Mariusz Deja

Prof. Mariusz Deja serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology at Gdańsk University of Technology. He holds a PhD (2001) and habilitation (2014) in Mechanical Engineering. His academic roles include Head of the Department of Manufacturing and Production Engineering (since 2019), and former Vice-Dean for Education (2016–2020) and Vice-Dean for Cooperation (2020–2024).

Education: Master's in Mechanical Engineering (1993), Pedagogical Studies (1993), and postgraduate courses in TQM and ECO-Integrated Mechanical Engineering (1997). Professional experience includes roles as an assistant (1993–2001), assistant professor (2002–2017), associate professor (2017–2019), and full professor (since 2019).

Research focuses on abrasive machining, additive manufacturing, and CAPP algorithms. Key interests include material removal processes, precision engineering, and tool fabrication using AM. Collaborations include visiting professorships at China's Dezhou University (2018), Germany's Technical University of Berlin (2021–present), and Sweden's KTH Stockholm (2023–2024).

Awards include the Silver Cross of Merit (2016) and multiple Rector Awards for scientific, didactic, and organizational achievements. His work spans over 98 publications, with recent studies on 3D printing applications, container terminal logistics, and AI-driven defect analysis.

Labs/Teams: Involved in research infrastructure related to additive manufacturing tools and precision machining systems. Active in projects like the NEPTUN initiative (Horizon Europe-funded) and Industry 4.0 collaborations.