A prominent Chairperson and Associate Professor with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from MIT. Boasts 19+ years of academic experience and 5+ years of industrial experience at Pratt & Whitney. Specializes in thermal sciences, gas turbine propulsion, and internal combustion engines. Led curriculum overhaul and enrollment growth (82% increase) at University of Balamand. Taught thousands of students in Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and Turbomachinery, with excellent student feedback. Won NASA Award for low-NOx combustor research, leading projects for Boeing and Airbus. Holds an MBA in Finance, combining technical expertise with administrative leadership. Proficient in combustion system design and thermal analysis, driving academic excellence and industry collaboration.