Take a look at this 101 video and an interview by the California Magazine on the wonders of animal dynamics. …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.
Learn More »Lab news
Animal Dynamics
Dec 13, 2024Quanta Magazine
Sep 30, 2024
We are happy to share that Quanta Magazine highlighted our research on electrostatics effects on animal interactions.…read more
Back Home
Aug 16, 2024
I am excited to announce that I am joining UC Berkeley. Go Golden Bears!…read more
Ripple bugs
Jan 9, 2024
News from Science highlighted my participation at SICB2024 on Rhagovelia’s fast turning, elasto-capillary actuation, endurance, and robotics…read more
Copyright © 2025 ORNITHOPTERUS | Víctor M. Ortega. All Rights Reserved. See more videos on my Youtube Channel