Stephanie M. Fogerson
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Stephanie M. Fogerson is a leading researcher in comparative biomechanics and aquatic locomotion, with a particular focus on the hydrodynamics of undulatory swimming in anguilliform species like the sea lamprey. Her work bridges the gap between kinematics and fluid dynamics to reveal how these elongated swimmers generate thrust during steady swimming and, crucially, during high-performance escape maneuvers. In her highly cited 2019 study, Fogerson provided the first detailed analysis of thrust generation from rest in anguilliform swimmers, demonstrating how these animals modulate body wave amplitude and frequency to achieve rapid acceleration. This work has become foundational for understanding escape swimming hydrodynamics, accumulating 28 citations and influencing both evolutionary biology and bio-inspired robotics. By combining high-speed videography with particle image velocimetry, Fogerson has advanced our knowledge of how morphology and behavior interact to produce efficient and powerful locomotion. Her research not only illuminates the mechanics of a key survival behavior but also offers design principles for agile underwater vehicles.
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