Amal Ehtaiwesh

Dr. Amal Ehtaiwesh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant Science at the University of Zawia, Libya. Her academic career focuses on understanding plant responses to environmental challenges.

• M.Sc. in Biological Science from Brock University, Canada (2006)
• Ph.D. in Agronomy from Kansas State University, USA (2016)

Her research centers on environmental stress impacts on crops, with specific interests in:

• Crop physiology and ecophysiology
• Salinity and drought stress mechanisms
• Plant water relations and nutrient dynamics
• Abiotic stress mitigation strategies

She has taught foundational courses in plant science, physiology, nutrition, and molecular biology to undergraduate students. With 28 publications in journals and conference proceedings, her work addresses agricultural resilience in arid regions to tackle global food security challenges.

Dr. Ehtaiwesh's current research investigates biotic and abiotic stressors affecting crop yield in Libya, where farming is a critical livelihood for many families.