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Alexis Lussier Desbiens is a robotics researcher whose work spans bio-inspired locomotion, aerial robotics, and field robotics, with particular expertise in bridging fundamental biomechanical principles and practical engineering design. He is perhaps best known for his pioneering contributions to jumpgliding robotics — a hybrid locomotion strategy combining jumping and gliding — developing both theoretical frameworks and functional prototypes that demonstrate efficient traversal of cluttered terrain, earning over 90 combined citations across his jumpgliding publications. His research into flapping-wing insect-scale robots has advanced the understanding of passive wing pitch rotation and unsteady aerodynamics, combining experimental and computational approaches to improve robotic flight efficiency. Lussier Desbiens has also explored hybrid aerial and scansorial robotics, designing systems capable of both flight and climbing on vertical surfaces — emulating the remarkable capabilities of bats and birds. More recently, his work has expanded into autonomous tethered aerial exploration of unknown cavities and the application of magnetorheological actuators for safer collaborative robots. A particularly impactful applied contribution is his work extending scientific reach into arboreal ecosystems, reflecting his commitment to translating robotic capabilities into meaningful environmental and ecological research. His diverse yet cohesive research portfolio demonstrates a career dedicated to expanding the operational boundaries of small robotic systems.