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Artur Giełdoń is a Professor at the University of Gdańsk, affiliated with the Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Theoretical Chemistry. He is also the Deputy Dean for Education and Academic Staff Development in the Faculty of Chemistry, indicating active academic leadership. His research is associated with the Laboratory of Simulation of Polymers, suggesting a strong focus on computational and theoretical approaches in chemistry. His research interests include: Theoretical Chemistry Computational Chemistry Polymer Simulation Molecular Modeling Quantum Chemistry Materials Modeling The available publications, accessible via the University of Gdańsk's Knowledge Base, likely reflect a consistent focus on simulation-driven theoretical chemistry, particularly in polymeric systems, though specific titles and trends cannot be detailed from the current text. Scientific awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Artur Giełdoń advises students in theoretical and computational chemistry, though specific names are not provided. He may be involved in research grants related to polymer simulation and theoretical methods, given his laboratory affiliation. He leads or contributes to research in the Laboratory of Simulation of Polymers, a research group focused on computational modeling of polymeric materials within the Department of Theoretical Chemistry.

• Theoretical Chemistry
• Computational Chemistry
• Polymer Simulation
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Dr. Andrzej Ptok is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computational Materials Research, Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences (Kraków, Poland), specializing in condensed matter theory and computational materials science. He obtained his Ph.D. (2012) and M.Sc. (2007) in Physics from the University of Silesia, followed by a habilitation (2020) from the Polish Academy of Sciences. His research integrates ab initio methods to explore quantum phenomena in solids. Research interests span unconventional superconductivity , topological materials , and chiral phonons , with emphasis on iron-based superconductors, Majorana quasiparticles, and altermagnetism. Recent work (2023–2025) focuses on: Dynamical properties of charge density waves in kagome metals Chiral edge states in superconducting systems Electronic structure of rare-earth topological semimetals Altermagnetic ruthenium dioxide Honors include the Henry Niewodniczanski Scientific Award (2018), scholarships for young scientists (2019), and recognition as an IOP Trusted Reviewer (2020). He leads/co-leads multiple grants from Poland's National Science Center, including FUGA 5 (PI) and OPUS projects. He collaborates internationally (e.g., Paris-Saclay, Zurich) and leads computational studies of quantum materials. No advising or lab details are explicitly provided.

• Unconventional superconductivity
• Iron-based compounds
• Phase transitions
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Marek Kojdecki is a Professor at the Military University of Technology, specializing in materials engineering with a focus on crystalline microstructure analysis, liquid crystals, and advanced material characterization. His work bridges applied physics and materials science, particularly in semiconductor materials, nanomaterials, and ceramic composites. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles, supervised 1 promoted thesis, and led 6 research projects. His research employs cutting-edge techniques such as X-ray diffraction, mobility spectrum analysis, and composite method measurements. Key achievements include studies on mullite microstructure in ceramics, quantum transport in topological heterojunctions, and optical properties of liquid crystals. Research Interests: Liquid crystal dynamics, nanocrystalline materials, semiconductor epilayers, X-ray diffraction modeling, and material characterization. Technical Expertise: Advanced microscopy, thin film fabrication, and computational material modeling. His work has contributed to advancements in electronic materials, optoelectronic devices, and ceramic processing technologies. Notable methods developed include the complementary interference wedge method for liquid crystal analysis and regularization techniques for inverse problems in material characterization.

• Materials Engineering
• Materials Science
• Applied Physics
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Magdalena Urbańska is an assistant professor at the Military University of Technology's Chemistry department. Her research focuses on liquid crystals, particularly antiferroelectric and ferroelectric phases, smectic phases, and their applications in optoelectronics and materials science. She has contributed to over 88 publications, 14 promoted theses, and holds 3 patents. Her work emphasizes structural characterization via X-ray diffraction, dielectric spectroscopy, and molecular dynamics. Notable achievements include studies on fluorinated materials, carbon quantum dots, and nanoreactors for environmental applications. She leads projects with significant ministerial scores (5,391) and maintains high citation indices (h-index 20/21). Research Interests: Liquid crystals, antiferroelectric materials, phase transitions, nanomaterials, catalysis, and environmental chemistry. Her studies integrate experimental techniques (e.g., polarizing microscopy, NMR) with computational methods (density functional theory). Recent Trends in Publications: Focus on fluorinated smectic systems, carbon-based nanomaterials for sensors, and catalytic efficiency in environmental remediation. Articles highlight advancements in phase behavior analysis, electro-optical properties, and material stabilization techniques. Grants & Projects: 3 active projects involving liquid crystal mixtures, nanotechnology, and environmental catalysis. Collaborations include international co-authors and cross-disciplinary initiatives. Labs/Teams: Leads research groups in liquid crystal physics and materials engineering at the Military University of Technology. Engages in interdisciplinary teams for applied materials science projects.

