Eng Chow Yeo
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Eng Chow Yeo is a leading researcher in bio-inspired fluid dynamics and aeroelasticity, whose work bridges the gap between insect flight mechanics and the design of efficient micro-aerial vehicles. His primary research areas encompass flapping-wing aerodynamics, fluid–structure interaction, and unsteady power transfer in biological and engineered flyers. Yeo’s most notable contribution is the elucidation of how power synchronisation between fluid and structure governs hovering flight efficiency. In his highly cited 2023 paper (22 citations), he employed a high-fidelity fluid–structure interaction solver to numerically demonstrate that the phase alignment of aerodynamic and inertial forces critically determines force production and energy economy in passively pitching flapping wings. This finding provides a fundamental design principle for artificial flyers, enabling more efficient and stable hovering capabilities. Yeo’s work has been instrumental in advancing the understanding of passive pitch mechanisms, offering a pathway to simpler, more robust micro-drone designs. His research is widely recognized for its impact on both biological insight and engineering application, making him a key figure in the development of next-generation flapping-wing robots.
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