Marek Baraniak

Dr. Eng. Marek Baraniak serves as an Assistant Professor at Poznań University of Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Institute of Chemistry and Technical Electrochemistry, Department of Applied Electrochemistry. His academic career spans over a decade at this institution, with previous experience at the Institute of Non-Ferrous Metals in Poznań. He maintains active scientific collaborations with the University of Warsaw's Department of Physical Chemistry and Radiochemistry, as well as the Łukasiewicz Research Network.

• Poznań University of Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology (2014-present)
• Institute of Non-Ferrous Metals, Poznań Branch (2009-2014)
• Institute of Medicinal Plants and Products Poznań (2005-2009)

Dr. Baraniak's educational background includes a PhD in chemical sciences (2006) from Poznań University of Technology, where he also earned his Master of Science in Engineering in Chemical Technology (1999). He further enhanced his qualifications with postgraduate studies in Quality Management (2008) and Computer Science in Management and Administration (2002).

His research focuses on electrochemical energy storage systems, particularly lead-acid and nickel-based batteries, with special emphasis on corrosion inhibition, electrode materials development, and surface modification techniques. His work bridges fundamental electrochemistry with practical applications in battery technology and environmental engineering. Dr. Baraniak has made significant contributions to understanding the thermodynamics of aqueous solutions and radiochemistry applications in energy storage systems.

Analysis of his recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a strong research trajectory in advanced battery technologies, particularly focusing on carbon materials for lead-acid batteries, ionic liquid applications for corrosion inhibition, and circular economy approaches to battery materials recovery. His work demonstrates increasing interdisciplinary collaboration across electrochemistry, materials science, and environmental engineering.

Dr. Baraniak actively contributes to academic instruction through lectures on Electroplating, laboratory classes in Electroplating and Basics of Electrochemical Technology, and calculation exercises in Information Technologies. His teaching integrates theoretical knowledge with practical laboratory experience for both undergraduate and graduate students.

His research is supported by multiple scientific projects, including investigations into symmetric, asymmetric, and hybrid capacitors in organic and aqueous electrolytes, as well as studies on the physicochemical properties of carbon materials and their composites. These projects reflect his commitment to advancing electrochemical energy storage technologies.