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Anthony Herrel is a leading researcher in evolutionary biomechanics and functional morphology, with a focus on how animal movement informs both biology and robotics. His work bridges the gap between natural locomotion and bio-inspired engineering, particularly through the study of swimming snakes. Herrel’s major contributions include developing biomimetic methods to replicate serpentine fluid movements, enabling the design of aquatic robots that can manipulate key parameters for experimental control. His research also extends to behavioral ecology, where he uses robotic models in field experiments to investigate how recent biological invasions shape species recognition and aggressive behavior in native species. With papers such as “A Biomimetic Method to Replicate the Natural Fluid Movements of Swimming Snakes to Design Aquatic Robots” (14 citations) and “Recent biological invasion shapes species recognition and aggressive behaviour in a native species” (12 citations), Herrel’s work has garnered attention for its innovative integration of robotics and evolutionary biology. His complementary approaches to acquiring swimming snake kinematics provide a foundational basis for future bio-inspired designs, making his research impactful for both ecological understanding and technological advancement.