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Assist. Prof. Ki Sun Park
Email: kisunpark@uaeu.ac.ae
Affiliation: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering United Arab Emirates University Al Ain, 15551, United Arab Emirates
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Research Interests: CFD, biomimetic wing, energy harvesting, multiphase flow, atomization, reacting flow, boiling, cooling, SRMs, LREs, gas turbines
Dr. Arun Raj Shanmugam
Email: arun.raj@uaeu.ac.ae
Affiliation: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering United Arab Emirates University Al Ain, 15551, United Arab Emirates
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Research Interests: aerodynamics, biomimetics, CFD, flapping wing, insect flight
Summary
This special issue explores the cutting edge of biomimetic wing aerodynamics. Drawing inspiration from nature’s most skilled flyers—such as insects, birds, and bats—whose wings have evolved to optimize aerodynamic efficiency, enhance maneuverability, sustain hovering, and improve gust rejection, researchers aim to develop more efficient and versatile aerial vehicles. Further investigations into natural flight strategies—including flocking, drafting, formation flying, and ground-effect utilization—contribute to the development of robust flight mechanisms and adaptive movement in aerial systems. By uncovering the fundamental aerodynamic principles that govern the wings and flight dynamics of natural flyers, engineers can enhance the performance of UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), SUAVs (Small UAVs), MAVs (Micro Aerial Vehicles), and NAVs (Nano Aerial Vehicles). Integrating bio-inspired features into engineering applications holds promise for advancing the agility, efficiency, and resilience of aerial vehicles. This special issue brings together research on biomimetic wing aerodynamics, encompassing both experimental and computational studies aimed at optimizing aerodynamic performance, identifying nature-inspired innovations, and refining engineering designs through performance analysis and optimization.
Topics of interest include the followings but are not limited to:
- Steady and unsteady aerodynamics
- Experimental and numerical aerodynamics
- Bio-inspired wing
- Flapping wing
- Morphing wing
- Articulated wing
- Corrugated wing
- Flocking flight aerodynamics
- Drafting flight aerodynamics
- Formation flight aerodynamics
- Bio-inspired aerodynamic features in engineering applications
Keywords
aerodynamics, bio-inspired wing, flapping wing, morphing wing, formation flight, bio-inspired aerodynamic features
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