Krzysztof Badyda is a Full Professor ( prof. dr hab. inż. ) at the Institute of Heat Engineering (IHE), Warsaw University of Technology (WUT). He serves as the Director of IHE and focuses on mathematical modeling of energy equipment, combined gas-steam systems, and environmental protection technologies in energy. Key Research Areas: Mathematical modeling of thermal-flow processes, steam/gas turbines, combined cycles, energy systems diagnostics. Scientific Recognition: Recipient of the Gold Cross of Merit (2012) and Silver Cross of Merit (2000) from the President of Poland Awarded multiple honors by WUT Rectors and Polish Ministers of Education He supervises intermediate and diploma theses in energy systems and has authored/co-authored over 250 publications, including monographs on co-generation and thermal diagnostics.
Konrad Czernichowski is an Assistant Professor at the Department of World Economy and European Integration, Faculty of Economics, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, Poland. He also serves as a Visiting Professor at the Department of Economics, Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of Commerce, Jordan University College in Morogoro, Tanzania. His academic career includes positions at the University of Wrocław and extensive research on African economic development. Dr. Czernichowski's research focuses on African economic development , particularly in East Africa and Tanzania. His expertise spans economic integration, banking systems, labor markets, and development challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa. He has conducted extensive research on the East African Community's integration processes, the impact of global crises on African economies, and regional monetary cooperation. His 18 publications demonstrate consistent research output with a focus on practical economic challenges facing African nations. The research shows a clear trajectory from theoretical integration models toward applied policy analysis, particularly regarding the East African Community's development. His work bridges academic research with practical policy implications for developing economies. Member of editorial board, Journal of Economic Integration (2024-2025) Member of board, Polish African Studies Society (since 2021) Member of editorial board, Afryka journal (since 2021) Member of editorial board, Business Education Journal (since 2022) Dr. Czernichowski actively engages with international academic communities through his editorial roles and maintains research connections with African institutions. His work with the 'Maitri' movement center in Lublin (2014-2021) demonstrates practical engagement with development issues. His multilingual abilities (Polish, English, French, German, and Swahili) facilitate direct research engagement across multiple African contexts.
Magdalena Szymczyk is a Lecturer in the Department of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering at AGH University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering. Her work bridges embedded systems, biomedical signal processing, and geophysical data analysis. Research focuses on energy-efficient sensor networks, neural networks for GPR data classification, and mathematical transforms in signal analysis Expertise in parallel computing, real-time systems, and biomedical engineering applications Her publications (2015–2025) demonstrate a trajectory from parallel neural networks and S-transform/GPR methodologies to recent work on MicroPython in embedded systems. Key themes include energy optimization in distributed architectures and AI-driven signal processing across biomedical and geophysical domains. She has authored works on deterministic chaos in simulations, GPU image processing, and cybersecurity in microcontroller systems. Her current research emphasizes embedded systems security, medical signal diagnostics, and computational methods for geological analysis. She utilizes tools like OpenCL for GPU acceleration and MATLAB for parallel computing implementations.
Prof. Tadeusz Tyszka is a Full Professor and Director of the Center for Economic Psychology and Decision Research (Centrum Psychologii Ekonomicznej i Badań Decyzji ALK) at Kozminski University. His primary research interests include decision-making psychology, economic psychology, and behavioral economics. He has authored numerous books and articles, including Psychologiczne Pułapki Oceniania i Podejmowania Decyzji and Psychologia Zachowań Konsumenckich . He has held leadership roles in international scientific associations, such as the International Association for Research in Economic Psychology and the Division 9 (Economic Psychology) of the International Association of Applied Psychology. His research focuses on cognitive and emotional factors influencing risk perception, decision-making under uncertainty, and consumer behavior. Recent work examines how psychological biases affect choices related to insurance, disaster preparedness, and entrepreneurial risk-taking. Prof. Tyszka’s interdisciplinary approach bridges psychology, economics, and behavioral science to understand human decision processes in complex scenarios. He has contributed to debates on moral judgment, probabilistic reasoning, and the application of psychological principles to policy design. His publications span experimental studies, theoretical analyses, and critiques of literary and historical works through a psychological lens.
