Advances in Computational Methods for Biomechanics and Biomimetics
A special issue of Biomimetics (ISSN 2313-7673).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 3
Special Issue Editors
Interests: computational fluid dynamics; fish swimming; insect/bird flight; collective behavior; experimental fluid dynamics; cdiovascular and respiratory fluid dynamics
Interests: computational fluid dynamics; fish swimming; collective behavior; bio-inspired robots
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Over the past few decades, with the advancement of numerical techniques, computational methods have been extensively applied to uncover the mechanisms behind biological form and movement and to drive innovation in biomimetic design. By providing detailed and accurate physical insights, numerical simulations have significantly advanced our understanding of biomechanics in a wide range of fields, including cell movement and deformation, tissue development, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, bone fracture healing, insect and bird flight, fish swimming, reptile locomotion, jumping, and more. These insights have, in turn, led to the development of novel biomimetic designs, such as biocompatible synthetic polymers, self-healing composites, shark skin-inspired riblets, micro aerial vehicles, fish robots, and other cutting-edge technologies.
In recent years, numerical techniques have undergone significant advancements in both algorithms and hardware. At the same time, their applications have expanded into new areas of biology, further inspiring innovative engineering designs. Moreover, with the progress in experimental techniques and the rise in artificial intelligence (AI), there is a growing trend toward integrating experimental measurements and machine learning with computational simulations to further propel research in biomechanics and biomimetics.
This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest advancements in computational methods, the integration of experimental data and AI, and their applications in biomechanics and biomimetics. Our goal is to highlight emerging frontiers in computational techniques and deepen the understanding of biological systems and their engineering applications. We welcome high-quality original research contributions in the following areas, including but not limited to the following:
- Computational studies of biomechanics and biomimetics, including
- Cellular and molecular biomechanics
- Cardiovascular and respiratory mechanics
- Bone and cartilage mechanics
- Insect/bird flight
- Fish swimming
- Reptile walking and jumping
- Development of computational methodologies, including:
- Advances in computing techniques
- Integration of experimental data with computational modeling
- Application of artificial intelligence in computational biomechanics
Dr. Yu Pan
Dr. Liming Chao
Dr. Qingchang Liu
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- computational methods
- biomechanics
- biomimetics
- fluid dynamics
- solid mechanics
- fluid–structure interactions
- integration method
- AI for science
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