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Steven Aurecianus is a pioneer in bio-inspired robotics, specializing in the design and control of insect-scale, flapping-wing flying robots. His research focuses on achieving stable, long-endurance flight in tailless, two-winged micro aerial vehicles—a formidable challenge in robotics. Aurecianus’s major contributions include the development of KUBeetle-S, a 15.8-gram hover-capable robot that demonstrates how low-torque control mechanisms and lightweight actuators can generate both lift and control forces without a tail. His work on longitudinal mode model-based controllers, enhanced with loop shaping compensators, has advanced the stability and robustness of these delicate systems. With over 230 citations across his most-cited papers, his impact is evident in the growing field of flapping-wing robotics. Notably, his 2020 paper on improving flight endurance for indoor and outdoor missions has become a key reference for researchers aiming to extend operational time in confined environments. Aurecianus’s achievements lay the groundwork for practical applications in surveillance, search-and-rescue, and environmental monitoring.