Dr. Mohamed Hijri

Professor

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Biography

Mohamed Hijri conducts research at the National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) in Dijon and obtained his doctorate in 1999 from the University of Burgundy (Dijon, France). He completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Switzerland from 1999 to 2005 at the Universities of Basel and Lausanne. He joined the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Montreal in 2005 as an assistant professor and became an associate professor in 2010. He is globally recognized as an expert in mycorrhizal research, leading and co-leading large-scale projects in partnership with industry. His research interests include molecular genetics, cytogenetics, genomics, evolution, and biodiversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, focusing on their genetic structure, evolution, and reproduction. These insights are crucial for agriculture and environmental management, emphasizing the significance of understanding these organisms' genetic functioning in nature.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

University of Montreal • Montreal, QC, Canada

Full professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, focusing on mycorrhizal research.

Requirements for University of Montreal

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.