Dr. Mohamad Ali Hijazi received his B.S. degree in Pharmacy from Beirut Arab University in 2007 with high distinction and honors. In recognition of his academic excellence, he was awarded scholarships to pursue his graduate studies at BAU, where he obtained his master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences. He joined the Faculty of Pharmacy as a Lecturer in 2014, was promoted to Assistant Professor in 2017 and subsequently to Associate Professor and currently serves as Assistant Dean of the Faculty. Dr. Hijazi has developed a multidisciplinary academic profile integrating pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy education, professional practice, public health, and health policy. Drawing on

His research integrates natural products and drug discovery, phytochemistry, and pharmacological evaluation of medicinal plants with pharmacy practice, public health, and health policy. As an interdisciplinary mixed-methods researcher, I investigate evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine, digital health, and healthcare systems, emphasizing the translation of scientific evidence into professional practice, community interventions, and evidence-informed health policies

• PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Beirut Arab University (2017) • MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Beirut Arab University (2011) • Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Beirut Arab University (2007) Awarded merit-based scholarships by Beirut Arab University to pursue postgraduate studies in recognition of academic excellence.

His teaching expertise spans natural medicines, phytotherapy, evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine, and public health. He also teach information resources, research design, and drug literature evaluation, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice and critical appraisal. Additionally, He is the coordinator of the experiential learning program, actively involved in pharmacy practice education, and developing students’ clinical reasoning and patient counseling skills.

Patency: Lebanese patent for an innovative pharmaceutical formulation (Application No. 11070, issued on 6/12/2016) 2017: Excellence Award, Order of Pharmacists of Lebanon (OPL). Postgraduate Scholarships: Merit-based M.Sc. and Ph.D. scholarships, Beirut Arab University. 2007: High Distinction and Honors, B.S. in Pharmacy, BAU. 2002: Ministry of Education and Higher Education Award for Top Ranking in the Lebanese Baccalaureate.