School of Arts and Sciences - Division of Natural Sciences

Presentations and Conferences

“Solar Thermal System Efficiency in Rural Areas” Ahmad Houri, Hussein Salloum, Anwar Ali, Abdel Karim Abdel Razik, Laila Houri. The Codification of the Minimum Energy Performance Standards and Efficiency Ranks for the Solar Water Heater March 11th, 2009. Crowne Plaza, Beirut, Lebanon.
(Invited speaker) “Assessment of energy and financial performance of a solar hot water system in a single family dwelling: case study from Marjeyoun – South Lebanon”. Ahmad Houri, Hussein Salloum, Anwar Ali, Abdel Karim Abdel Razik and Laila Houri. “13th IIES International Oil and Gas Conference” November 30th – December 1st 2008, Tehran, Iran.
“Biodiversity Study Presentation as a User-Friendly Method for the Protection of Lebanese Environment. The Role of Field Guides.” Ahmad Houri and Nisrine Machaka Houri. “The 15th Science Meeting: Science in the 21st Century.” November 14th, 2008. American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
“Identification and documentation of endemic and endangered plant species in the Lebanon mountain series: distribution and urbanization threats”. Ahmad Houri and Nisrine Machaka Houri. “International Congress on Documenting, Analysing, and Managing Biodiversity in the Middle East”. October 20-23rd, 2008, Aqaba, Jordan.
“Chemical Aspects in the Development of Innovative Environmental education approach”. Ahmad Houri and Hassan El-Rifai. Proceedings of “International Conference on Environmental Research and Technology (ICERT 08)”, pp 618-620. May 28-30th, 2008, Penang, Malaysia.
“Effects of Funds Diversion from Fuel Purchasing to Wind Energy installations: A Case Study”. Ahmad Houri. Proceedings of “ISES Solar World Congress 2007: Solar Energy and Human Settlement”, p 2922. September 18-21st, 2007, Beijing, China.
(Invited Speaker) “Current Status of Renewable Energies in Lebanon”. Ahmad Houri. Status and Potentials of Renewable Energy Technologies in Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Egypt and Jordan. Regional meeting organized by Green Line in collaboration with Heinrich Boll Foundation. February 9-10th, 2007, Meridian Commodore, Beirut, Lebanon.
“The role of Natural Reserves in Awareness Raising and Biodiversity Conservation”. Ahmad Houri, Hussein Abbas and Abbass Abdallah. Proceedings of the “International Conference on Environment 2006 (ICENV2006)”, p 85. November 13-15th, 2006, Penang, Malaysia.
“Impact of Rising Fossil Fuel Prices on the Use of Solar Thermal Collectors in Lebanon”. Ahmad Houri. Proceedings of the “World Renewable Energy Congress IX”, p221. August 19-25th, 2006. Florence, Italy.
“Wind Energy Global Status and Potential Applications in Lebanon”. Ahmad Houri. Presentation at the “Second Energy Week: Energy Savings and Renewable Energy”. June 13-15th, 2006. Order of Engineers, Beirut, Lebanon.
“Role of Rainwater Catchment and Wastewater Management in Offsetting Water Needs: a Case Study”. Ahmad Houri and Saadieh El Jeblawi. Proceedings of the “XII World Water Congress of the International Water Resources Association”. Vol 5. pp.9-13. November 22nd - 25th, 2005. New Delhi, India.
“Water Use in Water Poor Countries: Energy, Agriculture or Domestic. The Case of Lebanon”. Ahmad Houri. Proceedings of the “XII World Water Congress of the International Water Resources Association”. Vol 2. pp. 107-112. November 22nd - 25th, 2005. New Delhi, India.
“Evaluation of Residential Energy Consumption: A First Step to Energy Conservation Planning”. Ahmad Houri. Proceedings of the “Third International Conference on Energy Research and Development (ICERD-3)”. Vol 1. pp. 93-102. November 21-23rd, 2005. Kuwait, Kuwait.
