Ali Jahami

Ali Jahami, BEng, ME, Ph.D., currently holds the position of Assistant Professor at the University of Balamand (UOB) since September 2023. Prior to this, he served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Lebanese American University (LAU) starting in January 2023. Ali began his academic journey in 2016 as a Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant at Beirut Arab University (BAU), eventually advancing to the role of Research Associate, which he held until 2020. Throughout his academic career, he has contributed his expertise as a Research/Teaching professional at BAU and as a Part-time Lecturer at Al Maaref University and the Islamic University in Lebanon, all until 2023. Ali's research interests encompass a wide range of topics, including concrete structures, blast and impact loads, finite element analysis, and sustainable construction materials. With 540 citations and an H-index of 15, he is recognized as one of Lebanon's most dynamic and influential young researchers in his field. In addition to his academic pursuits, Ali has practical experience as a Structural Engineer since 2015 and served as a BIM Specialist from 2021 to 2022, applying his expertise in the analysis, design, and implementation of various concrete and steel structures, as well as the application of cutting-edge BIM technology across diverse projects.