Layal Bou Antoun holds a PhD in Economic Sciences, specializing in development economics. She obtained her PhD from the University of Grenoble Alpes in 2017. Currently Vice-Dean at the Faculty of Management Administration (FGM) of the Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ), she is also a lecturer in economics and statistics, where she teaches subjects such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, economic policy and competition economics. She coordinates several committees within the FGM and is involved in double degree projects with international institutions. Her expertise in local development and supply chain management is reinforced by her participation in international research and teaching programs.