Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakim Bachir | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award
Senior researcher | National Institute of Agronomic Research | Algeria
Dr. H. Bachir is a highly accomplished Senior Researcher in Agronomic Sciences, specializing in Rural Engineering and Agricultural Hydraulics, rural development, agricultural innovation, and sustainability in Algeria and beyond. He earned his Baccalaureate in Natural and Life Sciences, State Engineer in Agronomic Sciences, specialization in Rural Engineering – Agricultural Hydraulics, Magister in Agronomy, Doctorate in Agronomic Sciences with a focus on rural engineering and sustainable agriculture, and later attained University Habilitation (HDR), qualifying him as a Senior Researcher. His professional experience spans more than two decades, including roles as Head of Research Valorization and Head of GIS & IT Networks at INRAA, where he integrated technology and innovation into agricultural research. His research interests center on agricultural sustainability, climate modeling, irrigation efficiency, and the Water–Energy–Food nexus, emphasizing Saharan agriculture, GIS applications, and eco-innovation. He has 55 citations by 53 documents across 8 publications. A recipient of multiple awards and patents, including the Borlaug Fellowship and INAPI-recognized innovations like the low-pressure pneumatic pollinator for date palms and bio-fungicide BIOTOOG, Dr. Bachir continues to lead impactful research programs and international collaborations that promote climate resilience, digital transformation, and sustainable agricultural practices.
Featured Publication
Bachir, H., & Bougherira, N. (2019). Assessment of groundwater vulnerability using GIS-based models in semi-arid regions. Arabian Journal of Geosciences.
Bachir, H., et al. (2020). Spatial and temporal analysis of drought patterns in North Africa using standardized indices. Geosciences (Switzerland).
Bachir, H., & Kalla, M. (2021). Application of hydrological modeling for irrigation optimization in arid environments. Journal of Applied and Fundamental Sciences.