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Salim Maakaroun is a researcher dedicated to reimagining urban mobility through innovative vehicle design and advanced simulation techniques. His primary research areas center on the modeling, simulation, and dynamic analysis of narrow tilting vehicles—a class of compact, agile cars designed to alleviate traffic congestion, reduce pollution, and solve parking challenges in crowded cities. Maakaroun’s major contribution lies in his pioneering use of robotics formalism to model these complex vehicles, which often feature closed kinematic chains and suspension systems. By applying robotic principles to automotive design, he has created more precise and realistic physical models than traditional bicycle models, enabling better prediction of vehicle behavior. His most cited work, “Modeling and Simulating a Narrow Tilting Car Using Robotics Formalism” (2014), has garnered 19 citations and stands as a key reference in the field. Across his publications, including his doctoral thesis, Maakaroun has accumulated over 39 citations, demonstrating steady impact. His work bridges robotics and automotive engineering, offering a unique toolkit for developing next-generation urban vehicles that are both efficient and environmentally friendly.