David LE TOUZÉ

David LE TOUZÉ is a Professor of Fluid Mechanics and Director of the Research Laboratory in Hydrodynamics, Energetics & Atmospheric Environment (LHEEA) at Centrale Nantes. His research focuses on advanced computational methods in fluid dynamics, particularly Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) and its applications to ocean engineering, wave-structure interactions, and multiphase flows.

Research Interests: Prof. LE TOUZÉ's work spans:

• Development of high-fidelity SPH algorithms for complex fluid-structure interactions
• Hydrodynamic modeling of offshore structures and wave energy converters
• Numerical wave tanks and experimental validation techniques
• Multi-scale coupling methodologies (SPH-FEM, SPH-FV)
• Free-surface flows and multiphase systems

Publication Focus: His recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on: 1) SPH methodology enhancements for industrial applications, 2) Experimental-computational synergy in marine hydrodynamics, and 3) Novel approaches to modeling fluid-elastic systems. Dominant themes include wave-structure interactions, particle method optimizations, and marine renewable energy applications.

Laboratory Leadership: Directs the LHEEA laboratory, coordinating research in hydrodynamic systems, atmospheric environment studies, and marine renewable energy technologies through the MÉLUHSINE IIHNÉ research group.