Aerodynamics Research of Bioinspired Wings and Blades
A special issue of Biomimetics (ISSN 2313-7673).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 March 2026 | Viewed by 63
Special Issue Editors
Interests: aerodynamics; computational fluid dynamics; wind turbines; fluid mechanics; CFD simulation
Interests: biomimetic flapping wing robot
Interests: applied aerodynamics; drones for harsh environment; flight dynamics and control of UAVs; wind energy systems and turbine performance optimization; bio-inspired design and its applications in aerospace engineering
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nature has long inspired the design of high-performance aerodynamic surfaces. From the intricate vein structures in insect wings to the morphing feathers of birds and the riblets on shark skin, biological forms offer elegant solutions to aerodynamic challenges such as drag, stall, efficiency, and boundary layer flow control.
This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances in bio-inspired aerodynamic research with a focus on lifting surfaces, including wings, turbine blades, fins, and membranes. We welcome contributions that explore the design, optimization, and application of bio-inspired features in a wide range of systems, including wind turbines, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), micro-air vehicles (MAVs), and flying robots.
Topics of interest include—but are not limited to—morphing and flapping wing mechanisms, passive and active flow control, stall delay techniques, biomimetic surface textures, and aero-sensory integration. Both experimental and computational studies are encouraged, as well as interdisciplinary work connecting biology, fluid mechanics, and mechanical design.
This Special Issue provides a platform to advance the understanding of nature-inspired aerodynamic principles and to support the development of efficient, resilient, and sustainable aerodynamic systems.
Dr. Amr Khedr
Prof. Dr. Zhijie Liu
Dr. Ahmed Aboelezz
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biomimetics
- bio-inspired aerodynamics
- morphing wings
- bio-inspired blades
- flying robots
- aerodynamic optimization
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