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
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