Robert Jankowski

Professor Robert Jankowski is a distinguished academic at Gdańsk University of Technology, serving as Professor, Head of the Department of Building Engineering, and Director of the Doctoral School at the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering. With over 309 publications and numerous research projects, he is a leading expert in earthquake engineering and structural dynamics.

His educational background includes a doctorate from the University of Tokyo, Japan (1997), where he was supported by a Japanese Government Scholarship (1994). He earned his habilitation degree in 2007 and was awarded the title of Professor in 2014.

Professor Jankowski's research focuses on earthquake engineering, structural pounding, and dynamics of metal structures. His work addresses critical challenges in structural safety during seismic events, developing innovative control techniques for buildings and bridges. He has pioneered research in structural shape and stress control, base isolation systems, and the application of machine learning in predicting structural behavior.

His extensive publication record demonstrates a strong trend toward integrating computational methods and artificial intelligence with traditional structural engineering. Recent work explores machine learning applications for predicting concrete properties, optimal control systems for seismic response mitigation, and the behavior of innovative composite structural elements.

• Nagroda indywidualna Rektora Politechniki Gdańskiej za osiągnięcia naukowe (multiple years)
• Nagroda Naukowa im. W. Nowacki za wybitne osiągnięcia naukowe (2015)
• Medal Komisji Edukacji Narodowej (2011)
• Brązowy Krzyż Zasługi (2006)
• Stypendium Rządu Japonii na studia doktoranckie (1994)

As an academic advisor, he has successfully supervised eight PhD students to completion, with research focusing on structural dynamics and earthquake engineering. He has led significant research projects including "GASŁUPMIKROS" on microseismic monitoring technology for hydraulic fracturing processes. Professor Jankowski actively contributes to the academic community through his leadership roles in the Doctoral School and the Department of Building Engineering, where he shapes the next generation of civil engineers and researchers in structural dynamics and earthquake-resistant design.