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Dr. Yayun Du is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Vanderbilt University School of Engineering. She holds a Ph.D. in Robotics and System Control (Minor: Solid Mechanics) from UCLA (2022) and was a postdoctoral scholar at Northwestern University's Rogers Group through 2024. Current faculty at Vanderbilt University Ph.D. from University of California, Los Angeles Postdoctoral experience at Northwestern University Her research integrates bioelectronics and robotics through three core directions: 1) Developing multimodal wearable/implantable sensors for health monitoring, 2) Creating human-in-the-loop interaction systems using brain-computer interfaces, and 3) Applying machine learning to medical environment robotics. She has deployed four sensor types across seven hospitals globally, serving users from neonates to elderly patients. Dr. Du's recent publications focus on wireless bioelectronic devices ( PNAS ), sustainable sensor materials ( ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering ), and agricultural robotics ( ICRA , IROS ). She serves as Associate Editor for ICRA 2025 and has received two Best Paper Award final nominations at IROS 2021. Finalist - Best Paper Award in Agri-Robotics (IROS 2021) Finalist - Best Paper Award in Robot Mechanisms and Design (IROS 2021) As head of the Du Group, she leads interdisciplinary research with applications in both healthcare and agricultural contexts, collaborating with Vanderbilt Institute for Surgery and Engineering (VISE) and clinical partners. Her work emphasizes deployable systems that transition from academic research to real-world implementation in medical and industrial environments.

• Bioelectronics
• Intelligent Systems
• Wearable and Implantable Sensors
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Dr. Foong Shaohui is an Associate Professor and Associate Head at the Engineering Product Development (EPD) pillar of the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), with prior experience as a Visiting Assistant Professor at MIT's Mechanical Engineering department (2011). He leads the Aerial Innovation Research (AIR) Laboratory @ SUTD and actively collaborates with Singapore's Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and medical institutions like National University Hospital (NUH) and Changi General Hospital (CGH). PhD, MS, and BS in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology (2005-2010) Research Interests span multiple domains: Robotics & UAVs : Nature-inspired aerial craft design (Project MONOCO), hybrid flight dynamics, and transformable rotorcraft Medical Device Innovation : Magnetic localization systems for nasogastric tubes and ventriculostomy procedures Engineering Education : Design-Centric pedagogy and pre-university Aerial Craft Workshops Autonomous Systems : Deep tunnel sewer inspection drones (NRF/PUB funded) and soft robotics Scientific Contributions include patented magnetic localization technologies (licensed to Medergo Pte. Ltd.), over 20 peer-reviewed publications, and 5 granted patents. His work bridges aerospace engineering with biomedical applications through innovative mechatronic solutions. Best Application Paper Award at SCIS & ISIS (2014) Research Grants include projects funded by Singapore's National Research Foundation (NRF), Public Utilities Board (PUB), and National University Hospital partnerships. He mentors PhD/Master's students through interdisciplinary research in aerial robotics and medical device development.

• Robotics
• Electronics
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
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Thomas R Powers is a Professor of Engineering and Professor of Physics at Brown University. He joined Brown in 2000 as the first holder of the James R. Rice Term Chair in Solid Mechanics and has been an influential figure in soft matter physics, biomechanics, and microorganism locomotion. PhD in Physics, University of Pennsylvania (1995) BS in Physics and Mathematics, MIT (1989) His research focuses on soft matter systems, including colloidal and lipid bilayer membranes, liquid crystals, and active matter, with an emphasis on low-Reynolds-number hydrodynamics and geometric mechanics. His work has been supported by NSF grants, including collaborations with Brandeis University's bioinspired materials center. Recent publications explore microbial flagellar dynamics (e.g., Giardia lamblia ), chiral membrane behavior, and active gel responses to shear. Key keywords include soft matter, active matter, fluid mechanics, and microscale locomotion. Scientific honors include: Fellow, American Physical Society NSF CAREER Award (2001-2006) T. Francis Ogilvie Young Investigator Lectureship, MIT Ocean Engineering He has advised numerous students through courses like ENGN 2912F (Soft Matter) and ENGN 1210 (Biomechanics), while leading funded research on colloidal membranes and viscoelastic fluid interactions.

