Dr. Bo Cheng

Associate Professor

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Biography

Bo Cheng is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Control Science Engineering from Zhejiang University in 2006, followed by a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Delaware in 2009, and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University in 2012. His research focuses on biomechanics, mechanobiology, mechanical sciences, and sensors and controls, exploring principles of animal locomotion, biologically inspired robotics, and experimental fluid dynamics. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of flapping-wing dynamics through various publications, addressing topics such as robot locomotion and the mechanics of hummingbird flight. Cheng’s work involves sophisticated modeling of flapping flight dynamics, aiding in the advancement of robotics that mimic biological systems for applications in defense, biomedical devices, and environmental monitoring. He is committed to interdisciplinary research fostering innovation in engineering applications across multiple domains.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-08-01 — Present

Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Mechanical Engineering with a focus on biomechanics and robotics.

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.