Dr. Chris Roh

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Chris Roh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University. His research focuses on the well-adapted interactions of insects with their abiotic and biotic surroundings, drawing inspiration for innovative engineering designs and concepts. Roh studies the primary abiotic components of nature, particularly fluids like air and water, and explores how insects, due to their small sizes, contend with various fluid forces. His work emphasizes the morphological and behavioral adaptations that allow these insects to forage, evade predators, communicate, and feed in dynamic fluid environments. Roh's main research interests lie in applying the findings from these adaptations to engineering disciplines including agricultural, biomedical, and aeronautical engineering. His teaching integrates the fundamentals of fluid dynamics with biological principles, highlighting the physical rules governing fluid flow, which play a significant role in the evolution and behavior of organisms. Courses he teaches include Bio-Fluid Mechanics and Ecological Mechanics, focusing on the intersection of biology and fluid mechanics, exploring the impressive engineering solutions evolved by biological organisms to thrive in fluid environments.

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