# American University of Beirut

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## 2010 - 2012

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### ​​​​​​​​​​​​​2011 - 2012

Multi-Objective Optimizatation for Contract Areas Delineation and Sequential Leasing of Lebanon's Offshore Hydrocarbon Assets - **Ali Yassine, Bacel Maddah, Mahmoud Al Hindi, Fadi Henri Nader\**[**Abstract**](https://www.aub.edu.lb/masri_institute/Documents/Abstract%20Multi-Objective%20Optimizatation%20for%20Contract%20Areas%20Delineation%20and%20Sequential%20Leasing%20of%20Lebanon%27s%20Offshore%20Hydrocarbon%20Assets.pdf) \
**Topic:** Energy Management and Resource Planning\
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​Novel Cyclometalated Ruthenium Complexes & Electrolyte Systems for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells - **Tarek Ghaddar**\
[**Abstract**](https://www.aub.edu.lb/masri_institute/Documents/Abstract%20Novel%20Cyclometalated%20Ruthenium%20Complexes%20%26%20Electrolyte%20Systems%20for%20Dye-Sensitized%20Solar%20Cells.pdf)\
**Topic:** Alternative Energy and Energy Efficiency\

Stochastic Optimization of the Water Flooding Process Through Front Tracking - **George Saad, Fouad Azizi****\**

[**Abstract**](https://www.aub.edu.lb/masri_institute/Documents/Abstract%20Stochastic%20Optimization%20of%20the%20Water%20Flooding%20Process%20Through%20Front%20Tracking.pdf)\
**Topic:** Exploration and Recovery of Oil and Gas\
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The Design and Testing of a Maximum Power Point Controller for a Large PV Generator Under Nonuniform Testing - **Sami Karaki, Mohammad Mansour, Rabih Jabr\**[**Abstract**](https://www.aub.edu.lb/masri_institute/Documents/Abstract%20The%20Design%20and%20Testing%20of%20a%20Maximum%20Power%20Point%20Controller%20for%20a%20Large%20PV%20Generator%20Under%20Nonuniform%20Testing.pdf)\
**​Topic:**Alternative Energy and Energy Efficiency\

**​**Towards An Environmentally Clean Charcoal Production **- Joseph Zeaiter, Elie Shammas, Daniel Asmar\****[Ab​stract](https://www.aub.edu.lb/masri_institute/Documents/Abstract%20Towards%20An%20Environmentally%20Clean%20Charcoal%20Production.pdf)\
**Topic:**Alternative Energy and Energy Efficiency\
\**Alternative Techniques for Minimizing The Energy Consumption of Typical Residential Buildings in Lebanon - **Ghassan Chehab, Kamel Abou Ghali, Issam Srour\****Abstract\
**Topic:**Alternative Energy and Energy Efficiency​\**

### ​2010-2011

Microbial Fuel Cells and Thermophelic Anaerobic Digestion: Biotechnology Advancement Providing Sustainable Solutions to Energy Insecurity in Developing Countries - **Pascal Saikaly, Mutasem El Fadel, Elie Barbour, Lucy Semerjian, Sophia Ghanimeh\****Abstract** \
**Topic:**Alternative Energy and Energy Efficiency\
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Enhancement of Photovoltaic Performance of A Novel Dye, ‘‘T18”, With Ketene
Thioacetal Groups as Electron Donors for High Efficiency Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells  ​​- **Tarek H. Ghaddar\**[**Abstract**](https://www.aub.edu.lb/masri_institute/Documents/Abstract%20Enhancement%20of%20Photovoltaic%20Performance%20of%20A%20Novel%20Dye,%20‘‘T18”,%20With%20Ketene%20Thioacetal%20Groups%20as%20Electron%20Donors%20for%20High%20Efficiency%20Dye-Sensitized%20Solar%20Cells.pdf)\
**​Topic:**Alternative Energy and Energy Efficiency\
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​Preparations of Novel Discotic Liquid Crystals for Use In Organic Photovoltaics - **Bilal Kaafarani\**[**Abstract**](https://www.aub.edu.lb/masri_institute/Documents/Abstract%20Preparations%20of%20Novel%20Discotic%20Liquid%20Crystals%20for%20Use%20In%20Organic%20Photovoltaics.pdf)\
**Topic:** Alternative Energy and Energy Efficiency\
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On Structuring Offshore Hydrocarbon
Production Sharing Contracts: Lebanon’s Case​ - \
**Bacel Maddah, Lama Moussawi, Mazen Skaff, Ali Yassine**\
**​[Abstra​ct](https://www.aub.edu.lb/masri_institute/Documents/Abstract%20On%20Structuring%20Offshore%20Hydrocarbon%20Production%20Sharing%20Contracts%20Lebanon’s%20Case.pdf)**\
**​Topic:**Energy Management and Resource Planning​\
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Optimized Solar-powered Liquid Desiccant System to Supply Building Fresh
Water and Cooling Needs​ - **Nesreen Ghaddar, Kamel Abou Ghali, Nabil Audeh \****​​​​Abstract \******Topic:**Alternative Energy and Energy Efficiency​\**

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