Sudhir Kamle

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Papers

2

Total Citations

10

H-Index

2

About

Sudhir Kamle is a leading researcher in bioinspired aerospace engineering, specializing in the design and structural dynamics of flapping-wing micro air vehicles (FWMAVs). His work bridges biology and engineering, focusing on replicating avian flight mechanics to create efficient, agile unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Kamle’s major contributions include the development of fully articulated bird-inspired flapping wings, as demonstrated in his 2021 study, which achieved active wing articulations to mimic natural bird motion for enhanced maneuverability and endurance. This work, with 8 citations, represents a significant step toward realizing practical bioinspired drones. Earlier, his 2014 analysis of carbon fibre/polyethylene MAV wings, cited 2 times, provided foundational insights into the structural dynamics of lightweight, flexible wing designs for hovering and slow-flight operations. Kamle’s research has direct implications for surveillance, reconnaissance, and biochemical sensing, pushing the boundaries of small-scale flight technology. His notable achievement lies in advancing the realism of flapping-wing mechanisms, offering a novel platform for studying bird flight and improving UAV performance. For students and researchers, Kamle’s work exemplifies how nature-inspired design can solve complex engineering challenges in aeronautics.

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Papers
10
Total Citations
5
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Realisation and testing of novel fully articulated bird-inspired flapping wings for efficient and agile UAVs
8 citations · 2021
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2021 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 5
🏛 Institutions: Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

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