News from Science highlighted my participation at SICB2024 on Rhagovelia’s fast turning, elasto-capillary actuation, endurance, and robotics…read more
My Lab focuses on how animals move through challenging environments such as rain, turbulence, or dust devils. I am also interested in the trade-offs produced by capillary and electrostatic forces on hummingbirds and insects. Join the adventure!
Storm winds
In general, fluids in nature run wild. Vortex shedding, ripples, and turbulence are common architectural components of flows. I study the energetics and control of animals moving in such unsteady conditions.
Learn More »Nectar from the sky
Precipitation has the capacity to disrupt animal activities, and during extreme events can even jeopardize survival. I have a special interest in the effects produced by these complex flows in the locomotor performance of small animals.
Learn More »Sparks & wetting
At small scales electrostatic or capillary forces reign over other forces, such as gravity. I am interested on the effects produced by these forces in animal-animal and plant-animal interactions.
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Ripple bugs
Jan 9, 2024Springtails on PBS
Jun 20, 2023Our research on springtails was highlighted on Deep look from PBS. Take a look!
PNAS Podcast
Apr 22, 2023PNAS Science Sessions highlighted our research on springtails’ aerial control and maneuvering …read more
Fatal Attractions
Mar 16, 2023
New Scientist and Science News covered my talk at the APS Meeting 2023. I found that jumping nematodes are pulled towards their charged prey. …read more
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