Damian Grela is a Lecturer in the Department of Automation and Computer Science at the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cracow University of Technology. His work spans two distinct research domains: software engineering (focusing on BPEL processes, web services, and fault injection testing) and environmental engineering (specializing in diatomite-based biogennic pollutant removal, rain gardens, and surface water quality monitoring).
Dr. Paweł Kwaśnicki is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Analytical and Engineering within the Faculty of Natural and Technical Sciences, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. His research focuses on advanced photovoltaic technologies, particularly third-generation solar cells, quantum dots, and transparent conductive oxides. He has contributed to scalable electrodeposition methods for platinum nanoparticles in dye-sensitized solar cells and explored TiO₂-based nanocomposites for energy applications. Research Trends: Specializes in photovoltaic materials (perovskite, TiO₂), thin-film deposition, and circular economy strategies for waste-to-energy systems. Key Collaborations: Works with institutions like Agricultural University of Krakow and ML System S.A. Laboratory. Supervisory Roles: Serves as a PhD thesis supervisor and has guided numerous bachelor's and master's theses on topics ranging from diet impacts to microplastics in food.
Dr. hab. Katarzyna Stachurska-Szczesiak is a full professor at the Institute of International Relations within Maria Curie-Skłodowska University's Faculty of Political Science and Journalism. She obtained her habilitation in 2019 and PhD in 2006, specializing in EU-Mediterranean relations. Her academic discipline spans political science with a focus on international relations, particularly the southern dimension of EU integration. Research Interests: Her work explores sustainable development frameworks in Mediterranean policy, Euro-Arab diplomatic relations, and Maghreb geopolitical transformations. Key themes include EU neighborhood strategies, environmental security in the Mediterranean Basin, and post-Arab Spring political systems. She employs methodological innovation in international relations research. Publication Trends: Her 15 most recent articles demonstrate evolving focus from EU institutional frameworks (2003-2012) to sustainability governance and security (2014-present). Recent works analyze pandemic impacts on development theories and Algeria-EU relations post-Arab Spring, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with political ecology and regional instability. Awards & Honors: Medal of the National Education Commission (2019) Bronze Cross of Merit (2020) Polish Society of European Studies Best Monograph Award (2021) Minister of Education and Science Award (2022) Silver Medal for Long Service (2023) Projects & Leadership: She coordinates European Documentation Centre UMCS and leads EU-funded projects including 'Przystanek Europa 2024'. Grants include 7 European Commission projects (2014-2022) on EU policy dissemination. She pioneered Oxford debate methodologies in teaching and serves on journal development committees under Poland's Ministry of Education.
Anna Jarosz-Wilkołazka , Professor of Biological Sciences at the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Lublin, is affiliated with the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology and leads research at the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology . With expertise spanning fungal enzymes, microbial polymers, and biomaterial modification, her work bridges biochemistry, biotechnology, and environmental science. Current research focuses on biocatalysis in aqueous/non-aqueous systems , fungal enzyme applications (particularly laccases), and the characterization of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) from bacteria and algae for biosorption and bioflocculation. She has coordinated major research projects including "Modification of biopolymer materials with protease inhibitors" (NCN OPUS 13, 2017-2022) and "Oxalate oxidase in Abortiporus biennis" (NCN Opus 5, 2015-2019). Her recent publications (2016-2023) highlight advancements in fungal laccase immobilization for pollutant removal, EPS applications for heavy metal biosorption, and novel bioactive dyes. A 2023 study investigated oxalate oxidase sources in wood-rotting fungi, while 2020 work explored EPS from endophytic Fusarium culmorum strains affecting cereal crops. Earlier studies focused on lignin degradation mechanisms (2017) and EPS-driven biomineralization (2016). As a scientific supervisor, she has guided NCN projects on Rhodococcus opacus EPS properties (2016-2021) and fungal enzyme immobilization techniques (2015-2018). She actively participates in science outreach through initiatives like the Mobile Science Festival and Design Thinking Week under Erasmus+.
