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Professor Dr. Sami El Khatib is an internationally recognized academic leader, research strategist, and higher-education reformer with more than two decades of sustained impact in university governance, scientific research, and regional policy development. He currently serves as Professor and Assistant Dean at the Lebanese International University, and Dean of the School of Literature and Sciences at International University, where he has led transformative initiatives in academic quality, accreditation, curriculum modernization, and research integration across multiple disciplines.

Academic and Educational Management Expertise

Professor El Khatib possesses extensive expertise in strategic academic planning, policy formulation, and operational leadership within higher education. His leadership portfolio includes oversight of curriculum reform, accreditation readiness, faculty development, student enrollment strategies, and institutional quality assurance systems. As Program Coordinator for Biological and Biomedical Sciences, he has directed comprehensive curriculum redesigns aligned with international benchmarks, strengthened learning-outcome mapping, and implemented continuous improvement frameworks. His management approach is distinguished by evidence-based decision-making, cross-faculty collaboration, and student-centered governance.

His Academic Leadership Roles Include

Dean, School of Literature and Sciences, International University

Professor and Assistant Dean, School of Arts and Sciences, Lebanese International University

Member, School Council and Curriculum Design Committees

Academic Consultant for program development, accreditation, and quality assurance

Higher Education Leader of the Gulf Higher Education Network (GULF HE)

Council Member, GULF Higher Education Standards Council, contributing to regional quality frameworks

Educational Background

Professor El Khatib earned his PhD in Cell Biology and Oncology (2005) from Henri Poincaré University (France), following a Master’s degree in Bioengineering and Biomaterials (2002) and a University Diploma in Animal Experimentation (2003) from the same institution. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences (2000) from the Lebanese University. His academic training combines rigorous biomedical research, advanced experimental methodologies, and translational scientific design.

Research and Innovation Focus

A leading researcher in Oncology, Immunology, Biotechnology, Drug Development, Pharmacy Education, and Food Technology, Professor El Khatib is internationally recognized for pioneering work in non-invasive cancer diagnostics, photodynamic therapy, pharmacokinetics, molecular biotechnology, gene-editing applications, and food fortification strategies. He has supervised numerous Master’s and PhD theses, emphasizing translational research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and industry-linked innovation.

Publications and Editorial Contributions

Professor El Khatib has authored over 120 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and scholarly volumes published in high-impact international journals and academic presses. His work spans cancer diagnostics, immunotherapy, functional foods, molecular pharmacology, and public health biotechnology. He serves as an invited reviewer for leading publishers and journals, including Elsevier, MDPI, Springer, and IntechOpen, contributing to global editorial standards and scientific rigor.

International Recognition and Honors

1. Award Laureate – Higher Education Leader of the Year (2025), awarded by the Forttuna Global Excellence Awards

2. Featured among the Forttuna Global 100, a global platform recognizing transformational leaders across industries

3. Recognized by Arab Icons as a leading figure shaping the contemporary Arab intellectual and leadership landscape

4. Ranked among the Top 5% of Scientists in Asia and Lebanon across all disciplines, according to the GPS Scholar Index

5. Recognized on the Alper-DÖĞER Scientific Index continuously since 2020 and First-Ranked in Molecular and Cellular Biology at the Lebanese International University, as per AD Scientific Index metrics

6. Elected Higher Education Leader of the Gulf Higher Education Network (GULF HE), acknowledging regional leadership in academic development

7. Certified UK Student Counselor by the British Council

8. Elected Full Member of the Sigma Xi Research Honoring Society, recognizing sustained excellence in scientific research

9. Senior Research Fellow at the Gulf University for Science and Technology

10. Member of the International Advisory Committee of the Middle East Molecular Biology Society

Consulting and Advisory Roles: Dr. El Khatib is serving as a consultant for program development, curriculum enhancement, and research strategies. He has collaborated with international institutions to improve educational frameworks, ensuring alignment with global standards.

Trilingual Proficiency: Dr. El Khatib’s multilingual capabilities in English, French, and Arabic enable him to engage effectively in international collaborations, conferences, and consulting projects, further enhancing his global impact.

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