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About
Ze‑Rui Peng is a rising researcher in nonlinear fluid–structure interaction and bio‑inspired soft robotics, with a particular focus on the vibration and locomotion of flexible structures in fluid environments. His work bridges theoretical mechanics and practical engineering, exploring how large‑amplitude deformations of pipes and plates can be harnessed for propulsion and control. Peng’s most cited paper (2021, 62 citations) introduces a magnetic control method for suppressing large‑deformation vibrations in cantilevered pipes conveying fluid, offering a novel approach to stability in flexible fluid‑conveying systems. He further extends this concept into robotics, demonstrating in a 2022 study (20 citations) how nonlinear vibrations of a soft pipe can drive an underwater robot inspired by eels and snakes, capitalizing on body–fluid interactions for efficient locomotion. In related work (2021, 19 citations), he investigates active external control on the collective motion of tandem self‑propelled flapping plates, testing Lighthill’s conjecture on passive hydrodynamic self‑organization. These contributions highlight Peng’s ability to blend fundamental mechanics with applied design, making his research valuable for students and engineers interested in soft robotics, vibration control, and bio‑inspired propulsion.
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