Wrocław University of Science and TechnologyPoland
Magdalena Baborska-Narożny serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture and Visual Arts at the Faculty of Architecture, Wrocław University of Science and Technology. Her work bridges architectural design, building physics, and social science to address critical challenges in residential performance and sustainability. Her research focuses on: Building performance evaluation through in-situ measurements Thermal comfort and ventilation in low-energy and historical housing Social dimensions of balcony use and heritage conservation Energy efficiency transitions in Polish residential contexts Occupant behavior impacts on building performance Analysis of her 2021-2025 publications reveals consistent emphasis on real-world building performance gaps, particularly examining ventilation strategies, overheating risks, and heritage adaptation challenges. Her methodology combines field measurements in Polish housing with occupant surveys and computational modeling, often comparing international approaches to heritage conservation and energy transitions. Key contributions include quantifying bedroom ventilation effectiveness, analyzing balcony integration in historical tenements, and evaluating solid fuel heating transitions. No scientific awards were documented in the provided sources. Information regarding academic advising relationships and research grant acquisitions was not present in the available materials. No specific laboratory affiliations or research team structures were identified in the source documentation.
Marcin Janczarek is a researcher at the Poznań University of Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering. He holds a DSc in Chemical Sciences (2019) and a PhD in Chemical Technology (2005) from Gdańsk University of Technology. Research Interests: His work focuses on heterogeneous photocatalysis , semiconductor nanomaterials , and advanced oxidation processes for water and air purification. He investigates photocatalytic reactors and TiO2-based materials with applications in environmental engineering and construction industries. Recent Publications: His recent studies include TiO2-polymer composites for water treatment, visible-light photocatalysts for pollutant degradation, and antimicrobial cement applications. Collaborations span Hokkaido University, Gdańsk University of Technology, and Hubei University of Technology. Honors: Guest editor for MDPI Catalysts special issues (2017-2021) Editorial board member of IET Micro & Nano Letters Teaching: Conducts classes on process equipment and chemical engineering materials. Utilizes AutoCAD for engineering graphics.
Institute of Dendrology, Polish Academy of SciencesPoland
Ewa M. Cukrowska is a Professor at the School of Chemistry , University of the Witwatersrand (Johannesburg, South Africa), with affiliations at the University of Johannesburg , Masaryk University (Czech Republic), and other institutions. Her research spans chemistry and environmental science, focusing on nanoparticle behavior, microplastic pollution, and analytical methods for contaminants. Her recent publications highlight studies on: Biodurability of gold, silver, and titanium dioxide nanoparticles in biological fluids Uranium adsorption using functionalized polymers Triazine herbicide extraction from food samples She has secured sponsorship from the National Research Foundation and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , and her work appears in journals like Molecules , Chemosphere , and Talanta . Her research integrates chemistry, environmental monitoring, and sustainable remediation technologies.
Napoleon Waszkiewicz serves as a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Faculty of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry and Division of Medical Education, Medical University of Bialystok, Poland, maintaining active research with over 375 publications documented in institutional repositories. His work bridges clinical psychiatry and biological mechanisms, emphasizing biomarker discovery across mental health conditions. Research interests center on psychiatric disorders with strong emphasis on addictions, autism spectrum disorder, depression, and inflammatory pathways. He investigates environmental interactions including seasonality effects, microplastic exposure from tobacco products, and gut-brain axis dynamics using metabolomics and biomarker analysis. Current projects explore neurodevelopmental impacts of omega-3 fatty acids, probiotic interventions for depression, and diagnostic criteria for behavioral addictions like gaming disorder. Analysis of his 2025 publications reveals thematic clustering around autism-related research (12 articles), depression-inflammation links (7 articles), and novel environmental risk factors (4 articles), demonstrating consistent focus on translational psychiatry through biomarker validation and mechanistic reviews. Methodologically, he favors metabolomics, narrative/systematic reviews, and clinical trial designs. Scientific awards: No specific honors, fellowships, or medals are documented in the provided profile information. Thesis supervision is indicated through the 'Promoted theses' section of his profile, though individual student names and grant funding details remain unspecified. Collaborative patterns show extensive co-authorship across Polish and international institutions, particularly in multi-center clinical trials and review articles spanning psychiatry, cardiology, and public health domains. Laboratory infrastructure and dedicated research teams are not explicitly described in the available text, though his metabolomics studies suggest access to biochemical analysis facilities. Current projects imply ongoing work in autism biomarker validation and microplastic toxicity assessment.
