Dr. Joseph Doumit, a newly recruited Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Engineering, has officially been admitted as an Associate Researcher at IMT Atlantique (France) within the Department of Mathematical and Electrical Engineering for a three-year period spanning 2026–2029.

This prestigious appointment reflects Dr. Doumit’s growing international research profile and reinforces the Faculty’s commitment to sustain its quest for international research collaboration with key partners to advance excellence in engineering research and global academic collaboration.

Dr. Doumit expressed his enthusiasm for this milestone, stating: “Joining IMT Atlantique as an Associate Researcher is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with leading international researchers and contribute to shaping the future of intelligent wireless communications. I look forward to advancing innovative solutions in AI-driven networking, cell-free architectures, computer engineering gaming, and interference management technologies that will help define the next era of global connectivity.”

Vice President for Internationalization and Engagement and Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Professor Rami Abboud expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Doumit on this international academic achievement and looks forward to the valuable research impact and international collaborations that this appointment will foster for the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Balamand. ​