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.
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
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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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