In this episode of the Learning Series, Dr. Mohamad Abiad shares his profound knowledge of product innovation, research and development, and effective processes in a product life cycle. Gain insights into the latest trends in the food industry, empowering you to stay ahead and develop cutting-edge products.
Learn to navigate the challenging journey of product development and innovation, overcome obstacles, and achieve success. Additionally, discover the science of product shelf life to ensure your products maintain quality and safety over time.
This episode offers invaluable expertise tailored for entrepreneurs working on agrifood solutions, providing them with the tools to excel in the competitive market.
About The Trainer
Dr. Mohamad Abiad is a renowned Professor of Food Processing and Packaging at the American University of Beirut. He holds an adjunct faculty position at Michigan State University, USA. Dr. Abiad serves as Senior Advisor for the Minister of Environment and is involved in various committees related to public health and food safety. He holds multiple academic degrees and certifications in packaging, food safety, and environmental sampling.
His research focuses on sustainability and recycling in the agri-food sector, particularly in converting food waste into valuable products. Dr. Abiad has published extensively, with over 60 publications in top-tier journals. He has significant consulting experience in the agri-food industry and collaborates with various funding programs. He has organized workshops and presented his research at international conferences. He is a member of several professional organizations related to packaging, food technology, and environmental sampling.
About the Learning Series
The Berytech learning series offers a collection of 15-minute learning videos featuring passionate experts from the Berytech Community. In these condensed videos, we dive into curated topics, including Agriculture, Food, Renewable Energy, and Clean Technology; providing rich and concise content on the latest trends, advancements, challenges, and opportunities in these sectors locally, regionally, and internationally.
This episode of the learning series was produced under the Agrytech Accelerator Program. The Agrytech Accelerator Program was conceived to make sure Lebanon has the most competitive companies that are sourcing, solving, growing and transforming food, as well as feeding the world from Lebanon. The Agrytech Accelerator Program was launched by Berytech and co-funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Lebanon to enable the Lebanese entrepreneurial ecosystem and stimulate innovation and startup creation in the agriculture and food technology sectors.
Berytech supports innovations across these sectors by offering startups the resources, knowledge, support, and funding necessary to scale their ideas and grow them to penetrate international markets.
