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Professor Paweł Chmura is a Full Professor at Wrocław University of Health and Sport Sciences, specializing in Sports Sciences with a focus on football performance analysis. He serves in the Department of Individual and Team Sports, where he conducts research on exercise physiology, training load monitoring, and physical activity analysis in soccer players. With over 130 publications, Professor Chmura is a recognized expert in sports science and also holds a UEFA A coaching license. Professor Chmura's research interests center on exercise physiology, particularly in the context of team sports. His work extensively examines repeated maximum effort capabilities, physical activity analysis in soccer players, and monitoring training loads. He has developed innovative concepts such as the Psychomotor Fatigue Threshold and investigates how environmental factors like temperature and air quality affect athletic performance. His research bridges the gap between theoretical sports science and practical coaching applications, making significant contributions to football performance optimization. Professor Chmura's extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on soccer performance analysis, with recent work expanding into multidisciplinary approaches including physiological, psychological, and tactical aspects of the game. His research shows increasing sophistication in methodology, incorporating advanced monitoring technologies and comprehensive analysis frameworks that consider multiple performance indicators simultaneously. This evolution reflects broader trends in sports science toward integrated, holistic approaches to athlete performance. Professor Chmura actively supervises the Motosoccer Student Research Club and invites master's and doctoral students to collaborate on research projects related to football, exercise physiology, game analysis, and motor preparation. His mentorship extends beyond formal academic supervision to practical coaching guidance, leveraging his UEFA A coaching certification to provide students with both theoretical knowledge and practical field experience. As a UEFA A-licensed football coach and tennis instructor, Professor Chmura maintains strong connections between academic research and practical sports applications. He leads the Motosoccer Student Research Club, which provides hands-on research opportunities for students interested in sports science. His dual expertise in academic research and practical coaching creates a unique environment for applied sports science research that directly impacts coaching methodologies and athlete development.

• Exercise Physiology
• Sports Science
• Football Performance Analysis
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Ngoc Thanh Nguyen is a Full Professor at Wroclaw University of Science and Technology where he serves as Head of the Department of Applied Informatics. He holds the prestigious title of Professor granted by the President of Poland and has been recognized as a Distinguished Scientist of ACM since 2009. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of both the Journal of Information and Telecommunication (JIT) and the Vietnam Journal of Computer Science (VJCS), and chairs the IEEE SMC Technical Committee on Computational Collective Intelligence. His research spans computational collective intelligence, knowledge integration, data mining, social media analysis, and sentiment analysis. Professor Nguyen has pioneered significant methodologies in spatial data clustering within network space, inter-sequence pattern mining, and graph neural network applications. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in intelligent information systems, demonstrating particular expertise in handling complex spatial and sequential data structures. His research has evolved from foundational pattern mining techniques to sophisticated neural network approaches for geospatial and social data analysis. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on spatial data analysis in network environments, with significant contributions to clustering algorithms, graph neural networks, and pattern mining. His work consistently addresses efficiency challenges in data processing while expanding into emerging areas like Vietnamese language processing and topological data analysis. The research demonstrates a clear trajectory from traditional data mining techniques toward more sophisticated AI-driven approaches that incorporate spatial relationships and network topologies. Distinguished Scientist of ACM (2009) ACM Distinguished Speaker (2009-2013) IEEE Distinguished Visitor (2009-2013) Title of Professor granted by the President of Poland Professor Nguyen has supervised over 20 PhD students to completion and currently mentors several ongoing doctoral candidates. His academic leadership extends to founding two major conference series: the Asian Conference on Intelligent Information and Database Systems (ACIIDS) and the International Conference on Computational Collective Intelligence (ICCCI), which have become significant venues in their respective fields. His collaborative network spans multiple institutions, particularly with Yeungnam University as evidenced by several co-supervised PhD projects. As founder and chair of the IEEE SMC Technical Committee on Computational Collective Intelligence, he leads an international community of researchers advancing this specialized field. His departmental leadership at Wroclaw University of Science and Technology positions him at the center of applied informatics research and education in Poland, with particular emphasis on computational intelligence applications.

