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Born 1974, BintJbeil, Al Birkeh quarter
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1992: Lebanese Bacc II, with a very good distinction
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1996: B. Sc. in Chemistry, The American University of Beirut
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1998: M. Sc. in Organic Chemistry, The American University of Beirut
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In few months, will be finishing the Ph. D. degree at McGill University
in Polymer Chemistry.
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Member of:
- American Chemical Society
- Canadian Society for Chemistry
- Syndicate of Chemists in Lebanon
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Elected to the board of directors of the Lebanese Syndicate of Chemists in 1996-1997
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Published many scientific papers in leading journals
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Attended several international conferences and symposia
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Served as Chair for the organizing committees of two scientific conferences in Canada, and as a coordinator/member in many academic and
non-academic committees
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Awarded many honors from the American University of Beirut and McGill University, including:
- T. Sterry Hunt award for excellence in teaching (McGill) for 2 consecutive years 2001 and 2002
- Zamboni prize for excellence in research 2002 (McGill), MSED/Bayer Inc.
- Polymer Chemistry 2003 (Material Science and Engineering Division of the Canadian Society for Chemistry)
- Industrial Research Fellowship from the Canadian government 2003
- ... and others.
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Received an honorary shield from H.E. President Emile Lahoud of Lebanon in January 2003
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Completed training courses with the United Nations, and International Air Transport Association (IATA).
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Served as a weapon inspector with the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) between Jan-Mar 2003.