Prof. Dr. Ziad O. Abu-Faraj Email & Phone Number

Baltimore, Md, Usa

Beirut, Beirut Governorate, Lebanon

Beirut District, Lebanon

Provide a strategic vision for the research at AUSTDraft and implement the research policy for AUSTConstitute and activate the Institutional Review Board (IRB)Promote humane and ethical human and animal welfare program and help protect the University from research risks Oversee partnerships with industry and extramural partner institutions in coordination with the Faculty Deans.Foster new research initiatives Assist faculty members when possible in applying for research grants with special emphasis on CNRS grantsSupport and assist faculty when possible to form successful collaborative research groups Publish a Faculty Research ManualAct as the University representative on national research committeesEncourage students’ participation in national and regional research competitions

Beirut Governorate, Lebanon

Spearheaded the development of a comprehensive Biomedical Engineering (BME) undergraduate/graduate curriculum.Established the mission statement and objectives for the BME department.Prepared course descriptions and syllabi in compliance with US Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology guidelines.Researched and selected leading textbooks in BME and related disciplines to ensure up-to-date education.Initiated and managed a research and development program for the BME department.Oversaw the design and development of state-of-the-art BME laboratory facilities.Directed the management and supervision of BME laboratories and staff.Established cooperation agreements with competitive international programs in BME.Administered quality assurance and control processes to ensure departmental operations met high standards.Monitored and coordinated the implementation and operation of the BME department, optimizing instruction effectiveness.Promoted professional growth opportunities for faculty and staff, fostering a culture of lifelong learning.Conducted regular departmental meetings to evaluate student progress and enhance productivity.Oversaw the allocation of departmental scholarships and awards.Fostered a strong sense of collaboration and unity among faculty members.Developed policies to prevent brain-drain and retain talented individuals.Collaborated with university officers and participated in university committees to advance the institution's interests.

Beirut, Lebanon

Establishment of the vision, mission statement, and objectives of the Faculty of Engineering and its underlying Programs.Development of a BS/MS curricula in: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, and Power Engineering.Enhancing the existing curriculum in Computer and Communications Engineering.Preparation of course syllabi in compliance with the US Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) guidelines.Accreditation of Engineering Programs by ABET, Inc.Initiation of a research and development programs within the Faculty of Engineering (FOE).Setting up the blueprints for the FOE laboratory facilities and pursue their timely development.Directing the management of the FOE laboratories in terms of functions and supervision of its staff.Establishment of cooperation agreements with competitive international programs in BME/CCE/MTE.Establishment of the code for the departments within the FOE and the administration of quality assurance and control processes in their daily operations.Monitoring and coordinating the implementation and operation of the departments within the FOE to enhance the effectiveness of its instruction.Stimulating and providing opportunities for professional growth of the departments personnel: faculty and staff.Promoting life-long learning.Holding departmental meetings with the faculty to evaluate the students' progress and various means to improve students' and instructors' productivity.Overseeing the allocation of departmental scholarships and awards.Leading and developing an esprit-de-corps among the departments faculty members.Development of policies for the prevention of brain-drain.

Oak Park, Illinois, United States

Orthopedic Biomechanics and Pediatric Motion Analysis

Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering

Activities and Societies: IEEE - Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society

Master Of Science - Ms, Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Baccalaureate Ii, Mathematics