Bassam Alameddine, FRSC

As President of GUST, Professor Bassam guides the university's strategic direction, emphasizing academic excellence, innovation, and operational efficiency. His tenure includes comprehensive oversight of university operations, implementation of data-driven policies, and organizational transformation. Key achievements include: • Change Management & Growth: Led initiatives that increased student enrollment by 20% and financial growth by 42%. This included introducing new engineering majors, launching the SPEAR system for real-time student performance monitoring, optimizing course offerings, and implementing new strategies, including a revamped website. • Curriculum & Program Innovation: Integrated experiential learning into the curriculum, introduced digitally certified credentials, and developed new executive and professional programs in various areas generating additional revenue. • Organizational Transformation: Enhanced administrative and academic efficiency by 75% through new policies, procedures, and data-driven decision-making tools. Overhauled the continuing education unit, providing more tailored and relevant offerings. • Research & Academic Excellence: Boosted research output by 500%, significantly improving GUST's international and regional rankings. Increased the research budget to support joint projects, established mentoring and fellowship programs, and forged valuable partnerships with leading academic and industrial entities. • Sustainability & DEI: Promoted sustainable practices across campus and encouraged research aligned with sustainable development goals. Fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment. Professor Alameddine's leadership has not only elevated GUST’s standing but has also committed to preparing students for a rapidly changing global landscape. His efforts have created a dynamic and inclusive academic environment that champions excellence and forward-thinking solutions.

Oversaw academic and faculty affairs across multiple colleges and departments, enhancing academic offerings and optimizing program delivery. Led initiatives that resulted in the establishment of the College of Engineering and Architecture, and the introduction of new programs and concentrations, boosting student retention and graduation rates. Key achievements include: • College Establishment and Program Development: Successfully proposed the creation of the College of Engineering and Architecture, launching new programs in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Engineering Management. Introduced concentrations in cybersecurity, data science, and digital marketing, contributing to a 20% increase in enrollment and improved reputation. • Expansion of Academic Offerings: Developed new academic programs in Education, Supply Chain Analytics, Economics, and Data Sciences. Proposed double majors and minors across various disciplines, enhancing curriculum diversity. • Accreditation and Quality Assurance: Led the renewal of institutional and program-specific accreditations, including AACSB, ABET, and ACA, and coordinated the submission for Quality Assurance Agency accreditation, ensuring compliance and quality standards. • Faculty Development and Regulations: Implemented new regulations for faculty evaluations and promotions, boosting staff morale. Mentored over 150 faculty members, fostering professional growth. • Strategic Partnerships: Established alliances with international academic institutions and industries, enhancing experiential learning opportunities for students. • Enhancement of Online Teaching: Improved online education infrastructure, increasing student satisfaction by 50% through innovative remote learning strategies. Professor Alameddine’s leadership in academic affairs significantly advanced GUST's academic standards and student experiences, positioning the university as a leader in innovative education.

Led laboratory operations and supervised a team of researchers and staff, focusing on strategic research initiatives in functional materials. Successfully secured over $2.5M in external funding, enabling significant team growth and advancing groundbreaking research. Key achievements include: • Laboratory Establishment: Founded the laboratory from the ground up, equipping it with state-of-the-art facilities and recruiting a skilled research team. • Funding and Growth: Identified and obtained new external funding opportunities, raising over $2.5M to support the expansion of the team and research capabilities. • Strategic Partnerships: Established collaborations with leading research institutions, including Northwestern University, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL), the University of Strasbourg, the University of Fribourg, and the Indian Institute of Technology. These partnerships facilitated joint research projects and knowledge exchange. • Academic Contributions: Developed and taught a wide range of chemistry courses, contributing to student academic development. Actively participated in departmental, college, and university committees, supporting governance and promoting academic excellence. Professor Alameddine’s leadership in the Functional Materials Group has driven significant advancements in the field of functional materials, reinforcing GUST's position as a key player in innovative research and academic excellence.

Led the establishment and strategic development of the Graduate Studies and Research office, managing six research centers. Developed and executed initiatives to enhance research capabilities and foster academic growth, reporting directly to senior leadership. Key achievements include: • Foundation and Framework Development: Established the office's foundational and operational framework, increasing GUST's research output by 50%. • Internal Grant System: Launched a system providing $500K in funding, significantly boosting academic research and supporting faculty initiatives. • Policy Innovation: Streamlined grant applications, increasing successful fundraising efforts by 30%. Developed new publication guidelines, enhancing the institution's academic profile and increasing publication rates by 25%. • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Promoted joint projects across university units, resulting in a 30% increase in interdisciplinary projects. • Graduate Program Proposals: Submitted proposals for new graduate programs in fields such as Mass Communications, English, Computer Science, and Management Information Systems. • MBA Program Expansion: Developed new MBA concentrations in Banking and Fintech, increasing enrollment by 33% and attracting new partnerships. Professor Alameddine's leadership in this role significantly strengthened GUST's research infrastructure and academic offerings, positioning the university as a leader in interdisciplinary and innovative research.

Principal Investigator of the Functional Materials Groups (FM2GUST)

Teaching Chemistry Carrying out research

2014, 2015, 2017

Synthesis of Supramolecular Complexes

Research and Teaching Organic Chemistry

New organic materials for OPVs, OTFTs, and OLEDs

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Postdoctoral research: “New Liquid Crystalline Oligophenylene Derivatives for Organic Thin Film Transistor Application”.

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry Ph.D. Thesis: “Synthesis and Investigation of New Large Self-Assembled Supramolecules as Potential Electron Emitters”.

M. Sc. in Materials Science and Engineering M. Sc. Diploma: “Development of a Procedure for the Elaboration of Thin Quasicrystalline Films by Chemical Vapor Deposition”.