Ms. Melissa SAID
School of Engineering of Beirut
School of Engineering of Beirut - North Lebanon Branch
School of Engineering of Beirut - South Lebanon Branch
Lecturer
(+961) 1 421 000 ext 3455 melissa.said@usj.edu.lb
A passionate chemical petrochemical engineer with a master’s degree in composite materials, I also have experience in the supply chain of white products. I recently obtained my PhD from Nantes Université, where I conducted research on the modeling of the hygromechanical behavior of composites. Alongside my research activities, I am actively involved as a lecturer.
Highest degree : PhD in Mechanical Engineering - Université de Nantes - France
+ Education
| Degrees | University | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Mechanical Engineering | Université de Nantes | France | 2024 |
| Masters in Mechanical Engineering | Université Libanaise (UL) | Lebanon | 2018 |
| Engineering Diploma in Chemical Industry and Petrochemistry | Université Libanaise (UL) | Lebanon | 2018 |
+ Teaching at USJ
Composite Materials Lubricants Tribology Modeling Simulation Computer-Aided Design Engineering Introduction Project
+ Teaching outside USJ
| Experience in University Teaching Outside USJ | Country | Institution | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | Université la Sagesse (ULS) | 04/01/2021 | 31/07/2024 |
+ Professionnal experience outside USJ
| Professional Experience | Organization | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline, Diesel & Lubricants Supply Chain Analyst | IPT | 01/04/2019 | 01/01/2021 |
| Research Engineer Intern | PACT (Polymer Application Center for Technology) | 01/03/2018 | 31/08/2018 |
+ Expertise field
Engineering and Technology, Sciences
+ Research topics
Numerical modeling, composites, hygromechanical behavior, polymers, materials characterization
+ Publications and communications
Publications
Said, M., Célino, A., Challita, G., Fréour, S. “Estimation of the hygro-elastic behavior of polymeric composites during moisture aging considering hygromechanical coupling.” Journal of Reinforced Plastics Composites, 2024 43(19-20):1189-1201. doi:10.1177/07316844231202101.
Said, Melissa, et al. “Development of Blown Film Linear Low‐Density Polyethylene–Clay Nanocomposites: Part A: Manufacturing Process Morphology.” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, vol. 137, no. 16, 2019, p. 48589. doi:10.1002/app.48589.
Said, Melissa, et al. “Development of Blown Film Linear Low‐Density Polyethylene‐Clay Nanocomposites: Part B: Mechanical and Rheological Characterization.” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, vol. 137, no. 16, 2019, p. 48590. doi:10.1002/app.48590.
Conferences
Said, Melissa. (2023). “Estimation of the hygroelastic properties of a carbon/epoxy composite taking into account hygromechanical couplings.” Oral presentation. 23rd International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM23), Belfast, United Kingdom.