Minas Mountoufaris
Papers
1
Total Citations
17
H-Index
1
About
Minas Mountoufaris is a researcher whose work bridges bio-inspired robotics and marine engineering, with a focus on the control and design of underwater vehicles. His key research areas include biomimetic propulsion, undulatory fin mechanics, and autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) motion control. Mountoufaris’s major contribution lies in the development of a steering-plane motion control system for a bio-inspired underwater robot equipped with a pair of undulatory fin propulsors. In his most-cited paper (2016, 17 citations), he details the design of fins composed of three actuated rays interconnected by a flexible membrane, and experimentally validates the robot’s ability to achieve precise steering and maneuvering through coordinated fin motion. This work is notable for advancing the practical application of fish-like locomotion in robotics, offering a quieter and more agile alternative to traditional propeller-driven systems. Mountoufaris’s research has implications for marine exploration, environmental monitoring, and underwater inspection, demonstrating how biological principles can inspire efficient and adaptable robotic systems.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1