Ms MIGANE Nimaan Abdillahi

I hold a Master of Science (MSc) in Biology from the Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, with a specialization in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology. My academic background combines a solid foundation in biological sciences with applied training in modern biotechnological techniques, particularly in plant biotechnology.

As part of my master’s degree, I completed a research thesis on the micropropagation of Gypsophila germacopolitana, focusing on in vitro plant tissue culture techniques. My work involved the establishment and optimization of sterilization protocols, culture media, and growth regulator combinations to enhance shoot induction, multiplication, and plantlet development under controlled laboratory conditions. This research aimed to improve efficient clonal propagation and support the conservation and large-scale production of ornamental plant species.

Through my thesis and laboratory training, I gained practical experience in plant tissue culture, aseptic techniques, media preparation, and experimental data analysis, in addition to core molecular biology skills. This work strengthened my interest in plant biotechnology, plant development, and crop improvement, particularly in the context of sustainable and controlled propagation systems.

My broader research interests include plant biotechnology, molecular biology, plant breeding, and stress tolerance, with the objective of contributing to sustainable agriculture and environmentally adapted plant production systems. I am particularly motivated by research addressing agricultural and ecological challenges in arid and semi-arid regions, including Djibouti and the Horn of Africa.

I am currently seeking doctoral (PhD) opportunities and international research collaborations to further develop my expertise. I am applying for the OWSD PhD Fellowship, with the long-term goal of contributing to scientific capacity building, innovation, and applied plant biotechnology research in developing countries.