Márk Lelkes, Ph.D
Dr. Márk Lelkes is Associate Professor at the Department of Automotive Technologies of the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), and head of the Research Group for Innovative Vehicle Technologies. He has been engaged in automotive innovation for more than 25 years.
Education and Professional Background
Dr. Lelkes earned his MSc degree in mechanical engineering from BME in 1998. In 2002, he completed a dual PhD program at INSA Lyon (France), obtaining his doctorate in engineering sciences.
His areas of expertise include powertrain development and mechanical design, with a particular focus on gear systems and driven axles. His interests also extend to model-based vehicle validation, digital twin technologies, as well as project management and cost-focused engineering design.
Professional Experience and Industry Engagement
Throughout his career, Dr. Lelkes has held various engineering and project management roles at several international companies. He worked at Rába Axle Ltd. for nearly ten years, serving for six years as Head of the Development Institute. During this time, he led forward-looking projects such as the development of axles for top-of-the-range agricultural tractors and components for electric bus drivetrains.
At the Bay Zoltán Research Institute, he was responsible for leading the Driver-in-the-Loop simulator project located at the ZalaZONE proving ground. In his previous roles, he also acted as the professional lead for numerous national and European Union-funded R&D projects.
Research Areas and Publications
Dr. Lelkes’s main research focus is the development and optimization of powertrains. He is the author of several scientific publications and the holder of multiple patents.
Teaching Philosophy
Dr. Lelkes is dedicated to supporting talented young engineers. His teaching approach emphasizes the adaptation of real-world design and development processes, focusing on problem-solving and project-based learning to provide students with practical, industry-relevant experience.
Oktatott tantárgyak
- Project Management
- Power Transmissions
- CAD-Specific Subjects
Research Mission
Dr. Lelkes’s goal is to ensure that university research results can be directly applied in industrial contexts. His research group aims to play an active role in supporting the R&D and innovation activities of domestic and international vehicle manufacturers, working closely with industrial partners—particularly in the fields of basic and applied research.
International Engagement
Dr. Lelkes maintains a wide network of industrial and academic collaborations and has participated in several Horizon projects. One of his key goals is to further strengthen the international visibility and engagement of his research group
Top Publications
Lelkes, Cs. Kokrehel
Gear Unit Intelligent Lube System Benefits over Wet Sump Splash Lubrication (2017)
Proceedings of the JSME International Conference on Motion and Power Transmissions MPT2017-Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan, 28 february-3 march 2017, pp.435-438.
Lelkes, M., Márialigeti, J., Play, D.
Influences des Déplacements Axiaux sur les Caractéristiques du Contact des Engrenages Spiro-coniques Klingelnberg (2004)
Mécanique & Industries. Vol. 5, No. 3, pp.289-304.
Lelkes, M., Márialigeti, J., Play, D
Numerical Determination of Cutting Parameters for the Control of Klingelnberg Spiral Bevel Gear Geometry (2002)
ASME Journal of Mechanical Design. Vol. 124, pp.761-771.
Lelkes, M., Márialigeti, J., Play, D.
Cutting Parameters Definition for Klingelnberg Spiral Bevel Gears Optimization (2001)
Proceedings of the JSME International Conference on Motion and Power Transmissions MPT2001-Fukuoka. pp.375-380.
