Bioinspired & biohybrid aquatic robots for ocean applications and environmental monitoring
Our mission is to develop and deploy aquatic robots for real-world applications. By combining features from both natural and engineered designs, we aim to create more energy-efficient, maneuverable, and robust robots and underwater vehicles to track climate change.
Our research lies at the intersection of robotics, fluid dynamics, and biology. Our methods include laboratory experiments, theoretical modeling, and field work.
Nicole W. Xu, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Stanford University | 2020
M.S. in Bioengineering, California Institute of Technology | 2015
B.S.E. in Bioengineering, summa cum laude, University of Pennsylvania | 2014
