Sélim Mekdessi

Sélim MEKDESSI is the Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Lebanese University, overseeing academic and administrative management across six geographical branches, with a diverse team of faculty and students. As a prominent figure in education and innovation, Sélim has founded multiple programs including Fab Labs to enhance digital fabrication skills among students, and has established laboratories in collaboration with UNICEF aiming to cultivate young leaders. Involved in various European projects, Sélim represents the Lebanese University in initiatives focused on social entrepreneurship, gender equality, and educational innovation. Sélim holds a PhD in Business Sciences from Université Jean Moulin (Lyon III) and actively contributes as a visiting professor, researcher, and board member across several institutions and projects dedicated to quality education and economic development.