Piotr Knapik

Piotr Knapik serves as a research and teaching professor at the Department of Cardiac Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care within the Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze at the Medical University of Silesia.

His academic career progression includes achieving Doctor status in 1990, becoming a Professor Assistant in 1999, and being promoted to full Professor in 2009.

Professor Knapik specializes in medical sciences with particular focus on anesthesiology and intensive therapy. His research encompasses cardiac anesthesiology, surgical procedures, respiratory system management, and treatment outcomes for various patient demographics including elderly patients (80+), stroke patients, and those with risk factors requiring intensive care. His work addresses clinical challenges in hospital settings, particularly concerning shock, respiratory issues, and off-pump procedures.

With an extensive publication record of 503 works, Professor Knapik has achieved an h-index of 16 according to both Scopus and Web of Science citation metrics. His research output demonstrates significant impact in the medical field, as reflected by the total MEiN score of 4,283.

• 4 documented achievements
• 10 patents
• 12 promoted theses

Professor Knapik maintains active professional identification through multiple systems including ORCID (0000-0002-1058-1502), Scopus, Web of Science, and Europe PMC, demonstrating his commitment to scholarly communication and recognition in the international academic community.