Itai Cohen

Itai Cohen is the Josephson Family Professor in the Department of Physics at Cornell University. His research interests include biological physics, experimental condensed matter physics, and the development of microrobotic systems. Cohen has contributed to various scientific publications, including studies on micrometer-sized actuators, microscopic robots, and self-assembly materials. He has held academic positions at Cornell University since 2005, advancing through the ranks to his current title. His work spans interdisciplinary research, integrating physics with engineering and biology.

Itai Cohen is a researcher at Cornell University with a focus on shear thickening, insect flight, origami, microscopic robotics, and motion. His work explores the mechanics of materials and biological systems, including the development of reprogrammable mechanical metamaterials using origami principles and the study of microscopic structures in colloidal suspensions. Cohen also investigates collective motion in biological systems, such as the flight dynamics of fruit flies and human behavior in heavy metal concerts. His research integrates experimental and theoretical approaches to understand complex physical phenomena, with applications in robotics, materials science, and biomechanics.