Functional Morphology and Biomimetics: Learning from Insects

Dear Colleagues,

Insects living in different environments have evolved a broad diversity of functional structures with unique properties and become a dominant group. As one of the richest biomimetic resources, their structure, material, function, and locomotion have been intensively studied and applied in various engineering areas. However, there are still many aspects of insects’ functional morphology that are worth exploring, and more biomimetic activities need to be undertaken. We are pleased to invite you to provide your latest research and advancements in insect functional morphology that can meet the needs of biomimetic development and technical products and innovations, specifically in energy, medicine, materials, and robotics research. Original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

1. Hierarchical structure and biofunction of insects in extreme habitats;
2. Mechanics and bioinspired functional products, g., adhesive surfaces;
3. Motion, behavior, and biomimetics, like jumping, flight, swimming, and walking;
4. Sensing and bioinspired applications, like biosensors in optics, temperature, and humidity;
5. Others like bio-design in art, clothing, and architecture.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Siqi Ge
Dr. Mingxia Sun
Dr. Jianing Wu
Guest Editors

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• insect
• functional morphology
• experimental characterization
• numerical modeling
• engineering design
• technological application