Víctor M. Ortega-Jiménez

This study shows electrostatic forces help parasitic nematodes attach to insect hosts in the air, improving their survival.

This paper studies the agile maneuvering of ripple bugs and develops a robotic fan inspired by their elastocapillary mechanisms, showing improved thrust and turning capabilities.

This paper demonstrates that a reversible kink instability in nematodes enhances jumping performance and proposes a bio-inspired model for soft robots.

This study investigates interfacial vortex recapture in Microvelia americana, showing how it enhances thrust through vortex re-energization and tripod gait mechanics.