Assistant Professor, Fowler School of Engineering
Email: donatell@chapman.edu
EDUCATION/TRAINING
2019-2022
Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Biology, University of Ottawa (Mentor: Dr. Emily Standen)
2014-2019
Ph.D. in Biology, Department of Biology, Tufts University. (Mentor: Dr. Eric Tytell)
2009-2014
B.A. in Archaeology, Technology, and Historical Structures, Multiple Departments, University of Rochester. (Mentor: Dr. Renato Perucchio)
RESEARCH/TEACHING INTERESTS
Dr. Donatelli’s research focuses on biomechanics and bioinspired design using fishes as a model group. Specific projects include investigating the multi-functional role of armor in fishes, such as protection, performance, and hydrodynamics, locomotion in elongate fishes, and bio-inspired devices such as protective equipment and robots.