Zahra Jahanbin
Papers
3
Total Citations
51
H-Index
3
About
Zahra Jahanbin is a researcher specializing in the modeling and simulation of bio-inspired aerial robots, with a particular focus on flapping-wing micro-air vehicles (FWMAVs). Her work bridges mechanical and aerodynamic engineering through the innovative use of bond graph modeling—a unified, energy-based approach for representing complex multi-domain systems. In her most cited paper (31 citations), she developed an efficient dynamical model for multi-body simulation of a flapping-wing robot, enabling more accurate predictions of wing and body interactions. Her 2020 study advanced this framework by incorporating elastic articulated wings, capturing the critical interplay between structural flexibility and flight dynamics. Jahanbin’s 2019 contribution is especially notable: she created an integrated bond graph model of a complete flapping bird robot, independently implementing wing kinematics to assess lateral control power and aerodynamic forces. This systematic approach provides a powerful tool for evaluating maneuverability and stability in ornithopter design. Her work is foundational for researchers developing agile, bird-like drones, offering a rigorous modeling methodology that captures the complexity of flapping flight while remaining computationally tractable.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2
- 3