Online Algorithms
Dr. Christine Markarian
Ph.D. in Computer Science University of Paderborn, Germany
MS in Computer Science Lebanese American University
BS in Mathematics Haigazian University
Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the Mathematical Sciences Department at Haigazian University.
Dr. Markarian’s research is based on the creation of new solutions using algorithms to make wise decisions in situations where the future is unknown.
She has published more than 25 research papers in international peer-reviewed journals and conferences on Algorithms & Complexity, Combinatorial Optimization, Online Algorithms, Distributed Computing, Graph Theory, Wireless Networks, Operation Research, Cloud Computing and Scheduling.
Neuro-finance
Dr. Sara Makhoul
Ph.D. in Business Science Lebanese University
MS in Finance Lebanese University
MS in Management Lebanese University
BS in Finance Lebanese University
Dr. Makhoul is a Professor at The Faculty of Business and Economics – Lebanese University, Branch III.
Dr. Makhoul’s research examines the role of emotions in financial decision making among entrepreneurs. This research, which examines the physical neurology of decision making, is the first of its kind in Lebanon.
Air Pollution
Dr. Charbel Afif
Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences Université Saint Joseph Paris 12 Université Val de Marne
MS in Science Paris 12 Université Val de Marne
BS in Chemistry Université Saint Joseph
Dr. Afif is a Professor at the Faculty of Sciences at Université Saint Joseph (USJ) and an Adjunct Associate Professor at The Energy, Environment and Water Research Center (EEWRC) – Cyprus Institute. He leads the “Emissions, Measurements, and Modeling of the Atmosphere” (EMMA) research group at USJ.
Dr. Afif is also the Technical Director of the Center for Analysis and Research at the Faculty of Sciences at USJ. He has led many international and national projects for international organizations and industries in the field of air pollution and climate change including national strategies, monitoring network design, industrial including national strategies, monitoring network design, industrial emissions abatement and monitoring.
He is an international expert in the field of air pollution with more than 15 years of experience. He has more than 40 scientific publications, more than 50 conference papers and contributed to two books.
Family Friendly Policies
Dr. Nada Khaddage Sobh
Ph.D. in Business Administration (Human Resources Management), Lebanese University
MS in Business Administration Modern University For Business And Science
BS in Business Administration Arts Sciences & Technology University in Lebanon
Director of the MBA program at the Science and Technology University in Lebanon, she is a certified Master Life and Business Coach, Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming, Time-line Therapy and Hypnotherapy.
The conflict between her work and her home responsibilities as a mother of two, led Dr. Khaddage to her research topic, exploring Lebanese labor laws in regards to Family Friendly Policies (FFP). Since FFPs benefit employers, families, the economy and the society as a whole, Nada has concentrated her research on Lebanon’s labor laws and how to improve them to create a more family-friendly environment in the workplace.
Her publications are about empowering employees through FFPs.
Monetary Policy
Dr. Patrick Karawani
Ph.D. in Economics Lebanese University
MS in International Economics Paris Dauphine
MS in Economic Policy Université Saint Joseph
BS in Economics Université Saint Joseph
Portfolio Manager Bank Saradar
Dr. Karawani studied economics for almost 10 years in both France and Lebanon. That has allowed him to develop his own unique view to monetary policy, and to reinterpret different economic concepts and to reformulate them in his own way.
He has published several academic papers on growth, business cycles, and economic policy.