• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Villanova University, Pa
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Villanova University, Pa

Casey is currently investigating the underling physics of flexible flapping propulsion. By considering the nonlinearities that arise in the elastic, fluid structure interaction problem, he hopes to gain insight into the natural phenomena that occur during natural flight. Birds and insects regular make use of these phenomena to perform feats not yet duplicated by human built devices. The problem of low Reynolds number, tightly coupled structural and fluid deformation flapping is still poorly understood. By understanding the governing physic, engineers will be able to close the performance between man made devices and natural flyers. His researched is focused on creating novel equations, that describe the underlying dynamics, CFD simulations, and experimental wings setup in a wind tunnel, used to verify his results.

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Nonlinear Fluid Structure Interaction, Nonlinear Dynamic, Control System, Autonomous Platforms, Embedded Systems

• Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineer (ASME), http://www.asme.org
• Member of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), http://www.auvsi.org/home