- District of Zahrani, Lebanon
- +961 7 420 720
- [email protected]
Terms of Reference (TOR) for the External Advisory Board
Preface
The External Advisory Board (EAB) provides expert advice and valuable feedback on various academic operations of the College of Engineering at Phoenicia University. The EAB plays a key role in ensuring that the College's programs are aligned with industry standards and market needs.
Membership
Phoenicia University’s EAB is composed of distinguished academics and industry professionals who provide strategic guidance to ensure academic excellence, industry relevance, and continuous improvement of the College of Engineering programs.
The EAB includes 3–4 members for each engineering discipline offered by the College.
Dr. Nasser Hoteit
- Former Chairman of the Lebanese Petroleum Administration (LPA).
- Currently serves as a consultant with CNRE, providing expertise in energy strategy and petroleum sector development.
Dr. Abdelaziz Khlaifat
- Professor and Chair of the Petroleum and Energy Engineering Department at The American University in Cairo (AUC).
Mr. Fawzi Khalife
- Advisor at QatarEnergy, one of the world’s leading energy companies.
Dr. Youssef Nasser
- 5G–6G Business Line Director at Greenerwave.
- Expert in advanced wireless communication technologies and next-generation networks.
Dr. Claude El Bayeh
- Assistant Professor at the University of Doha for Science & Technology.
Dr. Ali Yassine
- Chief Operations Officer at Touch, Lebanon.
- Extensive experience in telecommunications operations and network management.
Dr. Nadine Abbas
- Assistant Professor with strong engagement in academia, professional organizations, and industry.
- Member of the IEEE Region 8 Membership Development Committee.
- Chair of IEEE Women in Engineering – Lebanon.
- Membership Development Officer at IEEE Lebanon Section and IEEE Communications Society – Lebanon.
- Technical Manager at Beirut AI.
Dr. Ahmad Smaili
- Advisor to the Dean at the Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, American University of Beirut.
Dr. Mohamad Hajj Hasan
- Director of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Khatib and Alami, Lebanon.
- Extensive professional experience in engineering consultancy and project management.
Dr. Maher Shihadeh
- Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University.
Dr. Jacques Abboud
- Lecturer in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management at the American University of Beirut.
Term
EAB members serve for a fixed period of 3 years.
Chairperson
The Dean of the College of Engineering serves as the Chairperson of the EAB.
Schedule
The EAB holds meetings 1 to 2 times per year, typically lasting between 1 to 2 hours per session.
Responsibilities of EAB Members
The primary responsibilities of the EAB members include, but are not limited to:
- Reviewing and providing feedback on degree plans and program curriculum.
- Guiding the College in identifying and securing internship opportunities for students.
- Assisting in identifying employment opportunities for graduates within relevant industries.
- Offering feedback on students' performance in the job market and advising on areas for improvement.
- Providing input on the vision, mission, Program Educational Objectives (PEOs), and Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) to ensure alignment with industry trends and employer expectations.
- Identifying opportunities for student scholarships to support academic excellence.
- Securing sponsorships for student competitions and activities.
- Recommending and identifying design themes for final-year projects that are both academically challenging and industry-relevant.
- Identifying research needs within Lebanon and the broader region, advising the College on priority research areas.
Colleges
Contact info
Phoenicia University
Main Campus
District of Zahrani
South Lebanon
Tel.: +961 7 420 720
E-mail: [email protected]
Main Campus
District of Zahrani
South Lebanon
Tel.: +961 7 420 720
E-mail: [email protected]