• Soft Matter
• Fluid Mechanics
• Biophysics
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Jeffrey Guasto , Associate Professor at Tufts University, holds joint appointments in the School of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) and School of Arts and Sciences (Physics & Astronomy). His work bridges engineering, physics, and biology to study transport properties in complex systems. Ph.D., Engineering (2009), Brown University Sc.M., Engineering (2004), Brown University Dual B.S. in Physics and Mechanical Engineering (2003), Lehigh University Research Interests focus on: Biophysics : Flagellar mechanics, chemotaxis, cell-fluid interactions Soft Matter : Active suspensions, colloids, viscoelastic materials Microfluidics : Device design for cell motility studies and gradient generation Environmental Transport : Microbial ecology in porous systems Scientific Trends from his 77+ publications show emphasis on microscale fluid dynamics, bacterial transport mechanisms, and viscoelastic flow instabilities. His 2024 Nature Microbiology work reveals phage-infected bacteria driving marine chemotaxis, while 2023 PNAS research explores stress topology in viscoelastic flows. Scientific Awards : NSF CAREER Award (2016) for cell dispersal mechanisms Collaborative NSF grants (2015-2023) Advising includes mentoring 15+ students and postdocs. His grants portfolio features 9+ awards, notably NSF grants for viral-microbe interactions (2018) and flagellar mechanics (2020). Labs & Teams : Leads the Guasto Laboratory at Tufts, integrating microfluidics and high-speed imaging for studying microbial transport, while collaborating with MIT, Harvard, and international institutions.

• Biophysics
• Soft Matter Physics
• Microscale Fluid Mechanics
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Associate Professor Fangbao Tian is a distinguished researcher and academic at UNSW Canberra's School of Engineering and Technology, where he also serves as Deputy Head of School for Research since July 2023. Previously, he held positions as Senior Lecturer (2017-2021) and Lecturer (2014-2017) at the same institution after completing postdoctoral research at Vanderbilt University. His academic journey began with a BSc (2006) and PhD (2011) in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics and Engineering Mechanics from the University of Science and Technology of China. Dr. Tian's research focuses on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools for complex flows and fluid-structure interaction, with particular emphasis on bio-inspired applications. His work spans modeling laryngeal aerodynamics and vocal-fold vibration, fluid-structure interaction of plates in viscous fluid, fish swimming and insect flight, blood flow dynamics, and non-Newtonian flow phenomena. Recent work has expanded into Martian atmosphere aerodynamics, showing his research's growing interdisciplinary nature. His extensive publication record demonstrates consistent contributions across fluid dynamics, with recent trends showing increasing focus on compressible flows, bio-inspired flight systems, heat transfer applications, and computational methods like Lattice Boltzmann approaches. The research shows strong connections between fundamental fluid mechanics and practical applications in aerospace, biomedical engineering, and environmental systems. UNSW Canberra Goldstar Award 2022 IEEE Outstanding SMCS Chapter Award 2021 Outstanding Volunteer Award 2021 UNSW Canberra Silverstar Award 2018 UNSW Canberra Silverstar Award 2017 Journal of Fluids and Structures Highly Cited Research 2017 ARC DECRA 2016 Dr. Tian actively supervises PhD students across diverse topics including bushfire-enhanced wind loads, bio-inspired flight on Mars, flow control optimization, and fluid-structure interactions in compressible flows. He has secured over $5 million in external funding as Chief Investigator, including significant Australian Research Council projects examining Martian atmosphere aerodynamics, bio-inspired flapping wings, and cardiovascular flow modeling. His editorial roles include Associate Editor for Journal of Fluids and Structures and Scientific Reports, reflecting his standing in the fluid dynamics research community.

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Fluid-Structure Interaction
• Biomechanics
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Dr Stuart Cameron is a Senior Research Fellow in the School of Engineering at the University of Aberdeen, where he has been contributing to research since 2007. His work is centered on environmental fluid mechanics, with a focus on open-channel flows, turbulence, sediment transport, and bio-inspired hydrodynamics. He is affiliated with a series of high-impact interdisciplinary research projects involving advanced experimental and theoretical fluid dynamics. His research interests include: Open-channel flow turbulence structure Sediment entrainment and transport mechanisms Flow-biota interactions in aquatic ecosystems Development and error analysis of Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) techniques Hydrodynamics of bioinspired surfaces and fish-shaped bodies The most recent publications highlight a strong trend in analyzing complex turbulent flows over rough beds, secondary currents, and bio-inspired surface morphologies. His work frequently involves high-resolution experimental techniques and theoretical modeling, often in collaboration with leading researchers such as V. Nikora. Articles span topics from drag forces on sediment particles to hydrokinetic turbine performance and field-based PIV studies in natural water bodies. Notable scientific contributions have been supported by major grants from EPSRC, NERC, and the European Commission. These include projects such as: "Secondary currents in turbulent flows over rough walls" (EPSRC, 2021–2024) "River flow regulation, fish behaviour and status – RIBES" (European Commission, 2020–2023) "Field stereoscopic PIV system for freshwater and marine ecosystems" (NERC, 2019–2020) "Bed friction in rough-bed free-surface flows" (EPSRC, 2014–2017) "HYTECH" (Marie Curie ITN, 2013–2016) "High-resolution numerical and experimental studies of turbulence-induced sediment erosion" (EPSRC & DFG, 2010–2014) Dr Cameron has not advised any named students in the available data, but he collaborates extensively within research teams focused on environmental hydraulics and experimental fluid mechanics. He is involved in the development of advanced measurement systems and theoretical frameworks for understanding complex flows in natural and engineered environments. He is actively engaged in laboratory and field-based research, contributing to both fundamental fluid mechanics and applied environmental engineering challenges. His work bridges engineering, ecology, and physics, particularly in the context of river systems and aquatic habitats.

