Azar Eslam Panah
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Azar Eslam Panah is a rising researcher in bioinspired robotics and fluid dynamics, with a focus on underwater sensing and locomotion. Her key research areas include active proprioception, fluid-structure interactions, and robotic flapper systems. In her notable 2024 work, "Touchless underwater wall-distance sensing via active proprioception of a robotic flapper," she pioneered a novel method for underwater object detection that mimics biological systems. By analyzing the fluid flows generated by a robotic flapper interacting with a nearby wall, she demonstrated that distance information can be encoded in the flapper's own mechanical response—eliminating the need for traditional external sensors. This contribution has already garnered 2 citations, signaling early impact in the field. Her work bridges robotics and biology, offering a touchless, energy-efficient approach to underwater navigation and obstacle avoidance. Eslam Panah’s research holds promise for applications in autonomous underwater vehicles, marine exploration, and environmental monitoring. As a young investigator, she is establishing herself as an innovator in bioinspired engineering, with potential to influence future designs of agile, sensor-free aquatic robots.
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