Experienced Professor of Physics, at Notre Dame University - Louaize in Lebanon, with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Bassem Sabra has a Ph.D. in Physics (astrophysics) from Ohio University, USA. His field of research is active galactic nuclei, using multi-wavelength spectroscopy, modeling, and machine learning to study accretion physics, feedback, and the co-evolution with the host galaxy. His research is published in top-ranked astrophysics journals. He has certification in the analysis and design of smallsat/cubesat space missions. He has taught physics and astrophysics courses varying from the Freshman to the graduate levels. He has extensive experience in curriculum development, program reviews, instructional design, assessment development, and outcomes assessment. He is currently serving as the chairperson of the Dept. of Physics & Astronomy at NDU.