Anastasia V. Ermolaeva

N. I. Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, Sechenov University

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Anastasia V. Ermolaeva is a leading researcher in biomorphic robotics and bio-inspired locomotion, with a specific focus on underwater swimming systems. Her work bridges biology, simulation, and robotics to understand and replicate the movement of aquatic animals. In her highly cited 2022 review, "Toward biomorphic robotics: A review on swimming central pattern generators," she systematically analyzed neural control architectures that enable rhythmic swimming, establishing a foundational framework for designing autonomous underwater robots. Expanding on this, her 2023 paper, "Control of movement of underwater swimmers: Animals, simulated animates and swimming robots," synthesized insights across real organisms, computational models, and robotic platforms, demonstrating how central pattern generators can be adapted for agile, efficient propulsion. With over 40 citations across her key publications, Ermolaeva’s work is shaping the next generation of soft, adaptive underwater vehicles. Her interdisciplinary approach—combining neuroscience, biomechanics, and engineering—has made her a notable voice in the growing field of biomimetic robotics, offering both theoretical advances and practical design principles for students and researchers alike.