PUBLICATIONS

Book Chapters

2014

Fish, F. E. and Beneski, J. T. " Evolution and bio-inspired design: Natural limitations." In Biologically inspired design: Computational methods and tools. Pp. 287-312, (A. Goel, D. A. McAdams and R. B. Stone, eds.). Springer-Verlag, London (2014).

2013

Smits, A. J., Moored, K. and Dewey, P. “Application Spotlight: Manta ray swimming.”  In Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications, 3rd edition, by Y. Cengel and J. Cimbala, McGraw-Hill (2013).

2012

Futakata, Y. and Iwasaki, T., “Glocal control for natural oscillations,”, New Trends in Control and Networked Dynamical Systems, Editors: L. Qiu, J. Chen, Iwasaki, T. and Fujioka, H., The Institution of Engineering & Technology (2012).

Developments in Control Theory Towards Glocal Control", L. Qiu, J. Chen, T. Iwasaki, and H. Fujioka (Eds.), London, UK: The Institution of Engineering and Technology, 1-200 (2012).

2011

Fish, F.E., Haj-Hariri, H., Smits, A.J., Bart-Smith, H., and Iwasaki, T., "Biomimetic Swimmer Inspired by the Manta Ray, Biomimetics: Nature Based Innovation," Y. Bar-Cohen, ed.,  CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, 2011, pp 495-523 (2011).

Journal Articles

2015

Russo, R.S., Blemker, S., Fish, F.E. and Bart-Smith, H., " Biomechanical model of batoid (skates and rays) pectoral fins predicts the influence of skeletal structure on fin kinematics: implications for bio-inspired design." Bioinspiration & Biomimetics, 10 (2015) 046002. June 2015.

2014

Fish, F. E., Fontanella, J. E., Gabler, M. K. and Saadat, M., "Body density of batoids in relation to ecology: Morphological control of buoyancy." Integrative and Comparative Biology, 54: E274. 2014.

Gabler, M. K., Fish, F. E. and Coughlin, D. J., "Pectoral fin muscular architecture of batoids in relation to ecological lifestyle." Integrative and Comparative Biology, 54: E69. 2014.

Quinn, D. B., Moored, K. W., Dewey, P. A. and Smits, A. J. “Unsteady propulsion near a solid boundary.” Journal of Fluid Mechanics, Vol. 742, pp. 152-170, 2014.

Quinn, D. B., Lauder, G. V. and Smits, A. J. “Flexible propulsors in ground effect.” Bioinspiration & Biomimetics. Vol. 9, 036008, doi:10.1088/1748-3182/9/3/036008, 2014.

Dewey, P. A., Quinn, D. B., Boschitsch, B. M. and Smits, A. J. “Propulsive performance of unsteady tandem hydrofoils in a side-by-side configuration.” Physics of Fluids, Vol. 26, 041903, 2014.

Boschitsch, B. M., Dewey, P. A. and Smits, A. J. “Propulsive performance of unsteady tandem hydrofoils in an in-line configuration.” Physics of Fluids, Vol. 26(5), 051901, DOI: 10.1063/1.4872308, 2014.

Moored, K. W., Dewey, P. A., Boschitsch, B. M., Smits, A. J. and Haj-Hariri, H., “Linear instability mechanisms leading to optimally efficient locomotion with flexible propulsors.” In press, Physics of Fluids.

Quinn, D. B., Lauder, G. V. and Smits, A. J. “Maximizing the efficiency of a flexible propulsor using experimental optimization.” Under review, Journal of Fluid Mechanics.

Badaoui, O. J., Quinn, D. B. and Smits, A. J. “Planform and performance in thunniform locomotion.” Under review, Bioinspiration & Biomimetics.

2013

Fish, F. E., Advantages of natural propulsive systems. Marine Technology Society Journal 47(5): 37-44. 2013.

Liu, X., Iwasaki, T. and Fish, F, Dynamic modeling and gait analysis of batoid swimming. American Control Conference (ACC), IEEE Control Systems Magazine. Pp. 566-571. 2013.

Zhong, S., Moored, K. W., Pinedo, V., Jesus Garcia-Gonzalez and Smits, A. J., “The flow field generated by a rotating rigid helix at low Reynolds numbers.” doi.org/10.1016/j.expthermflusci.2012.10.019. Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, Vol. 46, pp. 1-7, 2013.

