Samir ZidiSamir Zidi is currently a Teaching and Research Assistant at Polytech Orléans in France. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with highest honors from the National Engineering School of Gabès at the University of Gabès in Tunisia in March 2024. His academic contributions focus on valorizing natural fibers, such as sisal and Opuntia ficus-indica (cactus), for developing composite materials intended primarily for civil engineering applications. With over five years of experience lecturing and researching in Tunisia and France, Dr. Zidi is a recognized expert in the advanced characterization of composite materials. He utilizes techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and has authored several scientific articles and book chapters on these subjects. Read More Read Less