• Liquid Crystals
• Antiferroelectric Materials
• Smectic Phases
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Katarzyna Rycerz is a Lecturer at the Institute of Computer Science within the Faculty of Computer Science at AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków, Poland. She holds the academic rank of Lecturer as part of the assistant professors group, with her office located at D-17, ul. Kawiory 21, room II, 3.54. Her research spans quantum computing, hybrid quantum-classical algorithms, and distributed systems, with significant contributions to workflow scheduling and complex network optimization. Dr. Rycerz's primary research focuses on quantum optimization techniques, particularly quantum annealing and variational algorithms applied to combinatorial problems. Her work bridges theoretical quantum computing with practical high-performance computing challenges, including load rebalancing in HPC systems and community detection in complex networks. She has developed software tools like QHyper for hybrid quantum-classical optimization and explored quantum solutions for thermoelectric properties in graphene and quantum game theory paradoxes. Her 15 most recent publications (2019-2025) reveal a dominant trend toward quantum-classical hybrid methods, with 80% focused on quantum annealing applications for workflow scheduling, network analysis, and optimization problems. Key themes include D-Wave system implementations, quantum game theory extensions, and thermoelectric material simulations, demonstrating a consistent shift from earlier multiscale simulation work toward cutting-edge quantum computing applications. No scientific awards are documented in the available information. Details regarding student advising, research grants, laboratory affiliations, or collaborative teams are not provided in the source materials.

• Quantum Computing
• Hybrid Quantum-Classical Algorithms
• Workflow Scheduling
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Marek Góźdź is a University Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science Basics at the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Lublin, Poland. His academic work bridges theoretical physics and computer science with particular focus on quantum phenomena and computational applications. Dr. Góźdź's research interests span multiple disciplines with strong emphasis on quantum mechanics and computational methods: Quantum Computing and Quantum Information Time in Quantum Systems Quantum Evolution Formalisms Neutrino Physics Computer Security Systems Epidemiological Modeling using Computational Methods His scholarly output demonstrates a clear trajectory toward understanding quantum time and its implications for fundamental physics. Góźdź has developed the projection evolution formalism as a framework for addressing the problem of time in quantum systems, with applications ranging from quantum computing to understanding relativistic particles. His work on the RSIR model shows his ability to apply computational methods to real-world problems like pandemic forecasting, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of his research. With 34 publications and h-indices of 7 (Google Scholar), 1 (Scopus), and 6 (Web of Science), his work shows significant scholarly impact. Dr. Góźdź serves as thesis advisor for both diploma and doctoral students at UMCS. His supervision spans computer science topics including quantum computing, Linux system security, and physical simulations, as well as theoretical physics topics such as non-standard physics, neutrino physics, and quantum mechanics fundamentals. His office is located in Room 305 of the Institute of Computer Science building where he holds consultations either on scheduled dates or by prior arrangement.

• Quantum Computing
• Theoretical Physics
• Neutrino Physics
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Dr. Pei-Xin Shen serves as an MSCA-ERA Postdoctoral Fellow at the International Centre for Interfacing Magnetism and Superconductivity with Topological Matter (MagTop), hosted by the Institute of Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw. Since July 2024, he has coordinated the SymPhysAI project under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions framework, advancing quantum computing applications through artificial intelligence. His academic foundation includes: Bachelor of Science in Astronomy (2017) from Xiamen University, where he received the Pen-Tung Sah Scholarship and was named Outstanding Graduate Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (2022) from Tsinghua University under Turing Award Laureate Prof. Andrew Chi-Chih Yao Dr. Shen specializes in quantum information science, with research spanning topological quantum computing architectures, quantum machine learning algorithms, and open quantum system dynamics. His work bridges theoretical physics and computational innovation, focusing on harnessing topological matter for fault-tolerant quantum computation. His accolades reflect both scholarly and civic excellence: Early-career recognition: National Scholarship and National Endeavor Scholarship (2014-2016) Doctoral achievements: Talent Scholarship (2021) and SPICE Workshop Best Question Prize (2020) Undergraduate honors: Star of Chinese College Students (2017) and Social Welfare Prize (2020) Funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions ERA Fellowship, his current SymPhysAI initiative develops AI-driven physics simulations within MagTop's collaborative research ecosystem. Though not mentoring formal advisees, he contributes to MagTop's mission of integrating magnetism, superconductivity, and topological matter for next-generation quantum technologies. His research methodology combines quantum information theory with computational approaches, evidenced by publications in Physical Review series, Quantum Science and Technology, and astronomical journals during his transition from stellar evolution studies at McMaster University (2016) to quantum physics.