Professor Tomasz Puzyn is affiliated with the University of Gdańsk , where he serves as Head of the Laboratory of Environmental Chemoinformatics within the Faculty of Chemistry and the Department of Environmental Chemistry and Radiochemistry. His research focuses on advancing predictive models for nanomaterial and chemical safety through chemoinformatics, machine learning, and Adverse Outcome Pathways (AOPs). Research Interests: Environmental Chemoinformatics Nanotoxicology QSAR/QSPR Modeling Machine Learning in Risk Assessment Endocrine Disruption Mechanisms Safe-by-Design Nanomaterials Recent Work Trends: Development of in silico New Approach Methods (NAMs) for nanomaterial genotoxicity and endocrine disruption Integration of transcriptomic data with AOPs for predictive toxicology Adsorption mechanisms of PFAS using modified biochar and metal oxides Quantum chemistry applications for environmental fate prediction Machine learning frameworks for drug delivery nanocarriers Harmonization of data reporting for regulatory acceptance Laboratory: Laboratory of Environmental Chemoinformatics Collaborative projects: CompSafeNano, HBM4EU
Dr. DSc, Eng. Daniel Ociński, professor at Wrocław University of Economics, specializes in chemical technology with a focus on environmental chemistry and water treatment. He holds a position in the Department of Chemical Technology and has contributed significantly to research on adsorption technologies, composite materials for heavy metal removal, and sustainable waste utilization. His work emphasizes the development of eco-friendly solutions for toxic metal remediation in industrial and environmental contexts. Research interests include advanced materials for arsenic and chromium removal, bioremediation using algae and plant biomass, and the optimization of adsorption processes. He has extensively explored the application of industrial residues (e.g., iron/manganese oxides) and polymer-based composites to create cost-effective and efficient sorbents. Notable contributions span from 2005 to 2023, focusing on arsenic oxidation mechanisms, composite material synthesis, and the integration of waste-derived materials into environmental remediation systems. His studies often combine experimental methods with analytical characterization to evaluate adsorption capacities, material stability, and real-world application feasibility. No scientific awards or listed advisees are documented in the provided materials. His research aligns with broader themes in sustainable environmental engineering and industrial waste valorization, aiming to bridge laboratory innovations with practical environmental solutions.
Jerzy Choma is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Advanced Technologies and Chemistry at Warsaw University of Technology. His research focuses on carbon materials, adsorption processes, and mechanochemical synthesis techniques. With expertise in chemical physics and porous structure engineering, he has published 196 papers and supervised 11 promoted theses. Research Interests: Carbon materials, adsorption, activation, carbonization, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), graphene-based composites, sustainable synthesis, nanoporous materials Key Achievements: H-index of 35 in Scopus and Web of Science, total impact factor of 442.369, and ministerial score of 4,561 Email: jerzy.choma@wat.edu.pl His recent work emphasizes greener synthesis methods, including mechanochemical approaches for creating biomass-derived porous carbons, MOFs, and graphene composites. These materials demonstrate exceptional adsorption capacities for gases like CO₂ and benzene, aligning with environmental remediation and energy storage applications. Despite his extensive contributions, no specific scientific awards are mentioned in the provided texts.
Małgorzata Franus is a Professor at Lublin University of Technology's Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, specializing in environmental and materials engineering. She holds a DSc in environmental engineering and has served as a conference guest editor and reviewer for journals like Materials . Education: PhD in Environmental Engineering (2009, Lublin University of Technology) Postgraduate Studies in Geotechnical Design (2010, Warsaw University of Life Sciences) Habilitation (2016, Lublin University of Technology) MSc in Chemical Technology (1998, AGH University of Science and Technology) Research Interests: Synthesis and modification of sorbents for water purification Waste-to-value innovations in construction materials (e.g., lightweight aggregates) Microwave processing of building materials Zeolite applications in environmental remediation Awards: Rector's Individual Award (2008/2009, 2016/2017) Rector's Team Award (2014/2015) Grants & Projects: Lead researcher for EU-funded projects on microwave-derived lightweight aggregates (2021–2023) Principal investigator for NCBiR grants on zeolite synthesis and waste utilization Labs & Collaborations: Active in cross-border research networks, including projects on zeolitic tuff utilization and eco-materials development.
