We sincerely welcome Prof. Dr. Mounir Louhaichi, Principal Scientist and Thematic Research Leader of Rangeland Ecology & Forages at the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA - CGIAR) - Tunis, Tunisia, to join the Editorial Board of Recent Progress in Sciences. Dr. Louhaichi has earned a Ph.D. and a MSc in Landscape Ecology from Oregon State University, USA. He has also obtained a Ph.D. Minor in Earth Information Science and Technology and a MSc Minor in Statistics. Mounir is also a Fulbright Alumni (Hubert Humphrey Fellowship) from Cornell University (NY, USA) focusing on geospatial technologies. Mounir has extensive experience and knowledge in sustainable natural resources ecology & management, agricultural technology, and international agricultural research and development aimed at reducing food insecurity, poverty, and environmental degradation in developing countries. Dr. Louhaichi has authored more than 120 peer-reviewed journal articles. He is a certified GIS professional with a focus on landscape ecology and its applications for monitoring and assessing rangeland vegetation, herd movement across landscapes, and the impacts of climate change. From 2017 to 2022, Mounir served as vice president of the International Rangeland Congress (IRC) and more recently nominated member of the continuing committee of the International Grassland Congress (IGC) for the Mediterranean region. We appreciate Prof. Dr. Mounir Louhaichi for his participation and support.
July 2, 2024