Fish, F. and Lauder, G., "Not Just Going with the Flow," American Scientist 101(2):114-123 (2013)

Efimov, D., Fradkov, A., and Iwasaki, T., "Exciting multi-DOF systems by feedback resonance", Automatica, vol.49, no.6, pp.1782-1789, 2013.

Bliss, T.K., Iwasaki, T. and Bart-Smith, H., “Central pattern generator control of a tensegrity swimmer,” IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, vol.182, no.2, pp.586-597, 2013.

Bliss, T.K. , Werly, J.M., Iwasaki, T. and Bart-Smith, H., “Experimental Validation of Robust Resonance Entrainment for CPG-Controlled Tensegrity Structures,” IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, vol.21, no.3, pp.666-678, 2013.

Z. Chen, T. Iwasaki, and L. Zhu, "Neural control for coordinated natural oscillation patterns", Systems & Control Letters, vol.62, no.8, pp.693-698, 2013.

Fontanella, J. E., Fish, F. E., Barchi, E. I., Campbell-Malone, R., Nichols, R. H., DiNenno, N. K. and Beneski, J. T., "Two- and Three-Dimensional Geometries of Batoids in Relation to Locomotor Mode," Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology (In press, 2013).

Dewey, P. A. Boschitsch, B. M., Moored, K. W., Stone, H. A. and Smits, A. J. “Scaling laws for the thrust production of flexible pitching panels.” Journal of Fluid Mechanics, doi: 10.1017/jfm.2013.384, Vol. 732, pp. 29-46, 2013.

S. Hara, H. Tanaka, and T. Iwasaki, “Stability analysis of systems with generalized frequency variables,” IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, 2013 (To appear).

Boschitsch, B., Dewey, P. A. and Smits, A. J. “Thrust production of rigid hydrofoils in an in-line configuration,” Physics of Fluids (Under review).

Quinn, D., Moored, K. W., Dewey, P. A. and Smits, A. J. “Scaling laws for the thrust production of flexible pitching panels," Journal of Fluid Mechanics (Under review).

Quinn, D. B., Lauder, G. V. and Smits, A. J. “Scaling the propulsive performance of heaving flexible panels.” Journal of Fluid Mechanics, doi: 10.1017/jfm.2013.597, Vol. 738, pp. 250-267, 2014.

2012

Leftwich, M. C., Tytell, E. D., Cohen, A. H. and Smits, A. J. Wake structure behind a swimming robotic lamprey with a passively flexible tail. Journal of Experimental Biology,Vol. 215, pp. 416-425, doi: 10.1242/jeb.061440, 2012.

Chen, J., Friesen, W.O., and Iwasaki, T. “Mechanisms underlying rhythmic locomotion: Interactions between activation, tension and body curvature waves,” Journal of Experimental Biology, vol.215, no.2, pp.211-219 (2012).

Bliss, T.K., Iwasaki, T. and Bart-Smith, H., “Resonance entrainment of tensegrity structures via CPG control,” Automatica, vol.28, no.11, pp.2791-2800 (2012).

Moored, K. W., Dewey, P. A., Smits, A. J. and Haj-Hariri, H., “Hydrodynamic wake resonance as an underlying principle of efficient unsteady propulsion.” Journal of Fluid Mechanics, doi: 10.1017/jfm.2012.313, Vol. 708, pp. 329-348, 2012.

Chen, Z., Um, T.I., and Bart-Smith, H., “Bio-inspired Robotic Manta Ray Powered by Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite Artificial Muscles,” submitted to International Journal of Smart and Nano Materials (2012).

L. Zhu, Z. Chen, and T. Iwasaki, “Oscillation, orientation, and locomotion of underactuated multi-link mechanical systems,” IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, vol.21, no.5, pp.1537-1548, 2013.

2011

Russo, R.S., Blemker, S.S., Fish, F., Moored, K, and Bart-Smith, H., "Form-function Relationship Between Ray Skeletal Architecture and Ray Locomotion," Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology, 51, E119-E119 (2011).

Nichols, R.H., Fish, F.E., Boettger, S.A., Bart-Smith, H., "Comparative Gross and Sensory Morphology of Batoid Tails," 51, E100-E100 (2011) Moored, K.W., Quinn, D.B., Fish, F.E., Haj-Hariri, H., and Bart-Smith, H., "Analytical Model to Describe Pectoral Fin Kinematics of the Manta Birostris: Implications for Bio-inspired Design," Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology, 51, E51-E51 (2011).

