John O. Dabiri

John O. Dabiri is a faculty member at California Institute of Technology, focusing on fluid dynamics, biomechanics, and marine biology. His research explores aquatic locomotion, vortex dynamics, and animal-fluid interactions, often in collaboration with institutions like Roger Williams University and the Marine Biological Laboratory.

Research Interests:

• Hydrodynamics of swimming organisms
• Vortex generation and manipulation
• Biological propulsion mechanisms
• Fluid-structure interactions in marine animals
• Comparative biomechanics
• Passive energy recapture in locomotion

Collaborative Networks: Frequently collaborates with researchers such as Sean P. Colin, John H. Costello, Brad J. Gemmell, and Kakani Katija. Funded by the National Science Foundation (Grant #1510929).

Technological Contributions: Co-developed the Self-Contained Underwater Velocimetry Apparatus (SCUVA) for in situ hydrodynamic measurements and biohybrid robotic jellyfish for propulsion studies.