Faculty and Staff
Faculty
Brigitte Wex
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Chairperson, Department of Natural Sciences
Sama Sleiman
Associate Professor of Biochemistry
Program Lead - Biology, Graduate Education
Joelle Abi Kharma
Instructor of Nutrition
Director of Nutrition and Dietetics Coordinated Program
Elias Akoury
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Costantine Daher
Professor of Biology
Interim Dean-School of Nursing
Mirvat El-Sibai
Professor of Biology
Sandra Rizk
Professor of Biology
Sima Tokajian
Professor of Biology
Ralph Abi-Habib
Associate Professor of Biochemistry
Director of Sponsored Programs
Jomana Elaridi
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Hussein F. Hassan
Associate Professor of Food Science and Technology
Director of Academic Compliance
Ahmad Houri
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Roy Khalaf
Associate Professor of Biology
Christian Khalil
Associate Professor of Environmental Toxicology
Rony S. Khnayzer
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Chairperson, Department of Liberal Education
Lama Mattar
Associate Professor of Nutrition
Jimmy Romanos
Associate Professor of Physics
Coordinator - Applied Physics Program
Robin Taleb
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Assistant Dean
Nadine Zeeni
Associate Professor of Nutrition
Coordinator-Liberal Education Sciences
Charbel Al-Khoury
Assistant Professor of Microbiology
Nathalie Hayeck
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Coordinator - Chemistry Program
José-Noel Ibrahim
Visiting Assistant Professor of Genetics
Jana Jabbour
Assistant Professor of Nutrition
Coordinator - Nutrition Program
Philippe Hussein Kobeissy
Assistant Professor of Cell Biology
Walid Malaeb
Assistant Professor of Physics
Rana Nicolas
Assistant Professor of Physics
Rana Rizk
Assistant Professor of Nutrition
Marc Fakhoury
Lecturer of Biology
Racha Kerek
Lecturer of Biology
Omar El-Deeb
Lecturer of Physics
Ghada Al-Kadamany
Lecturer of Chemistry
Marwa Fadlallah
Instructor of Nutrition
Ghada El Zakhem Naous
Senior Instructor of Chemistry
Director of the Honors Program
Marie Stephan
Instructor of Nutrition
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)
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.
- Dr. May Farouk Mrad (may.mrad@lau.edu.lb), PhD Moléculaires et Cellulaires de la Biologie, 2014, Université Paris-Est, France.
- Ms. Maya AbdelKhalek (maya.abdelkhalek@lau.edu.lb), MS in Biological Sciences, 2021, Lebanese American University, Lebanon.
- Ms. Maya Mohammad (maya.mohamad@lau.edu.lb), MS in Molecular Biology, 2019, Lebanese American University, Lebanon.
- Ms. Mayada Hamed (mayada.hamed@lau.edu.lb), MS in Biology, 2001, Lebanese American University, Lebanon.
- Ms. Rim El Ghandour (rim.elghandour@lau.edu.lb), MS in Molecular Biology, 2017, Lebanese American University, Lebanon.
- Ms. Rula Halabi Abou Nasr (rula.halaby@lau.edu.lb), MS in Microbiology, 1995, American University of Beirut, 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. Amale Mcheik (amale.mcheik@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Environmental Sciences, 2013, University of Paris-Est de Créteil (Paris XII), 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.
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. Ali Jaber (ali.jaber14@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Analytical Chemistry, 2017, University of Angers, 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, Lebanon.
- Dr. Hanan Arnous (hanan.arnous@lau.edu.lb), EdD in Chemistry, 2018, Lebanese University, Lebanon.
- Dr. Hossain Ali Khalil (hossain.khalil@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Physical Quantum Chemistry, 2012, University Paris-Est Créteil, France.
- Dr. Khadija Hijazi Safadi (Khadija.safadi@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Physical Chemistry, 2015, Beirut Arab University, Lebanon.
- Dr. Tharwat Moukalled (tharwat.mokalled@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Chemistry with emphasis in Atmospheric Physical Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry, 2017, Université de Strasbourg, and PhD in Environment and Land-Use Planning, 2017, Saint Joseph University, Lebanon.
- Ms. Rania Mansour (rania.mansour@lau.edu.lb), MS in Chemistry, 1996, American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
- Dr. Weam Abou Hamdan (weam.abouhamdan@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Chemistry, 2014, University of Surrey, United Kingdom.
- 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.
Environmental Sciences
- Dr. Hamdan Hamdan (hamdan.hamdan01@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, 2019, American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
- 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. Mostapha Mneimne (mostapha.mneimne@lau.edu.lb), MD in General Medicine, 1988, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Romania.
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.
- Mr. Youssef El Helou (youssef.elhelou01@lau.edu.lb), MS in Physics, 2017, American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
Nutrition
- Ms. Hiba Hamdan (hiba.hamdan@lau.edu.lb), MS in Nutrition, 2008, American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
- Dr. Cynthia El Hajj (cynthia.elhajj@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Human Nutrition, 2019 Université Clermont Auvergne, France.