Kemp, T., Bart-Smith, H. and Moored, K., "Understanding Batoid Propulsion Through Artificial Structures," Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology,51, E68-E68 (2011).

Hoffman, J.L., Fish, F.E., and Bart-Smith, H., "Examining Behavioral Responses For Stability of Batoids in Response to Waves," Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology, 51, E58-E58 (2011).

Futakata, Y. and Iwasaki, T., “Entrainment to Natural Oscillations via Uncoupled Central Pattern Generators,” IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, vol.56, no.5, pp.1075-1089 (2011).

Chen, J., Tian, J.H.T. Iwasaki, T. and Friesen, W.O., “Mechanisms Underlying Rhythmic :Locomotion: Dynamics of Muscle Activation,” Journal of Experimental Biology, vol.214, no.11, pp.1955-1964 (2011).

Chen, J., Friesen, W.O. and Iwasaki, T., “Mechanisms Underlying Rhythmic Locomotion: Body-fluid Interaction in Undulatory Swimming,” Journal of Experimental Biology, vol.214, no.4, pp.561-574 (2011).

Blair J. and Iwasaki, T., “Optimal Gaits for Mechanical Rectifier Systems,” IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, vol.56, no.1, pp.59-71 (2011).

Chen, Z., Um, T., Zhu, J. and Bart-Smith, H., “Bio-inspired Robotic Cownose Ray Propelled by Electroactive Polymer Pectoral Fin”, Proc. of the ASME 2011 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, pp 64174:1-8 (2011). pdf

Fish, F.E. and Kocak, D. M., "Biomimetics and Marine Technology: An Introduction," Marine Technology Society Journal, Volume 45, Number 4, pp. 8-13 (July/August 2011).

Moored, K. W.; Fish, F. E.; Kemp, T. H. and Bart-Smith, H., "Batoid Fishes: Inspiration for the Next Generation of Underwater Robots," Marine Technology Society Journal, Volume 45, Number 4, pp. 99-109 (July/August 2011).

Moored, K. W.; Dewey, P. A.; Leftwich, M. C., Bart-Smith, H. and Smits, A. J., "Bioinspired Propulsion Mechanisms Based on Manta Ray Locomotion," Marine Technology Society Journal, Volume 45, Number 4, pp. 110-118 (July/August 2011).

Fish, F. E.; Weber, P. W.; Murray, M. M. and Howle, L. E., " Marine Applications of the Biomimetic Humpback Whale Flipper,"Marine Technology Society Journal, Volume 45, Number 4, pp. 198-207 (July/August 2011).

Elizabeth Pennisi, "Manta Machines," SCIENCE, 332, 1028-1029 (2011).

Hoffman, J.L., Fish, F.E., and Bart-Smith, H., "Examining Behavioral Responses For Stability of Batoids in Response to Waves," 51, E58-E58 (2011). 

Fish F.E, Nichols, R.H., Dudas, M.A., Moored, K.W., Bart-Smith, H., "Kinematics of Swimming in the Manta Ray (Manta birostris): 3D Analysis of Open Water Maneuverability," 51, E42-E42 (2011).
 
Chen, Z., Um, T.I., and Bart-Smith, H., "A Novel Fabrication of Ionic Polymer-metal Composite Membrane Actuator Capable of 3-dimensional Kinematic Motions," SENSORS AND ACTUATORS A-PHYSICAL 168, 131-139 (2011). 

Bliss, T.K., Iwasaki, T., and Bart-Smith, H., "Central Pattern Generator Control of a Tensegrity Swimmer." AUVSI (2011).

Bliss, T.K., Werly, J.M., Iwasaki, T., and Bart-Smith, H., "Experimental Validation of Robust Resonance Entrainment for CPG-Controlled Tensegrity Structures." IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology (2011)

Bliss, T.K., Iwasaki, T., and Bart-Smith, H., "Resonance Entrainment of Tensegrity Structures via CPG Control." Automatica (2011)

Um, T.I., Chen, Z., and Bart-Smith, H.,"A Novel Electroactive Polymer Depth Control Device for Bio-inspired Underwater Vehicles," IEEE Robotics and Automation , (2011) in press 

Moored K.W., Kemp T.H., Houle, N.E., and Bart-Smith, H., "Analytical Predictions, Optimization, and Design of a Tensegrity-based Artificial Pectoral Fin," International Journal of Solids and Structures doi:10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2011.07.008 (2011). pdf

