Faculty and Staff
Faculty
Ralph Abi-Habib
Associate Professor of Biology
Director of Sponsored Programs
Joelle Abi Kharma
Instructor of Nutrition
ACEND Coordinator
Elias Akoury
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Charbel Al Khoury
Assistant Professor of Biology
Program Lead, Biological Sciences
Ghada Al-Kadamany
Lecturer of Chemistry
Costantine Daher
Professor of Biology
Interim Dean-School of Nursing
Mirvat El-Sibai
Professor of Biology
Marwa Fadlallah
Instructor of Nutrition
Marc Fakhoury
Lecturer of Biology
Hussein F. Hassan
Associate Professor of Nutrition
Director of Academic Compliance
Nathalie Hayeck
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Program Coordinator, Chemistry
Ahmad Houri
Associate Professor of Chemistry
José-Noel Ibrahim
Assistant Professor of Biology
Jana Jabbour
Assistant Professor of Nutrition
Racha Kerek
Lecturer of Biology
Roy Khalaf
Associate Professor of Biology
Christian Khalil
Associate Professor of Biology
Rony S. Khnayzer
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Chairperson, Department of Liberal Education
Philippe Hussein Kobeissy
Assistant Professor of Biology
Walid Malaeb
Assistant Professor of Physics
Lama Mattar
Associate Professor of Nutrition
Stephanie Mehanna
Visiting Lecturer of Biology
Ghada El Zakhem Naous
Senior Instructor of Chemistry
Director of the Honors Program
Rana Nicolas
Assistant Professor of Physics
Mohamad Rima
Assistant Professor of Biology
Rana Rizk
Assistant Professor of Nutrition
Program Coordinator, Nutrition
Sandra Rizk
Professor of Biology
Jimmy Romanos
Associate Professor of Physics
Program Coordinator, Applied Physics
Sama Sleiman
Associate Professor of Biology
Chairperson, Department of Natural Sciences
Marie Stephan
Instructor of Nutrition
Robin Taleb
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Assistant Dean
Sima Tokajian
Professor of Biology
Brigitte Wex
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Ali Yassin
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Nadine Zeeni
Associate Professor of Nutrition
Coordinator, Liberal Education Sciences
Staff
Sawsan Jabi
Principal Science Lab Supervisor (Biology)
Hanan Naccache
Principal Academic Assistant
Marwan Wehbe
Lead Science Lab Supervisor (Chemistry)
Helena Bou Farah
Senior Science Lab Supervisor (Biology)
Rana El Ghorayeb
Lead Science Lab Supervisor (Chemistry)
Jinane Tannous
Science Lab Assistant (physics, nutrition)
Alissar Elbakht
Lead Academic Assistant
Layla Mokhader
Lead Science Lab Assistant (Chemistry, Nutrition)
Elie Nassour
Graduate Biology Lab Supervisor
Part-Time Faculty
Beirut Campus
Biochemistry
- Dr. Georges Rammouz (georges.rammouz@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Analytical Chemistry/ Biochemistry, 2006, Paul Sabatier University, France.
Biology
- Mr. Hassan Diab (hassan.diab01@lau.edu.lb), MS in Biological Sciences, 2021, Lebanese American University, Lebanon.
- Ms. Mayada Hamed (mayada.hamed@lau.edu.lb), MS in Biology, 2001, Lebanese American University, Lebanon.
- Dr. Louna Karam (louna.karam@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Molecular Biology, 2018, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany.
- Dr. Elsa Nicolas (elsa.nicolas@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Eukaryotic Biology, 2007, University of the Mediterranean (Aix-Marseille Université), France.
- Dr. Aline Hamade (aline.hamade@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Health Biology with emphasis in Cell and Molecular Biology, 2006, University of Montpellier, France.
- Dr. Saad Omais (saad.omais@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology, 2022, American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
- Ms. Fatima Taki (fatima.taki@lau.edu.lb), MS in Molecular Biology, 2020, Lebanese American University, Lebanon.
- Ms. Mirna Farhat (mirnna.farhat@lau.edu.lb), MS in Biological Sciences, 2023, Lebanese American University, Lebanon.
- Ms. Mariam Mouallem (mariam.mouallem@lau.edu.lb), MS in Biological Sciences, 2023, Lebanese American University, Lebanon.
- Ms. Zeinab Mroue (zeinab.mroue01@lau.edu.lb), MS in Biological Sciences, 2023, Lebanese American University, Lebanon.
- Ms. Nour El Jaafari (nour.jaafari@lau.edu.lb), MS in Biological Sciences, 2023, Lebanese American University, Lebanon.
- Dr. Lara Daoud Awad (lara.awad@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Ecology, Evolution, Genetic Resources and Paleontology, 2014, University of Montpellier, France.
