, therapeutic vaccines)
  • RNA biotechnology (mRNA therapeutics, RNA interference)
  1. Industrial & Environmental Biotechnology
  • Bioremediation (pollution mitigation using microorganisms/plants)
  • Bioplastics and biomaterials synthesis (PHA, PLA from renewable feedstocks)
  • 3rd-generation biofuels (microalgae, lignocellulosic waste valorization)
  • Industrial enzymes (protein engineering for green catalysis)
  1. Food & Agricultural Biotechnology
  • Precision agriculture (GMOs, genome-edited resilient crops)
  • Alternative proteins (cultivated meat, precision fermentation)
  • Food safety (biosensors for pathogen detection)
  • Gut microbiome (tailored probiotics, functional foods)
  1. Nanobiotechnology & Biomedical Devices
  • Nanovectors for targeted drug delivery
  • Wearable biosensors (early diagnostics, real-time monitoring)

8- Host Research Laboratory

 

Laboratory of Local Natural Bioresources: Director: Prof. Malika Meziane.

 

9-Research Team: Doctoral Supervision Committee

Overview of research groups mentoring and supervising PhD projects

 

Last Name, First Name

Rank

Field

Specialization

Affiliated Institution

Rahmani, Soraya

Associate Professor

Biotechnology

Molecular Microbiology & Proteomics

Hassiba Benbouali University of Chlef

Saadi, Abdelkader

Professor

Biotechnology

Plant Biotechnology & Physiology

Hassiba Benbouali University of Chlef

El Hameur, Hacene

Associate Professor

Biotechnology

Agronomic Sciences

Hassiba Benbouali University of Chlef

Nehal, Fatima

Associate Professor

Biotechnology

Agronomic Sciences

Hassiba Benbouali University of Chlef

Benelhadj, Djelloul Saadia

Associate Professor

Biotechnology

Plant-Microorganism Interaction Biotechnology

University of Temouchent

Mohamed Mahmoud, Fadhela

Associate Professor

Biotechnology

Phytopathology, Microbial Biotechnology, Microbiology

Blida 1 University

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Admissions Information

The third-cycle (doctoral) program corresponds to a unified track encompassing all specializations within the same discipline - both pre- and post-harmonization - as taught nationally.


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