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Alexandra H. Techet is a leading figure in biomimetic robotics and fluid dynamics, whose work bridges the gap between biology and engineering to create next-generation aquatic and aerial-aquatic vehicles. Her core research focuses on understanding and replicating the hydrodynamic principles of fish locomotion, with major contributions in the development of compliant, fish-like robots that can swim with unprecedented efficiency. Her seminal 2009 paper on a biomimetic compliant fish robot has garnered 106 citations, while her comprehensive 2005 review of hydrodynamic scaling laws in aquatic locomotion, with 93 citations, remains a foundational reference for the field. Techet’s innovative spirit is exemplified by her pioneering work on a robotic flying fish—a compact aerial-aquatic vessel designed for ocean exploration and surveillance, detailed in a 2011 paper with 62 citations. She has also advanced autonomous robotics through real-time light field imaging, and her most recent 2025 work on mechanical underwater adhesives for soft substrates promises to revolutionize marine robotics and healthcare. With a career spanning from visualizing boundary layer flows in live fish to engineering multi-environment robots, Techet’s research continues to inspire and enable new capabilities in ocean technology.