Seasonal Workshops Series – Summer Workshop

"Unleashing the Potency of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants"

Date: October 10, 2024   |   Time: 8:45 AM to 6:00 PM (UTC+1)   |   Location: Fatima Al Fihria room, Lot 660, Hay Moulay Rachid, UM6P Campus – Benguerir

Workshop Overview:

The Summer Workshop is part of the Seasonal Workshop Series, organized by the Sustainable Materials Research Center (SusMat-RC). It will take place at UM6P Campus, Benguerir on October 10, 2024.

Under the theme "Unleashing the Potency of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants," this workshop highlights the latest advancements in the sustainable transformation of aromatic and medicinal plants, including their processing and innovative applications across various fields. Master’s and Ph.D. students, postdoctoral fellows, scientists, and professionals with interests in Green and Medicinal Chemistries, Biotechnology, and Sustainable Materials are encouraged to attend. The event will be available in both in-person and remote formats.

Join us for an enlightening day exploring the potential of natural resources and sustainable solutions through hands-on demos, cutting-edge presentations, and interactive discussions.

Program Schedule:

Time	Speakers & Talks
8:45 - 9:00	Abdelali KOSSIR (UGF, UM6P) Opening words
9:00 - 10:00	Prof. Arun SINHA (SUSMAT – RC, UM6P) Insights on Green Approaches for the Transformation of Phytochemicals into High-Value Bio-products
10:00 - 11:00	Dr. Abdelkrim GHERRABTI (Naturamole, France) TBC
11:00 - 11:30	Coffee break
11:30 - 12:30	Prof. Adnane REMMAL Examples of Innovative Products Featuring Essential Oils That Have Been Well-Received in the Market
14:00 - 15:00	Prof. Arun SINHA (SUSMAT – RC, UM6P) “Green” and Click-Chemistry: An Innovative Opportunity Towards Sustainable and Step-Economic Synthesis of Polyphenolic-Based Small Molecules of Commercial and Biological Relevance
15:00 - 16:00	Oral Poster Session
16:00 - 16:30	Coffee break
16:30 - 17:30	Prof. Youssef HABIBI (SUSMAT – RC, UM6P) Nanotechnology Meets Essential Oils for Wound Healing
17:30 - 18:00	Abdelali KOSSIR (UGF, UM6P) Closing words and conclusions

Moderators:

Meriem ES-SAKHI & Wissal LIMAN

Highlights:

• Engaging Presentations
• Eco-friendly Initiatives
• Networking Opportunities