Miltos Kotinis

Miltos Kotinis serves as Associate Professor in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at Old Dominion University's Batten College of Engineering and Technology, specializing in ship hydrodynamics and computational intelligence for naval architecture applications.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, University of Michigan (2005)
• M.S. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, University of Michigan (2001)
• Other in Naval Architecture, Marine, and Mechanical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (2000)
• Certificate in Summer Naval Surface Ship Design Program, University of Michigan (2005)

Research Focus: His expertise spans Ship Hydrodynamics (numerical resistance computation, turbulence modeling, propeller cavitation) and Computational Intelligence (particle swarm optimization, hybrid evolutionary algorithms for engineering optimization). These domains drive innovation in environmentally sustainable ship design and operational efficiency.

Publication Analysis: His 2004-2011 publications reveal consistent focus on the Ballast-Free Ship concept, with recurring themes in hydrodynamic optimization (38% of works), vessel routing algorithms (29%), and computational methods for ship resistance (21%). The research demonstrates strong industry relevance through SNAME journal publications and conference presentations at major naval architecture forums.

Scientific Recognition:

• American Bureau of Shipping - Captain Joseph H. Linnard Prize (SNAME)
• Graduate Paper Honor Prize (SNAME)
• Technical Committee Member, 9th International Marine Design Conference
• Outstanding Service Award, Quarterdeck Honorary Society (University of Michigan)
• 2003 Rackham School Travel Grant (University of Michigan)
• 2000 Graduate Fellowship (University of Michigan Naval Architecture)

Research Funding: Secured three competitive grants totaling $136,559 for ballast-free ship development:

• Further Development and Optimization of the Ballast-Free Ship Design Concept ($44,000, 2007-2008)
• Hydrodynamic Optimization Testing of Ballast-Free Ship Design ($43,000, 2006-2007)
• Seaway-Sized Bulk Carrier Model for Hydrodynamic Optimization ($49,559, 2006)

These projects established foundational work for eliminating ballast water systems in commercial vessels.

Research Ecosystem: His work operates within collaborative frameworks involving the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME), with primary partnerships at University of Michigan's Naval Architecture program. The Ballast-Free Ship research group focuses on computational modeling to address environmental impacts of traditional ballast systems through innovative hydrodynamic design solutions.