Research Fellows
Fellows
MARSAD Fellows are senior academic and policy experts who provide intellectual leadership and strategic direction. They lead research initiatives, mentor junior scholars, and engage directly with policy and institutional stakeholders.
Junior Fellows
The Junior Fellows program is a structured pathway for postdoctoral researchers, LAU graduate students, and recent graduates to engage in high-impact research and policy-relevant work, strengthening regional research capacity.
Founding Fellows
MARSAD was established by a distinguished group of scholars whose collective expertise forms the foundation of the observatory. The founding fellows include senior, research-active faculty from LAU’s Department of Economics alongside internationally recognized experts from leading global institutions.
Founding Fellows include:
Dr. Ghassan Dibeh
Lebanese American University
Dr. Ali Fakih
Lebanese American University
Dr. Jamal Haidar
Lebanese American University
Dr. Mohamad Khaled
University of Queensland
Dr. Paul Makdissi
University of Ottawa
Dr. Walid Marrouch
Lebanese American University
Dr. Myra Yazbeck
University of Ottawa
Together, this group combines academic rigor with deep policy experience, ensuring that MARSAD’s research meets global scholarly standards while remaining directly relevant to regional development challenges.
Working with Partners and Supporters
MARSAD works closely with partners who share a commitment to evidence-based development and inclusive growth. Our collaboration models are flexible and tailored to partner priorities.
Partnership opportunities include:
Joint research and policy projects
Comparative and cross-regional studies
Co-hosted events, dialogues, and dissemination activities
Programmatic and thematic research support
Through these partnerships, MARSAD translates data and analysis into knowledge that shapes policy and strengthens institutions.
MARSAD welcomes collaboration with researchers, policymakers, institutions, donors, and partners interested in advancing inclusive and sustainable development in the Arab region.
To explore collaboration or partnership opportunities, please contact us.
Publications and Insights
MARSAD publishes research outputs designed to inform policy, support public debate, and advance scholarly understanding. These include research papers, policy briefs, data notes and commentary on emerging regional trends.
Many papers are openly available.