• Environmental Fluid Mechanics
• Open-Channel Flow
• Turbulence Structure
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Dr. Amir Nourhani is an Assistant Professor and BRIC Core Faculty member at the University of Akron, with joint appointments in Mechanical Engineering and Biology. His research explores microscale transport phenomena, including electrokinetics, acoustofluidics, and bio-fluid dynamics. He develops theoretical models for active particle systems, stochastic dynamics of microswimmers, and biomimetic swarm behaviors. Current projects include CAREER: Biomimetic Swarm of Active Colloids with Off-Center Interaction Sites. Recognitions include the David H. Rank Memorial Physics Award and Honorable Mention for the Peter Clay Eklund Graduate Lectureship Award.

• Microscale fluid flow
• Stochastic dynamics
• Electrokinetics
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Anders Peter Andersen is a researcher at the Centre for Ocean Life, part of the National Institute of Aquatic Resources at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). He is actively involved in the DTU Microbes Initiative and conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of fluid dynamics and aquatic biology. His work explores fundamental questions about how microscopic organisms interact with their fluid environment. His educational background includes a PhD from the Technical University of Denmark (1999–2002) and an M.Sc. in physics and chemistry from the University of Copenhagen (1993–1999). He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Cornell University, USA (2002–2005), and served as an Assistant Professor at DTU from 2006 to 2010. Anders Peter Andersen's research focuses on biological fluid dynamics, particularly the hydrodynamics of planktonic organisms, microbial feeding, low Reynolds number swimming, and vortex generation. His work addresses how organisms like ciliates, flagellates, and barnacles manipulate fluid flows for feeding and locomotion. He employs both theoretical modeling and experimental techniques such as Particle Image Velocimetry. The most recent publications (2022–2024) reveal a strong trend in understanding microbial feeding mechanisms, escape behaviors, and the physical principles governing microorganism-environment interactions. These studies often involve collaborations with biologists and physicists, appearing in journals like Journal of Experimental Biology and Physical Review Fluids . He has been involved in several significant research projects, including 'The physics of microbial feeding: mechanisms and trade-offs' and 'Ecology and fluid dynamics of aquatic suspension feeding,' often in collaboration with Professor Thomas Kiørboe. Supervised PhD students: F. Miano, K. Maar, S. Suzuki, M. B. Rode Key projects include fluid dynamics of flagellate foraging and barnacle feeding mechanics Active in scientific dissemination through conference lectures and workshops Anders Peter Andersen has contributed to advancing the understanding of aquatic microorganism behavior through fluid mechanical principles. His laboratory work combines experimental and theoretical approaches, and he is a key contributor to DTU’s research in ocean life and microbial dynamics.

• Biological fluid dynamics
• Hydrodynamics
• Plankton hydrodynamics
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İzzet Özdemir is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Izmir Institute of Technology (IYTE). He holds a B.S. from Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi, an M.S. from Universität Stuttgart, and a Ph.D. from Eindhoven University of Technology, all in Civil Engineering. His research focuses on advanced materials modeling, microscale mechanics, and fluid-structure interaction in biomedical and engineering applications. Key areas include crystal plasticity, strain gradient plasticity, and micromechanical modeling of size effects in materials processing. Education: B.S., Civil Engineering, Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi M.S., Civil Engineering, Universität Stuttgart Ph.D., Civil Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology Research emphasizes computational modeling of material behavior under extreme conditions, with recent work on magnetically driven micro-swimmers and fracture mechanics in polycrystalline systems. His publications span topics from microforming simulations to photocatalytic thin films. Publications reflect interdisciplinary strengths in mechanical engineering, materials science, and applied mathematics. Ongoing work explores bioinspired propulsion systems and nanoscale deformation mechanisms.

