Anglais
French
Paola LABAKY
Faculté des sciences – Chargé de cours
Faculté des sciences - Branche du Liban Nord – Chargé de cours
06/400 820/1 - 06/401 822 paola.labaky1@usj.edu.lb
With a PhD in Biochemistry Food Physical Chemistry, I specialize in the study of food rheology texture, as well as processing methods. My research focuses on understanding and enhancing the physical and chemical characteristics of foods, particularly fruit purees, with the aim of driving innovation in the food industry. As a professor and researcher, I share my knowledge with students by teaching courses in biochemistry and food chemistry, helping them build expertise in food science and new processing technologies.
Education
| Diplôme | Université | Pays | Année |
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| Chemistry | Saint Joseph University of Beyrouth | Lebanon | 2021 |
| Food biochemistry and physical chemistry | Université de Montpellier | France | 2021 |
Teaching at USJ
University teaching outside USJ
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Professional experience outside USJ
Areas of expertise
Research themes
My research focuses on the rheology texture of fruit purees, with the goal of enhancing functional sensory qualities in new food products. I am particularly interested in innovative fruit drying technologies that aim to preserve nutritional properties and improve product stability. My work also explores the biochemical and physicochemical interactions within foods to develop solutions that improve product quality while meeting consumer demands for health and sustainability.
Publications and communications
Labaky, P.,Grosmaire, L., Ricci, J., Wisniewski, C., Louka, N., Dahdouh, L. (2020)Innovative non-destructive sorting technique for juicy stone fruits: textural properties of fresh mangos purees,Food and Bioproducts Processing, Volume 123,September 2020, pages 188-198https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbp.2020.06.013Labaky, P., Dahdouh, L., Ricci, J., Wisniewski, C., Louka, N., and Grosmaire, L. (2021)Impact of ripening on the physical properties of mango purees and application of simultaneous rheometry and in situ FTIR spectroscopy for rapid identification of biochemical and rheological changes,Journal of Food Engineering, Volume 300,July 2021,110507https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2021.110507Labaky, P.*, Dahdouh, L., Grosmaire, L., Rajha, H.,Ricci, J., Delpech, C., Khoury, A., Grosmaire, L.,Debs, E., Wisniewski, C., and Louka, N. (2024)Improving dried mango physicochemical properties using conventional hot-air drying coupled witha novel technology “Intensification of vaporization by decompression to the vacuum”,Innovativefood science and emerging technologies, Volume 95, July 2024,103739https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifset.2024.103739