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Oscar Curet is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of bio-inspired robotics, aquatic biomechanics, and fluid dynamics, whose work has fundamentally advanced our understanding of undulatory propulsion in aquatic systems. Drawing inspiration primarily from weakly electric knifefish, Curet has made landmark contributions to characterizing the hydrodynamic principles underlying ribbon-fin locomotion, demonstrating how counter-propagating waves enable extraordinary maneuverability — including seamless forward-backward transitions and precise station-holding. His early work on ribbon-fin hydrodynamics during impulsive motion (115 citations) laid critical groundwork for the field, while his development of bio-inspired robotic knifefish (174 citations) provided engineers with tangible platforms to test and validate biological locomotion theories. Curet's research extends beyond fish-inspired systems; his thrust force characterization of soft robotic jellyfish (148 citations) demonstrated untethered ocean operation and obstacle navigation, representing a significant milestone in soft robotics. His investigations into fin ray stiffness, off-axis thrust production, and shape memory alloy actuation reveal a researcher committed to translating biological insights into functional engineering solutions. With over 900 cumulative citations across his most influential papers, Curet's interdisciplinary portfolio continues to shape the design of agile underwater vehicles capable of navigating complex real-world environments.