Bio

Summary

As a Ph.D. candidate specializing in Agricultural Economics and Sustainability , complemented by a background in Agricultural Engineering and an International Master's in Agro-food Marketing, I bring a distinctive blend of technical expertise and marketing acumen to the agribusiness realm.
My passion for sustainable farming practices propels my mission to empower companies and organizations within the sector to reach their fullest potential.
With a comprehensive understanding of both engineering principles and marketing strategies, I adeptly navigate the interface between agricultural technology and consumer demands. My unwavering dedication to sustainable agriculture and penchant for innovative solutions continually drive me to explore new horizons within the agro-food industry.


Education

2024 - now.

PhD in Agricultural economics and sustainability

Polytechnic University of Catalonia (Barcelona, Spain)

2021 - 2023

Master of Science in agro-food marketing

CIHEAM-IAMZ (Zaragoza, Spain)

2016 - 2021

Agricultural engineering graduate

National school of Agriculture (Meknes, Morocco)


Skills

Language skills

  • Arabe (Native)
  • French (Bilingual)
  • English (C1)
  • Spanish (B1)

Digital skills

  • Pack OFFICE
  • Data collection: Qualtrics, OriginLab, Spectrum
  • Data cleaning and analyzing: SPSS, NLOGIT, Ngene, GRETL, XLstats, SAS, R software, Python, Excel, SQL, GAMS
  • Data Visualization: Tableau.

Management and leadership skills:

  • Yes Academy certificate
  • Leading a focus group
  • Conducting two survey analysis

Scientific publication skills:


Grants

FPI UPC 2024 -2028 (4 years)

A grant given to the personal investigator at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (28 Phd students) from a total of 300 applicants based on merit and excellence.

CIHEAM Iam Master student grant 2021-2023 (2 years)

A full scholarship given to 16 student over 7 mediterranean countries based on fit and merit.


Research experience

Project 1

Phd thesis: Analyzing the adoption of a traceability system based on blockchain in the honey sector under the "TecHoney" project.

Project 2

Master thesis: Spanish consumers' acceptance and willingness to pay for chicken, pork and eggs fed with insect under the SUSPROMO PROJECT

  • Realization of a roll up of the project SUSPROMO.
  • Conducting a survey among Spanish consumers (1000 respondents).
  • Interpretation of the collected data and reasoning of recommendations to solve the project's problem: Bivariate, univariate, multidimensional analyses, Factorial PCA, regression, modelling (Logit/OLS).
  • Estimation of the willingness to pay with the exact amount using a contingent valuation method CVM.
  • Reduction of the hypothetical bias by using the "Cheap talk" and the "Solemn oath".
  • Analysis of the effect of different information contexts on consumer's willingness to pay and willingness to accept.
  • Project 3

    Postgraduate thesis: The study of the purchasing behaviour and acceptability of consumers on the region of Aragon in Spain towards hybrid sausages composed of 50% meat and 50% vegetables and plants.

  • Carrying out a survey among consumers in the Aragon region (300 respondents).
  • Interpretation of the collected data and reasoning of recommendations to solve the project's problem (Bivariate/univariate/multidimensional analyses).
  • Blockquote

    "The health of our planet depends on the health of its ecosystems, and sustainable agriculture is key to maintaining that health." - Jules Pretty

    A wish Box

    As you navigate through this portfolio, my greatest wish is for you to not only understand my vision but also to feel the fervent determination that fuels every step of my career path. From the halls of academia as a Ph.D. candidate to the dynamic landscape of industry, I am committed to intertwining the realms of agricultural economics, engineering, and agri-food marketing to carve out a brighter future.
    Let's hope for a world where innovation and sustainability thrive hand in hand.


    Location

    Barcelona, Spain

    Emails

    Nadakajad@gmail.com
    Nada.kajad@upc.edu

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