Hichem Saihi

With 4 years of experience in **Materials and Packaging R&D**, trilingual.

During my doctoral studies, I specialized in the development and characterization of new bio-based packaging materials. My research focused on the evaluation and **multi-scale mechanical characterization of bio-based materials**. This approach allowed me to acquire expertise in **design**, **numerical modeling using finite elements**, **analysis and sizing of mechanical structures**, **composite manufacturing**, **project management**, as well as familiarizing myself with **packaging qualification testing**.

Furthermore, throughout my master's and bachelor's studies, I had the opportunity todesign and develop mechanical productsfor industrial applications, notably during my three-month internship in the cement industry. This allowed me to develop strongComputer-Aided Design (CAD)skills usingSolidWorksand **ABAQUS**, in addition to a comprehensive understanding of the technical constraints associated with industrial processes and current standards.