Dominique SALAMEH

Professor

School of Food Industry Engineering – Chargé de Cours

School of Mediterranean Agricultural Engineering – Chargé de Cours

School of Engineering of Beirut – Chargé de Cours

Faculty of Science – Responsable du cycle doctoral

+961 (1) 421 000 ext 3387 dominique.salameh@usj.edu.lb

Pr. Dominique Salameh stands as a towering figure in the field of fermentation, with a distinguished career marked by expertise groundbreaking contributions. With a robust background in Chemical and bioprocess engineering, Pr. Salameh has seamlessly integrated academic knowledge with industrial acumen. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering and Environment and a Habilitation Diploma (HDR) in Research from Toulouse University, along with an MBA from Paris Dauphine and Paris Sorbonne University. As a professor and researcher at Saint Joseph University, he has published numerous influential papers that have advanced the science of fermentation, solidifying his reputation as a leading authority.Beyond academia, Pr. Salameh has played a pivotal role as an international consultant, guiding numerous high-profile industrial fermentation projects to success. His strategic insights and innovative solutions have been instrumental in optimizing production processes, improving yield efficiencies, and ensuring sustainable practices across sectors such as waste management, wastewater treatment, food and beverage, and biofuels. As a senior consultant, entrepreneur, and green innovation mentor, Pr. Salameh has been instrumental in founding and managing international entrepreneurship projects. He has supported several organizations through consulting and management, participated in establishing industrial incubators and accelerators, and served as a board member in various academic institutions, foundations, and industries.With more than 70 international publications, Dr. Salameh has been recognized for his contributions, notably as an Energy Globe Award Winner by Advantage Energy Globe Award Austria. His passion for cleantech industries and sustainable development, combined with his extensive experience and leadership, make him an indispensable figure and a beacon of excellence in the field of industrial fermentation.

