Elena KIAME MAALOUF

Chargé de Cours

School of Mediterranean Agricultural Engineering

+961 (8) 803 325 elena.kiamemaalouf@usj.edu.lb

Research Assistant at the National Center for Natural Hazards & Early Warning (NCNE) of the National Council for Scientific Research of Lebanon (CNRS-L) (2019-Present). Leading and participating in programs and projects, with regional and international partners, related to disaster risk assessment and management (emergency planning, response coordination, and risk assessment). Proven ability to develop and implement effective disaster preparedness strategies, conduct natural hazard analysis, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance community resilience. Proposal writing, reports writing, project fundraising, and resource mobilization, with a main focus on disaster risk management and disaster risk reduction studies. Scientific reports translation (Arabic, French, and English). Presented numerous project findings during workshops and conferences to stakeholders, funding agencies, municipalities, and students. Working with the UNDP Disaster Risk Management Unit at the Presidency of Councils of Ministers at the Grand Serail (DRM Lebanon Unit), on Lebanon Forest Fires and forecast. Managing Editor in the Lebanese Science Journal (LSJ) published by the CNRS-L. Social media coordinator for CNRS-L and NCNE and participating in the planning, development, and implementation of communication and social relations of the council and the center.

Education

Degree University Country Year
M2 - Environmental geosciences Université Libanaise Liban 2021
M1 - Biodiversity and conservation of natural resources Université Libanaise Liban 2020
Licence - biologie Université Libanaise Liban 2019
Doctorat - Climate change and safety of high-risk chemical Université Paris Dauphine (Paris IX) France