Sfax, Tunisia | Centre Biotechnologie de Sfax | Tunisia
Ms. Dalel Daâssi is a distinguished researcher at the Centre de Biotechnologie de Sfax, Tunisia, specializing in environmental biotechnology, sustainable waste valorization, and bioprocess engineering. Her research focuses on the development of innovative mycelium-based biocomposites and the use of fungal consortia for the bioremediation of organic pollutants and metal uptake from wastewater, integrating fundamental science with practical agro-environmental applications. She has authored 21 publications, which have garnered 843 citations, reflecting her scholarly influence with an h-index of 14. Ms. Daâssi’s work advances understanding of biodegradation processes, the physico-mechanical and thermal properties of biocomposites, and plant-microbe interactions, offering eco-friendly solutions for waste management and sustainable agriculture. She has established extensive national and international collaborations, promoting multidisciplinary approaches to biotechnology challenges. Her research not only contributes to scientific knowledge but also delivers tangible societal benefits by supporting environmentally sustainable technologies, enhancing agricultural productivity, and promoting circular bioeconomy initiatives. Through her innovative contributions and collaborative efforts, Ms. Daâssi continues to play a vital role in advancing global environmental biotechnology and fostering sustainable development.
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Featured Publications
1. Daâssi, D., Rodríguez-Couto, S., Nasri, M., & Mechichi, T. (2014). Biodegradation of textile dyes by immobilized laccase from Coriolopsis gallica into Ca-alginate beads. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, 90, 71–78. Cited by: 283
2. Daâssi, D., Prieto, A., Zouari-Mechichi, H., Martínez, M. J., Nasri, M., & Mechichi, T. (2016). Degradation of bisphenol A by different fungal laccases and identification of its degradation products. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, 110, 181–188. Cited by: 147
3. Jellouli, K., Bougatef, A., Daâssi, D., Balti, R., Barkia, A., & Nasri, M. (2009). New alkaline trypsin from the intestine of grey triggerfish (Balistes capriscus) with high activity at low temperature: Purification and characterisation. Food Chemistry, 116(3), 644–650. Cited by: 110
4. Daâssi, D., Mechichi, T., Nasri, M., & Rodriguez-Couto, S. (2013). Decolorization of the metal textile dye Lanaset Grey G by immobilized white-rot fungi. Journal of Environmental Management, 129, 324–332. Cited by: 87
5. Daâssi, D., Zouari-Mechichi, H., Prieto, A., Martínez, M. J., Nasri, M., & Mechichi, T. (2013). Purification and biochemical characterization of a new alkali-stable laccase from Trametes sp. isolated in Tunisia: Role of the enzyme in olive mill waste water treatment. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 29(11), 2145–2155. Cited by: 62
Ms. Dalel Daâssi has made significant contributions to environmental biotechnology through her pioneering research on fungal bioremediation and sustainable biocomposites. Her work on utilizing fungal consortia for the treatment of organic and metallic pollutants in wastewater, as well as developing mycelium-based biocomposites from agro-wastes, advances eco-friendly solutions that benefit both industry and society by promoting sustainable waste valorization and reducing environmental impact.