Parson, J., Fish, F. E., and Nicastro, A. J., "Turning Performance in Batoid Rays: Limitations of a Rigid Body," Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, doi:10.1016/j.jembe.2011.03.010 (2011). pdf

Futakata, Y. and Iwasaki, T., “Entrainment to Natural Oscillations via Uncoupled Central Pattern Generators,” IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, vol. 56, no.4, pp. 1075 - 1089 (2011). pdf

Chen, J., Tian, J.H., Iwasaki, T., , and W.O. Friesen, "Mechanisms Underlying Rhythmic Locomotion: Dynamics of Muscle Activation," Journal of Experimental Biology, no. 214, pp. 1955-1964 (2011). pdf

Chen, J., Friesen, W.O., and Iwasaki, T., “Mechanisms Underlying Rhythmic Locomotion: Body-fluid Interaction in Undulatory Swimming,” Journal of Experimental Biology, vol.214, no.4, pp.561-574 (2011). pdf

Blair, J. and Iwasaki, T., “Optimal Gaits for Mechanical Rectifier Systems,” IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, vol.56, no.1, pp.59-71, 2011. pdf

Chen, Z., Um, T.I., Bart-Smith, H., "A Novel Fabrication of Ionic Polymer-metal Composite Membrane Actuator Capable of 3-dimensional Kinematic Motions," Sensors and Actuators A, no.168, pp. 131-139 (2011). pdf

Green, M.A., Rowley, C.W. and A.J. Smits, “The Unsteady Three-dimensional Wake Produced by a Trapezoidal Pitcing Panel." Journal of Fluid Mechanics, Vol. 685, p117-145 (2011).

Dewey, P. A., Carriou, A. and Smits, A. J. "On the Relationship Between Efficiency and Wake Structure of a Batoid-inspired Oscillating Fin."  Journal of Fluid Mechanics 2012, Vol. 691, p245-266 (2011). pdf

Buchholz, J. H. J., Green, M. A. and Smits, A. J. “Scaling the Circulation Shed by a Pitching Panel.”  Journal of Fluid Mechanics 2011, Vol. 688, p591-601 (2011).

2010

Fish, F. E., "Swimming Strategies for Energy Economy." Pp. 90-122. In: Fish Swimming: An Etho-ecological Perspective, (P. Domenici, and B. G. Kapoor, eds.). Science Publishers, Enfield, NH (2010). pdf

Green, M. A., Rowley, C. W. and Smits, A. J. “Using Hyperbolic Lagrangian Coherent Structures to Investigate Vortices in Bio-inspired Fluid Flows.” Chaos, Vol. 20 (1) (2010). pdf

2009

Fish, F. E., "Biomimetics: Determining Engineering Opportunities from Nature," Proceedings SPIE Conference, SPIE Vol. 7401, 740109 (Aug. 21, 2009). pdf
Moored, K.W., and Bart-Smith, H., "Investigation of Clustered Actuation in Tensegrity Structures," International Journal of Solids and Structures, Volume 46, Issue 17, Pages 3272-3281 (August 2009). pdf

Kant, R. and Humphrey, J.A.C., "Response of Cricket and Spider Motion-sensing Hairs to Airflow Pulsations," Journal of the Royal Society Interface, doi:10.1098/rsif.2008.0523 (2009). pdf

2008

Moored, K.W., Smith, W., Hester, J.M., Chang, W., and Bart-Smith, H., "Investigating the Thrust Production of a Myliobatoid-Inspired Oscillating Wing," Advances in Science and Technology, Vol. 58, Pages 25-30 (2008). pdf

Bliss, T.K., Iwasaki, T., and Bart-Smith, H., "CPG Control of a Tensegrity Morphing Structure For Biomimetic Applications," Advances in Science and Technology, Vol. 58, Pages 137-142 (2008). pdf

Refereed Conference Publications

2015

Add: Quinn, D. B., Lauder, G. V. and Smits, A. J. “Maximizing the efficiency of a flexible propulsor using experimental optimization.” 9th International Symposium on Turbulence and Shear Flow Phenomena, Melbourne, Australia, July 2015.

Fish, F. E. 2015. Stability design and response to waves by batoids (To be presented at symposium on Unsteady Aquatic Locomotion with Respect to Eco-Design and Mechanics at the meeting of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology held in West Palm Beach, FL, January 7).

