Professor
Biological Sciences

Ian Bartol

757-683-4737
Bartol Marine Biomechanics Lab

3116 PHYSICAL SCIENCES BLDG
NORFOLK, 23529

Ph.D. in Marine Science, The College Of William & Mary, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, (1999)

M.S. in Marine Science, College of William & Mary, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, (1995)

B.S. in Biology, University of Michigan, (1992)

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Bartol, I. K.., Thompson, J. T. . and Krueger, P. S. . "Collaborative Research: Hydrodynamic and Muscular Mechanical Investigation of Maneuverability in Cephalopods throughout Ontogeny" $1,000,845. Federal. August 1, 2016 - July 31, 2020
Bartol, I. K.. and Bartol, S. "Assessment of Swimming Performance in Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta) Post-Hatchlings: Critical Swimming Speed and Gait Analysis. Private. September 2014 - September 2017
Bartol, I. K.., Thompson, J. T. . and Krueger, P. S.. "IOS Preliminary Proposal: Collaborative Research: Hydrodynamic and Muscular Mechanical Investigation of Maneuverability in Cephalopods throughout Ontogeny" $2. Federal. - May 15, 2015
Bartol, I. K.., Krueger, P. S.. and Thompson, J. T.. "A New Integrated Quantitative Metrics Approach for Identifying Coordinated Gaits in Swimming Animals" $202,500. Federal. May 1, 2011 - December 1, 2014
Bartol, I. "Training for and Analysis of Cetacean Stomach Contents: Investigations with Archived Samples from Stranded Tursiops in Virginia" $19,514. Private. August 2012 - August 2014
Bartol, I. K.., Krueger, P. S.. and Thompson, J. T.. "Preliminary Proposal: Hydrodynamic and Muscular Mechanical Investigation of Maneuverability in Cephalopods throughout Ontogeny" $2. Federal. - May 15, 2014
Bartol, I. K.. "Collaborative Research: Hydrodynamic and Muscular Mechanical Investigation of Maneuverability in Cephalopods throughout Ontogeny" $399,153. Federal. -
Bartol, I. K.. "Preliminary Proposal: Hydrodynamic and Muscular Mechanical Investigation of Maneuverability in Cephalopods throughout Ontogeny" $2. Federal. - August 6, 2013
Bartol, I. "Processing archived life history samples from stranded Tursiops in Virginia" $20,350. State. 2009 - 2011
Bartol, I. and Bartol, S. "Hearing capabilities of loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) throughout Ontogeny: An integrative approach involving behavioral and electrophysiological techniques" $386,653. Private. 2008 - 2011
Bartol, I. "Identification and propulsive performance assessment of coordinated gaits in squid using an integrated quantitative metrics approach" $329,727. Federal. -
Bartol, I. "Locomotive fin function in the brief squid lollinguncula brevis and Cuttlefish Sepia officinalis" $10,000. Private. 2009 - 2010
Bartol, I. "Locomotive fin function in the brief squid lollinguncula brevis and Cuttlefish Sepia officinalis" $10,000. Private. 2008 - 2009
Bartol, I. "Locomotive fin function in the brief squid lollinguncula brevis" $20,000. Private. 2007 - 2008
Bartol, I. "Collaborative research: Ontogenic changes in swimming squid: An integrative examination of jet structure and muscular mechanics" $216,346. Federal. 2005 - 2008

