Undergraduate Research & Scholarships

Zhengxian Jin

Biological Air and fluid dynamics data collection and digitizing

Throughout this semester, I conducted experiments using a custom-built wind tunnel combined with high-speed imaging techniques to study the aerodynamic behavior of pine cone seeds. We plan to digitally process these recordings in MATLAB to extract detailed motion data. Additionally, we utilized high-speed videography to capture the dynamic movements of various insects, specifically the jumping mechanics of water striders and the swimming techniques of selected marine organisms. Our next steps involve digitizing and analyzing these datasets to gain insights into their underlying biomechanical principles, ultimately aiming to apply these findings to advancements in robotics design.

Message To Sponsor

Thank you very much for providing us with the opportunity to continue working in the lab this summer. This will greatly advance our project and significantly accelerate our progress. We genuinely appreciate your support and look forward to achieving meaningful results.