“Effect of Current Culture of Water Use on Coastal River Water Quality in Lebanon”. Ahmad Houri, Saadieh el-Jeblawi, Mirvat Hammoud and Hussein Abbass. Proceedings of the “International Conference on Water Culture and Water Environment Protection”. pp.78-82. September 6th – 8th, 2005. Kunming City, China.
(Invited) “Solar Thermal Applications for Water Heating in Lebanon”. Ahmad Houri. “The 4th International Conference on Fuel Conservation in Buildings and the International Symposium on South / South Networking and Cooperation in Renewable Energy”. March 10-15th, 2005. Tehran, Iran.
“Biomass Potential in Offsetting Energy Needs in Lebanon” Ahmad Houri. Proceedings of the “World Renewable Energy Congress VIII (WREC VIII)”. August 28th –September 3rd, 2004. Denver, Colorado, USA.
(Invited) “Renewable Energy Resources in Lebanon: Practical Applications”. Ahmad Houri. Proceedings of “The 3rd International Conference on Fuel Conservation in Buildings and the International Symposium on South / South Networking and Cooperation in Renewable Energy”. pp 68-75. February 17-18th, 2004. Tehran, Iran.
“Wind Energy: Status, Measurement and Potential”. Ahmad Houri. Presentation at the “Capacity Building Program Training Part III”. October 1-7th, 2003. Organized by UNDP and the Ministry of Energy and Water. Lebanese University and St. Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon.
“Will the Developing Countries Lead the Way in Renewable Energy: Reality and Problems. The Case of Lebanon” Ahmad Houri. Forum presentation in the “ISES Solar World Congress 2003”. June 14-19th, 2003. Gothenburg, Sweden.
“Application of Effective Systems for Energy Consumption Reduction”. Ahmad Houri. Proceedings of the “ISES Solar World Congress 2003”. June 14-19th, 2003. Gothenburg, Sweden.
“Solar Thermal Collectors Perception and Application in Third World Countries”. Ahmad Houri and Samira Korfali. Proceedings of the “ISES Solar World Congress 2003”. June 14-19th, 2003. Gothenburg, Sweden.
“Prospects of Renewable Energy Application in Lebanon” Ahmad Houri. Forum presentation at the “South-North Initiative on Renewable Energy Conference”. February 10-12th, 2003. Cologne, Germany.
“Biodiesel Preparation as an Educational Tool” Ahmad Houri and Dany Doughan. Proceedings of the “World Renewable Energy Congress VII” p.529. June 29th – July 5th, 2002. Cologne, Germany.
“Wind Energy Application in South Lebanon” Ahmad Houri. Lebanese Solar Energy Conference 2002. May 16th 2002. BIEL, Beirut, Lebanon.
“Fulfilling Lebanon’s Electricity Needs Through Environmentally Friendly Systems” Ahmad F. Houri. “International Conference on Research Trends in Science and Technology : RTST 2002”. March 4-6th, 2002. LAU, Beirut, Lebanon.
" Wind Energy Potenetial in Lebanon” Ahmad F. Houri. Proceedings of “International Solar Energy Society 2001 Solar World Congress: Bringing Solar Down to Earth” Vol 4, pp. 1891-1893. November 25-30th, 2001. Adelaide Convention Center, Adelaide, Australia.
“Biodiesel Out of Waste Cooking Oil” Ahmad F. Houri and Hiba Moubayed. Project presentation at the “Fifth Conference and Exhibition- LIRA (Lebanese Industrial Research Achievements)”, November 27th to December 2nd, 2001. Beirut, Lebanon.
“From Rain to Grain: A Model Integrated Water Management System” Ahmad F. Houri. Proceedings of the “First International Conference on Water Resources Management”, pp 69-75. September 24-26th, 2001. Halkidiki, Greece.
“Utilization of Molecular Modeling in Organic Synthesis” Ahmad F. Houri and Amir H. Hoveyda. A paper presented at “International Conference on Research Trends in Science and Technology”. March 6-8th, 2000. Beirut, Lebanon.
"Pine Processionary Moth, A Devastating Pest" Ahmad F. Houri and Dany Doughan. A presentation at “The Researchers' Achievements Exhibition”. 4-6/11/1999 UNESCO Palace, Beirut, Lebanon.