1. 4 millions inhabitants, 17 confessions; 10,500 KM2; City of contrasts Intercultural 17 sects Political unrest Private Sector eager to win Western style Oriental way

2. Saint-Joseph University Private Lebanese university Lebanon founded in 1875 member of: Association of Arab Universities International Association of Universities Association of French speaking universities (AUPELF) Euro-Med Virtual University (Tethys) and many more Linked to more than hundred universities -- Arab, European, north american 4 campus 12 faculties 22 institutes 1,800 professors more than11,000 students. Web site: http://www.usj.edu.lbhttp://www.usj.edu.lb Our challenge : Excellence Close to the city (Berythec 1 et 2) focus on research (pole Technologique Santé) All disciplines are covered 3 regional centres On line education L. L. L

3. J. Mezher N. Louka

4.  Ksara ( 1 of the oldest and well known wine producer in Lebanon)  2003-2007 PhD thesis on the study of functional properties of grape’s phenolic acids jointly supervised with the University of the Mediterranean, Marseille (1 article submitted)  2003-2007: Study of the potential quality of wine (1 article submitted)  2004 - 2007: PhD thesis on the identification of Mycotoxins in wine co-supervised with the INPT Toulouse (3 articles)  2007 -2010 continuation of the research on functional properties of grapes  2010 – 2013 continuation of the potential quality of wine Knowledge Building trust and PR Valorisation thru publication

5. optimize the production process of the isolated Lebanese strains in order to get the maximum quantity of bio pesticides within each fermentation process using local germs.

6. Knowledge base of all theses and researches done or underway at the university Continuous marketing campaign showing our dedication to fundamental and applicative research Attract capitals for start ups and spinoffs Understand the mechanism of patenting ideas and products

7. Detect different kind of cedars... In order to avoid genetic pollution