Biophysics Sc.B. and
International Relations A.B.
Brown University, Providence,
Rhode Island, USA
Born: May 26th 1983
Place: Bangkok, Thailand
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Research Interests in
the Swartz Lab:
My
research interests are in the aerodynamic capabilities of aerial locomotion of
the Chiroptereans or Bats. Chiroptera are known to use unsteady flow techniques
to prevent laminar flow separation during low and high angles of attack during
flapping flight. They are also known to be able to have tremendous control over
the shape of the wing because of their wing morphology. This implicates ability
to change camber during their wing beat cycle. I am interested in using electromyography
techniques to investigate muscle activation as well as using kinematic analysis
of high-speed photography to analyze functional morphology and flight
performance.
Current Projects:
·
Chiroptera “Bats”
o
Electromyography of
flight surface intrinsic muscles
o
Three Dimensional
Kinematic Analysis of Chiroptera
Flight
·
Petaurista “Flying Squirrels”
o
Electromyography of
flight muscles
o
Three Dimensional
Kinematic Analysis of Petaurista to
determine maneuverability and flight performance during gliding