Ali Jahami, BEng, ME, Ph.D., has held the position of Assistant Professor at the University of Balamand (UOB) since September 2023. Prior to this, starting in January 2023, he served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Lebanese American University (LAU). Ali began his academic journey in 2016 as a Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant at Beirut Arab University (BAU), eventually advancing to the role of Research Associate, which he held until 2020. Throughout his early academic career, he contributed his expertise as a Research/Teaching professional at BAU and as a part-time Lecturer at Al Maaref University and the Islamic University in Lebanon. Ali's research interests encompass a wide range of topics, including concrete structures, blast and impact loads, finite element analysis, and sustainable construction materials. With 540 citations and an H-index of 15, he is recognized as one of Lebanon's most dynamic and influential young researchers in his field. In addition to his academic pursuits, Ali gained practical experience as a Structural Engineer since 2015 and served as a BIM Specialist from 2021 to 2022, applying his expertise in the analysis, design, and implementation of various concrete and steel structures, as well as the application of cutting-edge BIM technology across diverse projects.