Michał Czerwiński

Michał Czerwiński is an Assistant Professor at the Military University of Technology, specializing in liquid crystalline materials with a focus on ferroelectric and antiferroelectric phases. His research explores molecular design, phase behavior, and electro-optical properties of these materials, particularly their applications in optoelectronics and sensing technologies.

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Sciences, 2014

Research Interests:

His work centers on synthesizing novel liquid crystal compounds, studying their phase transitions (e.g., smectic, nematic), and optimizing properties like helical pitch, dielectric anisotropy, and stability. Key areas include:

• Design of ferroelectric/antiferroelectric materials with tailored chirality
• Polymer-stabilized liquid crystals for device applications
• Role of fluorination, deuteration, and terminal groups in phase behavior

Key Contributions:

He has authored 63 publications, supervised 14 promoted theses, and led 5 research projects. His work on high-tilt antiferroelectric mixtures and deuterated compounds has advanced understanding of material stability and optoelectronic performance. Collaborations involve nanomaterial integration (e.g., quantum dots, nanoparticles) to enhance device functionality.

Grants & Projects:

• Investigating polymer-stabilized ferroelectric phases
• Development of liquid crystal composites for faster optical response

Labs/Teams:

His research group focuses on interdisciplinary material design, combining synthesis, characterization (e.g., differential scanning calorimetry, optical microscopy), and device prototyping.