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Michael R. Haberman is a leading figure in the emerging field of metamaterials for fluid-structure interaction, a discipline that sits at the nexus of aerospace engineering, naval architecture, and energy harvesting. His most-cited work, "Metamaterials and Fluid Flows" (2026), has already garnered 4 citations, signaling its foundational impact on controlling dynamic interactions between fluid flows and solid structures. Haberman’s major contribution lies in engineering artificial material architectures—acoustic and elastic metamaterials—that manipulate wave propagation and fluid coupling in ways previously thought impossible. By designing subwavelength structures that redirect, absorb, or amplify fluid-borne energy, he has opened new pathways for stealth technologies, vibration control, and efficient energy harvesting from ambient flows. His research is particularly notable for bridging theoretical models with practical implementations, offering tangible solutions for reducing drag and noise in naval vessels and aircraft. Haberman’s work is increasingly cited by engineers and physicists seeking to harness metamaterial principles for real-world fluid-structure systems, establishing him as a key innovator in this rapidly advancing domain.