- Dr. Amale Mcheik (amale.mcheik@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Environmental Sciences, 2013, University of Paris-Est de Créteil (Paris XII), France.
- Dr. Haidar Akl (haidar.akl@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2008, University of Louvain, Belgium.
Chemistry
- Dr. Aisha Al Ashi (aisha.alashi@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Analytical and Environmental Chemistry, 2015, University of Bordeaux, France.
- Dr. Ali Imad Hamieh (ali.hamieh05@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Chemistry, 2017, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Dr. Ali Koubeissi (ali.koubeissi@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Organic Chemistry, 2007, Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, France.
- Dr. Hanan Arnous (hanan.arnous@lau.edu.lb), EdD in Chemistry, 2018, Lebanese University, Lebanon.
- Ms. Rania Mansour (rania.mansour@lau.edu.lb), MS in Chemistry, 1996, American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
- Dr. Fatima Haydous (fatima.haydous@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, 2018, ETH Zürich, Switzerland.
- Dr. Bilal Nehmeh (bilal.nehmeh@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Chemistry, 2010, Université de Rennes 1, France.
- Dr. Hassib Audi (hassib.audi@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Chemistry, 2012, Université de Bourgogne, France.
- Dr. Areej Merhi (areej.merhi@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Organic Chemistry, 2013, INSA de Rennes, France.
- Dr. Banan Soukarieh, (banan.soukarieh@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Analytical and Environmental Chemistry, 2018, University of Bordeaux, France, and Lebanese Atomic Energy Commission (LAEC), Beirut, Lebanon.
Environmental Sciences
- Dr. Hamdan Hamdan (hamdan.hamdan01@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, 2019, American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
Health Sciences
- Dr. Rabi Nasrallah ( rabih.nasrallah@laumcrh), Medical Doctor 2021, Lebanese American University, Lebanon.
- Dr. Omar El Tarras (omar.eltarras@laumcrh.com), Medical Doctor 2021, Lebanese American University, Lebanon.
Physics
- Dr. Amara Al Sayegh (amara.sayegh@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Computational Physics, 2016, American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
- Ms. Noura Abdallah (noura.abdallah@lau.edu.lb), MS in Physics, 2009, American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
- Ms. Samar Hanna (samar.hanna@lau.edu.lb), M1 Fundamental Physics-Nanostructures, 2011, Lebanese University, Lebanon.
- Dr. Zeinab Harajli (zeinab.harajli@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Materials Science, 2022, Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon, France.
- Dr. Hussein Hassan (hussein.hassan04@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Chemical Engineering, 2020, Tarbiat Modares University, Iran.
- Mr. Njteh Mikhsian (njteh.mkhsian@lau.edu.lb), MS in Mathematics, 2017, American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
Nutrition
- Ms. Hiba Hamdan (hiba.hamdan@lau.edu.lb), MS in Nutrition, 2008, American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
- Ms. Murielle Abou Samra (murielle.abousamra@lau.edu.lb), MS in Nutrition and Dietetics, 2014, American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
- Ms. Nour Wehbe (nour.wehbe@lau.edu.lb), MS in Nutrition, 2019, American University, Lebanon.
- Ms. Ruba Al Halaby (ruba.alhalaby@lau.edu.lb), MS in Nutrition, 2010, American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
- Ms. Suzan Haidar (suzan.haidar@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Nutrition/Public Health, 2019, Maastricht University, Netherlands.
- Dr. Cynthia El Hajj (cynthia.elhajj@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Human Nutrition, 2019, Université Clermont Auvergne, France.
- Ms. Romy Moujaes (romy.douaiher@lau.edu.lb), MS in Human Nutrition, 2009, Saint Joseph University, Lebanon.
Byblos Campus:
Biology
- Dr. Wassim Nasri Shebaby (wassim.shebaby@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology, 2014, University of Surrey, UK.
- Dr. Najwa Mansour (najwa.mansour@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Microbial and Cellular Sciences, 2020, University of Surrey, UK.
- Dr. Pamela Melki (pamela.melki@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Toxicology and Environmental Sciences, 2017, Université du Littoral Côte D’Opale, France.
- Dr. Fadi Saade (fadi.saade01@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Biochemistry/Molecular Aspects, 2008, Universite Claude Bernard - Lyon 1, France.
- Dr. Rima Kamel, (rima.kamel@lau.edu.lb), PhD, 2019, University of Angers, France.
- Ms. Patricia Ghafari (patricia.ghafari@lau.edu.lb), MS in Biological Sciences, 2022, Lebanese American University, Lebanon.
- Ms. Maria Younes (maria.younes01@lau.edu.lb), MS in Biological Sciences, 2023, Lebanese American University, Lebanon.
- Ms. Setrida El Hachem (setrida.elhachem@lau.edu.lb), MS in Biological Sciences, 2023, Lebanese American University, Lebanon.