• Crystal Plasticity
• Strain Gradient Plasticity
• Fluid-Structure Interaction
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Richard Bomphrey is a Professor of Comparative Biomechanics at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), University of London, where he leads the Structure and Motion Laboratory within the Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences. He previously served as Interim Vice Principal for Research (2021–2022) and Associate Dean for Research (2022–2023), highlighting his leadership in academic research. His work bridges biology and engineering, focusing on animal locomotion, particularly flight in insects and birds. Richard earned his biological sciences degree from the University of Exeter and completed his DPhil in biomechanics at the University of Oxford. He held postdoctoral positions at Oxford and the University of Bath before securing an EPSRC Fellowship, which facilitated his transition to RVC in 2013. His research explores evolutionary biology through the lens of functional morphology, unsteady aerodynamics, and fluid-structure interaction. He investigates how flying animals sense, stabilize, and control flight, with implications for bio-inspired unmanned air systems. His lab employs advanced techniques such as wind tunnels, high-speed videography, volumetric particle image velocimetry (PIV), and virtual reality chambers for tethered insects. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong focus on insect and bird flight mechanics, vortex dynamics, biomimetics, and bio-inspired engineering. Key themes include leading-edge vortices, wing morphology, flow sensing in mosquitoes, and aerodynamic adaptations in raptors and dragonflies. His interdisciplinary approach integrates experimental biology with computational modeling and engineering principles. Wellcome Trust New Scientist Popular Science Writing Prize Daily Telegraph STEM Hero of the Month He actively mentors students and leads a vibrant research team, supervising PhD and Master’s students. His outreach includes science festivals, public lectures, and media appearances (BBC, SKY, Discovery Channel). He has contributed to major public engagement initiatives such as the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition and UCL’s bio-inspired robotics summer school. His laboratory, the Structure and Motion Lab, is equipped with state-of-the-art tools for biomechanical analysis, including tomographic PIV and a virtual flight arena for insects. The team investigates both external flight dynamics and internal flows, such as haemodynamics in abdominal aortic aneurysms, demonstrating the breadth of their biomechanical inquiry.

• Comparative Biomechanics
• Evolutionary Biology
• Functional Morphology
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Jens Juul Rasmussen is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where he conducts research in plasma physics, nonlinear dynamics, and fluid dynamics. His work is central to understanding turbulence, coherent structures, and transport in magnetically confined fusion plasmas. He is actively involved in international collaborations such as JET and ASDEX Upgrade, contributing to key advancements in fusion energy science. Department of Physics, DTU Research in Plasma and Nonlinear Physics Supervisor of multiple PhD projects Active contributor to EU fusion programs His research interests span plasma turbulence, solitons, vortices, L-H transitions, and transport phenomena in fusion devices. He applies dynamical systems theory and numerical modeling to understand the complex behavior of plasma edge and core regions. His work bridges theoretical physics with practical fusion reactor design challenges. The recent publications highlight a strong focus on turbulence modeling, wave interactions, isotope effects in fusion plasmas, and diagnostic development. Trends show sustained contributions to understanding transport barriers, fast-ion dynamics, and filamentary structures in the scrape-off layer. His work integrates fractional kinetics, collective scattering, and global modeling approaches. Jens Juul Rasmussen has supervised numerous PhD students, including Jens M. B. Olsen, Andreas S. Thrysøe, Mikkel Dam, and others, in projects related to coherent structures, L-H transitions, and blob dynamics. He has participated in major fusion research initiatives and served on scientific committees. Though no specific awards are listed, his extensive publication record and leadership roles indicate high recognition in the field. He has been involved in projects such as 'Studies of Coherent Structures in Magnetically Confined Plasmas' and 'Global Modelling of Turbulence and Transport,' often collaborating with leading institutions in Europe. His activities include invited talks at the EU-US Transport Task Force and workshops on wave-flow interactions, demonstrating his active engagement in the scientific community.

