Abbas A.Baalbaki Email & Phone Number

After years of dedication to scientific research and a deep commitment to sustainable innovation, I've founded Science4Life, a consulting company that embodies my passion for using science as a force for good.Science4Life is more than just a business; it's a mission to transform challenges into opportunities through the power of science. With expertise spanning biology, geology, environmental technology, and analytical chemistry, in addition to a network of top experts in various scientific and engineering domains, we're poised to offer unique insights and solutions across various sectors.

United Arab Emirates

Leading AirZones scientific research and development on indoor air quality monitoring, assessment and rating. supporting remotely since May 2022.My tasks include: ● Designing and conducting experiments● Compliance assurance of monitoring tools and protocols● Designing data visualization and management tools● Developing and updating AirZones’ strategy for air quality monitoring and assessment based on international standards

In addition to environmental consulting, I provide science-based solutions for firms developing novel products. My services include but are not limited to:- Conducting feasibility studies, action plans, technical designs and providing solutions to clients in the industrial, agricultural and services sectors.- Detailed literature review on the latest tech for industries seeking novelty and cost optimization.- Example projects: 1. Design and fabrication of a water desalination plants for residential buildings in Beirut 2. Design and QA/QC of an automated aquarium water quality testing device for a startup in Beirut (Reef Kinetics) 3. Development of resin 3d printer components for a Lebanese startup (TroyDimensions)

Beirut Lebanon

- Participated in different startup competitions- Startups developed were: 1. propane-powered elevator 2. Smart traffic management system (a similar system was adopted later in Dubai) 3. Snail slime extractor

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Working with RGS for disinfectants and disinfection equipment, a member of Rely industriesgroup, as a research and development engineer/ chemist to:- Develop and test novel disinfectants formulations- Setting up the production facility and SOPs for new products- Developing novel disinfection products- Assist with products registration, ISO GMP requirements, and certification process

Beirut District, Lebanon

Supervising research of graduate and undergraduate students at the chemistry department’swater treatment laboratory at AUB, tasks included:- Follow-up on student’s research ideation, proposal, planning, experimental setup design,data acquisition and analysis- Publishing peer-reviewed research articles- Assisting the principal investigator in managing the lab and writing proposals

Beirut District, Lebanon

Collaborating with Difaf, a Lebanese environmental consulting and solutions provider firm, onvarious projects and delivering tasks including but not limited to:- Conducting scientific research & development- Field visits and inspections- Developing sampling strategies and implementation, data cleaning, sorting and analyses- Support in projects planning, action plans and bills of quantities- Detailing technical briefs- Support in feasibility studies & cost-benefit analysis- Commissioning plans and implementation- Supervision on project commissioning

Environmental Engineering Research Center

Supervising the environmental engineering research center at AUB, which is a service, teaching, and research laboratory in the faculty of engineering and architecture. tasks included:- Sample logging, preparation, reviewing testing results and reporting reports- Follow-up on laboratory maintenance, orders, safety and housekeeping- Preparation and development of laboratory course on water and wastewater treatment- Teaching lab courses- Conducting laboratory HSE training for new users

Beirut Lebanon

Worked for the WHO and Lebanese ministry of health to assess the water quality and water treatment systems for all Lebanese government-owned hospitals. The project took place over three month and a total of 28 hospitals were surveyed, the final recommendations were applied to improve critical water quality issues faced in the public sector hospitals.

Beirut, Lebanon

As part of my studies for my MS degree, I was employed as a full-time research assistant, working on several projects in the civil and environmental engineering departments, duties included:- Conducting research projects, mostly on desalination and wastewater treatment- Assisting researchers on projects- Training undergraduate students on standard laboratory techniques and procedures

Master Of Science (Ms), Environmental Technology, 3.9/4

Activities and Societies: Member of Greenpeace AUB club and Outlook club

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Life And Earth Sciences, 3/4

Activities and Societies: Member of the science clubMajor in Biology, minor in Geology