News on Advanced Integration Laboratory

Six Talented Individuals Join The Lab

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Six bachelor’s students have joined the lab. Welcome aboard!

New Study on Cross-disciplinary Diagnostics Published in Veterinary Quarterly

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Dr Lan’s latest study collaborated with a veterinary science team to develop a machine learning method for rapid disease detection in companion animals. The research used serum biomarkers to support faster and minimally invasive screening.

For more information please refer to https://doi.org/10.1080/01652176.2026.2617470.

Media Interview Highlights New High-performance Computing Platform for Research

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Dr Lan and departmental colleagues secured funding for a high-performance server platform to support AI-driven and data-intensive research across the university.

Infinite Potential Award Secured at the 2025 Innovation Arena

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Under the guidance of Dr Lan, a team of three undergraduate students received the Infinite Potential Award (潛力無限獎) at the 2025 Innovation Arena (興創競技場), organised by the Startup @NCHU Innovation Center. The team developed a biomimetic rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicle inspired by natural flight mechanisms, highlighting the practical potential of university-driven innovation and applied research.

Dr Lan Receives Meritorious Research Award at TCUS Innovation Competition

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Dr Lan received a Meritorious Research Award in the Young Scholars Innovation Competition organised by the Taiwan Comprehensive University System (臺灣綜合大學系統). His research combined biomimetic propulsion concepts with AI techniques to improve energy efficiency across aerial and aquatic environments, demonstrating the potential of nature-inspired multifunctional propulsion systems.

Qi-Sheng Huang Earns Honourable Mention at CSME Conference

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

At this year’s CSME Conference, Qi-Sheng Huang received an Honourable Mention (佳作) in the student paper competition for research supervised by Dr Lan. The study applied the silkmoth’s tracking behaviour to robotic guidance and control, achieving improved efficiency and accuracy through a nature-inspired approach.

Graduate Team Wins Merit Award in IMBD

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A graduate student team supervised by Dr Lan, led by Yen-Cheng Chang alongside two fellow members, received a Merit Award (優等獎) in the National Intelligent Manufacturing Big Data Analytics Competition (IMBD, 全國智慧製造大數據分析競賽). Their project applied artificial intelligence and big data techniques to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions with strong analytical performance.

Undergraduate Team Receives Honourable Mention for Bio-Inspired Ray Project

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Three undergraduate students supervised by Dr Lan received an Honourable Mention（佳作）in the Capstone Project (機械設計與製作專題) competition. Their project explored a bio-inspired ray system, applying ray-like propulsion principles to demonstrate the potential of biomimetic design in underwater robotics.

Ming-Han Wu Takes Third Place in AASRC Best Paper Award

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Ming-Han Wu, with co-author Yi-Hsi Yeh, supervised by Dr Lan, has secured third place in the Best Paper Award competition at the AASRC Conference. Their study examined how variations in wing phase shift affect thrust generation in a robotic dragonfly, offering insights that contribute to ongoing research in bio-inspired flight.

Two Teams Win Maker Potential Award at the 2025 Makerthon

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Two student teams supervised by Dr Lan received the Maker Potential Award (創客潜力獎) at the 2025 Makerthon – Technology Empowerment × Future-Making Competition (創客松-科技賦能x自造未來競賽). One team developed an aerial drone and the other a marine-inspired submersible vehicle, showcasing strong creativity and engineering capability.

1st Place at the 2025 Ocean Challenge

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Three undergraduates, supervised by Dr Lan, won 1st place at the 2025 Ocean Challenge (臺灣海洋國際青年論壇) with a manta ray-inspired underwater vehicle.

Six Talented Individuals Join The Lab

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Six postgraduate students have joined the lab. Welcome aboard!

New Study on Odour Boundaries Published in Physica D

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Dr Lan’s latest study, Flow-induced variations in odour boundary formation, examines how odours spread in moving air through flow simulations. The research found that stronger airflow speeds narrow and stabilise odour boundaries, offering insights for biological tracking studies and the development of odour-sensing robots in complex environments.

