Mounia Oukhouia

Description

Dr. Oukhouia joined the Center of Excellence at Long Island University as a research scientist to oversee a pioneering project focused on developing novel antibiotics aimed at tackling antibiotic resistance. Since 2017, Dr Oukhouia served as the R&D Manager at Industrial Laboratory for Veterinary Alternatives (LIAV) LLC in Fez, Morocco. LIAV is dedicated to innovative research in the veterinary field, with a primary mission to develop solutions that replace antibiotics in animal feed. The company has successfully brought to the market several patented and accredited products, including NPVolaille®, NPRumen®, and NPP®, which are sold both locally and internationally. Dr Oukhouia, co-directed team working on the development of Olipen® and other advanced antimicrobials designed to tackle antimicrobial resistance. In addition to her role at LIAV, Dr Oukhouia was a part-time professor at the School of Science at USMBA University in Fez, Morocco, where she has been teaching an undergraduate course in Innovation and Biotechnology for one year.

Research

MAIN RESEARCH INTERESTS: Addressing the challenge of antimicrobial resistance, focusing on the development of innovative strategies to fight resistant microbial infections with a particular emphasis on applications in both human and veterinary medicine.

Over the past eight years, Dr. Oukhouia has dedicated her research to addressing the pressing issue of antimicrobial resistance and exploring the potential of natural compounds as resistance breakers to enhance the efficacy of antibiotics. She strongly advocates for the preservation of antibiotics and their responsible use in clinical and veterinary practices. Since joining Liu Center of Excellence, she has been actively learning and applying advanced in silico tools, particularly BIOVIA Discovery Studio, to investigate how boosting antibiotics can effectively tackle resistance. Her work focuses on targeting key proteins involved in bacterial resistance mechanisms, aiming to develop strategies that restore and improve antibiotic effectiveness. Dr. Oukhouia’s research underscores the importance of innovative approaches to controlling antimicrobial resistance through the utilization of natural compounds and cutting-edge computational methods.

Distinctions & Awards

• Falling walls Lab prize 2015 organized by the Alexander von Humboldt foundation

Patents

• Remmal, A., Oukhouia M., Sennouni, C. I., Moussa, H., & Marzouq, M. (2019). Stable solid composition based on an aromatic compound and uses thereof. U.S. Patent Application No 16/462,123.
• Remmal, A., Oukhouia M (2019). A stable liquid formulation based on natural or synthetic aromatic compounds, along with its various uses, particularly in the agricultural sector. MA 40699 B1.

Selected Publications

• Oukhouia M, Sennouni CI, Jabeur I, Hamdani H, Remmal A (2017). In-vitro Study of Anti-Fusarium Effect of Thymol, Carvacrol, Eugenol and Menthol. Journal of Plant Pathology and Microbiolgy 8: 423.
• Sennouni, C.I., Chami, F., Oukhouia M., Jabeur, I., Hamdani, H., & Remmal, A. (2018). Antibacterial effect of thymol on poultry drinking water: in vitro and in vivo study. world journal of advance healthcare research. Volume 2, Issue 4. page n. 231-237.
• Jabeur I, Dassouli A, Sennouni CI, Oukhouia M, Hamdani H, Remmal A (2018). In vitro and in vivo study of antidermatophytic activity of thymol, carvacrol, eugenol and menthol. world journal of advance healthcare research volume: 2. issue: 5. page n. 27-35.
• Hamdani, H., Chami, N., Oukhouia M., Jabeur, I., Sennouni, C., & Remmal, A. (2019). Effect of a thymol-based additive on rumen fermentation, on methane emissions in eructed gas and on milk production in Holstein cows. Livestock Research for Rural Development, 31(7).
• Sennouni, C. I., Oukhouia M., Jabeur, I., Hamdani, H., Chami, F., & Remmal, A. (2022). In vitro and in vivo study of the antiparasitic effect of thymol on poultry drinking water. Acta Scientiarum. Biological Sciences, 44, e58571- e58571.
• SennounI, C. I., Oukhouia M., Jabeur, I., Chami, F., & Remmal, A. (2023). Antifungal activity of thymol on planktonic and biofilm cells. Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences, e9740.
• Houiat, A., Oukhouia, M., Tanghort, M., Chefchaou, H., Mzabi, A., Oukhouia, S., Hriouech, S., and Remmal, A. (2025). Evaluation of anti-weevil and fungicidal activities of oregano essential oil for wheat grains postharvest preservation, International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 33:330405.
• Houiat, A., Oukhouia, M., Hriouech, S., Zouirech, O., Oukhouia, S., Khoukh, M., Moubachir, C., and Remmal, A. (2025). Potential of thymol as a natural solution against the maize weevil sitophilus zeamais (motsch.): in vitro, in vivo and in silico studies. Journal of Global Innovations in Agricultural Sciences.

Frequently Cited Papers

• Oukhouia M, Sennouni CI, Jabeur I, Hamdani H, Remmal A (2017). In-vitro Study of Anti-Fusarium Effect of Thymol, Carvacrol, Eugenol and Menthol. Journal of Plant Pathology and Microbiolgy 8: 423.
• Hamdani, H., Chami, N., Oukhouia M., Jabeur, I., Sennouni, C., & Remmal, A. (2019). Effect of a thymol-based additive on rumen fermentation, on methane emissions in eructed gas and on milk production in Holstein cows. Livestock Research for Rural Development, 31(7).