Zihao Huang
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About
Zihao Huang is a rising researcher in the field of bio-inspired hydrodynamics and aquatic locomotion, with a focus on understanding the fluid mechanics of fish schooling. His work centers on how vortices and wake structures generated by swimming fish influence the performance and efficiency of neighboring individuals, particularly in manta rays and tuna-like swimmers. His most-cited paper, "Hydrodynamic analysis of fin–fin interactions in two-manta-ray schooling in the vertical plane" (2024, 16 citations), uses computational fluid dynamics to reveal how stacked and staggered configurations affect thrust and energy savings in manta ray schools. In a more recent study, "Vortex dynamics in wake–body and wake-fin interactions of tuna-like staggered swimming" (2025, 3 citations), Huang explores the complex interplay between body wakes and fin interactions in thunniform swimmers, shedding light on the hydrodynamic advantages of schooling. His work is notable for its detailed simulation of three-dimensional, undulating models, providing insights that could inspire more efficient underwater vehicle designs. With a growing citation record and a focus on fundamental fluid-structure interactions, Huang is establishing himself as a key contributor to the understanding of collective aquatic locomotion.
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