- Ms. Krystel Ouaijan (krystel.ouaijan@lau.edu.lb), MS in Nutrition, 2009, 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. Romy Moujaes (romy.douaiher@lau.edu.lb), MS in Human Nutrition, 2009, Saint Joseph University, Lebanon.
- Ms. Reem Hamzeh (reem.hamzeh@lau.edu.lb), MS in Food Technology, 2009, American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
- Ms. Nour Wehbe (nour.wehbe@lau.edu.lb), MS in Nutrition, 2019, American University, Lebanon.
- Ms. Rindala Berro (rindala.berro@lau.edu.lb), MS in Public Health Nutrition, 2007, University of Southampton, United Kingdom.
- Ms. Ruba Al Halaby (ruba.alhalaby@lau.edu.lb), MS in Nutrition, 2010, American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
Byblos Campus:
Biology
- Dr. Wassim Nasri Shebaby (wassim.shebaby@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology, 2014, University of Surrey, United Kingdom.
- Dr. Mira Nicolas Daoud Attieh (mira.daoudattieh@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Biotechnology and Nanosciences, 2016, University of Technology of Compiègne, France.
- Ms. Mona Barrak El Samarji (mona.elsamarji@lau.edu.lb), MS in Biological Sciences, 2021, Lebanese American University, Lebanon.
- Dr. Najwa Mansour (najwa.mansour@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Microbial and Cellular Sciences (Cancer), 2020, University of Surrey, United Kingdom.
- Dr. Chaza Harmouch (Chaza.harmouch@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Molecular Biology and Stem cells, 2014, University of Lorraine, France.
- Dr. Rania Jounblat (rjounblat@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Immunology, 2004, University of Leicester, United Kingdom.
- Dr. Pamela Melki (pamela.melki@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Toxicology and Environmental Sciences, 2017, Université du Littoral Côte D’Opale, France.
- Ms. Patricia Ghafari (patricia.ghafari@lau.edu.lb), MS in Biological Sciences, 2022, 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, Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, France.
- Dr. Rita Mahfouz (rita.mahfouz@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Chemistry, 2021, Université du Littoral Côte D’Opale, France.
- Dr. Marie-Jose Zacca Fadous (mariejose.zacca@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Chemistry, 2015, University of Montpellier, France.
- Dr. Marie-Rose Frangieh (marierose.frangieh@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Chemistry, 2010, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, France.
- Dr. Areej Merhi (areej.merhi@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Organic Chemistry, 2013, Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Rennes, France.
- Dr. Josephine Al-Alam (Josephine.elalam@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Analytical Chemistry and Biotechnology, 2017, University of Strasbourg, France, and Lebanese University, Lebanon.
- Dr. Mahmoud Khalil (mahmoud.khalil03@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Chemical Sciences, 2015, University of Montpellier, 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 Université, France.
- Dr. Simona Sawwan (simona.sawan@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Analytical Chemistry, 2021, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, France.
Environmental Sciences
Dr. Mark Saadeh (mark.saadeh@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Environmental Sciences, 2008, Rhine-Westphalia Technical University of Aachen, Germany.
Health Sciences
- Dr. Mira Nicolas Daoud Attieh (mira.daoudattieh@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Biotechnology and Nanosciences, 2016, University of Technology of Compiègne, France.
Physics
- Dr. Elie Maurice Atie (elie.atie@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Optics and Photonics, 2016, Université Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
- Ms. Jessy Haddad (jessy.haddad@lau.edu.lb), MS Physics, 2004, American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
- Dr. Nancy Nazih Rahbany (nancy.rahbany@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Physics with emphasis in Optics and Nanotechnology, 2016, University of Technology of Troyes, France.
- Dr. Nissrine Al Helou (Nissrine.alhelou@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Physics, 2018, Lille University of Science and Technology, France.
- Dr. Elie Matar (elie.matar01@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Astrophysics, 2009, Cergy Paris Université, 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, France.
- Dr. Amara Al Sayegh (amara.alsayegh@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Computational Physics, 2016, American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
- Dr. Zeinab Harajli (zeinab.harajli@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Materials Sciences, 2022, Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon, France.
Nutrition
- Ms. Stephanie Elie Baddour (stephanie.baddour@lau.edu.lb), MS in Dietetics and Human Nutrition, 2010, McGill University, Canada.
- Dr. Sally Wadih Sawaya (sally.sawaya@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Biomedical Sciences, 2020, American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
- Ms. Krystel Ouaijan (krystel.ouaijan@lau.edu.lb), MS in Nutrition, 2009, American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
- Dr. Najwa Mansour (najwa.mansour@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Microbial and Cellular Sciences (Cancer), 2020, University of Surrey, United Kingdom.
- Dr. Cynthia El Hajj (cynthia.elhajj@lau.edu.lb), PhD in Human Nutrition, 2019, Université Clermont Auvergne, France.
- Ms. Marybel Abi Rizk (marybel.abirizk@lau.edu.lb), MS in Food Science and Technology, 2012, University of Balamand, Lebanon.