Research
In Brief
Creative Writing at LAU: Top 1 Percent in Literary Studies
Now in his second year among the top 2 percent of researchers worldwide, LAU Associate Professor Sleiman El Hajj has ranked among the top 1 percent in Literary Studies (121 out of 17,976) by Scopus-Elsevier, achieving the highest ranking globally for Creative Writing scholars. Dr. El Hajj expressed pride “in having placed Lebanese creative writing on the academic map,” noting how its integration with quantitative algorithms enhances its standing internationally.
Dr. Dumitru Baleanu Awarded the Liu-Hui Prize
Professor at LAU’s School of Arts and Sciences Dumitru Baleanu has received the 2024 Liu-Hui Prize—a prestigious award that honors contributions to the field of mathematics—at the 2nd International Conference on Mathematical Analysis, Applications and Computational Simulation, China. This award recognizes Dr. Baleanu’s contributions to fractional variational principles and their applications in control theory, notably through co-developing the Atangana-Baleanu fractional derivative, a mathematical tool with broad applications in science and engineering.
Prestigious T.H.E. Award for the AiW
The Arab Institute for Women (AiW) has won the Best Research Project of the Year Award at the Times Higher Education Awards Arab World 2024 for its project, Countering Backlash: Reclaiming Gender Justice. The judges praised AiW’s work for its solid academic research and real-world impact in addressing vital social issues. This recognition comes at an auspicious time as LAU celebrates its centennial, and the AiW marks 50 years of advancing gender issues and bridging the gap between academia and activism.
Dr. Ali Fakih’s Article in the Defence and Peace Economics Journal is Among the Trending Articles
An article by Professor and Chairperson of the Economics Department at the Adnan Kassar School of Business Ali Fakih titled “The impact of Syrian refugees on the labor market in neighboring countries: empirical evidence from Jordan” has been recognized as a trending publication in Defence and Peace Economics. This study provides an in-depth analysis of how Syrian refugees affect the labor markets in Jordan, adding critical insights to regional economic discussions.
Prof. Maya Farah: The Only Female Marketing Scholar in MENA Ranked Among World’s Top 2 Percent Scientists
Dr. Maya Farah (BS ’00; MBA ‘02), chairperson of the Marketing Department at the Adnan Kassar School of Business, is the only female professor not only in Lebanon but also in the MENA region to be listed in the ‘Marketing’ category among the World’s Top 2 percent scientists for 2024 by Stanford University and Scopus Elsevier. Dr. Farah dedicated her success to Lebanon, its most resilient people, her alma mater LAU, and her family for their unwavering support.
Dr. Elie Bouri Ranked No.1 in Lebanon by Research.com
The prestigious 2024 Rising Stars of Science Ranking by Research.com has placed LAU Professor of Finance Elie Bouri in the top position nationally among “young, successful researchers who are just starting their academic career and have already made a huge impact with their work,” according to the ranking body. This latest accolade, one of many for Dr. Bouri, brings great pride to LAU and its vibrant research community.
Dr. Elie Bouri Receives the Shoman Award
Professor of Finance Elie Bouri has received the 2024 Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation Award for Arab Researchers—LAU’s fourth—in recognition of his contribution to the field of Business and Economics, specifically in cryptocurrency. Dr. Bouri has also been listed as a Highly Cited Researcher on Clarivate for three years and was one of 17 LAU faculty members to be ranked among the world’s top two percent scientists by Scopus Elsevier.
Evaluating Anti-Corruption Measures
The first in a series of spotlights on policy events, Spotlight on Anti-Corruption Policy, was held by the Center for Policy Analysis in collaboration with Transparency International–Lebanon on August 29 at the Beirut Campus. Distinguished speakers provided valuable insights into the progress made so far, stressing the need for bold actions to redeem Lebanon’s regression on the Corruption Perceptions Index since 2012. Though the road is long, Dr. Leila Dagher, LAU assistant to the president for Public Policy, said “we can at least raise awareness at this time.”
Dr. Jimmy Romanos Receives Shoman Foundation Award for Research
Associate Professor of Physics Jimmy Romanos has been granted the prestigious Abdul Hameed Shoman Award for Arab Researchers for 2023. This recognition – LAU’s third – highlights Dr. Romanos’ research on the thermodynamic modeling of gases at the atomic scale and its applications in the development of new energy storage technologies. This enhances our understanding of the stability of methane hydrates and their implications on climate change.
Dr. Samer Saab Spotlighted in IEEE Magazine
Dean of Graduate Studies and Research Samer Saab has been featured in IEEE Control Systems Magazine, a highly prestigious journal published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, a global organization dedicated to advancing technology for humanity. The Q&A with Dr. Saab – who is also a professor at the School of Engineering – in the latest issue of the magazine highlighted his contributions to his field and dedication to nurturing young researchers.
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