Faculty Research
At the School of Arts and Sciences, faculty research bridges the gap between scientific inquiry and exploration in the pursuit of advancing knowledge across disciplines. Our scholars are dedicated to developing solutions that tackle urgent global issues while staying true to the highest standards of impact and innovation, thereby exemplifying the university’s mission to promote learning, deepen understanding, and make a significant impact on the world through their work.
Research Highlights
LAU Faculty Reflect on Receiving Excellence Awards
Assistant Professor of Psychology Sahar Obeid was awarded for her individual contributions to sustaining impact and leadership in her field.
Decoding Antibiotic-Resistant Infections
Dr. Elias Akoury, in collaboration with colleagues from Munich and Dortmund, sheds light on how bacteria regulate growth and activate disease-related genes.
The School of Arts and Sciences Honors Its Pillars of Progress
The School of Arts and Sciences (SoAS) held its second Annual Awards Ceremony to recognize the individual and collective accomplishments of its faculty, alumni and staff.
Six LAU Faculty Listed Among the World’s Top 0.05 Percent by ScholarGPS
Two SoAS faculty members ranked among the top 0.05 percent of all scholars due to either their lifetime or the past five years of scholarly contributions.
Dr. Sleiman El Hajj Awarded for Autoethnographic Research
Associate Professor and Al-Raida Editor Sleiman El Hajj has received the 2025 International Association of Autoethnography and Narrative Inquiry Outstanding Journal Article for his work.
Dr. Myriam El Khoury-Malhame’s Research Shapes a Resilient Future
L’Oréal-UNESCO recognizes Dr. El Khoury-Malhame for aiming to uncover the neural mechanisms that promote recovery and growth in individuals affected by trauma.