Xiaowei Cai
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Xiaowei Cai is a leading researcher in computational fluid dynamics and bio-inspired engineering, with a focus on unraveling the collective swimming mechanics of biomimetic fish. Their most-cited work, "The Interaction Mechanisms of Swimming Biomimetic Fish Aligned in Parallel Using the Immersed Boundary Method" (2025, 3 citations), pioneers the use of advanced numerical simulations to decode how autonomous, flexible fish-like bodies interact hydrodynamically when swimming in parallel formations. By employing the immersed boundary method, Cai has provided critical insights into the coupled vortex dynamics and energy-saving mechanisms that govern fish schooling—a phenomenon long observed in nature but poorly understood at the mechanistic level. This research not only deepens our fundamental understanding of biological locomotion but also offers practical guidelines for designing more efficient, maneuverable underwater robot swarms. Cai’s work bridges the gap between theoretical fluid physics and real-world engineering applications, making significant contributions to the fields of bio-robotics and environmental monitoring. With a growing citation record and a focus on high-impact, interdisciplinary problems, Xiaowei Cai is establishing themselves as a key voice in the next generation of biomimetic and computational fluid dynamics research.
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