Roza Gliva

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Roza Gliva is a robotics researcher specializing in bio-inspired underwater vehicle design and control, with a particular focus on undulatory fin propulsion systems. Her work draws inspiration from the swimming mechanisms of knifefish and rays to develop highly maneuverable underwater robots. Gliva's key contributions include the development and experimental validation of steering-plane motion control for underwater robots equipped with a pair of undulatory fins, as well as dynamic modeling of two-ray undulatory fin robots. Her research addresses the challenge of achieving low-speed maneuverability and stable station-keeping in underwater vehicles—capabilities that conventional propeller-driven systems struggle to provide. Among her most cited works are two papers from 2015 and 2016, each garnering 17 citations, which detail the design, modeling, and control of fin-ray mechanisms interconnected by flexible membranes. These studies demonstrate how bio-inspired propulsion can enhance robotic agility in aquatic environments. Gliva's work has practical implications for underwater exploration, environmental monitoring, and defense applications, where precise maneuvering in constrained or sensitive environments is essential.