Sunny Kumar

Emergent Collective Bats Oscillation Dynamics on Tree Branches

This study examines how flying fox bats synchronize their oscillations on tree branches during wind disturbances through field observations and physical modeling.

Electrostatics facilitate mid-air host attachment in parasitic jumping nematodes

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

Ultrafast elastocapillary fans control agile maneuvering in ripple bugs and robots

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.

Reversible kink instability drives ultrafast jumping in nematodes and soft robots

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