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Dr. Marcin Morawski is a leading figure in biomimetic underwater robotics, specializing in the design, control, and hydrodynamics of fish-like autonomous vehicles. His core research focuses on developing undulating propulsion systems that mimic living organisms, enabling silent, agile, and efficient underwater movement for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. Dr. Morawski’s major contributions include pioneering the CyberFish series—a Polish biomimetic unmanned underwater vehicle (BUUV)—which evolved from rugged early prototypes to a highly maneuverable fifth version that accurately imitates real fish. His most-cited work (50 citations) on hull design and drag/noise analysis for fish-shaped robots has advanced stealth capabilities for underwater surveillance. Other influential papers (34 and 24 citations) experimentally model traveling wave parameters to optimize speed and study biomimetic kinematics for ISR tasks. Dr. Morawski’s research bridges theoretical hydrodynamics with practical low-level control systems, as demonstrated in his 2017 work on hardware and control for ISR-specific vehicles. His cumulative impact—over 140 citations across key papers—underscores his role in advancing the field of biomimetic underwater vehicles, offering quieter, more energy-efficient alternatives to traditional propellers for defense and environmental monitoring.