• Computational Collective Intelligence
• Knowledge Integration
• Data Mining
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Dr hab. Krzysztof Węcel serves as Professor and current Head of the Department of Economic Informatics at Poznan University of Economics and Business (UEP), appointed on October 4, 2024. His primary affiliation spans over 25 years with UEP's Department of Economic Informatics, which maintains one of Poland's longest-running academic websites since 1998. He holds dual recognition through habilitation from University of Potsdam (2020) and professorship conferred by UEP (June 24, 2020). His academic milestones: Habilitation degree in Economic Informatics, University of Potsdam (2020) Professor title, Poznan University of Economics and Business (2020) Węcel's research centers on Semantic Technologies and data quality assessment across multilingual Wikipedia, with emphasis on company information verification, citation analysis, and open data applications. His work bridges Big Data analytics with practical business solutions, particularly in maritime logistics where he pioneered evolutionary algorithm-based AIS data processing. Current investigations focus on generative AI's dual role in creating and combating disinformation, including ChatGPT's impact on academic writing and fake news propagation. Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal three dominant trends: First, systematic analysis of Wikipedia's reliability across languages during crises like the pandemic and Ukraine war. Second, development of AI-driven fact-checking frameworks (e.g., OpenFact project's CLEF 2023 victory). Third, exploration of generative AI's societal impact ranging from student creativity to disinformation campaigns. Scientific awards received: Best Paper Award at ICIST 2017 Conference Award for most innovative article at NATCON 2018 conference Microsoft Azure for Research Award (2016) As academic advisor, he leads the 'Semantic Technologies' diploma seminar attracting high-achieving students, with participants winning the 29th UEP Foundation Competition (2025) and Eurostat's Web Intelligence Challenge (2024). His grant portfolio includes the 'Maritime Big Brother' project (2017) for ship voyage prediction using AIS data and Microsoft Azure funding for Wikipedia quality enhancement. Ongoing initiatives include OpenFact (fake news detection) and GOBLIN projects. He actively collaborates with SKN Data Science student circle (evidenced by 2024/2025 inaugural meeting) and international consortia like CLEF and QOD workshops. Departmental leadership involves managing the OpenFact research team that achieved top results in CheckThat! Lab competitions, alongside maritime data analytics groups applying evolutionary algorithms to shipping networks.

• Semantic Technologies
• Linked Open Data
• Big Data Analytics
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Prof. Katarzyna Piwowar-Sulej is a Professor of Economics in Management and Quality Sciences at Wrocław University of Economics, holding a position in the Department of Labor, Capital and Innovation. She actively contributes to academic governance as a member of the Doctoral School Council and various strategic committees. Her research focuses on sustainable human resource management, leadership, and project management, with a strong emphasis on integrating sustainability into organizational practices. Expertise: Sustainable HR Development, Green HRM, Organizational Innovation Leadership Roles: Director of 'Psychology in Management' postgraduate studies Her academic contributions span over 200 publications in top journals such as Human Resource Management and Journal of Business Ethics . She has secured EU grants and led projects addressing HR challenges in Industry 5.0 and digitalization. Notable achievements include recognition in the World's TOP 2% Scientists 2023 and second place in the 2025 Science Personality of the Year award. Awards: Medal of the National Education Commission, Emerald's Outstanding Paper Award Research trends in her work highlight the intersection of leadership, sustainability, and innovation. Recent studies explore sustainability-focused leadership, green behaviors in SMEs, and neurodiversity management. She bridges academic and business worlds through HR consulting and project management expertise in sectors like finance and manufacturing. Key Projects: Digital HR process optimization, compensation system design, post-merger integration Her teaching legacy includes pioneering postgraduate programs for business trainers and integrating design thinking into academic curricula. She advocates for sustainable HR practices, emphasizing employee development and environmental responsibility.

