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Personal Overview

Dr. Mohamad Jalal Mahfouz, a Lebanese scholar and practitioner, is a leading expert in development, economic, and social engineering and the founder of the Complementarism Project Movement. As the President of the Planning and Development Agency – Lebanon, he combines profound academic achievements with practical expertise to offer transformative solutions for individuals, societies, and nations.

Career Objective

A highly educated, visionary leader with over 30 years of experience in business, investment, strategic planning, socioeconomic development, and engineering, Dr. Mahfouz is dedicated to establishing a balanced global civilization by developing innovative intellectual frameworks and practical models that empower individuals and build sustainable societies.

Educational Qualifications

  • 2023: Published “The Best Choice: The Complementarism Project (Critical Existentialism)”.
  • 2014–2022: Ph.D. in Religious Sciences with Distinction – Saint Joseph University, Beirut.
    • Dissertation: “Toward Productive Socioeconomic Mechanisms: A Theoretical and Applied Approach to Contemporary Issues Based on a Monotheistic Worldview.”
  • 2005–2012: Ph.D. in Control Systems – Kharkov University (awaiting official diploma).
  • 1998–2002: M.A. in Islamic Philosophy – Azad University, Tehran.
  • 1996–2005: M.S. in Applied Mathematics Engineering – Kharkov Polytechnic University.
  • 1989–1993: B.S. in Electronics and Computer Engineering – Shiraz University.

Professional Experience

Development and Strategic Planning

  • 2012–Present: Founder & Director, Planning and Development Agency – Lebanon.

    • Innovating political, social, and economic engineering models.
    • Designing sectorial development plans and initiatives.
    • Empowering civil society actors and local administrations through capacity building and technical support.

  • 2009–2012: Founder & Director, Development Agency in North Bekaa – Lebanon.

    • Launched development projects like the ASSI project (tourism, agriculture, and environment).
    • Established a planning and development center supported by the Ministry of Administrative Reform.

Business and Investment Management

  • 2003–2009: Founder & Manager, MONAFRIC – West Africa.

    • Managed factories producing plastic tanks and feminine hygiene products with high production capacities.
    • Introduced innovative promotional strategies tailored to the African market.

  • 1996–2003: Founder & Manager, M.I.G – Beirut.

    • Developed and executed Dream City, a residential project with 200 apartments.
    • Managed a travel agency, administrative planning center, and advertisement hub.

  • 1993–1996: Founder & Manager, MACOMEST – Beirut.

    • Developed advanced management and accounting software.
    • Led computer training centers and executed telecom network projects in Hermel City.

Skills

Strategic Planning

  • Expertise in social and economic development planning.
  • Ability to analyze crises and create comprehensive, sustainable solutions.

Leadership and Management

  • Extensive experience in leading diverse teams and managing complex projects.
  • Proficient in investment planning and organizational development.

Technical and Engineering

  • Skilled in engineering design, maintenance, and project supervision.
  • Expert in programming and developing administrative applications.

Communication and Writing

  • Published several books on philosophy, development, and monotheistic thought.
  • Effective public speaker and facilitator of intellectual discussions.

Intellectual Vision and Current Focus

  • Holistic Civilizational Vision:

    • Advocates a Complementarism Project to rebalance human existence by integrating critical existentialism with modern scientific paradigms.
    • Offers a new knowledge paradigm, the Complementarism Paradigm, as a scientific framework that unifies materialistic and spiritual perspectives.

  • Notable Achievements:

    • Authored groundbreaking books and articles that develop sustainable intellectual and development models.
    • Presented innovative proposals to address contemporary social, economic, and political crises through a monotheistic, integrated lens.

Languages

  • Arabic: Native
  • English: Fluent
  • French: Fluent
  • Persian: Fluent

Selected Intellectual and Academic Achievements

  1. Books Authored:

    • “The Best Choice: The Complementarism Project (Critical Existentialism)” (2023).
    • “An Article on Man and the Universe” (2007).
    • “Complementarity and Stability” (2004).
    • “Deism Between Science and Religion” (2001).

  2. Development Initiatives:

    • Authored six development plans for municipalities in the Baalbek-Hermel region (2016).
    • Designed youth-centric projects to foster multicultural integration and societal cohesion.

  3. Research Contributions:

    • Established a framework for socio-economic mechanisms that align with universal rights and values.

Summary

Dr. Mohamad Jalal Mahfouz’s career reflects a seamless integration of academic excellence and practical expertise. With a deep commitment to intellectual innovation and practical impact, he is uniquely positioned to lead a global movement aimed at achieving human development and societal balance.