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Dr. Yumin Su is a leading researcher in autonomous marine robotics and biomimetic underwater propulsion, with a particular focus on unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and robotic fish. His seminal 2014 work on adaptive obstacle avoidance for USVs in complex marine environments, which has garnered 52 citations, addresses a fundamental challenge in autonomous navigation—enabling these vehicles to safely and intelligently navigate dynamic, obstacle-rich waters. More recently, Dr. Su has pioneered the study of labriform-mode swimming, where fish propel themselves using pectoral fins. His 2024 numerical study (10 citations) dissects the distinct thrust mechanisms of drag-based and lift-based fin motions, revealing unique advantages for maneuverability. Building on this, his 2025 work (6 citations) explores the turn maneuvering of biomimetic robotic fish, directly tackling the need for highly agile unmanned underwater vehicles. By combining computational fluid dynamics with bio-inspired design, Dr. Su’s research bridges the gap between biological locomotion principles and practical engineering, offering critical insights for the next generation of agile, efficient, and autonomous marine robots.