Farah Abbas Naser
Papers
9
Total Citations
60
H-Index
5
About
Farah Abbas Naser is a pioneering researcher in bio-inspired robotics, specializing in the design and hydrodynamic analysis of labriform-mode swimming robots. Her core research focuses on the influence of pectoral fin morphology—particularly concave-shaped fins—on swimming performance, using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to model and validate her designs. Naser’s major contributions include the first systematic evaluation of how fin geometry, size, and angle of attack affect thrust and maneuverability, leading to the development of robots capable of steering and diving using only pectoral fins. Her work has garnered over 60 citations, with key papers such as “Design, modeling, and experimental validation of a concave‐shape pectoral fin of labriform‐mode swimming robot” (13 citations) and “Effect of Reynold Number and Angle of Attack on the Hydrodynamic Forces Generated from A Bionic Concave Pectoral Fins” (10 citations) establishing foundational knowledge in the field. Notably, Naser has also explored biomedical applications, designing an autonomous micro-robot inspired by sperm motility to aid fertilization, demonstrating her versatility. Her achievements include advancing underwater robotics for exploration and environmental monitoring, making her a notable figure in biomimetic engineering.
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- 4Design and implementation of a swimming robot with pectoral fins only7 citations · 2022
- 5Labriform Swimming Robot with Steering and Diving Capabilities7 citations · 2021
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- 7Underwater Labriform-Swimming Robot3 citations · 2021
- 8Autonomous Micro-Robot Like Sperm based on Piezoelectric Actuator3 citations · 2020
- 9A Sperm-Based Autonomous Micro-Robot: First Step3 citations · 2021