For more information please refer to https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physd.2025.134827.

Nature-Inspired Designs Win Awards in Bionic Design Competition

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Under the guidance of Dr Lan, two student teams received awards at the 2025 Bionic Design Competition (仿生設計競賽) for their nature-inspired engineering projects. One team won a Merit Award (優選) for a bio-inspired stingray underwater vehicle, while the other received an Honourable Mention (佳作) for a butterfly-inspired micro air vehicle, highlighting the potential of biomimetic design for sustainable innovation.

Innovative Approach to Flapping Flight Analysis Published in Physica D

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Dr Lan and Dr Lai’s latest study, published in Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena, introduces a hybrid decision tree approach that reduces flapping flight analysis time by up to 75% while maintaining high accuracy. The method supports faster aerodynamic research and more efficient micro air vehicle development.

For more information please refer to https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physd.2025.134618.

Innovative Insights Featured on AIP Publishing Showcase

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Dr Lan and his research team were recognised by the American Institute of Physics (AIP), with their latest study featured on the Kudos Showcase platform. The research found that stingray-inspired asymmetric flapping motions can improve thrust while reducing energy consumption, supporting the development of more efficient underwater vehicles and robots.

Dr Lan Awarded Outstanding Reviewer Award

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Dr Lan has been honoured with the Outstanding Reviewer Award 2024, a prestigious accolade recognising his significant contributions to academic research. Congratulations!

Published in Physics of Fluids: Biomimetic Propulsion Study

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Dr Lan, Dr Lai and their team published a study in Physics of Fluids showing that stingray-inspired asymmetric flapping can improve underwater propulsion efficiency. Using optimisation techniques and flow simulations, the research identified motion patterns that enhance vortex dynamics and support the design of biomimetic aquatic robots.

For more information please refer to https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0253805.

Six Talented Individuals Join The Lab

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Six bachelor’s students have joined the lab. Welcome aboard!

Students Shine at the 2024 Innovation Arena

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Under the guidance of Dr Lan, a team of four students received the Infinite Potential Award (潛力無限獎) in the Creative Concept category at the 2024 Innovation Arena (興創競技場). Organised by the University’s Centre for Industry-Academia Collaboration, the competition promotes the translation of academic research and innovative ideas into practical industry applications.

Hsing-Yun Huang and Thanh Kim Hua Earn Honours at CSME

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Dr Lan’s students, Hsing-Yun Huang and Thanh Kim Hua, received Honourable Mentions (佳作) at the CSME Student Paper Competition for their research achievements. Their awards recognise innovative research contributions and reflect the strong academic mentorship within Dr Lan’s team.

Breakthrough in Manta-like Swimming Efficiency

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Dr Lai’s team and Dr Lan published a study in Physics of Fluids examining how manta-inspired asymmetric swimming motions can improve underwater vehicle efficiency. The research identified motion parameters that enhance thrust and propulsion performance, supporting advances in biomimetic underwater technology.

For more information please refer to https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0229833.

Four Talented Individuals Join The Lab

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Four postgraduate students have joined the lab. Welcome aboard!

Dr Lan Chairs Insect Flight Symposium at Kyoto Congress

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Dr Lan recently chaired a symposium at the 27th International Congress of Entomology in Kyoto, where his research team presented three studies on insect flight aerodynamics. The work attracted strong interest from the international entomological research community.

Dr Lan Awarded IOP Trusted Reviewer Status

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Dr Lan has been honoured with the IOP Trusted Reviewer Status, a prestigious accolade recognising his significant contributions to peer review. Congratulations!

Research Featured in Programme Newsletter, Issue 75

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Dr Lan was featured in Issue 75 of the Newsletter of the Programme in Aeronautics & Astronautics and Thermal Science & Fluid Dynamics, highlighting his research at the AI-Lab. The feature recognised his contributions to aeronautics and machine learning research.

