Graduate Research Assistant, PhD Student
Department of Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Biography
Experienced Researcher with elevated skills in material characterization with a focus on SEM analysis. Managed multidisciplinary student training programs thanks to strong communication skills, teamwork, and supportiveness.
Research Interests
Exploring bacterial effects on composite performance and microbial-induced degradation leading to premature failure.
Education
PhD Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Master’s degree in ‘Chemistry-Biology of Bioactive Molecules’’, Lebanese University, Lebanon, 2017
BSc Biochemistry, Lebanese University, Lebanon, 2015
Professional Service
February 2025-Present
Fibers and Composites Manufacturing Facility - Graduate Research Assistant
May 2023-December 2024
American University of Beirut (AUB), Lebanon - Laboratory Scientist staff at the Central Research Science Laboratory (CSRL)
August 2019-August 2022
Ohio University, Athens (OH) – Research Assistant in Biomedical Sciences
March 2017- December 2018
Lebanese University, Lebanon - Research Assistant internship
Publications
D. Issa, A. Najjar, H. Greige-Gerges, H. Nehme, Screening of Some Essential Oil Constituents as Potential Inhibitors of the ATP synthase of Escherichia coli (J.Food Sci.DOI:10.1111/1750-3841.14421).
