Mrs. Renalda SAMRA (EL) KHALIL
School of Engineering of Beirut
Associate professor
(+961) 1 421 000 ext 3441 renalda.samra@usj.edu.lb
Associate professor at the Faculty of Engineering (ESIB) of Saint Joseph University in Beirut, Lebanon. Graduated in Civil Engineering in 1992 with distinction and top of her class from the American University of Beirut, then earned an ME in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering in 1994 from the American University of Beirut, then earned a PhD in Environmental and Water Resources from the American University of Beirut, Lebanon, in 2016. Main research areas: Climate Change, Regional Climate Modeling, Renewable Energy, Water & Wastewater Treatment.
Highest degree : PhD in Environmental & Water Resources - American University of Beirut (AUB)
+ Education
| Degrees | University | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental & Water Resources | American University of Beirut (AUB) | Lebanon | 2016 |
| Environmental & Water Resources | American University of Beirut (AUB) | Lebanon | 1994 |
| Civil Engineering | American University of Beirut (AUB) | Lebanon | 1992 |
+ Teaching at USJ
Fluid Mechanics
+ Teaching outside USJ
| Experience in University Teaching Outside USJ | Country | Institution | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Department/Associate Professor | Lebanon | Hariri Canadian University | 01/01/2017 | 31/08/2022 |
+ Professionnal experience outside USJ
| Professional Experience | Organization | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting | Climate Expert | 01/09/2010 | |
| Project Manager/ Senior Project Engineer | Khatib & Alami | 01/03/2008 | 31/08/2010 |
| Deputy Head, Water Resources Department/Deputy Quality Manager/ Project Manager/Senior Project Engineer | Associated Consulting Engineers | 01/01/2001 | 28/02/2008 |
| Environmental Consultant | LACECO | 01/07/1998 | 31/12/2000 |
| Environmental Engineer | BTD | 01/01/1996 | 30/06/1998 |
| Environmental Engineer | Jouzy & Partners | 17/08/1994 | 31/12/1996 |
+ Expertise field
Engineering and Technology, Sciences
+ Research topics
Climate Change
+ Publications and communications
El-Samra, R., Haddad, A., Alameddine, I., Bou-Zeid, E. El Fadel, M. “Downscaling climatic variables at a river basin scale: Statistical validation and ensemble,” Climate, (2024), 12, 27. https://doi.org/10.3390/cli12020027
El-Samra R., E. Bou-Zeid, K.H. Bangalath, G. Stenchikov, and M. El-Fadel, “Seasonal and regional patterns of intensification of future temperature extremes from high-resolution dynamic downscaling over complex terrain”, Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmosphere, 123, 13 (2018): 6669-6689, doi: 10.1029/2017JD027500.
El-Samra R., E.
Bou-Zeid, and M. El-Fadel, “To what extent can high resolution dynamical
downscaling improve the representation of climatic extremes over an
orographically complex terrain?” Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 134, 1-2
(2018): 265-282, doi:10.1007/s00704-017-2273-8.
El-Samra R., E.
Bou-Zeid, and M. El-Fadel, “What model resolution is required in climatological
downscaling over a complex terrain?” Atmospheric Research, 203 (2018): 68-82, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosres.2017.11.030.
El-Samra R., Bou-Zeid E., Bangalath K.H.,
Stenchikov G., and El-Fadel M. (2017). Future intensification of
hydro-meteorological extremes: Downscaling using the Weather Research and
Forecasting model. Climate Dynamics,
doi:10.1007/s00382-017-3542-z.