# American University of Beirut

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## 2016 - 2018

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### ​​​​​​​​2017 - 2018

Environmental Management Practices of the Oil and Gas Companies in Lebanon - **May A. Massoud**

**[Abstract](https://www.aub.edu.lb/masri_institute/Documents/May%20Massoud%20Abstract%202017%20-%202018.pdf)**\
**Topic:** Energy Management and Resource Planning \

Quick Assessment of Petroleum Products for Water Treatment and Potential Oil Exploration -**Digambara Patra**

[**Abstract**](https://www.aub.edu.lb/masri_institute/Documents/Abstract%20Quick%20Assessment%20of%20Petroleum%20Products%20for%20Water%20Treatment%20and%20Potential%20Oil%20Exploration.pdf)\
**Topic:** Exploration and Recovery of Oil and Gas \

**\**A Data Science Approach for Identifying Bright Spot Oil Formation Using Modified Extreme Learning Machines - **Mariette Awad**

[**Abstract**](https://www.aub.edu.lb/masri_institute/Documents/Abstract%20A%20Data%20Science%20Approach%20for%20Identifying%20Bright%20Spot%20Oil%20Formation%20Using%20Modified%20Extreme%20Learning%20Machines.pdf)\
**Topic:** Exploration and Recovery of Oil and Gas \

**\**Hybrid Optimization Using Convolutional Neural Network for Well Placement in Oil - **George Saad, Mariette Awad, Fouad Azizi**

[**Abstract**](https://www.aub.edu.lb/masri_institute/Documents/Abstract%20Hybrid%20Optimization%20Using%20Convolutional%20Neural%20Network%20for%20Well%20Placement%20in%20Oil%20Fields%20Abstract.pdf)\
**Topic:** Exploration and Recovery of Oil and Gas \

**\**Instrumented Robotic Platform for Measuring the Interface Resistance between Pipelines and Offshore Soils - **Shadi Najjar, Daniel Asmar, Elie Shammas, Salah Sadek**

[**Abstract**](https://www.aub.edu.lb/masri_institute/Documents/Abstract%20Instrumented%20Robotic%20Platform%20for%20Measuring%20the%20Interface%20Resistance%20between%20Pipelines%20and%20Offshore%20Soils.pdf)\
**Topic:** Energy Management and Resource Planning\
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Nanostructured Photoanodes Based on BiVO4 Modified Inverse Opals and Glass Coupled to Earth-Abundant Oxygen Evolution Catalysts for Solar Water Splitting - **Lara Halaoui**

[**Abstract**](https://www.aub.edu.lb/masri_institute/Documents/Abstract%20Nanostructured%20Photoanodes%20Based%20on%20BiVO4%20Modified%20Inverse%20Opals%20and%20Glass%20Coupled%20to%20Earth-Abundant%20Oxygen%20Evolution%20Catalysts%20for%20Solar%20Water%20Splitting.pdf)\
**​Topic:**Alternative Energy and Energy Efficiency \

**\**Modeling the Impact of Public Transportation Service Quality and Clean Vehicles Availability on Auto Ownership and Use in Lebanon, Vehicular Emissions, Fuel Consumption, and Heat Island Effect - **Maya Abou Zeid, Isam Kaysi**\

[**Abstract**](https://www.aub.edu.lb/masri_institute/Documents/Abstract%20Modeling%20the%20Impact%20of%20Public%20Transportation%20Service%20Quality%20and%20Clean%20Vehicles%20Availability%20on%20Auto%20Ownership%20and%20Use%20in%20Lebanon,%20Vehicular%20Emissions,%20Fuel%20Consumption,%20and%20.pdf)\
**Topic:**Alternative Energy and Energy Efficiency\

### 2016 - 2017

Electrospun nanofibrous membrane for oil spill cleanup - **Ali Tehrani**

[**Abstract**](https://www.aub.edu.lb/masri_institute/Documents/Abstract%20Electrospun%20Nanofibrous%20Membrane.pdf)\
**Topic:** Energy Management and Resource Planning\

**\**Optimization of anaerobic biogas production and dry reforming of biogas for cleaner gas production - **Belal Jum'Ah Abu Tarboush**

[**Abstract**](https://www.aub.edu.lb/masri_institute/Documents/Abstract%20Optimization%20of%20Anaerobic%20Biogas%20Production%20and%20Dry%20Reforming%20of%20Biogas%20for%20Cleaner%20Gas%20Production.pdf)\
**Topic:**Alternative Energy and Energy Efficiency \

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An optimized distributed approach for  efficient downstream processing of oil and gas - **Hazem Hajj**\

[**Abstract**](https://www.aub.edu.lb/masri_institute/Documents/Abstract%20An%20Optimized%20Distributed%20Approach%20for%20Efficient%20Downstream%20Processing%20of%20Oil%20and%20Gas.pdf)\
**​Topic:**Efficient Downstream Processing of Oil and Gas\
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Development of a cost effective PEMS for a greener future - **Joseph Zeaiter, Mariette Awad**\

**[Abstract](https://www.aub.edu.lb/masri_institute/Documents/Abstract%20Development%20of%20a%20Cost%20Effective%20PEMS%20for%20a%20Greener%20Future.pdf)\
**Topic:**Alternative Energy and Energy Efficiency\**

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Locally resonant nanophononic metamaterials for high efficiency thermoelectric energy conversion - **Michel Kazan, Malek Tabbal, Digambara Patra**\

**[Abstract](https://www.aub.edu.lb/masri_institute/Documents/Abstract%20Locally%20Resonant%20Nanophononic%20Metamaterials%20for%20High%20Efficiency%20Thermoelectric%20Energy%20Conversion.pdf)\
**Topic:**Alternative Energy and Energy Efficiency\**

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Design and synthesis of new magnetic composites - **Mohamad Hmadeh**\

**[Abstract](https://www.aub.edu.lb/masri_institute/Documents/Abstract%20Design%20and%20synthesis%20of%20new%20magnetic%20composites%20for%20water%20purification.pdf)\
**Topic:**Alternative Energy and Energy Efficiency\
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Flexibility-based Scheduling for Smart Grids/Smart Homes Energy Management - **Roweida Kanj, Ayman Kayssi, Fadi Zaraket**\

[**Abstract**](https://www.aub.edu.lb/masri_institute/Documents/Abstract%20Flexibility%20Based%20Scheduling%20for%20Smart%20Grids%20Smart%20Homes%20Energy.pdf)\
**Topic:** Energy Management and Resource Planning\
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Sustainable Energy for Electricity and Water Production in Rural Communities - **Sami Karaki, Rabih Jabr, Mahmoud Al-Hindi** \

[**Abstract**\](https://www.aub.edu.lb/masri_institute/Documents/Abstract%20Sustainable%20Energy%20for%20Electricity%20and%20Water%20Production.pdf)

​**Topic:** Water and Mineral Resources / Alternative Energy and Energy Efficiency\
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An Efficient and Reliable Pyroelectric MEMS Energy Harvester/Cooler Operating between Two Thermal Reservoir - **Issam Lakkis\**[**Abstract \**](https://www.aub.edu.lb/masri_institute/Documents/Abstract%20An%20Efficient%20and%20Reliable%20Pyroelectric%20MEMS%20Energy%20Harvester%20Cooler%20Operating%20between%20Two%20Thermal%20Reservoir.pdf)**Topic:** Alternative Energy and Energy Efficiency\

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