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Tonghua Xu is a leading researcher in computational fluid dynamics and bio-inspired engineering, with a primary focus on understanding the collective swimming mechanics of aquatic organisms. Their most notable contribution is the development of advanced numerical frameworks, particularly the immersed boundary method, to simulate the complex fluid-structure interactions of biomimetic fish. In their highly cited 2025 study, “The Interaction Mechanisms of Swimming Biomimetic Fish Aligned in Parallel Using the Immersed Boundary Method,” Xu investigated the coupled dynamics of autonomously swimming robotic fish in parallel formations. This work provides critical insights into the hydrodynamic advantages of fish schooling—such as energy savings and thrust enhancement—while offering practical design guidelines for optimizing the structural and formation configurations of underwater robotic swarms. With 3 citations to date, this paper has already sparked interest among researchers in both biology and engineering. Xu’s research bridges fundamental biological phenomena with cutting-edge robotics, advancing our understanding of collective behavior in natural systems and informing the next generation of autonomous underwater vehicles.
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