Expertise

Biology
Marine Biomechanics and Physiological Ecology

Articles

Bartol, I. K.., Krueger, P. S.., Jastrebsky, R. A.., Williams, S. and Thompson, J. T.. (2016). Volumetric flow imaging reveals the importance of vortex ring formation in swimming squid. The Journal of Experimental Biology 219 , pp. 392-403.
York, C. A.. and Bartol, I. K.. (2014). Lateral line analogue aids vision in successful predator evasion for the brief squid, Lolliguncula brevis. The Journal of Experimental Biology 217 , pp. 2437-2439.
Lavender, A. L.., Bartol, S. M.. and Bartol, I. (2014). Ontogenetic investigation of underwater hearing capabilities in loggerhead sea turtles Caretta caretta using a dual testing approach. The Journal of Experimental Biology 217 , pp. 2580-2589.
Lavender, A. L.., Bartol, S. M.. and Bartol, I. (2012). Hearing capabilities of loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) throughout ontogeny. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology Series 703 , pp. 89-92.
Stewart, W. J., Bartol, I. and Krueger, P. S. (2010). Hydrodynamic fin function in the brief squid Lolliguncula brevis. Journal of Experimental Biology 213 , pp. 2009-2024.
Thompson, J. T., Bartol, I., Baksi, S. E., Li, K. Y. and Krueger, P. S. (2010). The ontogeny of muscle structure and locomotory function in the Long-Finned Squid Doryteuthis pealeii. J. Exp. Biol. 213 , pp. 1079-1091.
Bartol, I., Krueger, P. S., Stewart, W. J. and Thompson, J. T. (2009). Hydrodynamics of pulsed jetting in juvenile and adult brief squid Lolliguncula brevis: evidence of multiple jet 'modes' and their implications for propulsive efficiency. Journal of Experimental Biology.
Bartol, I., Krueger, P. S., Stewart, W. J. and Thompson, J. T. (2009). Pulsed jet dynamics of squid hatchlings at intermediate Reynolds numbers. Journal of Experimental Biology.
Bartol, I., Gordon, M. S., Webb, P. W., Weihs, D. and Gharib, M. (2008). Evidence of self-correcting spiral flows in swimming boxfishes. Bioinsp. Biomim. 3 , pp. 1-7.
Bartol, I., Krueger, P. S., Thompson, J. T. and Stewart, W. J. (2008). Swimming dynamics and propulsive efficiency of squids throught ontogeny. Integr. Comp. Biol. 48 , pp. 720-733.
Krueger, P. S., Moslemi, A. A., Tyler, J. T., Bartol, I. and Stewart, W. J. (2008). Vortex rings in bio-inspired and biological jet propulsion. Adv. Sci. Tech. 58 , pp. 237-246.
Bartol, I., Gharib, M., Webb, P. W., Weihs, D. and Gordon, M. S. (2005). Body-induced vortical flows: a common mechanism for self-corrective trimming control in boxfishes. J. Exp. Biol. 208 , pp. 327-344.
Bartol, I., Gharib, M., Weihs, D., Webb, P. W., Hove, J. R. and Gordon, M. S. (2003). Hydrodynamic stability of swimming in ostraciid fishes: role of the carapace in the smooth trunkfish Lactophrys triqueter (Teleostei: Ostraciidae). J. Exp. Biol. 206 , pp. 725-744.
Bartol, I., Mann, R. and Vecchione, M. (2002). Distribution of the euryhaline squid Lolliguncula brevis in the Chesapeake Bay: effects of selected abiotic factors. Mar. Ecol. Progr. Ser. 226 , pp. 235-247.
Gordon, M. S., Hove, J. R. and Bartol, I. (2002). Dynamics and energetics of animal swimming and flying: introduction. Integr. Comp. Biol. 42 , pp. 960-963.
Bartol, I., Gordon, M. S., Gharib, M., Hove, J., Webb, P. W. and Weihs, D. (2002). Flow patterns around the carapaces of rigid-bodied, multi-propulsor boxfishes (Telostei: Ostraciidae). Int. Comp. Biol. 42 , pp. 971-980.
Bartol, I., Mann, R. and Patterson, M. R. (2001). Aerobic respiratory costs of swimming in the negatively buoyant brief squid Lolliguncula brevis. J. Exp. Biol. 204 (21) , pp. 3639-3653.
Bartol, I. (2001). Role of aerobic and anaerobic circular muscle fibers in swimming squid electromyography. Biol. Bull. 200 , pp. 59-66.
Bartol, I., Patterson, M. R. and Mann, R. (2001). Swimming mechanics and behavior of the brief squid Lolliguncula brevis. J. Exp. Biol. 204 (21) , pp. 3655-3682.
Bartol, I., Mann, R. and Luckenbach, M. (1999). Growth and mortality of oysters (Crassostrea virginica) on constructed intertidal reefs: effects of tidal elevation and substrate level. J. Exp. Mar. Biol. Ecol. 237 , pp. 157-184.
Bartol, I. and Mann, R. (1997). Small-scale settlement patterns of the oyster Crassostrea virginica on a constructed intertidal reef. Bull. Mar. Sci. 61 (3) , pp. 881-897.

Book Chapters

Bartol, I. (1998). Small-scale patterns of recuitment on a constructed intertidal reef: the role of spatial refugia (pp. 17-32) Gloucester Point, VA: Virginia Institute of Marine Science Press.

