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From frontier deep-tech research to real-world product delivery, every role sharpened my ability to turn complex ideas into measurable impact.

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Industrial PhD (CIFRE) Student

Inside Therapeutics (Inside Tx), France

PhD Research Feb 2024 - Present

Nanomedicine & Product Development Research

Working on cutting-edge research in nanomedicine and microfluidics, working at the intersection of academic innovation and industrial product development. My work focuses on the development of NanoPulse, a next-generation nanoparticle synthesis machine that promises seamless scale-up capabilities for LNP synthesis.

InsideTx lab photo Successful NanoPulse experiment! Micromixer setup Setting up NanoPulse prototype Pipetting and plate preparation Pipetting and plate prep
Key Achievements
  • Assisted in the design, prototyping, and testing of NanoPulse - a novel organic nanoparticle synthesis machine
  • Worked on the modeling and full characterization of the NanoPulse micro-mixing technology for LNP synthesis
  • Developed a Python-based application from scratch to simulate and optimize the mixing process of NanoPulse
  • Collaborating with different teams and partners on cutting-edge microfluidic technology development
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R&D Engineer

Inside Therapeutics (Inside Tx), France

R&D Engineering Nov 2023 - Feb 2024

Biomedical Engineering & Product Development

Played a crucial role in the development and testing of TAMARA, the only plug-and-play microfluidics LNP formulation system. Led technical projects from concept to validation, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Key Achievements
  • Designed, 3D-printed, assembled, and tested characterization bench for microfluidic chips of TAMARA
  • Developed R-based programs to automatically analyze and process results from chip characterization bench
  • Worked on the characterization of the micro-mixing technology for LNP synthesis
  • Contributed to product development and testing phases
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R&D Biomedical Engineering Intern

Inside Therapeutics (Inside Tx), France

R&D Internship Apr 2023 - Sep 2023

Biomedical Engineering & Nanomedicine Research

Conducted groundbreaking research in microfluidics and nanoparticle synthesis, developing innovative solutions within a Start-Up ecosystem. Gained hands-on experience in LNP formulation techniques and data analysis.

InsideTx internship lab work Setting up microscopy setup
Key Achievements
  • Characterized and tested novel active micro-mixing prototype for liposome and lipid nanoparticle synthesis
  • Developed autonomous image analysis algorithms using ImageJ to validate micro-mixer's mathematical model
  • Synthesized liposomes of controlled diameters and characterized their size and PDI via DLS
  • Contributed to technology validation and optimization processes
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R&I Biomedical Engineering Intern

Hôpital Marie-Lannelongue, France

Research Internship May 2022 - Jul 2022

Cardiovascular Innovation & Medical Device Development

Worked on confidential interdisciplinary projects involving cutting-edge cardiovascular technology. Collaborated directly with medical professionals to optimize life-saving medical devices and systems.

Key Achievements
  • Optimized pre-clinical Ex-Vivo Heart Perfusion (EVHP) system in confidential interdisciplinary project
  • Exchanged with Medical Doctors and applied bio-fluid mechanics concepts
  • Gained cardiovascular-related knowledge and medical device development experience
  • Worked on cutting-edge medical technology innovation
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Biomedical Engineering Apprentice

EpiLAB, France

Research Internship Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

Electrochemistry & Biosensor Development

Specialized in electrochemical detection methods and biosensor development. Conducted advanced experiments to validate potentiostat systems and develop protocols for inorganicnanoparticle detection.

Key Achievements
  • Conducted electrochemistry experiments to validate potentiostat and detect substrates/products
  • Developed experimental protocols for electrochemical detection of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs)
  • Implemented Differential Pulse Voltammetry (DPV) techniques
  • Contributed to biosensor development and validation
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Microfluidics Engineering Intern

LadHyX (CNRS - École Polytechnique), France

Research Internship Apr 2022 - May 2022

Microfluidics & Hydrogel Characterization

Conducted research at one of France's premier research institutions, focusing on hydrogel characterization using advanced microfluidic techniques. Gained expertise in PDMS chip fabrication and digital microscopy.

