Katarzyna Turoń

Dr. Katarzyna Turoń serves as a Professor at the Faculty of Transport and Aeronautical Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, holding the academic title Doctor of Science (DSc) and professional designation Engineer (Eng.). Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in sustainable transport systems.

Her research centers on innovation management within mobility and transport sectors, specifically addressing transformation toward green and digital economies. She investigates how organizational and technological innovations can create sustainable, efficient, and user-friendly mobility systems, with particular emphasis on open innovation methodologies that foster collaboration between scientific institutions, public administration, businesses, and end-users. This interdisciplinary approach targets systemic solutions for contemporary transport challenges.

Professor Turoń's recognition includes two major awards at the 10th Smart Growth Forum (2025):

• Scientist of the Future award for advanced research on innovations in mobility management
• Polish Smart Growth Award for leadership in the project "Supporting staff in intensifying scientific activities in the field of transport transformation towards a green and digital economy"

She directs a collaborative research team comprising Dr. Andrzej Kubik (Professor at Silesian University of Technology), Anna Wieczorek, Elżbieta Gorgoń, Andrzej Trzaska, and the Project Management Center team led by Joanna Schwarz. Her project exemplifies knowledge transfer into practice, focusing on actionable strategies for sustainable development through cross-sector partnerships.