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SAFA BAYDOUN
Email: *******.*@*******.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/safaa-baydoun-61a985297/ Address: Staten Island – New York
Academia (teaching, scientific research & administration) Biology Academic Education
- Ph.D. in Photobiology, United Medical and Dental School of Guy’s and St Thomas’s Hospitals, London University, 1992.
- MPhil in Photobiology, London University, 1988.
- BS in Biochemistry, Damascus University (good standing), 1985. Professional Experience
1. Associate Professor, Faculty of Science, Beirut Arab University, Lebanon, (September 2024- December-2024).
Main responsibilities & Achievements:
- Teach university level courses
- Coordinate the establishment of a Professional MSc program “Environment and Ecosystem Management “in collaboration with “Ecological Engineering and Biodiversity Management” Postgraduate Program, Montpellier University (MU)
- Coordinate the activities of Litani Basin group under the framework of the Environmental Observatory of Lebanon and France O-Life
- Supervise thesis work of postgraduate students
- Conduct scientific research
- Organize extracurricular activities and student participation in national and international events 2. Director, Research Center for Environment and Development, Beirut Arab University, Lebanon
(September 2011-August 2024).
Main responsibilities & Achievements:
- Develop strategic plans and ensure implementation,
- Design administrative framework and ensure smooth work flow and development
- Coordinate research activities
- Organize community outreach activities
- Participate in international project in the region and establish a network of collaborators 3. A Professor of Biology and Dean, School of Arts and Sciences, Lebanese International University, Lebanon (September 2004-August 2011).
Main responsibilities & Achievements:
- Develop strategic plans and successfully implemented them, resulting in promoting school programs, increasing enrollment and enhancing academic offerings
- Mange academic and administrative operations
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- Develop curricula to enhance student knowledge, skills and competencies
- Supervise faculty and staff recruitment
- Organize outreach activities
4. Lecturer, American University for Science and Technology, Zahle, Lebanon (September 1996-August 2003)
Main responsibilities & Achievements
- Teach several courses
- Coordinate extracurricular activities
5. Science Coordinator & Biology teacher, Lebanese American School, Zahle, Lebanon. (September 1996-August 2003)
Main responsibilities & Achievements
- Oversee and manage science curricula at all grade levels
- Coordinate professional development activities for teachers
- Supervise teachers’ performance
- Ensure quality teaching
- Teach biology secondary levels courses
Training Workshops & Others
- Monitoring and Evaluation, “Expand Your Horizon”, USAID, Los Angeles including; Santa Monica College, University of California Los Angeles, National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and study testing (CRESST)/UCLA, University of La Verne, Claremont Graduate College, Pepperdine University, Woodbury University, August 2014.
- Learning Styles, British Council, Lebanon, December 13, 2011.
- Pedagogic Training, Faculty of Science, University of Montpellier, May 30 May – June 2, 2022. Computer & Software Skills
- Microsoft Office: Excellent use of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
- Virtual Communication: Excellent use of Microsoft Teams, Zoom,
- Data Management: Excellent use of Google & One drive
- Data Visualization: Good knowledge of PowerPoint
- Writing: Reporting, Scientific Technical Writing, Project Proposals
- Phone Applications: WhatsApp
- Office Machinery: good knowledge of using office equipment such as fax, printer, copier, scanner. Research Studies, Publications & Awards
- Mapping and analyzing farmers’ perception of challenges and opportunities of Agriculture: evidence from Upper-Litani, Beqaa valley, Lebanon. 15th IFSA conference. 2024, 6p
- Chemical Composition, Antioxidant Capacity, and Anti cancerous Effects against Human Lung Cancer Cells of a Terpenoid-Rich Fraction of Inula viscosa. Biology (Basel). 2024 Sep 2;13(9):687. doi: 10.3390/biology13090687.
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- An Initial Assessment of Community Values, Rules, and Traditional Ecological Knowledge of Mount Hermon, Lebanon: Key Perspectives towards Biocultural Conservation. Human Ecology. doi: 10.1007/s10745-024-00488-3.
- Gundelia tournefortii L. (Akkoub): a review of a valuable wild vegetable from Eastern Mediterranean. Genet Resour Crop Evol. doi: 10.1007/s10722-024-01927-2.
- Surveying and mapping cereals and legumes wild relatives in Mount Hermon (Bekaa, Lebanon). Ecol Evol. 2024 Mar 11;14(3):e10943. doi: 10.1002/ece3.10943.
- Habitat characterization and mapping on the western slopes of Mount Hermon in Lebanon. Vegetation Classification and Survey 5: 85–107. doi: 10.3897/VCS.106377.
- Wild leafy vegetables: A potential source for a traditional Mediterranean food from Lebanon. Front. Sustain. Food Syst., 09 January 2023. Sec. Nutrition and Sustainable Diets. doi: 10.3389/fsufs.2022.991979
Language Skills
English: Excellent
Arabic: Native speaker, understand multiple dialects (Egyptian, Levantine, Arabian Gulf Countries, French: Basic
Volunteering & Community Service
Assistant in a Dutch Humanitarian and missionary project “Project Teth” (*******-****@****.**)
(January 2017 – October 2024)
Main tasks:
- Assist in spiritual Christian activities.
- Facilitate and participate in providing food, fuel, and medications to local people in need.
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