Publications

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

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

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

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

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].

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

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

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 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

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.