2014

Fish, F. E., Fontanella, J. E., Gabler, M. K. and Saadat, M., Body density of batoids in relation to ecology: Morphological control of buoyancy. (Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, Austin, TX, January 3-8). 2014.

Gabler, M. K., Fish, F. E. and Coughlin, D. J., Pectoral fin muscular architecture of batoids in relation to ecological lifestyle. (Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, Austin, TX, January 3-8). 2014.

Fish, F. E., Biomimetic designs: Advances in technologies based on marine megafauna. (Presented to the Mechanical Engineering Department of Clarkson University, February 7). 2014.

Fish, F. E., Biomimetic applications from the natural technologies of whales. (Presented at the STEM Education Series – Innovative Concepts in Engineering Design (ICED-T) held at Bentley Systems in Lionville, PA on February 19). 2014.

Fish, F. E., Biomimetics: Determining engineering opportunities from nature for efficient AUV propulsion. (Presented to the Technion Autonomous Systems Program at Technion, Goldstein Lecture Series, Israel Institute of Engineering, Haifa, Israel, March 4). 2014.

Fish, F. E., Lessons from animals and the development of a highly maneuverable AUV. (Presented to the Technion Autonomous Systems Program at Technion, Goldstein Lecture Series, Israel Institute of Engineering, Haifa, Israel, March 5). 2014.

Fish, F. E. Kinematics and hydrodynamics of mobuliform swimming. (Presented in the symposium “How swimmers generate and use flow” at the 7th World Congress of Biomechanics in Boston, MA, July 6-11). 2014.

2013

Kolpas, A., Fish, F. E., Meade, A., Dudahs, M. A. and Moored, K. W., "Mathematical analysis of three-dimensional open water maneuverability by mantas (Manta birostris)," Annual Meeting of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, San Francisco, CA, January 3-8, 2013.

Gabler, M. K., Fish, F. E., Beneski, J. T., Mulvany, S. and Moored, K. W., "The hydrodynamics of ground effect in relation to the head shape of the spotted eagle ray." Annual Meeting of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, San Francisco, CA, January 3-8, 2013.

Kolpas, A., Fish, F. E., Meade, A., Dudas, M. A. and Moored, K. W. , "Mathematical analysis of three-dimensional open water maneuverability by mantas (Manta birostris)," SIAM (Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics) Conference on Computational Science and Engineering, Boston, February 25 – March 1, 2013.

Smits, A. J., Moored, K. W. and Dewey, P. A. “The swimming of manta rays,” Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium of Fluid-Structure-Sound Interactions and Control (FSSIC2013), Hong Kong and Macau, 20-23 May 2013.

Fish, F. E., Bioinspired designs from ocean giants: Flow modification for propulsion and maneuvering. Presentedas an International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) Webinar, June 21, 2013.

Dewey, P. A. and Smits, A. J. “Hydrodynamics of manta ray pectoral fin motion,” Proceedings 7th International Symposium on Turbulence and Shear Flow Phenomena on July 28-31, 2011, Ottawa, Canada.

G. Pipeleers, T. Iwasaki, S. Hara, "Generalizing the KYP Lemma to the Union of Intervals", Proceedings of European Control Conference, July, 2013.

X. Liu, T. Iwasaki, and F. Fish, "Dynamic modeling and gait analysis of batoid wwimming", Proceedings of American Control Conference, June, 2013.

T. Iwasaki and M. Wen, "Control design for coordinated oscillations with central pattern generator", Proceedings of American Control Conference, June, 2013.

H. Haj-Hariri, “Hydrodynamics of Batoid Swimming”, Leaders in Engineering Lecture, Mechanical Engineering, Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute, May, 2013.

S. Kohannim and T. Iwasaki, "Resonance in fish swimming to minimize muscle tension", Integrative and Comparative Biology, vol.53, pp.E311-E311, 2013.

2012

Z. Chen, T. Um, and H. Bart-Smith, “Modeling and Control of Artificial Bladder Enabled by Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite”, submitted to the 2012 American Control Conference, Montreal, Canada, 2012.

D. Efimov, A. Fradkov, and T. Iwasaki, “On Finite Time Resonance Entrainment in Multi-DOF Systems,” American Control Conference, 2012.

S. Kohannim and T. Iwasaki, “Optimal Turning Gait for Undulatory Locomotion,” American Control Conference, 2012.

Dewey, P. A., Boschitsch, B. M., Moored, K. W., Stone, H. A. and Smits, A. J. “Thrust production and wake structures of flexible pitching panels,” Fluid & Elasticity 2012, La Jolla, CA, November 14-16, 2012.

