Biography of the Trainer: Dr. Yolla Ghorra Chamoun

Dr. Yolla Ghorra Chamoun is a Lebanese agronomist and Associate Professor at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), with a Ph.D. in Agronomy from AgroParisTech, France. She has over 25 years of academic and field experience in agriculture, viticulture, and agri-food processing. Dr. Ghorra Chamoun has led rural development projects for organizations including the World Bank, FAO, and IFAD. She is a researcher with more than 10 scientific publications, focusing on sustainable agriculture and post-harvest technologies. As a trainer and consultant, she has coached hundreds of farmers and contributed to curricula for agricultural education. She is also the founder of ESIA (Agro-Food Engineering School) and active in international networks like Oeno-Viti International.