Dr. Anette Hosoi

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Biography

Anette 'Peko' Hosoi is the Pappalardo Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on the intersection of fluid dynamics, biomechanics, and bio-inspired design. She has made significant contributions to understanding complex fluid behaviors and their applications in sports technology. Throughout her career, she has been recognized with numerous awards for her contributions to education and research, including the Stanley Corrsin Award from the American Physical Society and the Den Hartog Distinguished Educator Award. Hosoi has also served in various leadership roles, including Associate Dean of the School of Engineering and as a core faculty member at the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society. She is dedicated to fostering excellence in undergraduate education and has been honored with the MIT Earll M. Murman Award for her efforts. In addition to her academic roles, she has contributed to significant professional organizations within her field, enhancing collaboration and innovation in mechanical engineering and applied mathematics.

Research Interests

Experience

Pappalardo Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

Department of Mechanical Engineering, MIT • Cambridge, MA

Teaching and research in mechanical engineering, focusing on fluid dynamics and biomechanics.

Awards

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Earll M. Murman Award

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Stanley Corrsin Award

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Den Hartog Distinguished Educator Award

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American Physical Society Fellow

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Bose Award for Excellence in Teaching

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MacVicar Faculty Fellow

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Radcliffe Institute Fellow

Patents

Adaptive self-sealing micro fluidic gear pump

11208998 2021-12-28

patented technology to create adaptive fluid pumps.

Actuation system swimming robots

10717508 2020-07-21

Solid State Pump Using Electro-Rheological Fluid

10309386 2019-06-04

Continuum style manipulator actuated phase change media

9713873 2017-07-25

Method apparatus penetrating particulate substrates

8496410 2013-07-30

Mechanical crawler

7617891 2009-11-17