Mikloš Lakatoš

Mikloš Lakatoš is a naval architect and hydrodynamic researcher affiliated with Tallinn University of Technology's School of Engineering and Kuressaare College. His career spans roles as an Engineer (2022–2024), Junior Research Fellow (2021–2021), and Early Stage Researcher (2017–2021) at the Estonian Maritime Academy. Previously, he worked in R&D at Deltamarin Ltd (2013–2017) and gained practical experience through internships at Aalto University's Ship Laboratory (2010).

• Education:
• MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Aalto University (2009–2013)
• MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Tallinn University of Technology (2006–2009)

Lakatoš specializes in high-speed marine vehicle hydrodynamics, focusing on computational modeling (e.g., RANS simulations), experimental validation, and design optimization using actuator disk models, spray rails, and chine interceptors. His work bridges numerical methods with physical testing for resistance reduction and performance enhancement.

Recent publications analyze hydrodynamic performance across calm water conditions, off-design scenarios, and full-scale simulations. Key projects include:

• Small Craft Competence Centre (2020–2023, €860,000 funding)
• Marine Engineering Course Harmonization (2020–2023, €43,755 funding)
• FSI Modeling for Ship Dynamic Loads (2018–2022, €834,750 funding)

His 7 publications (2018–2025) demonstrate expertise in fluid-structure interaction, hull configuration effects, and propulsion modeling. Current research likely focuses on practical applications of hydrodynamic optimization in naval architecture.