Bydgoszcz University of Science and TechnologyPoland
Bujalski Wojciech is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Heat Engineering within the Faculty of Power and Aeronautical Engineering at Warsaw University of Technology. His academic career spans over 15 years with significant contributions to energy engineering, particularly in district heating systems, power plant technology, and thermodynamics. Dr. Bujalski's research interests focus on energy efficiency, thermal systems optimization, and distributed energy sources. His work bridges theoretical analysis with practical applications in industrial and municipal energy systems, with a particular emphasis on technical-economic assessments of energy infrastructure projects. His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on practical energy engineering solutions, with recent works examining thermal energy storage, carbon capture technologies, and market-based mechanisms for pollution reduction. The research shows strong interdisciplinary connections between thermal engineering, environmental science, and energy economics. Throughout his career, Dr. Bujalski has collaborated extensively with industry partners including major energy companies, municipal authorities, and international research organizations. His projects often address real-world challenges in energy infrastructure, demonstrating the practical application of academic research.
Dr. Sebastian Saniuk is a Professor at the University of Zielona Góra, serving as Director of the Institute of Management and Quality Sciences and Head of the Department of Management Engineering and Logistic Systems. His expertise spans Industry 4.0/5.0, logistics optimization, and sustainable manufacturing systems. He holds a habilitated engineering doctorate and leads research on human-centric production systems, SME digitalization, and policy impacts on economic sectors. Education & Professional Background: No formal education details provided, but his academic roles indicate advanced qualifications in engineering and management sciences. His career has focused on industrial systems, logistics, and innovation management. Research Focus: Dr. Saniuk’s work centers on advancing Industry 5.0 frameworks through human-centric approaches, analyzing economic policy effects on emissions, and optimizing SME competitiveness via cyber-physical networks. Key themes include sustainable production, workforce competencies in Industry 4.0, and personalized manufacturing. Recent Work Trends: Recent articles emphasize Industry 5.0’s societal integration, economic policy analysis, and pandemic-era workforce dynamics. He frequently collaborates on international studies involving Malaysia, Indonesia, and China, reflecting a global research perspective. Grants & Advising: While specific grants aren’t listed, his leadership roles suggest involvement in institutional research programs. No advisee names are provided in the source texts. Labs & Teams: Leads the Department of Management Engineering and Logistic Systems, overseeing projects on production networks, logistics systems, and Industry 4.0 implementation strategies. Collaborates with SME clusters and participates in EU-funded initiatives (implied via research themes).
Adam Depta is a researcher at the Institute of Management under the Faculty of Organization and Management at Lodz University of Technology. His primary research focuses on multidimensional statistical analyses across management, engineering, healthcare, and social sciences. Key areas include econometric methods in economic analyses, risk assessment in capital markets, quality of life measurements, and healthcare system challenges. He actively participates in professional societies such as the Polish Statistical Society and the Classification and Data Analysis Section (SKAD). His work integrates statistical methodologies with practical applications in organizational management, environmental health, and education technologies. Research interests emphasize quantitative approaches to understand consumer behavior, healthcare outcomes, and workplace dynamics. Recent studies explore the impact of environmental pollutants on athlete performance, e-learning effectiveness in Polish universities, and patient safety in primary care. He also investigates factors influencing employee and student well-being in remote work and academic settings. Dr. Depta contributes to interdisciplinary projects, including process optimization in manufacturing and quality control systems. His professional affiliations include membership in the Polish Teachers' Union and the Carpathian Scientific and Educational Society, reflecting his commitment to academic collaboration and educational improvement.
