Marek Piątkowski

Prof. Marek Piątkowski is a faculty member at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tadeusz Kościuszko Cracow University of Technology, affiliated with the Department of Biotechnology and Physical Chemistry (C-5). His academic career spans over a decade, with a MSc in Plastics Technology (2007) and a PhD in the same field (2013) from the same institution.

• Education: MSc Eng. (2007), Dr. Eng. (2013) in Plastics Technology from Cracow University of Technology.

His research focuses on biopolymers, industrial biotechnology, and polymer physicochemistry, with applications in medicine, pharmacy, and sustainable waste biomass processing. He has pioneered microwave-assisted synthesis methods for poly(succinimide) and contributed to 21st-century biotechnologist-engineer training programs.

Key awards include the Sapere Auso Environmental Scholarship (2006), Royal Capital City of Kraków Academic Scholarship (2010), and multiple international recognitions at Concours Lépine (2012). He has secured grants for innovative projects like "Biotechnologist-Engineer XXI" (2012-2015) and microwave-based polymer synthesis (2008-2011).

• Scientific Awards:
  • Sapere Auso Scholarship (Kraków, 2006)
  • Royal Capital City of Kraków Scholarship (2010)
  • Concours Lepine Medal (Paris, 2012)
  • Expochem 2012 Honorable Mention (Katowice, 2012)
  • Concours Lepine Bronze Medal (Paris, 2012)

He teaches across multiple faculties, including Chemical Engineering (Biopolymers, Physical Chemistry) and Mechanical Engineering (Industrial Biotechnology). His interdisciplinary work bridges polymer chemistry, environmental engineering, and sustainable manufacturing. Personal interests include microbiology, entomology, and herpetology.