Background
Dr. Mo Al Samman holds B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Bioengineering with a focus on Biomechanics. He also earned an M.D. degree from overseas.
Dr. Al Samman is a bioengineer, physician, and researcher whose vision is to apply medical and biomedical engineering knowledge and skills in forensic biomechanics and bioengineering. The unique and diverse background of Dr. Al Samman enables him to visualize medical problems from multiple perspectives. His primary areas of expertise include forensic biomechanical investigation of personal injury; work-related injury; motor vehicle accidents; slip, trip, and fall; falling objects; and others.
Throughout his Ph.D., Dr. Al Samman utilized state-of-the-art magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sequences available only in a few research institutions in the world to investigate the biomechanics of the brain, spinal cord, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in subjects with Chiari malformation type I (CMI) as well as healthy volunteers.
Dr. Al Samman has published peer-reviewed journal articles and presented at numerous national science conferences.
Education and Certifications
- Bioengineering, Ph.D.: Northeastern University (2024)
- Biomedical and Health Sciences Engineering, B.S.: North Carolina State University (2019)
- Medicine, M.D.: University of Aleppo School of Medicine (2006)
- Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate: Certified
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT): Registered (Registry # 23119)
- Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP): Certified
- American Society of Biomechanics (ASB): Member
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME): Member
Publications
- “Measurement of CSF flow and brain motion in Chiari malformation type I subjects undergoing posterior fossa decompression surgery.”, J Neurosurg, 2025.
- “Correlation of anterior CSF space in the cervical spine with Chicago Chiari Outcome Scale score in adult females.”, J Neurosurg Spine, 2024.
- “Transient Decrease in Cerebrospinal Fluid Motion Is Related to Cough-Associated Headache in Chiari I Malformation.”, World Neurosurg Spine, 2024.
- “The Relationship Between Imbalance Symptom and Cardiac Pulsation Induced Mechanical Strain in the Brainstem and Cerebellum for Chiari Malformation Type I.”, J Biomech Eng, 2023.
- “The Effect of Posterior Fossa Decompression Surgery on Brainstem and Cervical Spinal Cord Dimensions in Adults with Chiari Malformation Type 1.”, World Neurosurgery, 2023.
- “Relationship of Morphometrics and Symptom Severity in Female Type I Chiari Malformation Patients with Biological Resilience.”, Cerebellum, 2023.
- “Association between resistance to cerebrospinal fluid flow and cardiac-induced brain tissue motion for Chiari malformation type I.”, Neuroradiology, 2023.
- “Long-Term Survival, Nutritional Autonomy and Quality of Life after Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplantation.”, Annals of Surgery, 2012.