Rafał Panek

Rafał Panek is a researcher at the Department of Building Materials Engineering and Geoengineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Lublin University of Technology. He leads the Chemistry and Phase Analysis, Geotechnics, and Geodesy laboratories. His work focuses on advanced materials synthesis, environmental applications of industrial waste (e.g., fly ash), and nanomaterials for adsorption and catalysis. Key research areas include zeolite synthesis, cement matrix optimization, and waste-derived materials for CO₂ capture and pollutant removal.

• Ph.D. in Materials Science/Environmental Engineering
• Laboratory Head: Chemistry and Phase Analysis Lab
• Member of interdisciplinary teams addressing sustainable materials and environmental remediation

Research interests span:

• Zeolite transformation from fly ash
• Nanoparticle synthesis for biomedical and environmental uses
• CO₂ capture technologies
• Adsorption mechanisms for pollutants
• Lightweight aggregates from industrial byproducts

Recent articles highlight innovations in ceramic dielectric properties, iron oxide nanoparticle antimicrobial applications, and soil reclamation via zeolite additives. Patents include methods for producing adsorbents from spa waste and zeolite-based materials.

Grants and collaborations emphasize industrial waste valorization and sustainable construction materials. Active in international journals and conferences on materials science and environmental engineering.