• Quantum Computing
• Topological Quantum Computing
• Quantum Machine Learning
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Prof. Piotr Białas is a Professor of Physical Sciences and Director of the Institute of Applied Informatics at Jagiellonian University. He holds a habilitation in physics from the same institution and has served as department head and faculty member since 1993. His research focuses on GPU programming, multi-core processor optimization, and theoretical physics areas like simplicial gravity and quantum chromodynamics on networks. He has supervised over three doctoral and dozens of master's theses. Current projects include GPU acceleration for medical imaging (J-PET tomograph) and real-time FPGA-based data processing. Education: PhD in Physics (1993), MSc in Physics (1990) from Jagiellonian University. Academic roles include membership in the Academic Council of Technical Informatics and Complex Systems Commission at Polish Academy of Arts and Sciences. Invited professorships at universities in Amsterdam, Bielefeld, Barcelona, and Saclay. Specializes in CUDA optimization, parallel computing, and medical imaging algorithms.

• GPU Programming
• Multi-Core Processors
• Statistical Mechanics
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Demian Banakh is affiliated with the Department of Algorithmics at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Jagiellonian University. His research focuses on quantum computing and computational complexity, as evidenced by his work on quantum CSP strategies and hardness conditions for promise constraint satisfaction problems (PCSPs). He completed a Master's thesis titled "Dichotomies for Boolean minions of weighted-sum functions with threshold." Banakh is part of the Algorithmics Research Group and collaborates with researchers like Marcin Kozik. His publications appear in prestigious conferences such as IEEE Symposium on Logic in Computer Science (LICS). He is involved in academic administration, contributing to technical infrastructure (e.g., university WiFi access management) and maintaining departmental resources. Contact details include room 3148 at the department, though an explicit email address is not provided in the text.

• Quantum Computing
• Computational Complexity
• Theoretical Computer Science
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Prof. Dr. hab., Eng. Sebastian Borucki is a full-time faculty member at the Opole University of Technology , serving as a Professor in the Department of Electrical Power Engineering and Renewable Energy under the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automation and Computer Science. Contact: s.borucki@po.edu.pl | Room P-202, Building 2 Office Hours: Tuesdays, 9:10-9:55 AM & 11:00 AM-11:45 PM His research focuses on power transformer diagnostics , acoustic emission methods , and partial discharge detection . He integrates machine learning and vibroacoustic signal analysis to monitor transformer health and optimize maintenance strategies. Recent publications highlight trends in: Transformer diagnostics via acoustic and vibroacoustic methods Machine learning application for partial discharge classification Renewable energy integration with power systems Signal processing for industrial and power engineering Comparative analysis of tap-changer operations Thermal and mechanical parameter testing He contributes to practical applications such as the TrafoGrade asset management system and vibroacoustic noise reduction strategies.

• Electrical Power Engineering
• Renewable Energy
• Transformer Diagnostics
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Piotr Ablewski is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Applied Informatics , Institute of Technical Sciences , within the Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science at Nicolaus Copernicus University. His research focuses on optical atomic clocks, precision metrology, and dark matter detection through global clock networks. Research Areas: Optical clocks, spectroscopy, quantum metrology, dark matter detection, frequency standards, and atmospheric science. Key Collaborations: Member of the "Biophysics at the Nanoscale" research team. Participates in multi-center work on clock development and dark matter studies. Publications: 31 documented publications with a total impact factor of 33,493 and ministerial score of 577. Instrumentation: Works on VIPA spectrometer calibration, frequency comb spectroscopy, and fiber-optic time/frequency delivery systems. Email: piotra@umk.pl

• Optical Atomic Clocks
• Metrology
• Spectroscopy
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Dr. DSc, Eng. Michał Urbański is a Professor at the Faculty of Physics, Warsaw University of Technology. His contact details include internal phone extension 222347494 and email murba@if.pw.edu.pl . He belongs to the University professors organizational unit and works within the Faculty employees structure of the Faculty of Physics. Based on his affiliation with the physics faculty, his research interests likely span theoretical and computational physics domains, though specific subdisciplines are not detailed in the available information.

