George V. Lauder
Professor of Biology
Curator of Ichthyology in the Museum of Comparative Zoology
Alexander Agassiz Professor of Zoology
Phone: 617-496-9205
E-mail:
Office: 110 MCZ Labs, 26 Oxford St
Lab Website: http://www.people.fas.harvard.edu/~glauder/index.htm
Structure, function, and evolution of vertebrates, particularly fishes and amphibians. Current studies include (1) investigation of the biomechanics of aquatic locomotion in sharks and ray-finned fishes using quantitative flow visualization, and (2) analyses of musculoskeletal function during feeding and locomotion. Additional interests include biological fluid mechanics, theoretical approaches to the analysis form and function in organisms, and the history and philosophy of morphology and physiology.
Recent Publications
Alben S, PG Madden, GV Lauder, 2007. The mechanics of active fin-shape control in ray-finned fishes. Journal Of The Royal Society Interface 4 (13): 243-256
Akhtar I, R Mittal, GV Lauder, et al., 2007. Hydrodynamics of a biologically inspired tandem flapping foil configuration. Theoretical and Computational Fluid Dynamics 21 (3): 155-170
Peng JF, JO Dabiri, PG Madden, et al., 2007. Non-invasive measurement of instantaneous forces during aquatic locomotion: a case study of the bluegill sunfish pectoral fin. Journal of Experimental Biology 210 (4): 685-698
Standen EM, GV Lauder, 2007. Hydrodynamic function of dorsal and anal fins in brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis). Journal of Experimental Biology 210 (2): 325-339
Gorb S, L Trueb, V Storch, et al., 2007. 1807-2007: A great anniversary celebration. Journal of Morphology 268 (2): 103-111
Courses Taught
Life Sciences 2. Evolutionary Human Anatomy and Physiology
OEB 121a. Advanced Structure and Physiology of the Vertebrates
OEB 121b. Advanced Structure and Physiology of the Vertebrates
OEB 130. Patterns and Processes in Fish Diversity
OEB 320. Biomechanics and Evolution of Vertebrates
