Mohammed El Khasmi

Mr. El Khasmi Mohammed is a Moroccan academic specializing in animal physiology and professor in the Department of Biology at the Faculty of Sciences Ben M’Sik of Hassan II University of Casablanca in Morocco. He holds a PhD (2002) focused on phosphocalcic metabolism in lactating camels and their newborns, and a third-cycle doctorate (1989) on beta-blocker activity and toxicity in rodents, and has more than 30 years of experience in research, teaching and community services. His main interests are metabolism, physiological and endocrine regulations, and the impact of stress and oxidative stress induced par the pre- slaughter handling of camels and rabbit on their homeostasis and meat quality. Internationally trained in France, Texas and Austria, Prof. EL KHASMI is also a long-time member of ISOCARD and contributes actively as a reviewer and editorial board member for numerous scientific journals. He has published numerous articles (100) in renowned journals and presented the results of his research (200) in national and international conferences and workshops. His leadership in doctoral training and laboratory innovation underscores his contribution to academic excellence and veterinary sciences. He has supervised a large number of master and doctoral students. He was Director of Physiopathology and Molecular Genetics during 2017-2024, and now he is a member of Laboratory of Ecology and Environment and the International Society for Camelid Research and Development. A recurring theme in his research is the protective role of natural antioxidants—such as nigella oil—against oxidative stress in blood and meat