Samik Bhattacharya, Ph.D., UCF Dept. of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering - Feb. 10, 2023

Samik Bhattacharya, Ph.D., presents “The Fluid Dynamics of Natural Flyers and Swimmers," explaining the use of advanced optical measurement systems to investigate fluid mechanics of natural flyers and swimmers across different length scales. He overviews research projects in bio-inspired swimming with morphing hydrofoils for autonomous underwater vehicles, and two projects in avian aerodynamics. Zoom-cast Feb. 10, 2023. Produced by the College of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Central Florida, Orlando.