Moored, K. W., Dewey, P. A., Smits, A. J. and Haj-Hariri, H. “Hydrodynamic Wake Resonance as an Underlying Principle of Efficient Unsteady Propulsion,” Fluid & Elasticity 2012, La Jolla, CA, November 14-16, 2012.

M. Saadat and H. Haj-Hariri, “Role of Strouhal number (St) in free swimming”, 65th Annual Meeting of APS DFD, San Diego, CA, November 2012.

Boschitsch, B. M., Dewey, P. A. and Smits, A. J., “Hydrodynamic performance of multiple bodies swimming in an in-line configuration.” Paper R15.00004, 65th Meeting of the American Physical Society Division of Fluid Dynamics, San Diego, CA, November 18-20, 2012. 

Moored, K. W., Dewey, P. A., Smits, A. J. and Haj-hariri, H., “Underlying principles of flexible bio-inspired propulsion: hydrodynamic wake resonance analysis.” Paper G15.00010, 65th Meeting of the American Physical Society Division of Fluid Dynamics, San Diego, CA, November 18-20, 2012.

Quinn, D. B., Moored, K. W., Dewey, P. A., Lauder, G. and Smits, A. J., “Swimming near the wall.” Paper G15.00004, 65th Meeting of the American Physical Society Division of Fluid Dynamics, San Diego, CA, November 18-20, 2012.

Dewey, P. A., Boschitsch, B. M. and Smits, A. J., “Effects of flexibility on bio-inspired aquatic propulsion.” Paper G15.00002, 65th Meeting of the American Physical Society Division of Fluid Dynamics, San Diego, CA, November 18-20, 2012.

Moored, K. W., Dewey, P. A., Smits, A. J. and Haj-Hariri, H. “Hydrodynamic Wake Resonance as an Underlying Principle of Efficient Unsteady Propulsion,” Fluid & Elasticity 2012, La Jolla, CA, November 14-16, 2012.

Dewey, P. A., Boschitsch, B. M., Moored, K. W., Stone, H. A. and Smits, A. J. “Thrust production and wake structures of flexible pitching panels,” Fluid & Elasticity 2012, La Jolla, CA, November 14-16, 2012. 

2011

Blair, J.T. and Iwasaki, T., “Modeling of Flapping-wing Rectifier Systems andOptimal Gait Analysis,” IFAC World Congress, 2011. pdf

Um, T., Chen, Z., and Bart-Smith, H.,"A Novel Electroactive Polymer Depth Control Device for Bio-inspired Underwater Vehicles", Proceedings of  the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, Shanghai, pp 172-177, 2011. pdf

Chen, Z., Um, T., and Bart-Smith, H., "Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite Enabled Robotic Manta Ray", Proceedings of SPIE Conference on Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EPAD), San Diego, Vol. 7976, pp 796737, 2011. pdf

Chen, Z., Um, T., and Bart-Smith, H.,“Bio-inspired Robotic Cownose Ray Propelled by Electroactive Polymer Pectoral Fin”, submitted to the ASME 2011 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Denver, CO, 2011.

2010

Chen, Z., Zhu, L., and Iwasaki, T., “Autonomous Locomotion of Multi-link Mechanical Systems via Natural Oscillation Pattern,” IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, 2010. pdf

Futakata Y. and Iwasaki, T., “Natural Entrainment of Mechanical Systems with Tensegrity Structure,” SICE Annual Conference, 2010. pdf

Zhu, L., Chen, Z. and Iwasaki, T., “Synthesis of Controllers for Exact Entrainment to Natural Oscillation,” World Congress on Intelligent Control and Automation, 2010. pdf

Chen, Z. and Iwasaki, T., “Analysis of Weakly Coupled Neuronal Oscillators and Its Applications toLeech Swimming,” World Congress on Intelligent Control and Automation, 2010. pdf

Futakata, Y. and Iwasaki, T., “Natural Entrainment of Collocated Mechanical Systems via Decentralized Multi-agent Feedback,” American Control Conference, 2010. pdf

2009

Chen, Z. and Iwasaki, T., “Robust Entrainment to Natural Oscillations of Asymmetric Systems Arising from Animal Locomotion,” IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, 2009. pdf

Forch, R. and Iwasaki, T., “Control of Underactuated Undulatory Locomotor Exploiting Anti-resonance: A Case Study,” American Control Conference, 2009. pdf

Blair J. and Iwasaki, T., “A Further Result on the Ooptimal Harmonic Gait for Locomotion of Mechanical Rectifier Systems,” American Control Conference, 2009. pdf

Presentations

2015

Fish, F. E. and Hoffman, J L., Stability design and response to waves by batoids (Presented at symposium on Unsteady Aquatic Locomotion with Respect to Eco-Design and Mechanics at the meeting of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology held in West Palm Beach, FL, January 7). 2015.