• Sustainable Human Resource Management
• Sustainable Leadership
• Project Management
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Roman Matuszewski is a retired Associate Professor at the University of Bialystok, affiliated with the Faculty of Philology's Department of Applied Linguistics. His research focuses on automated reasoning, formalized mathematics, and the Mizar Project, which he has been involved with since its inception in 1973. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Shinshu University (2000) and has held academic positions at multiple institutions, including part-time roles at Bogdan Janski University. Education: PhD in Computer Science (2000), Master of Science in Mechanics (1975), Engineer (1973), all from Polish institutions. His work emphasizes formal proof systems, mathematical knowledge management, and education integration of automated reasoning tools. Research interests include automated deduction, formal proof verification, and the application of these methods to mathematics education. His contributions to the Mizar Mathematical Library and its 50-year history (celebrated in 2023) are foundational for interactive theorem proving. Key awards include the Silver Cross of Merit (2004) and multiple Rector’s prizes. He has organized major conferences like MKM2004 and served on program committees for events such as IJCAR and Tableaux. Grants include leadership roles in EU-funded projects like TYPES and CALCULEMUS. His work bridges computer science and mathematics through formalized systems, impacting both research and education.

• Automated Reasoning
• Formalized Mathematics
• Computer Science
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Bartłomiej Maliszewski is a Professor at the Centre for Polish Language and Culture for the Polish Diaspora and Foreigners at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin. He has held academic positions since 2002, progressing from Assistant to his current role as Professor since 2024. His work spans language education, metaphor analysis, and multimodal communication. Employment: 2002–Present at UMCS Academic Rank: Professor (2024) Projects: Led 5 Polish language promotion initiatives (2019–2024) Research focuses on Polish language teaching methodologies, metaphorical representations in media, and multimodal educational tools. His "Gramatyka z kulturą" book series integrates grammar with cultural knowledge. He specializes in overcoming Slavic language interference in Polish learners. Academic contributions include 15 recent articles on grammar instruction, metaphor analysis, and Polish language culture. His work appears in journals like Acta Universitatis Lodziensis and Poradnik Językowy . Awards: Medal of the National Education Commission (2012), UMCS Rector's Award (2020) Teaching: Polish language certification exam trainer for international students Publications: 2 monographs, 41+ academic works

• Polish as a Foreign Language
• Language Education Methodology
• Linguistic Worldview
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Dorota Piekarczyk is a full Professor at the University of Marie Curie-Skłodowska (UMCS) in Lublin, Poland, affiliated with the Faculty of Languages, Literatures and Cultures. She has served since 2002 and held the position of Deputy Director at the Institute of Polish Philology from 2013-2019. Her research focuses on the intersections of language and cognition, particularly through semantic analysis , pragmatic frameworks , and linguistic worldview studies. She specializes in paratextual elements of publications, examining how covers, blurbs, and series information shape reader expectations and societal knowledge reception. The 2020 monograph on book covers represents her most comprehensive work on paratextual analysis. Her recent publications (2020-2019) investigate paratextual persuasion techniques popular culture integration in science communication publisher-reader dynamics while maintaining long-term contributions to floral categorization studies and cognitive schemata in texts. Scientific achievements include 2014 Prime Minister's Award for 'Metafory metatekstowe' ORCID: 0000-0002-8859-7897 648 total ministerial points across 12 publications

• Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Linguistic Worldview
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Łukasz Remisiewicz is a Lecturer at the Department of Sociological Theory and Social Research Methodology , Institute of Sociology , Faculty of Social Sciences , University of Gdańsk . He serves as the Editorial Secretary of the journal Miscellanea Anthropologica et Sociologica . His research spans multiple interdisciplinary domains , including sociology of science, philosophy of science, sociology of education, neurosociology, and sociology of examination. He explores the social contexts of academic assessment, cognitive development, and biological dimensions in sociological theory. His 15 most recent publications (2025-2017) focus on evaluative cultures, academic metrics, habilitation processes, family rituals, climate change discourse, disability marginalization, and biology-sociology interfaces. These works reflect his commitment to merging sociological theory with empirical and interdisciplinary analysis. Scientific Awards & Grants : Florian Znaniecki Award, 1st degree (2014) Honorable Mention, Polish Academy of Sciences (2016) Rector's Awards (1st, 2nd, 4th degrees, 2016/17–2024/25) Ministry of Science and Higher Education Scholarship (2017/18) Fulbright Junior Research Award (2018–2019) Mayor of Gdańsk & Gdańsk Scientific Society Award (2024) Florian Awards for 'Discovery of the Year' (2023) and 'Captain of Sociology' (2024) He is an active participant in international conferences, including ESA , Neurodidactics Symposium , and CHER Annual Conferences , presenting on topics ranging from emotional stratification to neurosociological models.

