Dr Lan’s students, Hsing-Yun Huang and Thanh Kim Hua, have achieved remarkable success at the CSME’s Student Paper Competition. Both were awarded Honourable Mentions for their outstanding research contributions, showcasing innovative approaches and technical excellence. Their achievements highlight the dedication and talent nurtured within Dr Lan’s mentorship, bringing pride to their academic community. Congratulations to both students!
A big congratulations to Dr Lai’s team and Dr Lan on the successful publication of their groundbreaking research in Physics of Fluids! Their study explores how manta-like swimming dynamics, specifically asymmetric motion parameters, can greatly enhance the efficiency of underwater unmanned vehicles. By investigating the effects of varying angles of attack and stroke duration, the research provides key insights into maximising thrust and propulsion efficiency. This work not only advances our understanding of aquatic biomechanics but also paves the way for innovative designs in biomimetic underwater technologies. Well done to the team on this impressive achievement!
For more information please refer to https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0229833.
Dr Lan recently chaired a symposium at the 27th International Congress of Entomology held in Kyoto, where he and his research team presented three papers on insect flight. Their studies, contributing substantial insights into the aerodynamics of insect wings, garnered considerable interest among the global entomological community.
Dr Lan has been honoured with the IOP Trusted Reviewer Status, a prestigious accolade recognising his significant contributions to peer review. Congratulations!
Dr Lan has been featured in Issue 75 of the Newsletter of the Programe in Aeronautics & Astronautics and Thermal Science & Fluid Dynamics, where his work at the AI-Lab is highlighted. This publication showcases the latest research and developments within the field, with a particular focus on Dr Lan’s contributions to advancing knowledge in aeronautics and machine learning.
Heartfelt congratulations to Dr Lai’s team and Dr Lan on their seminal publication in ‘Ocean Engineering’. Their paper, ‘Strouhal number impact on propulsion efficiency in fully-active oscillating foils: Unpacking frequency, amplitude, and velocity relationships’, is not just a leap forward in marine technology but also holds immense potential for transforming oscillating foils technology across diverse realms, from the depths of the ocean to the intricacies of flapping flight.
For more information please refer to https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2024.116686.
After presenting their preliminary research on odour tracking at the 40th CSME Conference in Changhua, Dr Lan and lab members Kim Thanh Hua and Hsing-Yun Huang balanced their celebratory moments with intellectual engagement. They interacted with scholars from various universities, exchanging ideas on biomimetics and enriching their academic perspectives.
At the 65th AASRC Conference in Taichung, Dr Lan and his master’s student, Ching-Chan Huang, presented early research into the interaction between two separate flapping wings. This preliminary work contributes to comprehending the flight mechanisms in insect groups.
At The 11th International Conference on Advanced Robotics and Intelligent Systems (ARIS 2023) conference in Taipei, Dr Lan and Dr Yu-Hsiang Lai revealed their groundbreaking research on butterfly-inspired robots. This biomimetic study not only deepens our understanding of biological flight mechanisms but also holds promise for advancing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology.
In a recent interview with the Ministry of Education, Dr Lan highlighted the innovative cross-disciplinary research at the Enable Center, founded by Professor Charles W. Tu. The centre gained attention last year when Dr Lan collaborated with Dr Ching-Wen Tan on an unprecedented project that merged the fields of entomology and mechanical engineering. Intrigued by the novel approach, Professor Tu asked Dr Lan to join him for this exclusive interview.
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