Dr. David Lentink

Professor

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Biography

David Lentink is a Full Professor of Biomimetics at the University of Groningen, where he leads research in bio-inspired design, animal flight, comparative biomechanics, biofluid dynamics, and aerial robotics. His interdisciplinary work bridges engineering and biology, focusing on how organisms achieve efficient locomotion in the air. With a robust background in both fields, Lentink employs principles from nature to inspire technological advancement in engineering. His research has a strong emphasis on understanding the mechanics of flight in various organisms, which translates to innovative designs in robotics and aerial systems. He is also an Executive Editorial Board Member for the journal Bioinspiration & Biomimetics and has served on the Reviewing Editorial Board for eLife. In addition, Lentink is actively involved in academic community building as an Alumnus of the Young Academy of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. He is based at the Energy Sustainability Research Institute Groningen, which reflects his focus on sustainable innovations inspired by natural systems.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Groningen

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:145
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:145
Quantitative Percentile
Required:25
Overall
Required:145
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Economics, Business, Management) Strong background in mathematics and statistics Research orientation in previous studies
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate/diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • GMAT/GRE score report (for non-EU/EEA)
  • Course descriptions of mathematics and statistics courses
Specialization Notes

Standard Master's entry requirements for Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting, and Management departments within the Faculty of Economics and Business.