Degrees/Education: ; Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Physiology, Université de Montréal, 1998 ; Master of Science in Plant Biochemistry, Université de Montréal, 1994; Bachelor of Science in Botany, Lebanese University, 1988; ; Academic Experience:; Full Professor, University of Balamand, Oct 2014 – Present; Associate Professor, University of Balamand, Oct 2005 – Sep 2014; Assistant Professor, University of Balamand, Oct 2001 – Sep 2005; Lecturer, Lebanese University (LU), Mar 2000 – Sep 2001; Lecturer, Université St-Joseph (USJ), Jan 2000 – Sep 2001; Postdoctoral Fellow Mc-Gill University & Université de Montréal, Jan 1999 – Dec 1999; Postdoctoral Fellow Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, May 1998 – Jan 1999; ; Professional Experience/Qualifications (if applicable):; Dean, Faculty of Sciences, University of Balamand, Feb 2008 – Jan 2019; Executive President (FDKR), University of Balamand, Jan 2008 - Present; Chairman, Environ Sciences, University of Balamand, Oct 2007 – Sep 2011; Director, Biodiversity (IOE), University of Balamand, Oct 2004 – Feb 2009; Chairman, Biology University of Balamand, Oct 2003 – Sep 2008; Coordinator, Club Activities, University of Balamand, Oct 2002 – Sep 2004; ; Publications, Presentations & Funded Research:; Refereed Journal Articles: Author and co-author of 13 international journal articles; Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers: Presented 31 papers in peer-reviewed international and national conferences, two of which were award-winning; Books/ Book Chapters: Author of one book chapter; Patents: Co-Author of one international patent; Granted funds: CNRS, AUF, CEDRE, Balamand Internal Research Grants, Ford Foundation