Ramiro Godoy‐Diana

Université Paris Cité, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

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Ramiro Godoy-Diana is a leading figure in bio-inspired fluid dynamics, whose work bridges the gap between biological locomotion and engineering design. His research primarily focuses on the aerodynamics of insect flight and the hydrodynamics of fish schooling, exploring how animals move through fluids and how these principles can inspire robotic systems. A major contribution is his comprehensive review on insect and insect-inspired aerodynamics, which synthesizes knowledge on unsteady flow, structural mechanics, and flight control—a foundational resource that has garnered 40 citations. More recently, his team’s investigation into the hydrodynamical fingerprint of a neighbor in a fish lateral line (15 citations) has advanced our understanding of how fish sense and coordinate in groups, revealing how individuals detect relative position and kinematic synchronization to maintain formation. This work has profound implications for swarm robotics and underwater vehicle design. Godoy-Diana’s research is characterized by elegant experiments that reveal the hidden physics of animal movement, making him a pivotal voice in the field of fluid-structure interactions and collective behavior.