Doctoral Researcher

• Sep 2023 - Present

Environmental Policy Intern

• Jun 2023 - Sep 2023

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• Jan 2023 - May 2023

• Conducted comprehensive literature reviews on the Aqueous Phase Reforming (APR) of biomass for hydrogen production.• Initiated and directed a screening analysis to determine the most efficient catalyst in terms of conversion and yield.• Contributed to writing a proposal document that secured a $10,000 research grant.• Presented weekly-PowerPoint presentations of my outcomes to my research supervisor.

Teaching Assistant

• Feb 2022 - Apr 2023

• Delivered weekly problem-solving sessions for Thermodynamics courses (CHEN 214 and CHEN 314).• Conceptualized and assigned homework problems to students and answered any relevant questions during office hours.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• May 2022 - Sep 2022

• Conducted extensive literature reviews on the clinkerization process in order to decarbonize the cement industry.• Formulated a MATLAB code that accurately models the kinetics and temperature profiles within a rotary kiln.• Validated the model with the literature and performed error and sensitivity analyses. • Took the initiative to convert the code into an intuitive App Interface using MATLAB's App Designer Function.• Authored a technical report summarizing the outcomes of my work and submitted it to my research supervisor. Show less

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• May 2021 - May 2022

• Assisted Dr. Najat Saliba in her research on quantifying the toxic emissions that are induced from diesel generators in Lebanon. • Quantified health risks and economic burdens of Lebanon's continuous reliance on diesel generators, with outcomes cited in a Washington Post report revealing significant increases in cancer cases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cardiovascular hospital admissions.• Identified a staggering 9 billion dollars in fees annually imposed on Lebanese residents due to this reliance on diesel generators, highlighting the severe economic hurdles it creates.• Co-authored 3 scientific articles depicting the compelling outcomes of my work. The articles were published by prominent local news outlets (Annahar). Show less

Energy & Environmental Consultant

• Sep 2021 - Mar 2023

• Co-supervised 2 communities in Lebanon to meet their environmental goals while working in collaboration with Lebanese media and renowned sustainability experts. • Devised and installed a solar water pumping system to provide freshwater for 100+ households in Bedghan which reduced the residents’ monthly energy bills by 30%. • Developed and conducted a watershed assessment to evaluate the feasibility of implementing a plastic capturing device on Beirut’s River. • Designed a prototype of the plastic harvesting device on AutoCAD and submitted it to the municipality of Beirut. Show less