Jay Harman, born in 1954 in Melbourne, Australia, is an innovative scientist and entrepreneur known for his pioneering work in biomimicry and sustainable design. With a background in chemical engineering, Harman has dedicated his career to mimicking nature's strategies to develop environmentally friendly solutions. His work often explores how natural systems can inspire more efficient technology and manufacturing processes.
An introduction to the scientific practice through which natural models are inspiring innovative solutions to pressing industrial challenges examines such examples as wind turbines based on whale fins and cockroach-emulating prosthetic limbs.