Marek Ochowiak

Prof. Dr. hab. inż. Marek Ochowiak is a Professor at the Poznań University of Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology, where he works at the Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering. He serves as Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Equipment and is an active researcher with numerous publications in chemical engineering fields. His academic career spans over two decades with significant contributions to fluid dynamics and separation processes.

Prof. Ochowiak completed his academic journey with a Master of Science in Engineering in 1998 from the Faculty of Chemical Technology at Poznań University of Technology, specializing in Chemical Power Sources. He earned his Doctor of Technical Sciences in chemical technology in 2002 from the same institution, followed by his habilitation in technical sciences in Chemical Engineering in 2014 from the Faculty of Chemistry at the Silesian University of Technology.

His primary research interests focus on three key areas: liquid atomization processes using various nebulizers, solid-liquid separation in vortex settling tanks, and air/gas cleaning processes. His work on atomization involves designing nebulizers with consideration of multiple dimensions and operating parameters to achieve desired spray characteristics. In separation processes, he investigates vortex settling tanks that utilize vortex motion for efficient water purification, developing modifications that demonstrate higher purification efficiency compared to standard designs. His third research area examines dust removal processes and methods for eliminating pollutants from air and flue gases using physical mechanisms, with particular attention to modifying conventional chamber filters through the application of vortex motion phenomena.

Prof. Ochowiak's publication record shows a strong focus on fluid dynamics, separation processes, and chemical engineering applications. His recent work increasingly incorporates computational methods like CFD analysis and artificial neural networks for process optimization. The trend shows consistent contributions to atomization technology, vortex-based separation systems, and process engineering applications, with publications appearing in reputable journals such as Energies, Polish Journal of Chemical Technology, and International Journal of Pharmaceutics.

As an academic leader, Prof. Ochowiak serves as Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Equipment, and is a Member of the University Disciplinary Committee for Academic Teachers. He is also an Expert of the Polish Accreditation Committee for chemical engineering and environmental engineering disciplines, and a Member of the Polish Society of Technical Rheology.

Prof. Ochowiak supervises doctoral students and has guided several PhD candidates to completion, including Małgorzata Markowska, Andżelika Krupińska, and Anna Kasperkowiak. His teaching responsibilities include Elements of Automation and Measurements in Chemical Technology, Industrial Automation and Measurement, Environmental Protection Process Engineering, Cleaning Processes, Engineering Graphics, and AutoCad.

His research involves extensive collaboration with numerous institutions including Sumy State University (Ukraine), Technical University of Kosice (Slovakia), Warsaw University of Technology, Opole University of Technology, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, and several industry partners including ADOB S.A., Haba RL, Poltech Trading, Terravita, and Volkswagen Poznań.