Key Achievements
  • Identified elasticity of PEGDA hydrogels using microfluidic pipette chips
  • Determined added resistance of PEGDA hydrogels in micro-channels
  • Acquired lab skills: PDMS microfluidics chip fabrication, solution preparation, digital microscopy
  • Performed image analysis and processing for hydrogel characterization
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Mechanical Engineering Intern

Pharmaline - Malia Group, Lebanon

Engineering Internship Mar 2021 - May 2021

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Maintenance

Gained valuable experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and maintenance processes. Worked on optimizing maintenance procedures, abiding by cGMP standards in a production environment.

Pharmaline gowning photo Gowning before entering production area
Key Achievements
  • Created Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Preventive Maintenance Logbooks for 11 pharmaceutical machines
  • Studied steam generation and water purification systems, identified spare parts requirements
  • Assisted in selection of new Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
  • Performed preventive maintenance following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
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Undergraduate Research Assistant

Lebanese American University & PSA Group, Lebanon

Research Assistance Feb 2020 - Dec 2020

Automotive Engineering Research

Conducted advanced research in automotive engineering, focusing on thermodynamic simulations and optimization techniques. Published research findings and presented at an international conference.

Research assistance work Presenting research project online Research assistance project image Automotive engineering research work
Key Achievements
  • Validated thermodynamic simulations for Stirling configurations using REFPROP and MS Excel
  • Performed MATLAB simulations on vehicle model using bi-level optimization technique
  • Published research in Journal of Automobile Engineering
  • Participated in XVI International Forum-Contest of Students and Young Researchers
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Mechanical Engineering Intern

S.L.C.B. - LafargeHolcim, Lebanon

Engineering Internship Jun 2019

Industrial Maintenance & Process Optimization

Gained hands-on experience in industrial maintenance and process optimization at one of the world's leading building materials companies. Focused on improving efficiency and reducing waste in manufacturing operations.

LafargeHolcim field inspection Field inspection on site LafargeHolcim workshop team Workshop and maintenance team
Key Achievements
  • Optimized bearings' preventive maintenance, reducing waste through lubrication optimization
  • Set walk-around inspection list for plant's new boiler and weekly inspection sheet for water treatment
  • Acquired on-field experience by observing corrective maintenance operations
  • Contributed to industrial process improvement and maintenance planning

Leadership & Extracurricular

Leadership

Vice President

IP Paris Postgraduate Alumni Association

Feb 2024 - Sep 2024

  • Built the club's early online presence
  • Established connections with other alumni associations
Alumni association event Presenting the Alumni Association to new students
Leadership

President

Student Board (BDE) - Institut Polytechnique de Paris

Oct 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Led an 8-person board
  • Secured and handled over €12k in funding
  • Collaborated with over 7 other student clubs
  • Managed large-scale events for 100+ international students
BDE event photo New Year Ceremony Speech On-campus activity Presenting the BDE student club to new students Team meeting Giving an appreciation award from the BDE to the President of l'X and IP Paris
Community

On-Campus Events Officer

ASME LAU Student Section

Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Organized renewable energy webinar and e-waste management competition
  • Collaborated with NGO Ecoserv LB for environmental initiatives
Media

Podcaster & Host

"Road to Transhumanism" Podcast

Feb 2021 - May 2021

  • Created and hosted a technology podcast with 4k+ total plays across 85 countries
  • Interviewed world-renowned experts including Dr. Aubrey de Grey and Dr. Natasha Vita-More
  • Ranked #1 on Feedspot's "Top 10 Transhumanism Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021"
  • Featured on Transhumanist UK and Quite The Hobby Podcast
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Entrepreneurship

Co-founder & Manager

K'Nest (early-stage startup project)

Apr 2020 - Aug 2020

  • Co-founded K'Nest with two other co-founders as an experimental startup project, exploring a community-focused concept
  • Grew and engaged an international community of 30+ people from around the world over LinkedIn
  • Led coordination, planning, and day-to-day management of the founding team
  • Drove the initial product vision, defining value proposition, target users, and early roadmap, before pausing the project after the August 4, 2020 explosion in Beirut, Lebanon