Fish, F. E. and Holzman, R. H., Swimming turned on its head: Stability and maneuverability of the shrimpfish (Aeoliscus punctulatus). (Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, West Palm Beach, FL, January 3-7). 2015.

2013

"Bioinspired designs from ocean giants: Flow modification for propulsion and maneuvering." Presented as an International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) Webinar, June 21, 2013

2012

Fish, F. E., Gabler, M. K., Beneski, J. T., Mulvany, S. and Moored, K. W., "Hydrodynamic Function of the Cephalic Lobes of the Cownose Ray for Bottom Swimming Stabilization, " Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, Charleston, SC, January 3-8, 2012.

Fontanella, J. E., Fish, F. E., Barchi, E. I., Campbell-Malone, R., Nichols, R. H. and Beneski, J. T., "Batoid Out of Hell: Hydrodynamic Geometry of Rays Related to Swimming Mode," Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, Charleston, SC, January 3-8, 2012.

Dewey, P. A., Boschitsch, B. M., Moored, K. W., Stone, H. A. and Smits, A. J. “Thrust production and wake structures of flexible pitching panels,” Fluid & Elasticity 2012, La Jolla, CA, November 14-16, 2012.

Moored, K. W., Dewey, P. A., Smits, A. J. and Haj-Hariri, H. “Hydrodynamic Wake Resonance as an Underlying Principle of Efficient Unsteady Propulsion,” Fluid & Elasticity 2012, La Jolla, CA, November 14-16, 2012.

Moored, K. W., Dewey, P. A., Smits, A. J. and Haj-hariri, H., “Underlying principles of flexible bio-inspired propulsion: hydrodynamic wake resonance analysis.” Paper G15.00010, 65th Meeting of the American Physical Society Division of Fluid Dynamics, San Diego, CA, November 18-20, 2012.

Dewey, P. A., Boschitsch, B. M. and Smits, A. J., “Effects of flexibility on bio-inspired aquatic propulsion.” Paper G15.00002, 65th Meeting of the American Physical Society Division of Fluid Dynamics, San Diego, CA, November 18-20, 2012.

Quinn, D. B., Moored, K. W., Dewey, P. A., Lauder, G. and Smits, A. J., “Swimming near the wall.” Paper G15.00004, 65th Meeting of the American Physical Society Division of Fluid Dynamics, San Diego, CA, November 18-20, 2012.

Boschitsch, B. M., Dewey, P. A. and Smits, A. J., “Hydrodynamic performance of multiple bodies swimming in an in-line configuration.” Paper R15.00004, 65th Meeting of the American Physical Society Division of Fluid Dynamics, San Diego, CA, November 18-20, 2012.

2011

Dewey, P. A. and Smits, A. J. “Hydrodynamics of Manta Ray Ppectoral Fin Motion,” 7th International Symposium on Turbulence and Shear Flow Phenomena, Ottawa, Canada, July 28-31, 2011.

Nichols, R. H., Fish, F. E., Boettger, S. A. and Bart-Smith, H., "Comparative Gross and Sensory Morphology of Batoid Tails," Annual Meeting of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, Salt Lake City, UT, Janary 3, 2011.

Pederzani, J.-N., Moored, K. W., Fish, F. E. and Haj-Hariri, H., "A Numerical investigation of the Hydrodynamic Signature of Batoid Swimming," Annual Meeting of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, Salt Lake City, UT, January 3, 2011.

Blair, J.T. and Iwasaki, T., “The Role of Wing Geometry on Batoid Gait Selection,” Integrative and Comparative Biology, vol.51, pp.E167-E167, 2011. pdf

Boschitsch, B., Dewey, P.A., Moored, K.W., and Smits, A.J., "Wake Interactions of Panels Swimming in a Side-by-side Configuration," American Physical Society Division of Fluid Dynamics, Paper H28-00003, Baltimore, MD, November 2011.

