Vanda Olimpia Pomezanski

Vanda Olimpia Pomezanski is an Associate Professor at the University of Pécs, Faculty of Engineering and Informatics, Department of Civil Engineering. She earned her PhD in 2012 from Budapest University of Technology and Economics and has held academic roles since 2000. Her research focuses on structural optimization, topology optimization, and reinforcement of historic buildings using finite element modeling.

Education:

• PhD in Engineering and Technology (2012), Budapest University of Technology and Economics
• MSc in Civil Engineering (2006), Budapest University of Technology and Economics
• MSc in Civil Engineering (1996), Technical University of Budapest

Research Interests:

• Structural and topology optimization
• Finite element modeling of time-dependent structural material properties
• Reinforcement of historic buildings under changing load requirements
• Numerical analysis of boundary conditions in structures

Professional Activities:

• Chief Organizer of Pollack EXPO Civil Engineering Section (2023–2024)
• Chair of Evaluation Committees at OTDK and UP FEIT TMDK conferences
• Member of Academic and Credit Transfer Committees (2016–2020)
• Trainer in digital teaching methodologies and software (Microsoft 365, MAPLE, CLIL)

Awards:

• Jubilee Certificate of Honour (2022)
• Mihaly Pollack Bronze Medal (2018)
• OTDK Certificates and medals (2015–2021)

Teaching:

• Advanced Mechanics, Structural Dynamics, Numerical Methods (MSc)
• Mechanics I–II, Structural Analysis (BSc, English/Hungarian)
• Supervised 30+ BSc and 50+ MSc graduates