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Saber Hachicha is a robotics and marine engineering researcher whose work centers on the design, modeling, and control of underwater robotic systems, with a particular emphasis on autonomous hull cleaning and inspection technologies. Based at the Tunisian Naval Academy's Automatic Control and Marine Robotics Unit, Hachicha has made significant contributions to solving one of maritime engineering's persistent challenges: the efficient maintenance of ship hulls in underwater environments. His most influential work, "Innovative Design of an Underwater Cleaning Robot with a Two Arm Manipulator for Hull Cleaning" (2019), has garnered 73 citations, reflecting strong interest from the international robotics and naval engineering communities. This research, alongside complementary studies on hull inspection stations and geometric-dynamic modeling of robotic arm systems, demonstrates a systematic approach to replacing costly and hazardous manual diving operations with intelligent robotic solutions. His investigations into pitch and roll stability control further underscore his commitment to developing practically deployable underwater platforms. Hachicha's research offers meaningful operational, economic, and environmental benefits to the maritime industry, making him a notable contributor to the growing field of marine robotics and an important reference point for students and engineers exploring autonomous underwater vehicle design and ship maintenance automation.