- Mr. Anthony Lteif, (anthony.lteif@lau.edu.lb), MS in Biological Sciences, 2023, Lebanese American University, Lebanon.
- Ms. Christy Chedraoui, (christy.chedraoui@lau.edu.lb), MS in Biological Sciences, Lebanese American University, Lebanon.
- Ms. Ghiwa Chalhoub (ghiwa.chalhoub@lau.edu), BS in Biological Sciences, 2021, Lebanese American University, Lebanon.
- Ms. Mona El Samarji, (mona.elsamarji@lau.edu.lb) , MS in Biological Sciences, 2021, Lebanese American University, Lebanon.
Chemistry
- Ms. Eliana Edward Haidar (eliana.haidar@lau.edu.lb), MS in Environmental Chemistry, 2014, Lebanese University, Lebanon.
- Dr. Josiane Saade (josiane.saade@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Analytical Chemistry, 2015, Universite Claude Bernard - Lyon 1, France.
- Dr. Marie-Jose Zacca Fadous (mariejose.zacca@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Chemistry, 2015, Montpellier University, France.
- Dr. Marie-Rose Frangieh (marierose.frangieh@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Chemistry, Universite Claude Bernard - Lyon 1, France.
- Dr. Areej Merhi (areej.merhi@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Organic Chemistry, 2013, INSA de Rennes, France.
- Dr. Layal Hariss (layal.hariss@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Organic Chemistry, 2018, Lebanese University, Lebanon.
- Dr. Wissam Moussa (wissam.moussa01@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Polymer Chemistry and Physical Chemistry, 2010, Le Mans University, France.
- Dr. Maha Ahmad, (maha.ahmad@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Organic Chemistry, 2016, University of Rouen, France.
- Dr. Syntia Fayad (syntia.fayad@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Analytical Chemistry, 2017, University of Orleans, France.
- Dr. Sandra ABI FAYSSAL (sandra.abifayssal@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Organic Chemistry, 2021, Paris-Saclay University, France.
- Dr. Fatima Haydous (fatima.haydous@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, 2018, ETH Zürich, Switzerland.
Environmental Sciences
- Dr. Lara Daoud Awad (lara.awad@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Ecology, Evolution, Genetic Resources and Paleontology, 2014, University of Montpellier, France.
Health Sciences
Dr. Sandrella Bou Malhab (sandrella.boumalhab@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Pharmaceutical Science with emphasis in Epidemiology and Pharmacogenetics, 2020, Lebanese University and Saint Joseph University, Lebanon.
Biochemistry
- Dr. Georges Rammouz (georges.rammouz@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Analytical Chemistry/ Biochemistry, 2006, Paul Sabatier University, France.
- Riham Gharib (gharib_riham@hotmail.com), PhD in Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 2016, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, France.
Physics
- Ms. Jessy Haddad (jessy.haddad@lau.edu.lb), MS in Physics, 2004, American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
- Dr. Nancy Nazih Rahbany (nancy.rahbany@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Physics: Optics and Nanotechnology, 2016, University of Technology of Troyes, France.
- Dr. Elie Matar (elie.matar01@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Astrophysics, 2009, Observatoire de Paris/Université de Cergy-Pontoise, France.
- Ms. Katy Chedid (katy.chedid@lau .edu.lb), MS in Physics, 2005, Lebanese University, Lebanon.
- Dr. Oula El Korhani (oula.elkorhani@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Material and Nanomaterial Science, 2012, University of Montpellier II, France.
- Dr. Racha Cheaib (racha.cheaib@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Experimental High Energy Physics, 2016, McGill University, Canada.
- Dr. Nathalie Bassil (nathalie.bassil@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Optics, 2005, Paris XI Orsay University, France.
Nutrition
- Ms. Stephanie Elie Baddour (stephanie.baddour@lau.edu.lb), MSc in Dietetics and Human Nutrition, 2010, McGill University, Canada.
- Ms. Hill Skaff (hill.skaff@lau.edu.lb), MS in Food Technology, Lebanese University, Lebanon.
- Ms. Suzan Haidar (suzan.haidar@lau.edu.lb) PhD in Nutrition/Public Health, 2019, Maastricht University, Netherlands.
- Ms. Patricia Ghafari (patricia.ghafari@lau.edu.lb), MS in Biological Sciences, 2022, Lebanese American University, Lebanon.
- Dr. Pamela Melki (pamela.melki@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Toxicology and Environmental Sciences, 2017, Université du Littoral Côte D’Opale, France.
- Dr. Cynthia El Hajj (cynthia.elhajj@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Human Nutrition, 2019 Université Clermont Auvergne, France.
- Dr. Sally Sawaya (sally.sawaya@lau.edu.lb) PhD in Biomedical Sciences, 2020, American University of Beirut, Lebanon.