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Lebanon

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Food Scientist & Product Developer | Specialized in Food Management, R&D, and CPG Product Strategy

Profile Summary

Award-winning Food Science and Management professional and AUB graduate with a passion for sustainable food systems and product innovation. I specialize in bridging the gap between rigorous laboratory science and strategic business management to create products that are commercially viable, nutritionally superior, and environmentally conscious. With a strong foundation in food chemistry, safety protocols (HACCP/ISO), and agribusiness management, I thrive in environments that challenge the status quo of the food industry. My work is driven by a commitment to "Clean Label" innovation and the development of functional foods that meet the demands of the modern, health-conscious consumer. Core Expertise Product Innovation & R&D: End-to-end development from initial formulation and lab testing to sensory evaluation and market positioning. Sustainability & Food Systems: Expertise in developing eco-friendly food solutions, evidenced by receiving the ESDU’s Keepers of the Land Prize. Quality Assurance & Safety: Proficient in food microbiology, chemical analysis, and ensuring strict compliance with international safety standards. Operational Management: Skilled in agribusiness logistics, food law, and cost-efficiency strategies for the CPG sector. Key Projects & Research Sustainable Product Development: Led the formulation and launch of Fruit-Infused Healthy Snack Chips. This project focused on utilizing sustainable processing techniques to create a nutrient-dense, shelf-stable snack, ultimately winning top honors for innovation and sustainability. Sensory & Chemical Analysis: Conducted comprehensive shelf-life and palatability studies, utilizing statistical tools to analyze consumer preference data and optimize ingredient ratios. AUB Agribusiness Case Studies: Analyzed regional supply chains to identify bottlenecks in food production, proposing management solutions to improve local food security and export potential.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Microbiology
• ★ Recipe Formulation
• ★ Product Design
• ☆ Agribusiness
• ☆ Food Engineering
• ☆ Food Microbiology
• ☆ Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry
• ☆ Food Processing
• ☆ Dairy Science
• ☆ Food Chemistry

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing General Proofreading & Editing

Research Market Research, Feasibility Study, Technology Scouting, Scientific and Technical Research

Consulting Go-to-Market Strategy Consulting, Operations Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting, Regulatory Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Insights

Product Development Formulation, Recipe Development, Stability/Shelf Life Testing, Product Evaluation, Product Validation, Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC), Product Compliance , Concept Development, Packaging Design, Prototyping, Reverse Engineering

Work Experience

Founder / CEO

The Scienceats

January 2025 - Present

Education

B.S. in Food Science and Management

American University in Beirut

September 2020 - October 2024

Certifications

• FSSC 22000 v6.0 Internal auditor Training

  Rentokil Boecker

  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gL3ONzJs0iV2frwXrv3Dfm7cw7A6V45d/view?usp=drive_link

  September 2023 - Present