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Students Shine at the 2024 Innovation Arena

Under the guidance of Dr Lan, a team of four students participated in the 2024 Innovation Arena (興創競技場) and secured the prestigious Infinite Potential Award in the Creative Concept category. The competition, organised by the University’s Centre for Industry-Academia Collaboration, aims to inspire students and staff to transform their academic expertise and innovative ideas into entrepreneurial solutions tailored to industry needs. By bridging innovation and practical application, the initiative fosters global perspectives and highlights the tangible value of academic research in the real world.

Breakthrough in Manta-like Swimming Efficiency

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.

Four Talented Individuals Join The Lab

Four postgraduate students have joined the lab. Welcome aboard!

Dr Lan Awarded IOP Trusted Reviewer Status

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

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.

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

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.

Six Talented Individuals Join The Lab

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

Four Talented Individuals Join The Lab

Four postgraduate students have joined the lab. Welcome aboard!

Dr Lan Discusses Interdisciplinary Education in Ministry of Education Interview

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.

Six Talented Individuals Join The Lab

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