Dr. Soukaina Abdelwahed is a researcher in Biological Sciences with a PhD from the University of Manouba, Tunisia. She has been affiliated with the Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Sidi Thabet (ISBST) and the Laboratory of Biotechnology and Valorization of Bio-Geo Resources. Her research interests include plant science, soil microbiology, plant metabolites, soil enzymes, and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR). Her research has contributed to the development of rapid and eco-friendly methods for studying beneficial microorganisms and plant-related biological processes. She has published research on PGPR, secondary metabolites, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, and biotechnology applications.