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London, England, Gb

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Topics: Generative Design, Structural Optimization, Parametric Modelling, Tensegrity Robotics, Digital Fabrication, Finite Element Modelling • Developed a bio-inspired generative design method for tensegrity robots mimicking biological cell growth. Tools: Rhino, Grasshopper (Wasp, Kangaroo2 plugins), Python, Rhinocommon API• Designed, optimized and fabricated a Woodpecker-inspired collision resilient tensegrity drone. Validated the design through crash tests. Tools: Rhino, Grasshopper and Wallacei for form-finding and optimization, ANSYS for FE crash simulations• Designed, optimized and fabricated a morphing tensegrity wing actuated using smart materials (Shape Memory Alloys). Tools: Rhino, Grasshopper for design, MATLAB for form-finding implementation• Participated in developing a fabrication method for 3D printing complex tensegrity structures. Tools: 3D printing, injection molding• Wrote two grant proposals in collaboration with European and international research labs (Norman Foster Foundation, BioMat at Aalborg University, Prof. Suzumori’s lab at Tokyo Institute of Technology, Institute for Bio-digital Architecture and Genetics at UIC). Proposals topics include reconfigurable tensegrity construction systems and adaptive tensegrity robots for infrastructure failure mitigation

Coral Gables, Florida, United States

Topics: Lightweight Adaptive Structures, Generative Design, Form-Finding, Computer-Aided Design• Developed the theory of cellular morphogenesis of tensegrity systems, a bio-inspired generative design method for tensegrity structures. Tools: Graph theory, rigidity theory, algebraic geometry• Implemented the method using a Python and NetworkX • Collaborated with Prof. Ju Hong Park on the design and fabrication of an interactive lighting tensegrity pavilion. Tools: Form finding (Dynamic relaxation code in MATLAB)• Investigated the effects of storm surge on different coastal building typologies using FE analysis and experimental data.Tools: ABAQUS for FE simulation, MATLAB for signal processing

Thuwal, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Topics: Density Functional Theory, Computational Chemistry• Modeled and simulated a type of Perovskite materials to estimate energy band gaps and density of states of electrons for solar cells applications.Tools: Density Functional Theory (DFT), Linux, Super-computing and parallel computing

Gabès, Tunisia

Topics: Structural Design, • Modeled and performed element sizing of a steel truss roof for a covered swimming pool. Tools: Robot Structural Analysis from Autodesk

Phd, Structural Engineering, 4.0 Gpa

• Advisor: Dr. Landolf Rhodes Barbarigos • Thesis: Cellular Morphogenesis of Tensegrity Systems • Topics: Tensegrity, generative design.

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Structural Engineering, 3Rd Of My Class

• Top engineering school in Tunisia. Only 50 Students are accepted each year (≤3% of engineering candidates) • Multidisciplinary.

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Cycle Préparatoire Aux Écoles D'Ingénieur, Rank 42/1500 (Top 3%)

• Mathematics and Physics section • Top preparatory school for engineering studies in Tunisia (Only 40 students from the Tunisian National.