• Sociology of Science
• Philosophy of Science
• Sociology of Education
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Dr hab. Jarema Batorski , prof. UJ , is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Entrepreneurship within the Faculty of Management and Social Communication at Jagiellonian University. His work focuses on organizational learning , crisis management , and their applications in tourism and sports . He has held administrative roles, including Deputy Head of the Research Ethics Committee at his faculty. Research Interests : Organizational learning as a crisis management framework Knowledge management in tourism and sports sectors Open change models in enterprise restructuring Competitive dynamics in sports organizations Article Trends show a consistent focus on crisis response strategies, organizational fragmentation, and VR integration in tourism. His work bridges theoretical models (e.g., double-loop learning) with practical case studies (football coaching changes, pandemic recovery). Publications often emphasize ethical dimensions and cross-sectoral knowledge transfer. Teaching includes courses on contemporary management concepts , crisis management in tourism and sports , and competition in the sports market .

• Organizational Learning
• Crisis Management
• Tourism Management
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Elizabeth Spelke is the Marshall L. Berkman Professor of Psychology at Harvard University and an investigator at the NSF-MIT Center for Brains, Minds and Machines. She leads the Spelke Lab, which conducts behavioral research on infants and preschool children to understand the origins of uniquely human cognitive capacities such as formal mathematics, symbolic representation, and object taxonomy. Education: B.A. in Social Relations from Radcliffe College (1971), Ph.D. in Psychology from Cornell University (1978). Professional Experience: Faculty positions at the University of Pennsylvania, Cornell University, MIT, and Harvard University since 2001. Her research focuses on core knowledge systems in infancy, including understanding of objects, actions, people, places, number, and geometry. She collaborates with computational cognitive scientists to model infant cognition and with economists to apply findings to educational interventions. Her work integrates developmental, comparative, and cross-cultural perspectives. Her recent publications span topics such as early math learning, social evaluation in toddlers, goal inference, and the interplay between language and conceptual development. Trends in her recent work include experimental field studies, interdisciplinary collaborations, and theoretical synthesis of core knowledge frameworks. National Academy of Sciences (USA), 1999 American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 1997 National Academy of Sciences Prize in Psychological and Cognitive Sciences, 2014 C.L. de Carvalho-Heineken Prize for Cognitive Sciences, 2016 George A. Miller Prize, Cognitive Neuroscience Society, 2018 Mentor Awards from APS and APA, 2021 Spelke has mentored numerous researchers and collaborated widely across disciplines. Her lab’s work is supported by major grants from the NSF and other institutions. She has pioneered the use of behavioral methods to study infant cognition and has been instrumental in translating cognitive science into educational practice. She directs the Spelke Lab at Harvard, which investigates core cognitive systems through behavioral experiments with infants and young children. The lab explores how innate knowledge structures interact with experience to produce complex human cognition.

