Bio
Samir Zahaf is a dedicated mechanical engineer and researcher specializing in biomechanical structural analysis, with a particular focus on spinal biomechanics. He earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Oran Mohamed Boudiaf University of Science and Technology. Dr. Zahaf is affiliated with the University of Sciences and Technology in Oran, Algeria, where he conducts research on the effects of obesity and eccentric loading on the spine. His work has contributed to the understanding of spinal mechanics, with over 30 publications and 188 citations to his name. He maintains an h-index of 8 and an i10-index of 7, reflecting his impact in the field. As a fellow member of his academic community, he continues to advance knowledge in mechanical engineering and biomechanics.
Educational Journey
Université des Sciences et de la Technologie d'Oran Mohamed Boudiaf
PhD in Biomechanical Structural Analysis. Specialty : Mechanical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering
Experience
Research
The Effect of the Eccentric Loading on the Components of the Spine
The objective of this work is to study the effect of the backpack on the components of the spine system of a child, know the effect of an eccentric load on the intervertebral discs, the creating a 3D model of the spine of child of 80 kg overall weight under the effect of three eccentric load (P2, P3, P4) plus P1 compression load and calculated by the element method ends, For the boundary conditions we fixed the sacrum (Embedding the sacrum). We propose in this section to draw up a comprehensive study of the distributions of stresses and normal elastic strain of Von Mises in the intervertebral discs based on loads supported.
