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Jared A. Grauer is a leading researcher in the flight dynamics and control of bio-inspired aerial robots, with a focus on two unconventional platforms: ornithopters (flapping-wing vehicles) and robotic samaras (mono-wing rotorcraft). His work bridges the gap between biological flight and small-scale robotic aviation, addressing the unique challenges of low-Reynolds-number aerodynamics. Grauer’s major contributions include developing multibody dynamic models for ornithopters using the Boltzmann-Hamel equations, and pioneering system identification techniques to characterize their longitudinal flight behavior—work that has garnered over 64 citations. He also advanced the understanding of robotic samaras, creating novel control frameworks for their asymmetric, all-rotating platforms to enable coordinated helical turns. His research has been published in top venues like the Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, and his papers have accumulated over 170 citations, reflecting significant impact in the field. Grauer’s achievements include laying foundational models for these emerging aerial systems, which are critical for missions ranging from surveillance to environmental monitoring. His work continues to inspire new generations of engineers exploring the frontiers of bio-inspired robotics and flight control.