Dr. Hind MKadem is a Professor-Researcher at the Agronomic and Veterinary Institute Hassan II. She is a distinguished expert in Agricultural and Food Industries, specializing in Marine Product Valorization. Dr. MKadem holds a PhD in Marine Product Valorization and a Research Master’s degree in Biotechnology for Sustainable Development. With over 13 years of experience, her research primarily focuses on the valorization of marine resources and their derivatives, emphasizing the optimization of processing techniques to enhance efficiency and sustainability. Throughout her career, she has contributed to numerous scientific publications and actively participates in both national and international conferences, advancing knowledge and innovation in her field.
Scientific publications
– Mkadem, H., Kaanane, A. (2024). A comprehensive review on marine by-products use for the recovery of value-added products. Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry.
– Kaanane, A., Mkadem, H. (2020). Valorization Technologies of Marine By-products. In: Innovation in the Food Sector through the Valorization of Food and Agro-Food By-Products. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.95031.
– Mkadem, H. (2024). Valorization of refined sardine oil in canned Sardina pilchardus. Food Science & Preservation, 31(4), 541-553.
– Lekrati, M., El Idrissi, R.M., Mkadem, H. (2023). Evaluation of the quality of covering oil in canned sardines in olive oil (Sardina pilchardus) produced in Morocco. AFRIMED AJ – Al Awamia, (139), pp. 53-65.
– Mkadem, H., Kaanane, A. (2020). Seasonal variations in the chemical composition and fatty acids of sardines (Sardina pilchardus) from the Dakhla coast (Morocco). Moroccan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Vol. 1, No. 3, pp. 161-170.
– Mkadem, H., Kaanane, A. (2019). Recovery and characterization of fish oil from sardine (Sardina pilchardus) by-products in the canning process. Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology, 28(10), 1037-1050. DOI: 10.1080/10498850.2019.1682733.
– Mkadem, H., Kaanane, A., Sadik, A., Altimimi, S., Kinsley, C., Crolla, A. (2013). Treatment of olive mill wastewater from traditional presses (maäsra) using filtration and adsorption processes. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, Vol. 29(6), pp. 935-941.
Oral Presentations
– Mkadem, H. (2025). Potential for valorizing marine by-products for the pet food market: analysis, opportunities and prospects. National Federation of Fish Processing and Valorization Industries (FENIP)-IAV Hassan II Conference, Online, November 11, 2025.
– Mkadem, H. (2025). Revolutionizing Food Preservation: Innovative Strategies for the Seafood Freezing Industry? National Federation of Fish Processing and Valorization Industries (FENIP)-IAV Hassan II Conference, Online, April 24, 2025.
– Mkadem, H. (2025). Canned Fish in Metal or Flexible Packaging: A Comparative Study. The 7th Edition of the Halieutis Fair: “Research and Innovation for a Sustainable Fisheries Sector”, Agadir-Morocco, February 5-9, 2025.
– Mkadem, H. (2024). The Sustainable Marine Product Processing Plant: A Safe Investment for the Future. African Forum on the Fishery and Aquaculture Industry, SEAFOOD AFRICA, Dakhla-Morocco, December 4-6, 2024.
– Mkadem, H. (2024). Sustainable Certification in the Moroccan Fisheries Sector: An Essential Approach for a Resilient and Responsible Industry. International Forum on the Fishery Industry in Morocco, FENIP and SIPPO, Casablanca-Morocco, May 15, 2024.
– Mkadem, H. (2023). Valorization Technologies for Marine By-products. 3rd International Conference on Nutrition and Food Science, Dubai, UAE, November 14-19, 2023.
– Mkadem, H. (2023). Packaging Innovations and Improvements for the Fisheries Industry. Pilot Project SwitchMed Morocco, Promoting the Blue Circular Economy in the Fish Processing Value Chain, September 2023 (via videoconference).
– Mkadem, H. (2022). The Role of Marine Ingredients (Fishmeal and Fish Oil) in Aquaculture. 2nd Conference on Sustainability in the Moroccan Fisheries Industry, FENIP and SIPPO, Agadir, February 10, 2022.
– Mkadem, H. (2020). Circular Economy and the Role of Fishmeal and Fish Oil Producers. Friend of the Sea–Friend of the Earth Webinar, September 23, 2020.
– Mkadem, H. (2019). Chemical and Fatty Acid Composition of Canned Sardines (Sardina pilchardus) in Refined Olive Oil and Sardine Oil. EFFoST International Conference, Rotterdam, 2019.