Conference Proceeding

Bartol, I., Gordon, M. S., Gharib, M., Weihs, D. and Webb, P. (2001). Role of carapace morphology in dynamic stability of rigid-bodied boxfishes Durham, NH: Autonomous Underwater Systems Institute.
Gordon, M. S. and Bartol, I. (2000). Dynamic stability of swimming in boxfishes (Teleostei: Ostraciidae) (pp. 51-56) Honolulu, HI: Tokai University Pacific Center.
Bartol, I. and Patterson, M. R. (2000). Swimming mechanics of squid and its applicability to the design of highly maneuverable autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) (pp. 36-41) Honolulu, HI: Tokai University Pacific Center.
Bartol, I. and Vecchione, M. (1997). Distribution of euryhaline squid Lolliguncula brevis in the Chesapeake Bay: relationships between movement patterns and physical gradients (pp. 7p) International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) Annual Science Conference Papers.

Presentations

Phillips, K., Lynott, M., Chromik, M., Reinheimer, S., Gannon, D. and Bartol, I. (December 13, 2015). Diet analysis of stranded bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in Virginia Oral Presentation 21st Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals San Francisco, CA.
Bartol, I. K.. (November 20, 2015). Now you see them, now you don’t: understanding swimming and turning in multi-propulsor squids using 3D flow imaging and kinematic analyses Oral Presentation Hopkins Marine Lab Seminar Series Monterey Bay, CA.
Phillips, K., Lynott, M., Chromik, M., Reinheimer, S., Gannon, D., Gaff, H. and Bartol, I. (October 13, 2015). Diet analysis of stranded bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in Virginia Oral Presentation Greater Atlantic Stranding Network Conference Hyannis, MA.
Jastrebsky, R. and Bartol, I. (January 3, 2015). Hydrodynamics of turning in squid Oral Presentation Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology Annual Meeting West Palm Beach, FL.
York, C. and Bartol, I. (January 3, 2015). The role of the lateral line analogue and vision in predator evasion for brief squid Lolliguncula brevis Oral Presentation Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology Annual Meeting West Palm Beach, FL.
Bartol, I., Krueger, P. and Hooman, F. (January 3, 2015). Understanding locomotion in multi-propulsor squid using a 3D integrative approach Oral Presentation Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology Annual Meeting West Palm Beach, FL.
York, C. and Bartol, I. (August 8, 2014). Anti-predator behavior of squids throughout ontogeny Oral Presentation Animal Behavior Society Annual Meeting Princeton, NJ.
Sinderbrand, C. and Bartol, I. (January 3, 2013). Biomechanics and behavior of anti-predator responses in squid Lolliguncula brevis Poster Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology Annual Meeting San Francisco, CA.
Wigton, R. and Bartol, I. (January 3, 2013). Hydrodynamic and kinematic turning performance of brief squid Lolliguncula brevis Poster Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology Annual Meeting San Francisco, CA.
Bartol, I., Krueger, P. S.. and Thompson, J. T.. (January 3, 2013). Hydrodynamic gait identification in squid using volumetric flow imaging Oral Presentation Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology Annual Meeting San Francisco, CA.
Lavender, A., Bartol, S. and Bartol, I. (January 3, 2012). A two-method approach for investigating the underwater hearing capabilities of loggerhead sea turtles Caretta carett Oral Presentation Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology Annual Meeting Charleston, SC.
Wigton, R. (January 3, 2012). Maneuverability and Agility in Cuttlefish Sepia pharaonis and Sepia bandensis Oral Presentation Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology Annual Meeting Charleston, SC.
Lynott, M., Stolen, M., Mazza, T., Bartol, I. and Barco, S. (November 27, 2011). Age estimation and growth of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in Virginia: evidence from strandings. Oral Presentation 19th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals Tampa, FL.
Lavender, A. L.., Bartol, S. M.. and Bartol, I. (April 12, 2011). A two-method approach for investigating the hearing capabilities of loggerhead sea turtles Caretta caretta Annual Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation San Diego, CA.
Bartol, I. (January 3, 2011). Effect of funnel aperture variation on jet dynamics of squid SICB Annual Meeting Salt Lake City, Utah.
