Andrzej Napieralski

Professor Andrzej Napieralski is a distinguished academic at Lodz University of Technology, affiliated with the Department of Microelectronics and Computer Science within the Faculty of Electrical, Electronic, Computer and Control Engineering. He has served as a visiting professor at INSA’T and CNRS-LAAS in France, reflecting his strong international research engagement.

His research interests span Automation, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Space Technologies, Microelectronics, Computer Science, Photonics, and Electron Devices. With 157 publications between 2013 and 2017 and an h-index of 16, his work has had significant impact in engineering and applied sciences. His research projects reflect a strong focus on electronic devices, photonics, and innovative engineering solutions, often within international collaborative frameworks.

Throughout his career, Professor Napieralski has contributed to over 59 national (KBN, NCN, NCBR) projects, 10 European projects, 8 TEMPUS projects, and NATO initiatives. His leadership in professional organizations includes serving as Chair of IEEE Poland Electron Devices Chapter (2000–2009), Chairman of the URSI Commission of Electronics and Photonics (2012), and Vice-Chair EDS of Region 8 SRC.

He has been recognized with numerous accolades, including:

• Grand Prix of Innova Award at the Brussels Eureka Competition (2009)
• Over 100 prizes at international innovation exhibitions
• Doctor honoris causa from Yaroslaw the Wise Novgorod State University, Russia (2008)

Professor Napieralski has served on multiple scientific committees for national and international conferences, demonstrating his influence in the academic community. While no specific students or grants are listed, his extensive project involvement indicates a strong history of mentoring and research funding acquisition. There is no mention of specific laboratories or research teams, but his departmental affiliation suggests involvement in microelectronics and computer systems research.