ABOUT
Yasmine Souissi:
Director of the Research and Consultancy Office (RCO) at GUTech
- Current Role:
- Director of the Research and Consultancy Office at the German University of Technology in Oman (GUTech) since February 2023.
- Education:
- École Polytechnique:
- Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry (2009-2012)
- Specialized in mass spectrometry coupled with chromatography and toxicology.
- Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1:
- Master's degree in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering (2008-2009)
- Focused on bio-sensors development using microorganisms.
- INSAT (Institut National des Sciences Appliquées et de Technologie Tunisia):
- Engineering diploma in Industrial Biology (2003-2009).
- École Polytechnique:
- Activities:
- Coordinates research and consultancy projects with internal and external partners to align with Oman's Vision 2040.
- Involved in educational programs like the Shell Nawafidh Program for bridging the gap between academia and the energy industry, empowering graduate students.
- Key Initiatives:
- Promotes research collaboration between GUTech and various organizations like the Civil Aviation Authority.
- Supports new Master’s programs such as Hydrogen Economy and Technology to address global energy challenges.
Her comprehensive background in environmental chemistry and leadership in fostering industry-academic partnerships position her well to contribute to innovative and sustainable development in Oman.