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David Hu started at Georgia Tech in late summer 2008 as an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering and holds a joint appointment in the Department of Biology. He was promoted to Professor in 2019. His research focuses on fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, biomechanics, locomotion, and physical applied mathematics. Specifically, he investigates the dynamics of interfaces, especially fluid-solid and solid-solid interactions. His work combines theory, computation, and experiment, and he is interested in pursuing biomimetic technologies based on nature's designs. Hu's research has included a variety of topics, such as terrestrial locomotion and the challenges of rigid-body dynamics on smooth surfaces. His investigations into snake propulsion and the behavior of water striders—particularly how these organisms utilize surface tension—highlight the innovative ways he explores hydrodynamic propulsion.
Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA
Started at Georgia Tech and holds a joint appointment in the Department of Biology.
Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University • New York, NY
Worked as an instructor in mathematics.
Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.