Dewey, P.A., Moored, K.W. and Smits, A.J., "Identifying Optimal Vortex Spacing for Swimming and Flying Animals," American Physical Society Division of Fluid Dynamics, Paper G28-00004, Baltimore, MD, November 2011.

Moored, K.W., H. Haj-Hariri, and P.A. Dewey, "Hydrodynamic Wake Resonance as an Underlying Principle of Efficient Unsteady Propulsion," American Physical Society Division of Fluid Dynamics, Paper G28- 00003, Baltimore, MD, November 2011.

D.B. Quinn, P.A. Dewey, K.W. Moored, and A.J. Smits, "Benefits of Unsteady Swimming Near a Wall," American Physical Society Division of Fluid Dynamics, Paper H28-00002, Baltimore, MD, November 2011.

2010

Fish, F. E., "Swimming Kinematics of Manta Rays: Oscillatory Winged Propulsion by a Large Pelagic Batoid," Annual Meeting of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, January 3-8, 2010.

Fish, F. E., "Biomimetic Applications of Cetacean Natural Technologies for Efficient Propulsion and Energy Generation," Sigma Xi, Saint Joseph University chapter membership induction ceremony, April 27, 2010.

Fish, F. E., "Winged Aquatic Locomotion for Hhigh Energetic Efficiency Through Vortex Control," Natural Locomotion in Fluids and on Surfaces: Swimming, Flying, and Sliding workshop at the Institute for Mathematics and its Application (IMA), University of Minnesota, June 1-6, 2010.

Fish, F. E., "Mechanics of Flapping in Natural Oscillatory Propulsive Systems: Aquatic Locomotion by Manta Rays and Dolphins with Biomimetic Application," Symposium on the Mechanics and Locomotion in Fluids, US National Congress on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Penn State University, University Park, PA, June 27– July 2, 2010.

Fish, F. E., "Passive and Active Vortex Vontrol from Designs Inspired by Marine Animals," DARPA's Defense Sciences Office, Examining the existing technologies and potential future improvements in the area of undersea flapping/flexible foil propulsion based on inspiration from biological systems, Arlington, VA, November 7, 2010.

Chen, J., Iwasaki, T., and Friesen, W.O.,  “Study of Propulsion Mechanisms in Leech Anguilliform Swimming," American Society for Biomechanics Annual Meeting, 2010.

Chen, J., Friesen, W.O. and Iwasaki, T., “Study of Motor Control of Leech Anguilliform Swimming,” American Society for Biomechanics Annual Meeting, 2010.

Dewey, P., Carriou, A., Smits, A., “Vortical Structures in the Wake of an Undulating Fin,” Paper QT.00004, 63rd Meeting of the American Physical Society Division of Fluid Dynamics, Long Beach, CA, November 21-23, 2010.

2009

Parson, J., Fish, F. E. and Nicastro, A. J., "Turning Performance in Batoid Rays: Limitations of a Rigid Body," Annual Meeting of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, Boston, MA, January 3-7, 2009.

Green, M. A., Rowley, C. W. and Smits, A. J.,  “Three-dimensional Wake of a Biologically-inspired Propulsor,” Paper 2009-4196 39th AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference, San Antonio, Texas, June 22 - 25, 2009. pdf

Green, M. A., Rowley, C. W. and Smits, A. J.,“Three-dimensional Wake of a Biologically-inspired Propulsor,” Paper EV-00003, 62nd Meeting of the American Physical Society Division of Fluid Dynamics, Minneapolis, MN, November 22-24, 2009.

Quinn, D., Rein-Weston, D., Dewey, P., Green, M., and Smits, A., “Propulsive Performance of Oscillating Batoid-inspired Fins,” Paper BV-00007, 62nd Meeting of the American Physical Society Division of Fluid Dynamics, Minneapolis, MN, November 22-24, 2009.

Green, M. A., Rowley, C. W. and Smits, A. J.,  “Three-dimensional Wake of a Biologically-inspired Propulsor,” Paper 2009-4196 39th AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference, San Antonio, Texas, June 22 - 25, 2009.

Other

Television series "EARTH 2050” Episode:  Biomimicry, 2014.

Featured in West Chester University Magazine, “Mimicking Nature’s Designs”, Winter/Spring 2011, p. 15. pdf

Featured in ScienceMag.org, Manta Machines, May 2011, pp. 1028-1029.