• Cognitive Development
• Infant Cognition
• Core Knowledge
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Galia Chimiak is Professor at the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IFiS PAN) since December 2017, with previous appointment as Adjunct since 2005. She serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief of Voluntas: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations (2022-present) and holds editorial board positions at Trzeci sektor and Voluntas . Her international affiliations include Fulbright Senior Scholar at University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2024-25) and active collaboration with Development Studies Association Ireland. Her research interests focus on development sociology and civil society sociology, with particular expertise in NGO studies, humanitarianism, public diplomacy, and migration. Her scholarly work examines the transformation of civil society in post-communist contexts, Polish development cooperation, diaspora organizations, and the impact of authoritarian trends on nonprofit sectors. She has pioneered research on informal social activism and reverse innovation in development contexts. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent thematic focus on civil society resilience amid democratic challenges, particularly examining Poland's transition from aid recipient to development actor. Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between political sociology, development studies, and migration research, with increasing emphasis on Ukraine crisis responses and civil society diplomacy since 2022. Highly Commended paper in the 2017 Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence Fulbright Senior Award 2024-25 Extensive editorial service for major journals including Voluntas , Polish Sociological Review , and International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy Professor Chimiak actively mentors through her role as Co-Editor-in-Chief of Voluntas and frequent academic workshops on publishing. She has secured research funding from The Swedish Foundation for Humanities and Social Sciences and Poland's Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy. Her scholarly network spans Ireland (Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin), Sweden (Södertörn University), and the United States (University of Nebraska-Lincoln). She leads the Civil Society Study Group within Development Studies Association Ireland and has organized numerous international conferences addressing civil society responses to the Ukraine war, democratic challenges, and development cooperation. Her current Fulbright research examines Polish grassroots humanitarian responses to the Ukraine crisis.

• Development Sociology
• Civil Society Sociology
• NGO Studies
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Professor Małgorzata Zachara-Szymańska is a distinguished scholar at the Jagiellonian University's Faculty of International and Political Studies, where she serves in the Institute of American Studies and Polish Diaspora. With expertise spanning global leadership, international relations, and US foreign policy, she has established herself as a leading academic voice in transatlantic studies. Her career includes research positions at prestigious institutions including Imperial College London (2022-2023), Hertie School of Governance (Berlin, 2023), Centre of Social Innovation (Vienna, 2015), and University of Wisconsin-Madison (2008). Professor Zachara-Szymańska's scholarly contributions have been recognized through multiple Rector's awards for scientific achievements at the Jagiellonian University. Her educational background has positioned her at the forefront of research on globalization and political leadership, with particular emphasis on Poland's role within transatlantic frameworks. Her research program examines how traditional leadership models adapt to contemporary challenges including digital communication, global crises, and shifting power dynamics between the United States and Europe. She investigates the intersection of leadership in globalization, global governance mechanisms, and the impact of new information technologies on international relations. Her work particularly emphasizes transatlantic relations, US foreign policy, and knowledge management in organizations. Professor Zachara-Szymańska's publications reveal a consistent exploration of leadership paradigms across different contexts - from crisis management to generational shifts in political engagement. Her recent work addresses pressing contemporary issues including AI governance, the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and the evolving nature of political leadership in the digital age. Rector's awards for scientific achievements (multiple) Scholarship holder of the Italian government - University of Cagliari (2019) As an academic leader, Professor Zachara-Szymańska has directed significant research projects including 'Negotiating Cultural Differences in the Digital Communication Era' (National Science Centre; HARMONIA grant) and 'Poland in Transatlantic Relations' (National Science Centre; SONATA grant). She served as Head of the MA in TransAtlantic Studies program from 2011 to 2019 and has authored numerous application projects transferring scientific knowledge to business contexts (2010-2015). Professor Zachara-Szymańska maintains an active public presence as a media commentator, regularly appearing on TOK FM radio and other platforms to provide expert analysis on US politics, presidential elections, and international relations. Her media commentary spans from 2020 through 2025, with recent appearances discussing Trump-Putin meetings, US political dynamics, and global leadership challenges.

