Miriam ACHKAR (EL) FARES

Lecturer

Instructor
School of Engineering of Beirut

+961 (1) 421 000 miriam.achkar2@usj.edu.lb

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, a Master’s Research Degree (M2R) in Renewable Energy, an MBA, and a PhD in Physics from Université du Littoral Côte d’Opale (ULCO), France, specializing in Dense Matter, Materials and Components. My doctoral research focused on the electrocaloric effect in lead-free BaTiO₃-based ceramic materials and their development for solid-state refrigeration applications. I currently teach Mechanical Engineering courses at the university level, including Smart Materials, Strength of Materials Lab, Dynamics, Optics, PLC and Pneumatics Lab, and Communication Skills. My academic and research interests are mainly in materials science, ceramics, electrocaloric materials, and energy-related applications. My research experience includes materials synthesis and characterization, as well as the study and optimization of materials for solid-state refrigeration. In my teaching, I aim to present theoretical concepts clearly and relate them to practical engineering applications.

Education

Degree University Country Year
Master - Energies renouvelables Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth Liban 2018
Diplôme d'ingénieur - Mechanical Engineering Université Saint Esprit de Kaslik Liban 2017
Master - Droit: droit des affaires et droit économique
Doctorat - Physics Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale-France France

Publications and communications

Achkar, M., Fasquelle, D., Duponchel, B., Poupin, C., Sahraoui, A. H., & Longuemart, S. (2024). Electrocaloric characterization of samarium doped barium titanate ceramics synthesized by sol-gel process. Ceramics International, 50(8), 13794-13801. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2024.01.294