Research Paper Published in 'Ocean Engineering': A Leap Forward

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Dr Lai’s team and Dr Lan published a study in Ocean Engineering examining how Strouhal number influences propulsion efficiency in fully active oscillating foils. The research provides insights into frequency, amplitude and velocity relationships, supporting advances in marine propulsion and flapping flight technologies.

For more information please refer to https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2024.116686.

Six Talented Individuals Join The Lab

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Six bachelor’s students have joined the lab. Welcome aboard!

Preliminary Odour Tracking Study Presented at CSME Conference

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

After presenting preliminary odour-tracking research at the 40th CSME Conference in Changhua, Dr Lan and lab members Kim Thanh Hua and Hsing-Yun Huang exchanged ideas with researchers from multiple universities. The discussions on biomimetics and related topics further broadened their academic perspectives.

Preliminary Flapping Wing Study Presented at AASRC Conference

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

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.

Four Talented Individuals Join The Lab

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Four postgraduate students have joined the lab. Welcome aboard!

Dr Lan and Dr Lai Collaborate to Unveil Conceptual Butterfly-Inspired Robot

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

At the 11th International Conference on Advanced Robotics and Intelligent Systems (ARIS 2023) in Taipei, Dr Lan and Dr Yu-Hsiang Lai presented research on butterfly-inspired robots. The study advances understanding of biological flight mechanisms and supports future unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) development.

Dr Lan Discusses Interdisciplinary Education in Ministry of Education Interview

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In a recent interview with the Ministry of Education, Dr Lan discussed the cross-disciplinary research at the Enable Center founded by Professor Charles W. Tu. The interview highlighted a collaborative project with Dr Ching-Wen Tan that combined entomology and mechanical engineering through an innovative biomimetic approach.

Dr Lan Invited as Adjudicator for the 9th NCKU Mechanical Project Exhibition

Sat, 17 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Mechanical Project Exhibition returned on 17 June at National Cheng Kung University, with 39 student teams presenting project-based engineering work. The exhibition highlighted the integration of mechanical engineering theory, creativity and collaborative innovation.

Dr Lan's Team Unveils 3 Cutting-Edge Research at AMAM Conference

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Dr Lan and his team presented research on aerodynamics and odour tracking at the 11th International Symposium on Adaptive Motion of Animals and Machines (AMAM) in Kobe. Their work contributed new insights into the interaction between animal locomotion and engineering technology.

Dr Lan to Give Keynote Speech at National Defense University

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Dr Lan delivers an inspiring speech on the application of odour sensing at National Defense University.

Six Talented Individuals Join The Lab

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

We have welcomed a master’s student, four bachelor’s students, and an exchange student to the lab. Welcome aboard!

Dr Lan Invited to Give Talk at CSME Conference

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Dr Lan gives a speech entitled ‘Machine Learning in Flapping Flight Transient Acceleration Modelling’ at CSME 2022.

Three Talented Individuals Join The Lab

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Three postgraduate students have joined the lab. Welcome aboard!

New Journal Paper on Drones

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Dr Lan and his team published a study in Drones introducing a neural network approach for estimating transient aerodynamic properties in flapping wing systems. The research supports faster and more efficient analysis of flapping flight dynamics.

For more information please refer to https://doi.org/10.3390/drones6080210.

Research Reported by AIP

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

The research conducted in the paper ‘Optimal thrust efficiency for a tandem wing in forward flight using varied hindwing kinematics of a damselfly’ was reported by AIP Scilight, congratulations.

For more information please refer to https://aip.scitation.org/doi/full/10.1063/10.0012500.

Paper Accepted by Physics of Fluids

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

The paper ‘Optimal thrust efficiency for a tandem wing in forward flight using varied hindwing kinematics of a damselfly’ was accepted by the journal Physics of Fluids, congratulations.

For more information please refer to https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0093208.

Lab Website Launched

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

The Advanced Integration Laboratory (AI-Lab) will be established on 1 August 2022. We launched this website to help more people learn about our research projects and results.