Aleksander Starakiewicz

Aleksander Starakiewicz is an Assistant Professor at the Rzeszów University of Technology, affiliated with the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Architecture and the Department of General Construction. His work focuses on solar energy utilization in buildings, building physics, and energy efficiency optimization.

• Scientific activity: Solar radiation in construction, transparent barriers, thermal/humidity functioning of walls, energy-efficient building systems
• Organizational roles: Former Vice-Dean for Education (2006-2016, 2019-2020), member of Polish Academy of Sciences' Building Physics Section, Polish Association of Construction Engineers
• Contact: olekstar@prz.edu.pl, Room 418, Building P

His research emphasizes phase change materials for energy storage, Trombe walls, and anti-icing systems, with recent work on climate adaptation and lunar habitat thermal modeling. He contributes to Solina Conferences and has developed diagnostic methods for mold/condensation in buildings.

Key research facilities include the Building Physics Laboratory and Building Materials Laboratory, where he tests passive solar heating systems and material performance.