Mr. Marc Ayoub | Renewable Energy | Research Excellence Award

PhD Researcher in University of Galway, Ireland

Mr. Marc Ayoub is a PhD researcher at the University of Galway, working on tidal energy systems with a focus on environmental impact, regulatory challenges, and community engagement frameworks. He also serves as an Associate Fellow at the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs at American University of Beirut, contributing to energy policy research in the Middle East, and was a Nonresident Fellow at The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy focusing on climate and energy issues. He completed a Master’s by Research at the University of Limerick, where he worked on energy policy related to grid-scale battery deployment, supported by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. Prior to this, he worked extensively at the Issam Fares Institute as an Energy Researcher and Program Coordinator, producing policy reports, conducting techno-economic assessments, and contributing to regional energy dialogues. He also has academic experience as a Chemical Engineering Instructor at Holy Spirit University of Kaslik and professional industry experience as a Project Engineer at Petroserv SAL, where he managed large-scale geophysical survey projects in collaboration with NEOS GeoSolutions for Lebanon’s energy sector. His educational background includes advanced studies in chemical engineering and chemistry from University of Balamand and Lebanese University, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary foundation in energy, engineering, and policy.