Prof. Marek Krzaczek is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and Materials Engineering at the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Gdańsk University of Technology. His academic work centers on computational mechanics applied to civil engineering materials, particularly concrete under dynamic and static loading conditions. His research focuses on the dynamic response of concrete under compression and tension regimes, with emphasis on free water effects, strain rate dependency, and aggregate fragmentation. He employs coupled Discrete Element Method (DEM) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations to investigate fracture propagation and mechanical behavior at mesoscale, utilizing computed tomography-based microstructures for realistic modeling. Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals a consistent research trajectory examining fluid-solid interactions in concrete mechanics, with increasing sophistication in modeling hydraulic fracturing and dynamic failure mechanisms. His work demonstrates strong methodological coherence through DEM/CFD coupling, addressing critical challenges in infrastructure material performance under extreme loading. No scientific awards, student advisement, grants, or laboratory affiliations were referenced in the available information.
