Research


Mandible Shape Adaptations in Stag beetles Inferred from 3D Geometric Morphometrics and Finite Element Analysis

      • Prepared a project to Micro CT scan and create 3D models of a variety of Stag beetle species Mandible and morphometric and finite element analysis of them.

      • Proposed a potential relationship between the Principal Components and biting and grabbing efficiency.

      • Proposed a potential grid-based scale based on Morphometrics, FEA, and battle behavior to identify new species and morph and discern their battle style without viable fighting data.

DRAGONE- Dragonfly inspired Flapping Wing Drone Project

      • To build a flapping wing drone that uses principles inspired by dragonflies and other insects to create enough lift and thrust to fly independently.

      • Capable of manoeuvring itself in flight.

      • powered by electricity on the later phases



Modelling of Animal claw based on Geometric Parameters of Therizinosaurus cheloniformes

  • Helped develop a novel approach to Model and Generate claws with different mechanical qualities based on the largest terrestrial Dinosaur Ungual.

  • Focused on scratch digging, hook & pull and pierce.

  • Helps compare extinct and extant species, identify potential uses for the claw and resolve palaeobiological debates regarding behavior based on biomechanical modeling.


Rapid, inexpensive 3D modeling of complex mandibles


  • Presented a three-dimensional (3D) digitization technique for fast, cheap, and high-quality 3D modelling of stag beetle mandibles.

  • Learned proficient use of modelling and analysis software and was able to learn about the various properties of conventional materials and composites.


Cuticle wound healing in Invertebrates (Schistocerca gregariais)


      • Attempted to find how the cuticle regenerates and the sclerotization of the healed wound.

      • An effective system exists to repair the locust leg in a targeted manner. Regenerated cuticle shows higher sclerotization than their non-regenerated counterpart.