Dr. Nourhen Omri | Mining Waste | Best Researcher Award
Postdoctoral Researcher | University of Pau and the Adour Region | France
Dr. Nourhen Omri is a dedicated researcher in analytical and environmental chemistry, specializing in advanced inorganic, isotopic, and solid-phase speciation techniques for geochemical monitoring of trace elements and rare earths in complex environmental matrices. Her work focuses on understanding the behavior, distribution, and environmental impact of critical metals originating from phosphate-rich regions and their transfer into marine ecosystems, particularly within the context of industrial contamination. She possesses strong expertise in ultra-trace sample preparation, ion exchange chromatography, and contamination control under clean laboratory conditions, supported by proficiency in ICP-AES, ICP-MS, MC-ICP-MS, and XANES spectroscopy for elemental and isotopic characterization. Dr. Nourhen Omri has contributed to high-level research through collaborative projects involving multidisciplinary teams, international laboratories, and synchrotron-based analyses, strengthening her skills in method development, data interpretation, and geochemical modeling. Her scientific contributions include peer-reviewed publications addressing rare earth element behavior, digestion strategies for mineral and sediment matrices, isotopic tracing of metal pollution sources, and speciation studies of key contaminants in industrial by-products and marine sediments. She has delivered oral presentations at international conferences, demonstrating her ability to communicate complex analytical and environmental findings with clarity and scientific rigor. With citations 2 and an h-index of 1, she reflects a growing scholarly footprint in her field. Known for her analytical precision, adaptability, and strong sense of scientific integrity, Dr. Nourhen Omri excels at integrating chemical, geological, and environmental data to support sustainable management of industrial impacts. With competencies in statistical modeling, spectrometric data processing, and scientific visualization, she continues to advance research on critical metal traceability, environmental risk assessment, and geochemical transformations within impacted ecosystems.
Featured Publications
Omri, N., Gleyzes, C., Lespes, G., Yeghichiyan, D., Abderrazek, H., Souissi, R., & Donard, O. F. X. (2025). Comparative study of sample digestion strategies for assessing concentrations of trace metals including rare earth elements in Tunisian phosphates, phosphogypsum, and marine sediments from the Gulf of Gabès. Journal of Geochemical Exploration. (Under review)
Omri, N., Souissi, R., Souissi, F., Abderrazek, H., & Donard, O. F. X. (2025). Geochemical characterization and distribution of rare earth elements in the context of phosphate processing and sediment contamination in the Gulf of Gabès. Manuscript.
Omri, N., Louvat, P., Gleyzes, C., Abderrazek, H., Trabelsi, W., Souissi, R., & Donard, O. F. X. (2025). Lead isotopes reveal the sources of metal contamination in the Gulf of Gabès, Tunisia. Journal of Hazardous Materials. (Submitted)
Omri, N., Boada, R., Gleyzes, C., Abderrazak, H., Trabelsi, W., Souissi, R., & Donard, O. F. X. (2025). XANES speciation of Cd, Cr, Y, and Ce from Tunisia’s phosphate industry residues and in the sediments of the Gulf of Gabès. Journal of Hazardous Materials. (In preparation)