Wigton, R. A.., Scott, L. E.., Krueger, P. S.. and Bartol, I. (January 3, 2011). Turning performance in cuttlefish Sepia pharaonis SICB Annual Meeting Salt Lake City, Utah.
Lavender, A. L.., Bartol, S. M.. and Bartol, I. (August 15, 2010). Hearing capabilities of loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) throughout Ontogen Second International Conference of the Effects of Noise on Aquatic Life Cork, Ireland.
Woolard, A. M. and Bartol, I. ( 2008). Locomotive Function of the Anal Fin in Boxfishes Annual Meeting San Antonio, TX.
Bartol, S. M. and Bartol, I. ( 2008). Hearing Capabilities of loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) throughout ontogeny: an integrative approach involving behavioral and electrophysiological techniques Joint Industry Programme (JIP) on Exploration and Production (Sound and Marine Life) Review Meeting Houston, TX.
Bartol, I. ( 2008). Going with the flow: Ecomorphological variation across aquatic flow regimes Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology 2008 Annual Meeting San Antonio, TX.
Bartol, I. ( 2008). Swimming Dynamics of Squids Throughout Ontogeny Symposium "Going With the Flow: Ecomorphological Variation Across Aquatic Flow Regimes San Antonio, TX.
Bartol, I. and Stewart, W. J. ( 2007). Locomotive Fin Function of the Brief Squid Lolliguncula Brevis Annual Meeting Phoenix, AZ.
Stewart, W. J. and Bartol, I. ( 2007). Locomotive Fin Function of the Euryhaline Squid Lolliguncula Brevis Research Exposition Norfolk, VA.
Bartol, I. and Stewart, W. J. ( 2007). Pulsed Jet Dynamics of Squid Throughout Ontogeny Research Exposition Norfolk, VA.
Bartol, I. and Stewart, W. J. ( 2007). Ontogenetic Differences in Squid Jet Structure Special Symposium Honoring Steven Vogel Phoenix, AZ.
Bartol, I. (May , 2007). The application of global flow quantification techniques (e.g., digital particle image velocimetry, defocusing digital particle image velocimetry, etc.) to marine locomotion research VIMS Workshop .
Bartol, I. (May 2, 2007). Special Workshop on DPIV Applications .
Bartol, I. and Stewart, W. J. ( 2006). Pulsed Jet Dynamics of Squid During Ontogeny Annual Meeting Orlando, FL.
Bartol, I. ( 2005). Biophysical and Biomechanical Adaptation and Bioinspired Engineering Pasadena, CA.
Bartol, I. ( 2005). Virginia Institute of Marine Science seminar series, 2005 .
Bartol, I. (December 2, 2005). Aerospace Engineering Seminar Series .
Bartol, I. (December 2, 2005). Aerospace Engineering Seminar Series .
Bartol, I. (January 18, 2005). Biology Departmental Seminar Series .
Bartol, I. (January 18, 2005). Biology Departmental Seminar Series .
Bartol, I. ( 2004). Virginia Institute of Marine Science seminar series, 2004 .
Bartol, I. (December 1, 2004). Seminar Series .
Bartol, I. (February 10, 2004). Bioengineering Seminar Series .
Bartol, I., Gordon, M. S., Gharib, M., Webb, P. and Weihs, D. ( 2003). Body-Induced vortical flows in boxfishes: a mechanism for hydrodynamic stability control 2nd International Symposium on Aqua Bio-Mechanisms/International Seminar on Aqua Bio-Mechanisms Honolulu, HI.
Bartol, I., Gordon, M. S., Gharib, M., Weihs, D. and Webb, P. ( 2002). Vortical flows around rigid-bodied multi-propulsor swimmers Annual Meeting Anaheim, CA.
Bartol, I., Gordon, M. S., Gharib, M., Weihs, D. and Webb, P. ( 2001). Role of carapace morphology in dynamic stability of rigid-bodied boxfishes 12th International Symposium on Unmanned Untethered Subersible Technology Durham, NH.
Bartol, I. and Gordon, M. S. ( 2001). Flow patterns around boxfishes: role of body keels in dynamic stability Annual Meeting Chicago, IL.
Bartol, I. and Patterson, M. R. ( 2000). Swimming mechanics of squid and its applicability to the design of highly maneuverable autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) Ist International Symposium on Aqua Bio-Mechanisms/International Seminar on Aqua Bio-Mechanisms Honolulu, HI.
  • 2005: Young Faculty Award, Department of Biological Sciences, Old Dominion University
  • 2001: Recognition for Exceptional Accomplishments in Research, Chancellor's Award Committee for Postdoctoral Research, UCLA
  • 1998: Eastern Shore Seaside Corporate Scholarship Award for Graduate Research,
  • 1991: Member, Golden Key National Honor Society
  • 1989: Alumni Scholarship, University of Michigan

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