Tomasz Staszewski

Dr. Tomasz Staszewski is a researcher at the Institute of Chemical Sciences within the Faculty of Chemistry at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin (UMCS). He recently completed his habilitation procedure, with committee initiation on April 28, 2021, committee appointment on November 8, 2021, committee resolution on February 4, 2022, and Institute Council resolution on March 14, 2022. His habilitation committee was chaired by Prof. Marcin Hoffmann from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, with Dr. Wojciech Gac serving as secretary and several distinguished reviewers from leading Polish research institutions.

Dr. Staszewski's research focuses on molecular dynamics simulations of nanoparticles and interfacial phenomena. His work primarily investigates the behavior of various nanoparticle systems at interfaces, with particular emphasis on Janus nanoparticles, polymer-tethered particles, and hairy particles. His research spans multiple areas including surface chemistry, liquid-liquid interfaces, adsorption phenomena, and self-assembly processes. He employs computational methods to study structural changes, shape transformations, and assembly behaviors of complex nanoparticle systems under various conditions.

Analysis of his recent publications (2019-2025) reveals a strong focus on interfacial nanoscience, particularly examining how nanoparticles behave at fluid interfaces and solid surfaces. His work shows a progression from fundamental studies of single particles to more complex systems involving multiple particle types and confinement effects. The research has significant implications for applications in emulsion stabilization, surface modification, and nanomaterial design.

Dr. Staszewski's habilitation process involved a rigorous evaluation by a committee comprising experts from multiple prestigious Polish institutions, including the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences, University of Silesia, Nicolaus Copernicus University, and Maria Curie-Skłodowska University itself.