Biomimetics and Bioinspiration

[4Duniverse]

Biomimetics and Bioinspiration
2–6 Aug 2009
San Diego, California, United States

Description

Living organisms provide inspiration for innovations in many different fields and for entirely different reasons. In this regard, the field of biomimetics and bioinspiration is based on taking ideas and concepts from nature and implementing them in different fields of science, ranging from engineering to computing, aiming at the development of novel devices with desirable functionalities. Biomimetic engineering is -- like any mimicked organism or natural functionality -- highly multidisciplinary in nature, and embraces aspects related to physics, materials science, nanotechnology, biology, chemistry, mechanical properties, computing and control, design integration, optimization, multifunctionality and cost effectiveness. Although it cannot be considered a developed area of research, this field is receiving increased attention due to broad technological advances which allow us to approach the sophistication of biological systems.

This conference welcomes contributions from industry, academia and government research organizations. Topics of interest cover any relevant aspects of biomimetics and bioinspiration, from production and characterization to practical applications.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

# adhesion
# superhydrophobicity and self-cleaning
# photonic devices
# biomaterials and composite materials
# energy and resource efficiency
# medical, biomedical and pharmaceutical applications
# locomotion
# robotics
# aerodynamics
# ultralightweight structures
# nano and microfluidics
# high-strength membranes
# visual systems
# detection/sensor systems
# miniature devices
# multifunctional devices.