We were awarded funding from the NSF!

Our project titled "Exploiting Fully Coupled Fluid-Structure Interaction: Optimal Wing Heterogeneity and Efficient Flow State Estimation in Flapping Flight" was selected for funding by the National Science Foundation.

Inspired by the remarkable flight capabilities of insects, this project investigates how structural features such as wing veins, reinforced leading edges, and asymmetric wing shapes can influence aerodynamic performance in flapping flight.

Using high-fidelity, fully coupled fluid-structure interaction simulations and adjoint-based optimization, the project aims to identify wing properties that improve maneuverability and robustness to flow disturbances.