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A new electric wheel and optimization on its suspension parameters
Published in Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, June 03, 2020
Recommended citation: L. Meng, Y. Zou, Y. Qin, and Z. Hou (2020). "A new electric wheel and optimization on its suspension parameters" Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, 234(12), 2759-2770. https://doi.org/10.1177/0954407020921736
Risk factors associated with fall‐induced paediatric head injuries for children 0‐3 years old
Published in 2020 IRCOBI Asia Proceedings, June 15, 2021
Recommended citation: Y. Xuan, L. Meng, Y. Tao, J. Hu. (2020) “Risk factors associated with fall‐induced paediatric head injuries for children 0‐3 years old ” IRCOBI Asia Conference, Beijing, China.
A model of the cockroach antenna links tactile features to distinct motifs on a soft sensor
Published in Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology, Seattle, 2024 , January 03, 2024
Recommended citation: L. Meng, P. McDonnell, K. Jayaram, and J.-M. Mongeau. “A model of the cockroach antenna links tactile features to distinct motifs on a soft sensor.” Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology, Seattle, 2024 [Poster]. Finalist for best student poster
Design of an insect scale robophysical model of the cockroach antenna with integrated sensing
Published in Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology, Seattle, 2024 , January 03, 2024
Recommended citation: P. McDonnell, L. Meng, K. Jayaram, and J.-M. Mongeau. “Design of an insect scale robophysical model of the cockroach antenna with integrated sensing. ” Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology, Seattle, 2024 [talk].
A neuro-mechanical model of a soft, distributed insect sensor links diverse tactile features to sparse motifs to enhance feature classification
Published in Center for Neural Engineering 2024 Retreat, State College, 2024 , August 19, 2024
An insect-inspired soft antenna reveals the role of mechanics and contact speed in touch sensation
Published in Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology, Atlanta, 2025 , January 05, 2025
Recommended citation: L. Meng, P. McDonnell, K. Jayaram, and J.-M. Mongeau. “An insect-inspired soft antenna reveals the role of mechanics and contact speed in touch sensation” Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology, Atlanta, 2025 [talk]. Finalist for best student talk
Response to sudden wing damage in flying flies reveals the robustness of flapping-wing flight
Published in Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology, Atlanta, 2025 , January 06, 2025
Recommended citation: Y. Zhu, L. Meng, W. Salem, and J.-M. Mongeau. “Response to sudden wing damage in flying flies reveals the robustness of flapping-wing flight” Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology, Atlanta, 2025 [talk].
A physically intelligent soft, distributed insect-inspired sensor enhances tactile feature perception
Published in 2025 SOAR-BISSCCITs Workshop, University of Colorado - Boulder, 2025 , June 16, 2025
Spike-based classification of tactile features using an insect-inspired antenna neuro-mechanical model
Published in Center for Neural Engineering 2025 Retreat, State College, 2025, August 18, 2025
Structure and mechanics of cockroach antennae confer flexibility and shape strain transmission for proprioception
Published in Journal of Experimental Biology, October 15, 2025
Recommended citation: L. Meng, P. McDonnell, K. Jayaram, and J-M. Mongeau. (2025). "Structure and mechanics of cockroach antennae confer flexibility and shape strain transmission for proprioception", Journal of Experimental Biology. https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.250651
research
Reconstructing Pediatric-Fall-Induced Head Injuries with Subject-Specific Finite Element Head Models
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Reconstructions of head-injury events using computational models
Novel In-Wheel Motor Electric Wheel Design
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Designed innovative in-wheel driving electric wheel prototype for electric vehicles
Fly’s Neuronal Activity Experiment Setup using Two-Photon Microscopy
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Designed adjustable-angle mounting for the LED arena and a temperature control saline system for the fly holder in the two-photon microscopy area.
Fly Behavior Analysis for Wing Damage Compensation during Flight
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Conducted experiments and data analysis on tethered flies to study compensatory flight mechanisms under wing damage. Acquired and processed 11 datasets, reconstructed 3D flight behavior for 16 flies, and derived wing Euler angles using custom reconstruction software. Contributed analysis supporting Dr. Wael Salem’s PhD dissertation on insect flight biomechanics.
Biomechanics of Insect Antenna
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This project investigates how the structure and material properties of insect antenna shape tactile sensing. Through experiments, Micro-CT imaging, 3D reconstruction, and finite element modeling, I showed that the antenna flagellum functions as a kinematic chain system with regional specializations that enhance flexibility and prevent buckling. These findings provide a mechanistic framework linking antenna mechanics to proprioceptive strain sensing.
Physically Intelligent Insect-Inspired Antennae for Tactile Perception
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This project investigates how insect-inspired physical intelligence can improve robotic tactile sensing by bioinspired computational models in MuJoCo and robophysical antennae.
Neuro-Mechanical Computational Model of Insect Antennae
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Developed a physics-based model of cockroach antennae (MuJoCo) to study how mechanical deflections generate neural responses for tactile perception. Validated model predictions against extracellular nerve recordings and used spiking neural networks (SNN) to classify tactile features, demonstrating efficient spike-based coding for tactile sensing. 
talks
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teaching
ME370: Vibrations of Mechanical Systems
Undergraduate course, The Pennsylvania State University, Mechanical Engineering, 2021
- Held weekly office hours (4 hours per week) to support student learning and address course-related questions.
- Designed and graded homework assignments, ensuring alignment with course objectives and student learning outcomes.
- Guided students through hands-on projects focused on designing and analyzing vibration absorbers, providing technical assistance and feedback.
ME370: Vibrations of Mechanical Systems
Undergraduate course, The Pennsylvania State University, Mechanical Engineering, 2022
- Held weekly office hours (2 hours per week) to support student learning and address course-related questions.
- Graded homework assignments, ensuring alignment with course objectives and student learning outcomes.
- Guided students through hands-on projects focused on designing and analyzing vibration absorbers, providing technical assistance and feedback.
ME370: Vibrations of Mechanical Systems
Undergraduate course, The Pennsylvania State University, Mechanical Engineering, 2022
- Held weekly office hours (4 hours per week) to support student learning and address course-related questions.
- Graded homework assignments, ensuring alignment with course objectives and student learning outcomes.
- Guided students through hands-on projects focused on designing and analyzing vibration absorbers, providing technical assistance and feedback.