Tomasz Kapitaniak

Tomasz Kapitaniak is Professor of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics and Head of the Division of Dynamics at Lodz University of Technology since 1992. His academic career spans over three decades with significant international engagement including visiting professorships at University of Leeds and University of Maryland.

• Professor of Mechanics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (1992-present)
• Head of Division of Dynamics (1992-present)
• Lecturer in Mechanics (1983-1989)
• Visiting Research Professor, University of Leeds (1989-1991)
• Visiting Research Professor, University of Maryland (1998)

His research focuses on nonlinear dynamics, with pioneering work in chaos control, bifurcation theory, and synchronization mechanisms in mechanical systems. Key contributions include developing nonfeedback chaos control methods, identifying new bifurcation types, and explaining randomness origins in mechanical systems. His work bridges theoretical mechanics with practical applications in complex dynamical systems.

With over 300 publications in Clarivate Analytics journals and 6000+ citations, his research demonstrates sustained impact in dynamical systems theory. His publication portfolio shows consistent specialization in nonlinear phenomena across mechanical engineering contexts.

• Elected Full Member, Polish Academy of Sciences (2019)
• President's Award, Polish Academy of Sciences (2019)
• Doctor Honoris Causa, Lublin University of Technology (2015)
• Corresponding Member, Polish Academy of Sciences (2013)
• Minister of Science Awards (2006, 1995, 1989)

Professor Kapitaniak serves on editorial boards of multiple journals and is Honorary Editor of the International Journal of Bifurcation and Chaos. He has delivered over 100 plenary/symposia lectures and 250 seminars worldwide, demonstrating extensive academic leadership. His research program has attracted significant international fellowships including Fulbright and British Council awards.

He leads the Division of Dynamics research group at Lodz University of Technology, focusing on experimental and theoretical aspects of nonlinear mechanical systems. The team maintains active collaborations with institutions including Saratov State University and University of Aberdeen.