Gina Mohammed, PhD
Science & Research Director
Dr. Gina Mohammed is an international science consultant with over
25 years of expertise in research, applications, and commercialization of plant
physiological science. Her specialties include non-timber forest products, bioindicators of plant
health, remote sensing of vegetative condition, plant biotechnology & tissue culture, and botanical medicines. Gina
holds a PhD in plant physiology from Simon Fraser University in British Columbia. She has produced over
130 scientific publications, plus dozens of articles
for consumer magazines and newspapers — and a comprehensive book of NTFP business ideas & resources on CD/DVD.
Below are some of the highlights of Gina's career as a research scientist, science advisor, writer, and speaker.
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A research scientist for over 25 years |
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Consulting and project management |
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Keynote speaker |
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- Non-Timber Forest Products in Alaska – Hidden Forest Values
- Making the Grade (IUFRO)
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Peer reviewer for various scientific journals |
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- New Forests
- Canadian Journal of Forest Research
- Plant Cell Reports
- Biotechnic & Histochemistry
- Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture
- In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology - Plant
- Photochemical and Photobiological Sciences
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Authorships and Publications |
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- Over 30 peer-reviewed journal papers
- Over 70 conference presentations, posters, and publications
- Over 20 technical reports (and a few non-refereed publications)
- Editor of the bi-annual newsletter of the Chlorophyll Fluorescence Working Group
- Co-author of several reference & textbook chapters
- Author of over 20 magazine articles
- Author of inspirational books and guides
- CD-ROM — The Canadian NTFP Business Companion
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Committee and session chairs |
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- Canadian Tree Physiology Award Committee (Chair)
- Session Chair at two North American Forest Biology workshops
- Organizer for 1992 North American Forest Biology workshop
- Chlorophyll Fluorescence Working Group (Founder & Chair)
- Graduate committees at University of Waterloo and York University
- OMNR Science Soundness and Relevance Committee
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Participant in new & emerging technologies |
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- Hyperspectral remote sensing
- Bioenergy & biofuels
- Applications of chlorophyll fluorescence
- Remote sensing of chlorophyll fluorescence
- Seed viability testing
- Plant physiological stress testing
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Product development and application |
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- GMD nutrient medium for conifer tissue culture
- Co-inventor of a novel seed viability test (FDA)
- Techniques for plant stress testing
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Science advisories |
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- Ontario Forest Research Institute Science Advisory Team
- OFRI Core Team for Sustainable Forestry II Cabinet Submission
- OFRI Management Team
- Lakehead University Seedling Technology Research Cooperative (LUSTR)
- IRAP Project – Chlorophyll Fluorescence and Performance of Northern Ontario Trees
- OMNR Nursery Problem Advisory Team
- Forest Research Advisory Council of Canada
- Ontario Renewable Resource Research Grants Program
- Synthesis and final report – Forest Genetics and Tree Improvement in Ontario
- Canadian Space Agency, European Space Agency, and NASA
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Boards of directors |
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- Lakehead University Seedling Technology Research Cooperative (LUSTR)
- Member of Sault College Board of Governors
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Awards and honours |
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- Two OFRI Certificates of Recognition for Scientific Achievement
- OFRI 'Best All-Around Scientist' Award
- B.C. Chamber of Commerce Award
- Fellowship from OECD (hosted by USDA)
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Media exposure |
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- Plant physiology expert on CBC Radio's Quirks & Quarks science program
- Featured scientist in the British Columbia Pavilion movie Our B.C.
at EXPO '86
- National & local TV, radio, and newspaper interviews
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Academic affiliations |
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- Adjunct Professor at University of Waterloo (Biology)
- Member of graduate student committees at University of Waterloo and York University
- External examiner for Lakehead University
- Member of GIS Specialist advisor committee at Sault College
- Member of Sault College Board of Governors
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Community participation |
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- Rotary Club Science Fair judge
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