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Adrian C. Gleiss is a leading researcher in comparative biomechanics and functional morphology, with a particular focus on how organisms move and interact with their environments. His work bridges evolutionary biology and engineering, using cutting-edge 3D visualization and modeling techniques to understand the physical principles underlying animal form and function. In his highly cited 2022 review, "3D visualization processes for recreating and studying organismal form" (29 citations), Gleiss synthesizes emerging methods for creating accurate 3D models of living organisms and animating them for biomechanical and fluid dynamic analyses. This work has become a foundational resource for researchers seeking to reconstruct and simulate biological motion, from swimming fish to flying insects. Gleiss's contributions have significantly advanced the field by providing tools to test evolutionary hypotheses about shape, movement, and performance in a virtual environment. His research not only deepens our understanding of biological design but also inspires innovations in robotics and bio-inspired engineering.