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Madis Listak is a pioneering researcher in biomimetic underwater robotics, with a primary focus on developing fish-like robots that emulate the efficient locomotion and sensing capabilities of aquatic life. His major contributions include the design and control of soft-bodied, compliant robotic fish that replace traditional propeller systems with bioinspired propulsion, significantly reducing mechanical complexity and cost. Notably, his work on the FILOSE project—a flow-sensing bioinspired robot—has garnered 74 citations, demonstrating its impact on the field. Listak’s research integrates computational fluid dynamics, hydrodynamic optimization, and real-world drag measurements to refine robot body shapes and link lengths for maximal efficiency. He also extended his expertise to materials science, developing a DC-conductivity testing method combined with photometry for measuring fiber orientations in steel-fiber-reinforced concrete (SFRC), cited 26 times. His achievements include pioneering semiautonomous vehicles for environmental monitoring in shallow waters and advancing the use of continuous compliant structures over discrete assemblies. With over 180 total citations across his most-cited works, Listak’s interdisciplinary approach bridges biology, engineering, and materials science, offering sustainable solutions for underwater exploration and monitoring.