Manigandan Nagarajan Santhanakrishnan
Papers
6
Total Citations
157
H-Index
5
About
Manigandan Nagarajan Santhanakrishnan is a leading researcher in biomimetic robotics, with a primary focus on the design, modeling, and control of robotic fish for underwater exploration and environmental monitoring. His major contributions lie in bridging hydrodynamic theory with intelligent control systems, particularly through the application of deep reinforcement learning (DRL) for real-time speed tracking in robotic fish. By integrating Newtonian dynamics with Lighthill’s slender body theory, he has advanced the practical implementation of bio-inspired underwater vehicles. His most cited work, the 2019 review on biomimetic fish robots (110 citations), has become a foundational reference in the field. Santhanakrishnan has also pioneered the use of data-assisted modeling and genetic algorithm-optimized grey-box approaches to enhance control precision, as demonstrated in his 2022 and 2023 papers. Additionally, his work on extended Kalman filter-based SLAM (2017) showcases his versatility in autonomous navigation. With over 150 total citations, his research continues to shape the development of agile, intelligent underwater robots, offering scalable solutions for real-world aquatic applications.
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- 1Design, Modeling, and Control of Biomimetic Fish Robot: A Review110 citations · 2019
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