Professors

Prof. Ahmad Rifai Sarraj

  • Rank
    Professor
  • Degree
    PhD
  • Specialization
    Physiotherapy
  • Major
    Neurodegenerative Physiotherapy

Born in Tripoli, 1976

 

Scientific Qualifications

  • PhD in physical activities from the University of Lyon in France in 2009;
  • Master in Neuropsychological Sciences from the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the Lebanese University in 2019;
  • Master in Physical Therapy of Neurodegenerative Diseases from Saint Joseph University in Beirut in 2004;
  • Master in Orthopedics and Spine from Saint Joseph University in Beirut in 2003;
  • Bachelor in Physical Therapy from the Faculty of Public Health at the Lebanese University in 1998.

Professional Career

  • Lecturer at the Faculty of Public Health at the Lebanese University in 2008 and Director of Branch 1 since 2021;
  • Head of Physical Therapy Department at the Faculty of Public Health (Branch 1) at the Lebanese University between 2010-2014 and 2019-2021;
  • Professional Master in Physical Therapy / Sports Therapy and Physical Therapy of Brain and Neurodegenerative Diseases at the Faculty of Public Health at the Lebanese University since 2011;
  • Responsible for Research Master in Physical Therapy at the Faculty of Public Health at the Lebanese University since 2013;
  • Responsible for the PhD Diploma in Physical Therapy at the Faculty of Public Health at the Lebanese University since 2014;
  • Teaching Staff Representative of the Faculty of Public Health (Branch 1) at the Lebanese University between 2017 and 2019;
  • Director of Communication at the International Society for Physical Therapy of Nervous System Diseases between 2015 and 2020;
  • Member of the Council of the Syndicate of Physiotherapists in Lebanon - Secretary of the Media and Publication Committee and a member of the Disciplinary Board between 2015 and 2020;
  • Member of the Council of the Lebanese Order of Physiotherapists - Secretary of the Media and Publication Committee and member of the Disciplinary Board between 2015 and 2020;
  • Rehabilitation Director at Rahma Medical Center between 1998 and 2009;
  • Author of more than 60 published scientific papers and articles and participated in several local and international conferences.