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Constantin Jux is an experimental fluid dynamicist whose research sits at the intersection of advanced flow measurement techniques and applied aerodynamics. He is best known for pioneering the integration of robotics with volumetric particle image velocimetry (PIV) and particle tracking velocimetry (PTV), enabling large-scale, high-resolution measurements of complex three-dimensional flow fields that were previously impractical to capture. His landmark 2018 paper on robotic volumetric PIV applied to a full-scale cyclist—garnering 90 citations—demonstrated that industrial and biomechanical aerodynamic problems could be tackled with unprecedented spatial scope and detail. This work established a new benchmark for large-scale flow diagnostics in sport and engineering contexts. Jux further extended this framework to surface pressure evaluation on generic geometries, broadening the technique's applicability to real-world design challenges. His 2021 review of large-scale robotic PIV advancements consolidates the field's progress and serves as a valuable reference for practitioners. A particularly inventive contribution examines swimmer hand posture and its effect on propulsive drag, showcasing his ability to bridge fundamental fluid mechanics with human performance. Across his body of work, Jux has consistently pushed the boundaries of experimental aerodynamics toward practical, scalable, and impactful measurement solutions.