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joseph elhajj, Research Scientist

joseph elhajj

Research Scientist·American university of Beirut

Lebanon

Master's degree, Analytical And Physical Chemistry

Work experience

Total years of experience: 9 years, 5 months

Research Scientist

January 2024 - Present

American university of Beirut

Beirut, Lebanon

January 2024 - Present

• Conducted extensive research on the removal of explosive contaminants (TNT) from water sources using persulfate advanced oxidation
• Designed and implemented laboratory experiments to simulate real-world contamination scenarios and evaluate treatment performance under various conditions.
• Developed and optimized a novel disposal technique for bulk casted explosive.

Company industry:
Scientific Research & Development
Job role:
Research and Development

EOD & HAZMAT specialist

January 2017 - Present

ISF

Beirut, Lebanon

January 2017 - Present

1. Determined the location, identified, rendered safe of explosive ordnance (conventional weapon contamination - more than 8 cases all over Lebanon after 2019).
2. Detonated and disposed hazardous munitions, pyrotechnics and outdated explosives.
3. Sampled, analyzed hazardous materials (non-conventional weapon contamination) and chemicals with proper procedures and PPE.
e.g.
Contained Hazmat and Decontaminated structures from harmful chemicals inside ZOUK POWER PLANT warehouses - 2021.
4. Inspected chemical warehouses and storage areas to verify safety measures implementation (e.g. agricultural and chemical fertilizers).
5. Post-Blast investigation and Incident scene management involving hazardous materials (e.g. Beirut port explosion-2020)




EOD instructor
Aug 2023 — Dec 2023
• Provide EOD L1, L2 & L3 full training and coaching to ISF members (including advanced emphasis on chemical knowledge in explosive and chemical warfare)
• Perform remedial training to ISF’s EOD team members to ensure good skills (including technical drills, knowledge and safety procedures updates)

Company industry:
Safety & Environment
Job role:
Chemical Engineering

Research Assistant

September 2023 - June 2024

Dar[e]

Beirut, Lebanon

September 2023 - June 2024

Innovative production of sustainable materials from industrial local coproducts:
• Extraction of tannin from local industrial coproducts (pine cones and grape pomace)

Company industry:
Scientific Research & Development
Job role:
Research and Development

Internship

May 2023 - May 2023

BSST

Stuttgart, Germany

May 2023 - May 2023

1. Tested composites (fibers made of synthetic PE and PA) for ballistic penetration issued from explosions.
2. Experienced the manufacturing of various materials under the TR VPAM and NIJ standards.
3. Examined flame retardant materials such as NOMEX and POLARTEC.

Company industry:
Security & Fire Systems
Job role:
Research and Development

Education

Lebanese University

June 2023

June 2023

Master's degree, Analytical And Physical Chemistry

Lebanon

GPA (percentage): 78.6%

GPA (percentage): 78.6%

Preparation of TiO2 thin films modified by rGO and MoS2 using PECVD for antibacterial purposes. • Extensive knowledge about different plasma's parameters. • Fixing and modifying the outdated reactor setup to achieve consistent results. • Creation of an entirely novel arrangement for the bubbler and gas tubes in order to mix several reactants simultaneously.
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Skills

Training
Expert
Training
Expert
Management
Expert
Management
Expert
Disposal
Expert
Disposal
Expert
Risk Control
Expert
Risk Control
Expert
Hazard Assessment
Expert
Hazard Assessment
Expert
Operate EOD equipment (Portable X-RAY, Projected water disruptors, EOD suits, Hook &
Expert
Operate EOD equipment (Portable X-RAY, Projected water disruptors, EOD suits, Hook &
Expert
Use of different levels of PPE suits.
Expert
Use of different levels of PPE suits.
Expert
Operate CBRN equipment (Chemical detectors, Level A, B&C suits, Radiological detectors).
Expert
Operate CBRN equipment (Chemical detectors, Level A, B&C suits, Radiological detectors).
Expert
Time and Schedule Management
Expert
Time and Schedule Management
Expert
Staff Management
Expert
Staff Management
Expert
self-development and adaptability
Expert
self-development and adaptability
Expert
Data Analysis
Intermediate
Data Analysis
Intermediate
Computer skills and Ms office
Expert
Computer skills and Ms office
Expert

Languages

English
Expert
French
Expert
Spanish
Intermediate
Arabic
Native Speaker
German
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Basic training Level 3 for ISF assault team members in chemical and radiological context(CBRN)
Post Blast Investigation
EOD Level 3 (Hazmat Specialist)

Training
Biological Investigation skills initiative on Foreign terrorist fighters
Interpol Bioterrorism prevention unit Show credentials
Field Exercise to Counter CBRN Terrorism
ARZ
Mar 2024

Hobbies

  • Hiking
    Mountain warfare certificate