Annanya Singh

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

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Annanya Singh is a researcher advancing the frontiers of aerial robotics and micro aerial vehicle (MAV) design. Her work centers on experimental aerodynamics, particularly exploring novel closed-wing configurations to enhance flight performance in small-scale platforms. In her highly cited 2020 study, “Box Wing: Aerodynamic experimental study for applications in MAVs,” Singh systematically investigated how box wing and related closed-wing geometries—including annular, joined, and spiroid tip designs—suppress wingtip vortices to improve aerodynamic efficiency and payload capacity. This contribution addresses a critical bottleneck in MAV development: the trade-off between compact size and lift generation. By experimentally validating the performance gains of these unconventional wing forms, Singh’s research provides a practical pathway for designing more capable drones for surveillance, environmental monitoring, and disaster response. Her work has garnered attention from the robotics and aerospace communities, with citations underscoring its relevance to ongoing efforts in agile, high-payload aerial systems. Singh’s findings not only deepen fundamental understanding of vortex dynamics but also offer actionable design principles for next-generation micro air vehicles, positioning her as a key contributor to the evolution of small-scale flight technology.