Marouane Baslam Email & Phone Number

Asan, South Chungcheong, South Korea

I am the Founder and CEO of GrowSmart.bio, a startup officially incorporated in May 2024, dedicated to advancing biotechnology in both Agri-food and human health sectors. At GrowSmart.bio, we specialize in:1- Agri-Food Sector: | Biostimulants Tech & By-products: Enhancing crop growth and sustainability through Advanced Microbiome Technologies. #Microbiome #Agrifood #Health-tech #Biotech #Biostimulants #Sustainability2- Human Health Sector: | Human Microbiome Therapeutics: Developing therapeutic interventions targeting the Gut-Brain Axis to innovate treatment strategies for mental health. #Microbiome #Health #Science #Biotech #PharmaOur mission is to leverage cutting-edge Science & Engineering to create sustainable solutions and improve health outcomes. Based in South Korea, we are strategically positioned as a gateway to SEA & MENAP markets, driving impactful collaborations and growth across the continents.

Yesan, South Chungcheong, South Korea

As the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) and Internationalization lead at FARMITRY, I am dedicated to driving innovation in the AgriTech sector. FARMITRY is an innovative AgriTech startup addressing critical agri-food challenges, enhancing food security, and adapting to demographic shifts. Our mission includes mitigating labor shortages and engaging farmers through advanced solutions in the Smart & Vertical Farming.Our Offerings:| Advanced Climate Control Systems: Optimal environmental management for diverse farming needs.| Precision Irrigation Management: Minimizing water usage while maximizing crop yield.| Nutrient Injection Systems: Precise nutrient delivery tailored to plant growth stages.| Customized Hardware and Software Solutions: Enhancing efficiency in smart and indoor farming.Our transformative approach rejuvenates spaces, contributing positively to communities, urban environments, and ecological balance. Farmitry's technology spans multiple agricultural domains, including pharmaceutical crops, horticulture, herbal cultivation, and nursery production, ensuring a stable, sustainable agri-food chain for future generations' access to healthy food.#AgriTech #Agrifood #Health-tech #Bigdata #AI #FoodSecurity #Sustainability #Innovation #SmartFarm #UrbanFarming

Morocco

As a dedicated Biotech professional with extensive experience in academia and industry, I specialize in pioneering research and teaching in biotechnology, agrifood, and human health/pharmaceuticals. | I serve as a Visiting Prof., leading a dynamic Biotech lab and supervising MSc and PhD students. | My work focuses on translating cutting-edge research into practical applications, fostering innovation, and developing future leaders in the Biotech industry.| Cadi Ayyad University (#1 in Moroccan University Rankings) is a leading African hub and strategic gateway to the continent's markets, I leverage local insights and global expertise to drive impactful solutions and collaborations across Africa.

Seoul, South Korea

- Developing Agri-science-driven technologies and lower-cost systems for increasing yield and high-standard quality/functionality, environmental plant technology engineering, and climate smart agriculture.- Molecular diagnostics use of “omics” (RT-PCR, qPCR and NGS-assay, microarray, -omics techniques).- R&D for strain development: Bacterial/fungi screening, improvement of industrial microbial strains, production of (target) microbial metabolites. - Contribution to the nutritional improvement of crops; biofortification, metabolites/nutrient/function improvements - Health and Medical care, targeting the medical uses of the species regarded as ‘drug’ (and not drug) plants.- Projects design, acquisition (>US$ 2 M), supervision, conducting research and experiments, communicating findings to key stakeholders, creating reports and onboarding documentation for interns. - Comprehensive program planning, phase-gate build objectives, risk assessment, development budget.- Traveled nationally & internationally to develop partnerships, present demos, negotiate, and sign contracts. - Teaching, supervising, creating, and following up on programs for lead generation, supporting the research valorization, and implementation of the research / education strategies at the constitutional level.

Pamplona, Chartered Community Of Navarre, Spain

- R&D&I Biostimulant agricultural products, increasing crop yield and high-standard quality. - Developed new tests and improved methodology, processes, methods, and analysis techniques, improving the bio-based chemicals, metabolites, and productivity, with a specific focus on plant-microbes interactions. - Run experiments, report results, and analyze data through effective communications, technical guidance, and resources.

Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain

- Developed new natural and plant-based products that protect and help the growth of crops. - Comprehend and risk assessment of new active substances, follow-up on the evaluation, approval, and authorization procedure for active substances and products’ registration. - Expansion of business areas & Fostered business relationships to better support clients, increasing customer satisfaction. - Manages scale-up and industrialization for new products and deliverables of implementing formulas with superior quality.

Pamplona, Chartered Community Of Navarre, Spain

- R&D&I Biotechnological potential and applications of microbial consortia- R&D&I development of Bio-Technology of Ethanol (Alfalfa's Bioenergy Appeal), increasing crops biomass and bioethanol.- Contribution to the nutritional improvement of crops; biofortification (metabolites / nutrient / function improvements).

Education record

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Biotechnology

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Biotechnology

Education record