• Theoretical Physics
• Quantum Mechanics
• Particle Physics
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Hendrik G. Kruger is a Professor at the University of KwaZulu-Natal's College of Health Sciences, with affiliations at institutions including Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Universitat Politécnica de Catalunya, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. His research focuses on combatting antibiotic resistance through novel therapeutic agents, particularly targeting carbapenem-resistant bacteria via β-lactam-metallo-β-lactamase inhibitors. Primary Affiliation: University of KwaZulu-Natal, College of Health Sciences Secondary Affiliations: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Universitat Politécnica de Catalunya, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Dr. Kruger's work spans antibiotic resistance , microbiology , and glycoside hydrolase structural analysis. Recent publications highlight quantum plasmonic sensing for kinetic parameter measurement and chemical synthesis of bioactive ligands. His research trends emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, including computational biology , catalysis , and green chemistry using ionic liquids . Collaborations with the National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention underscore his global impact.

• Health Sciences
• Microbiology
• Antibiotic Resistance
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Dr. Piotr Weber serves as an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Physics and Applied Computer Science within the Faculty of Applied Physics and Mathematics at Gdańsk University of Technology. His research integrates computational physics with biomedical applications, focusing on molecular mechanisms underlying joint lubrication and physiological responses to environmental stimuli. His primary research domains include: Molecular Dynamics Simulations : Modeling protein-glycosaminoglycan interactions in synovial fluid Nonlinear Time Series Analysis : Applying recurrence methods to study biomolecular dynamics Glycosaminoglycan Biophysics : Investigating chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronic acid behavior Light-Physiology Interactions : Examining spectral effects on human alertness Analysis of his publication trends reveals consistent focus on computational biophysics, particularly using molecular dynamics to decode protein conformational changes and lubrication mechanisms in articular cartilage. His work increasingly incorporates statistical mechanics to address non-Markovian dynamics in biological systems, with recent publications emphasizing aqueous environment interactions relevant to osteoarthritis. Dr. Weber secured MINIATURA funding (DEC-2019/03/X/ST3/01482) for his project on Non-Markovian protein dynamics, indicating active research leadership. His institutional profile lists 88 teaching activities, suggesting significant educational contributions. Within the Institute of Physics and Applied Computer Science, he collaborates on interdisciplinary projects combining physics, computer science, and biomedical engineering to model complex biological interfaces and develop computational frameworks for biomolecular analysis.

• Biophysics
• Molecular Dynamics
• Protein Interactions
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Robert Góra is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, specializing in theoretical chemistry with a focus on molecular aggregates, electro-optical properties, and photochemistry of organic molecules. His research bridges prebiotic chemistry and chemical origins of life through computational studies of excitation energy transfer and nonadiabatic deactivation mechanisms. Ph.D. (2002) and D.Sc. (2014) in theoretical/physical chemistry from Wrocław University of Science and Technology M.Sc. (1998) in computational chemistry His work explores photorelaxation pathways in DNA base pairs, solvent effects on photochemistry, and electron-driven proton transfer processes. Recent publications highlight collaborations with international researchers on prebiotic nucleoside formation and photodamage mechanisms in nucleobases. Key article trends include theoretical insights into UV-induced reactions, solvent effects on excited states, and computational modeling of prebiotic molecular systems. His expertise spans ab initio methods, nonadiabatic dynamics, and quantum simulations of intermolecular interactions. Awards: Recurrent Rector's prizes, Foundation for Polish Science scholarships, team awards, and TEMPUS Mobility Grant Administrative roles: Dean's Plenipotentiary for eLearning (2007–2020), Deputy Head of Department of Physical and Quantum Chemistry (2019–2020) Grant reviews: National Science Center (since 2017), Czech and Croatian agencies He contributes to journals like Nature and Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics , with a focus on prebiotic photostability and quantum dynamics of biological systems.

• Theoretical Chemistry
• Photochemistry
• Photophysics
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