Sridhar Ravi

Associate Professor Sridhar Ravi is Deputy Head of the School of Engineering and Technology at UNSW Canberra and leads the Bio-Engineering Research Group. He holds a Bachelors of Engineering (Aerospace) and PhD from RMIT University (2007 & 2011), where his doctoral research focused on wind turbulence effects on wing aerodynamics. Postdoctoral stints at Harvard University (2012-2014), Chiba University (JSPS Fellowship), and University of Bielefeld (Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship) expanded his expertise in insect/bird flight and bio-inspired design.

Research Interests span

• Bioinspired Robotics
• Biomechanics of Flight
• Fluid-Structure Interactions
• Neuroethology of Navigation
• Unsteady Aerodynamics
• Autonomous Systems

His work integrates biological principles into engineering solutions, particularly for miniature aerial/underwater vehicles.

Recent Publications emphasize fluid dynamics in bio-inspired propulsion, obstacle avoidance, and swarm robotics. Key trends include passive wing rotation mechanisms, ground effect optimization, and sensory integration for autonomous control.

Scientific Honors include

• JSPS Fellowship (Chiba University)
• Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (University of Bielefeld)

His teaching at UNSW Canberra includes Rotorcraft Engineering and Fundamentals of Flight, reflecting his technical depth.