I’m thrilled to announce the publication of my first journal paper, “Rapidly deployable hulls and on-demand tunable hydrodynamics with shape morphing curved crease origami,” in the Journal of Fluids and Structures!
This paper introduces a novel method for fabricating planing hulls using curved-crease origami principles. These origami-inspired hulls can deploy from flat sheets to replicate traditional hull shapes and their hydrodynamics. Moreover, they possess a unique ability to morph their shape, enabling on-demand tunability of hydrodynamic performance.
We believe this approach offers a new philosophy for designing and fabricating hull forms that can provide a revolutionary alternative in naval engineering. These concepts could lead to rapidly deployable vessels for rescue operations, crewless aquatic vehicles, and adaptive hull structures that enhance efficiency and passenger comfort.
A huge thank you to my mentors and collaborators, Prof. Evgueni Filipov and Prof. Kevin Maki, for their incredible guidance throughout this journey. I am truly grateful for their support and expertise.
Check out the paper here.