Jerzy Antonowicz

Jerzy Antonowicz is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Physics, Warsaw University of Technology. He leads the Scientific Council for Physical Sciences within the Semiconductors Division. His research focuses on ultrafast structural transformations in metals and metallic glasses, with expertise in X-ray diffraction techniques. Key projects include investigations into ultrafast melting and crystallization of metals, scalable production of 2D materials like graphene, and studies on phase separation and nanocrystallization in metallic alloys.

He has secured funding for multiple national projects, including 'Ultra-fast melting and crystallization of metals' (2022–2027) and 'Scalable production of high-quality 2D materials using environmentally friendly liquid-phase exfoliation methods' (2020–2025). His work spans structural dynamics under extreme conditions, high-pressure behavior of materials, and advanced material characterization.

Notable research contributions include studies on the atomic dynamics of metallic glasses, structural pathways during phase transitions, and the application of synchrotron radiation for real-time material analysis. His projects emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, combining experimental physics with computational modeling (e.g., molecular dynamics simulations).

• Projects:
  • Ultra-fast melting and crystallization of metals (2022–2027)
  • Scalable production of 2D materials (2020–2025)
  • MatFizChemPW education initiative (2019–2022)
• Grants: 5 projects led, totaling over €2M in funding from Polish National Science Centre (NCN) and structural funds.

His lab specializes in advanced material synthesis and characterization, with a focus on metallic glasses and nanocomposites. Collaborations include European XFEL facilities for ultrafast X-ray studies and industry partnerships for scalable material production.