Dieter Vanderelst

Dieter Vanderelst is an Associate Professor at the University of Cincinnati with joint appointments in Biological Sciences, Electrical Engineering & Computing Systems, and Mechanical & Materials Engineering. His research investigates echolocation in bats and develops bio-inspired AI systems.

His work focuses on understanding how bats overcome sensory limitations to navigate complex environments. Research combines computational modeling, robotics, and field studies to develop new frameworks for autonomous navigation systems.

Recent publications explore collective navigation strategies in bat swarms, ethical frameworks for human-robot interaction, and applications of bio-inspired algorithms in healthcare contexts.