Dr. Jorn Cheney

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Biography

Jorn Cheney is a lecturer in Natural Sciences at the University of Southampton. He attended Lewis & Clark College in Portland, USA, where he explored various courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. Subsequently, he joined Kellar Autumn's lab, focusing on the intersection of biology and mechanics, particularly gecko adhesion. His doctoral research emphasized developing biomechanics skills to understand bat flight, centering on the structural properties of wing membranes composed of compliant thin skin. Additionally, he has worked extensively on the biomechanics of flight in various species including mosquitoes and raptors, aiming to enhance bio-inspired technology for small air vehicles. Dr. Cheney is interested in topics such as locomotion, wing morphing, and tissue mechanics, and is part of the Ecology & Evolutionary Biology theme within his research group, aspiring to understand the evolution and aeromechanics of vertebrate flight.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

University of Southampton • Southampton, ENG

Teach courses in Natural Sciences, focusing on biomechanics and evolution.

Courses

Principles of Neuroscience (BIOL2051)