• Plasma Physics
• Non-linear dynamics
• Fluid Dynamics
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Dr. Duncan Robin Hewitt is an Associate Professor in Fluid Dynamics and Sustainability at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP), University of Cambridge, and a Fellow and Director of Studies in Mathematics at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. He holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics from the University of Cambridge (2010-2014) and has held roles including Lecturer at University College London (2019-2023) and Research Fellow at Gonville and Caius College (2015-2019). His research focuses on fluid dynamics with applications to environmental, industrial, and biological systems, particularly non-Newtonian fluids, porous media mechanics, granular flows, and heat/mass transfer. Key research areas include modeling complex flows such as clogging, yield-stress fluids, and glacial dynamics. He is affiliated with research groups in Fluid Mechanics, Solid Mechanics, and Theoretical Geophysics. His work spans from fundamental mathematical modeling to practical applications in geophysics and engineering. Recent publications explore viscoplastic fluid dynamics, ice-sheet dynamics, and porous media convection. His research integrates mathematical analysis with experimental and computational methods, contributing to fields like glaciology, industrial fluid processing, and geophysical fluid dynamics. Dr. Hewitt collaborates internationally and maintains an active research portfolio. His academic contributions are documented on his personal website: http://www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/user/drh39/ .

• Non-Newtonian Fluid Dynamics
• Complex Fluid Flows
• Porous Media Mechanics
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Dr. On Shun Pak serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Santa Clara University's School of Engineering with a courtesy appointment in Applied Mathematics, and is an external faculty member at NJIT's Center of Applied Mathematics and Statistics. Education: B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Hong Kong (2008) Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of California, San Diego (2013) Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Princeton University Research Focus: Dr. Pak employs advanced mathematical tools to investigate fundamental fluid mechanics phenomena and interdisciplinary applications. His work bridges theoretical modeling with practical implementations across biological and microscale systems. Key Contributions: Research spans microswimmer locomotion, biological flow dynamics, complex fluid behavior, and low-Reynolds-number hydrodynamics, revealing critical insights into fluid-structure interactions at microscopic scales. Awards: University Award for Recent Achievement in Scholarship, Santa Clara University (2021) Research Excellence Award, School of Engineering (2017) Teaching Excellence Award, School of Engineering (2015) Siebel Scholar, Siebel Foundation (2013) Croucher Foundation Scholarship and Fellowship (2010, 2013) Academic Leadership: Teaches core engineering mathematics, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics courses while mentoring graduate researchers. Leads an active fluid dynamics research group focusing on theoretical and computational approaches to microscale flow problems.

• Fluid Mechanics
• Low-Reynolds-number flows
• Biological flows
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Roberto Zenit is the Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Engineering at Brown University's School of Engineering. He leads the Zenit Research Lab, focusing on fluid mechanics with emphasis on two-phase flows, biological systems, non-Newtonian fluids, and the fluid dynamics of artistic painting. His research bridges fundamental science and applications in engineering, biology, and art. He holds a B.Sc. from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). Research Interests: Two-Phase Flows: Studying bubbly and granular flows, including turbulence dynamics in non-Newtonian fluids. Biological Flows: Investigating locomotion of microorganisms and fluid-structure interactions in biological systems (e.g., heart valves). Artistic Painting Mechanics: Analyzing fluid dynamics in techniques by artists like Pollock and Siqueiros, focusing on pattern formation and material rheology. Recent Research Trends: Recent articles highlight advancements in bubble dynamics, viscoelastic fluid behavior, and applications in biomedical engineering. Key themes include turbulence in polymeric fluids, granular media locomotion, and microgravity experiments. Labs/Teams: The Zenit Research Lab collaborates across disciplines, with ongoing projects on artistic painting fluid mechanics and biomedical fluid dynamics. He is affiliated with the American Physical Society.

• Two-Phase Flows
• Biological Flows
• Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics
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Dr. Daisuke Takagi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, specializing in fluid mechanics and biological physics. He joined the university in 2013 after earning his Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge (2010), advised by Herbert Huppert FRS and Jim McElwaine. His research focuses on fluid dynamics in biological systems, including microswimmer locomotion, hydrodynamic sensing, and granular flows. Research Interests: Fluid Mechanics Biological Physics Low Reynolds Number Flows Bio-inspired Robotics Predator-Prey Dynamics Thin Film and Surface Wave Dynamics Research Trends: Takagi's work bridges theoretical fluid mechanics and biological systems, with recent focus on microscale propulsion (copepods, snails, bacteria), ecological escape mechanisms, and bio-inspired engineering. His 2023-2025 publications emphasize optimal fluid transport systems and adaptive behavior in confined environments. Awards & Grants: No specific honors listed in text, though his work suggests sustained research activity in biomathematics and fluid dynamics. Advising & Collaborations: No advisees listed; however, his research involves interdisciplinary projects with marine biology and robotics teams. Office: Keller 406.

• Fluid Mechanics
• Biological Physics
• Applied Mathematics
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