A. Santhanakrishnan

Deepwater Horizon crude oil reduces aerobic capacity of birds

This study shows that oil ingestion reduces aerobic capacity in zebra finches by impairing hematological parameters and metabolic performance.

Hybrid metachronal rowing augments swimming speed and acceleration via increased stroke amplitude

This study compares pure and hybrid metachronal rowing strategies in aquatic invertebrates, finding that hybrid rowing increases swimming speed and acceleration by allowing larger stroke amplitudes without appendage collisions.

Closer appendage spacing augments metachronal swimming speed by promoting tip vortex interactions

This study investigates how appendage spacing affects metachronal swimming speed in aquatic invertebrates using a robotic model, finding that smaller spacing enhances speed through vortex interactions.

Inter-species variation in number of bristles on forewings of tiny insects does not impact clap-and-fling aerodynamics

The study examines how bristle number variation in miniature insects affects clap-and-fling aerodynamics, finding no significant impact on lift generation.

Pausing after clap reduces power required to fling wings apart at low Reynolds number

This study examines the aerodynamic benefits of pausing after wing clap in thrips at low Reynolds numbers, finding reduced power requirements with minimal lift loss.

On the role of phase lag in multi-appendage metachronal swimming of euphausiids

This study investigates how phase lag between appendages affects metachronal swimming performance and wake structure in euphausiids using a robotic model.