• Global Leadership
• Global Governance
• US Foreign Policy
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Monika Baer is a Professor at the University of Wrocław's Institute of Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology, Faculty of Historical and Pedagogical Sciences. Her work focuses on Central/Eastern Europe, post-socialist transformation, Europeanization, legal agency, and gender/sexuality studies, with emphasis on citizenship, civil society, and activism. She explores how emotions shape political fields and anthropological knowledge production, particularly in late industrial societies. Research Trends: 15 years of publications examine LGBTQ+ rights in Poland, gender dynamics in transitional communities, and anthropological theories of late industrialism. Her work bridges academic scholarship with direct engagement in policy debates and activist movements. Scientific Awards: Kosciuszko Foundation Fellowship (2004) Academic Roles: Co-editor of Agency at Work: Ethnographies in/of Late Industrialism (2021) Co-editor of Anthropology of Gender and Sexuality. Marginal Perspectives (2014) Membership: President, Network for Anthropology of Gender and Sexuality (EASA) Council for European Studies (Columbia University) European Association of Social Anthropologists Polish Ethnological Society Grants: "Protecting Victims of Anti-LGBT Hate Crimes" (2020-2021, EU Justice Programme) DIVERCITY: Combating Homo/Transphobia (2015-2017, EU ROC Programme) "Conflict, Tension, Cooperation" (2014-2017, Polish National Science Centre)

• Central/Eastern Europe
• Post-Socialist Transformation Processes
• Europeanization
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Bartosz Grzybowski serves as Distinguished Affiliate Professor at the Institute of Organic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences (PAS), leading the Laboratory of Computer-Assisted Synthesis. His work bridges artificial intelligence and experimental organic chemistry to transform synthesis from trial-and-error into algorithmic science. His research focuses on AI-driven synthesis planning , reaction network analysis , and computational prediction of chemical properties . Key contributions include pioneering algorithms for multistep organic synthesis of complex targets, discovery of novel organic reactions through AI, and design of temporally/spatially synchronized reaction networks. His group develops methods for sustainable chemistry, drug analog design, and enzymatic process optimization. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals dominant trends in retrosynthetic AI (87% of articles), sustainable chemistry applications (63%), and integration of mechanistic understanding with machine learning. Work frequently appears in Nature , Science , and JACS , emphasizing experimental validation of computational predictions. Prof. Grzybowski currently advises three PhD students and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team: Core team : Assoc. Prof. Michał Michalak (Adjunct), Dr. Anna Żądło-Dobrowolska, Dr. Aleksei Koshevarnikov Active grant : NCN SONATA 2020/39/D/ST4/01890 on hazardous chemical degradation (PI: Żądło-Dobrowolska) The Laboratory of Computer-Assisted Synthesis operates as an integrated computational-experimental unit at IBS-IOC PAS. Current projects include blockchain-orchestrated reaction networks, AI-guided catalyst selection, and metabolic-cycle emulation. The group maintains strong industry/academic partnerships for validating algorithms in drug discovery and green chemistry applications.

• Artificial Intelligence in Chemistry
• Computer-Assisted Organic Synthesis
• Reaction Network Analysis
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Igor Wojnicki is a Professor at AGH University of Science and Technology's Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering, where he serves as Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Cooperation and Education. His primary affiliation is with the Department of Applied Informatics, where he maintains an active research laboratory focused on knowledge engineering and smart systems. His research spans multiple domains with evolving focus: Early career: Deductive databases and rule-based inference engines (PhD thesis on "A Rule-based Inference Engine Extending Knowledge Processing Capabilities of Relational Database Management Systems") Mid-career: Graph-based knowledge representation and Tabular Trees (XTT predecessor) Current focus: Smart city applications, particularly energy-efficient lighting control systems and graph-based urban data integration His recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward applied urban computing, with over 15 significant papers in the last five years addressing smart city infrastructure optimization. Key themes include dynamic street lighting control, graph-based computational methods for urban environments, and energy conservation in public infrastructure. Wojnicki actively contributes to academic-practical collaboration through initiatives like the Green AGH Campus Project and IBM academic partnerships. His technical leadership includes development of the ReDaReS system for relational database knowledge processing and the Jelly View technology for advanced database queries. His laboratory maintains strong industry connections, particularly with IBM through student internship programs and technology transfer initiatives. The team produces both theoretical frameworks and practical implementations, with notable outputs including the Osiris GUI system and Magellan GPS software for Poland.

• Smart City Systems
• Graph-Based Computational Methods
• Energy-Efficient Lighting Control
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