Areas of expertise

Engineering and Technology, Sciences

Research themes

Fermentation Waste managmentWastewater ManagementSustainability

Publications and communications

1) Salameh, D., Dersarkissian, C., Maamari, O. (2014). Solidarity-Based Network for sustainable recyclable waste Management in Lebanon: A case Study. International Journal for Small Medium Entreprises. volume 3, page 27-37.2) Maamari, O., Obeid, D., Asmar, M., Keyrouz, R., Moujaes F., Lteif, R., Salameh, D. (2015). The creation and monitoring of a network for health care waste management. Int. J. Env. and Waste Manag. Vol. 15 No. 2, page 130-147.3) Mrad Nakhle, M., Farah, W., Ziade, N., Abboud, M., Salameh, D., Annesi-Maesano, I. (2015). Short-term relationships between emergency hospital admissions for respiratory and cardiovascular diseases and fine particulate air pollution in Beirut, Lebanon. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, DOI 10.1007/s10661-015-4409-64) Maamari, O., Brandam, C., Lteif, R., Salameh, D. (2015). Health Care Waste generation rates and patterns: the case of Lebanon. Waste Management, 43 (2015) 550–5545) Maamari, O., Mouaffak, L., Kamel, R., Brandam, C., Lteif, R., Salameh, D. (2016). Comparison of autoclaving conditions efficiency in the treatment of Infectious Health Care Waste. Waste Management 49: 462–468. 6) El Achkar, J.H., Lendormi, T., Hobaika, Z., Salameh, D., Louka, N., Maroun, R.G., Lanoisellé, J.-L., (2016). Anaerobic digestion of grape pomace: Biochemical characterization of the fractions and methane production in batch and continuous digesters. Waste Management, 50, 275–282. 7) Maamari, O., Maurice, J., Brandam, C., Lteif, R., Salameh, D. (2017). Indicators of Sustainable Development for Health Care Waste Treatment Industry. Journal of Environmental Research, Engineering and Management. Vol. 73 / No. 2 / 2017 pp. 7-208) El Achkar, J.H., Lendormi, T., Hobaika, Z., Salameh, D., Louka, N., Maroun, R.G., Lanoisellé, J.-L., (2017). Anaerobic digestion of nine varieties of grape pomace: Correlation between biochemical composition and methane production. Biomass Bioenergy, 107, 335–344. 9) El Achkar, J.H., Lendormi, T., Hobaika, Z., Salameh, D., Louka, N., Maroun, R.G., Lanoisellé, J.-L. (2017). Valorization of industrial by-products: assessing the impact of polyphenols on biogas production, using grape pomace. Journal of International Society of Antioxidants in Health and Nutrition (JISANH) - Volume 4 - Issue 1. 10) El Achkar, J.H., Lendormi, T., Salameh, D., Louka, N., Maroun, R.G., Lanoisellé, J.-L., Hobaika, Z., (2018). Influence of pretreatment conditions on lignocellulosic fractions and methane production from grape pomace. Bioresource Technology, 247, 881–889. 11) El Achkar, J.H., Lendormi, T., Salameh, D., Louka, N., Maroun, R.G., Lanoisellé, J.-L., Hobaika, Z., (2018). Anaerobic digestion of grape pomace: Effect of the hydraulic retention time on process performance and fibers degradability. Waste Management, 71, 137–146. 12) El Achkar, J.H., Rohayem, C., Salameh, D., Louka, N., Maroun, R.G, Hobaika, Z. (2018). Olive pomace, a source of green energy using anaerobic digestion. REDEC 2018, Peer Reviewed Article for International Conference on Renewable Energies for Developing countries, 1 - 2 November, Beirut. 13) Tannouri, A., Rizk, Z., Al Daccache, M., Ghanem, Ch., Azzi, V., Haddad, R., Maroun, R., Hobaika, Z., Badra, R., Salameh, D. (2022). Characterization of Antagonist Potential of Selected Compost Bacterial Isolates (CBI) against Plant and Human Pathogens. Agronomy 2022, 12(12), 297714) Tannouri, A., Rizk, Z., Al Daccache, M., Ghanem, Ch., Azzi, V., Haddad, R., Maroun, R., Hobaika, Z., Badra, R., Salameh, D. (2023). Study of Raw Material Pretreatment and the Microbiota Selection Effect on the Composting Process Efficiency. Agronomy 2023, 13, 2048 Patents- Composting integrated Drum Compost-Multi-Drums" with differential microenvironment. Nicolas M. Louka, Christapor K. Dersarkissian, Dominique F. Salameh, Charbel T. bou Chalhoub, Fadi N. Nasr and Richard G. Maroun. Patent No: 2017/07-11225L - Formultation bactérienne adaptée bio-accélératrice SAFE_USJ_du compost. Ing. Abdo Tannoury, Pr. Dominique Salameh, Dr. Ziad Rizk, Pr Richard Maroun, Pr Zeina Hobaika. Patent No: 2021/06/08-12234L Books1) Strehaiano, P., Salameh, D., Maalouf, M. (2013). Manuel de Microbiologie Industrielle. Edition Faculté des sciences, Université Saint-Joseph. ISBN 9953-455-43-0.2) Salameh, D., Maamari, O., Mrad, M., (2014). Manuel de la gestion des déchets d’activités de soins. Edition arcenciel. ISBN 7-2780-0-9953-9783) Al Daccache, M.., Maroun, R., Louka, N. & Salameh, D (2021). Culture Condition Changes for Enhancing Fermentation Processes. Fermentation Processes: Emerging and Conventional Technologies. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119505822.ch3 4) Dominique Salameh, Roger Lteif et Toufic Rizk (2022). Le vin SAFE_USJ_du Liban : SAFE_USJ_du dynamisme de la viticulture à la multiplicité des acteurs. De la Vigne et SAFE_USJ_du vin, Voyages, passages…métissages ? PUM France. ISBN : 978-2-8107-1211-3