Professor Tomasz Kapitaniak is a distinguished academic in the field of nonlinear dynamics and theoretical mechanics. He serves as a Professor of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics and Head of the Division of Dynamics at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Lodz, Poland. His career spans over three decades at the university, where he has made significant contributions to the understanding of nonlinear systems, chaos theory, and mechanical oscillations. Professor Kapitaniak holds advanced degrees in both mechanics and applied mathematics from the Technical University of Lodz and the University of Lodz. His educational background includes: M.Sc. in mechanics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Lodz (1982) M.Sc. in applied mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, University of Lodz (1985) Ph.D. in mechanics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Lodz (1985) D.Sc. in mechanics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Lodz (1988) Professor of technical science, title given by the President of Poland (1995) His research focuses on nonlinear dynamics, with particular emphasis on mechanical oscillations, stability, bifurcations and chaos, stochastic dynamics, and applications of nonlinear dynamics in mechanical engineering. Professor Kapitaniak is renowned for his work on the development of methods for controlling chaos without feedback, identification of new types of bifurcations, synchronization mechanisms in coupled mechanical oscillators, and explaining the origin of randomness in mechanical systems. His research has evolved from fundamental theoretical work to increasingly applied studies involving complex networks, biological systems, and engineering applications. Professor Kapitaniak has published over 300 scientific papers in renowned journals, cited over 8,000 times. His work exhibits a consistent focus on understanding complex nonlinear phenomena across various physical systems. The trend in his recent publications shows continued exploration of synchronization phenomena, extreme events in dynamical systems, and applications of nonlinear dynamics to biological, mechanical, and physical systems. His most recent work demonstrates a growing interest in multistability, chimera states, and the prediction of tipping phenomena in complex systems. Among his notable scientific achievements and distinctions are: Election as a member of the Polish Academy of Sciences (corresponding member in 2013, ordinary member in 2019) Election to Academia Europaea in 2021 Honorary doctorates from Saratov State University (Russia, 2001) and Lublin University of Technology (Poland, 2014) Multiple prestigious fellowships including the British Council Fellowship (1989), King Abdul Aziz Award Fellowship (1990), and Fulbright Fellowship (1997) Editorial roles including Associate editor of Chaos, Solitons and Fractals since 1990 and member of editorial boards of several other prestigious journals Throughout his career, Professor Kapitaniak has been actively involved in mentoring the next generation of researchers, having supervised numerous PhD students including Jerzy Wojewoda, Anton van Wyk, Barbara Błażejczyk-Okolewska, Andrzej Stefański, Andrzej Kozłowski, and Przemysław Szumiński. He has secured significant research funding from various national and international sources including the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (Poland), Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst, The Royal Society of London, and others. His research team has maintained strong international collaborations with institutions worldwide, including universities in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil, Russia, and Ukraine. He leads the Division of Dynamics at the Technical University of Lodz, which serves as a hub for research in nonlinear dynamics, mechanical oscillations, and related fields. The division maintains strong international collaborations with institutions worldwide and continues to produce cutting-edge research in the field of nonlinear dynamics and its applications.
Roman Matuszewski is a retired Associate Professor at the University of Bialystok, affiliated with the Faculty of Philology's Department of Applied Linguistics. His research focuses on automated reasoning, formalized mathematics, and the Mizar Project, which he has been involved with since its inception in 1973. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Shinshu University (2000) and has held academic positions at multiple institutions, including part-time roles at Bogdan Janski University. Education: PhD in Computer Science (2000), Master of Science in Mechanics (1975), Engineer (1973), all from Polish institutions. His work emphasizes formal proof systems, mathematical knowledge management, and education integration of automated reasoning tools. Research interests include automated deduction, formal proof verification, and the application of these methods to mathematics education. His contributions to the Mizar Mathematical Library and its 50-year history (celebrated in 2023) are foundational for interactive theorem proving. Key awards include the Silver Cross of Merit (2004) and multiple Rector’s prizes. He has organized major conferences like MKM2004 and served on program committees for events such as IJCAR and Tableaux. Grants include leadership roles in EU-funded projects like TYPES and CALCULEMUS. His work bridges computer science and mathematics through formalized systems, impacting both research and education.
Dr. Katarzyna Jesse-Józefczyk is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Mathematics, University of Zielona Góra, Poland. She maintains an office in Room 509 A-29 and can be contacted at k.jesse-jozefczyk@im.uz.zgora.pl. Her academic profile combines teaching responsibilities with diverse research activities across theoretical and applied mathematics. Her primary research interests include: Graph Theory (graph coloring, computational complexity of graph algorithms, coalitions and safe sets in graphs) Stochastic Inclusions and Multivalued Stochastic Equations with applications in economics and biological sciences Multivariate Linear Models and Analysis Game Theory (stochastic, multigenerational, and large games) Approximation Theory using Fourier series Preference Models using graded and interval relations Dr. Jesse-Józefczyk's work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical applications in secure data transmission, e-business, and space communication. She actively participates in the Center for Applications of Mathematics and Computer Science (OZMI), contributing to interdisciplinary research projects focused on sustainable energy, healthy society initiatives, and innovative industrial technologies. Her teaching portfolio includes algorithms and data structures, computer programming courses (both introductory and advanced), object-oriented programming, and database systems curriculum.
Elizabeth Spelke is the Marshall L. Berkman Professor of Psychology at Harvard University and an investigator at the NSF-MIT Center for Brains, Minds and Machines. She leads the Spelke Lab, which conducts behavioral research on infants and preschool children to understand the origins of uniquely human cognitive capacities such as formal mathematics, symbolic representation, and object taxonomy. Education: B.A. in Social Relations from Radcliffe College (1971), Ph.D. in Psychology from Cornell University (1978). Professional Experience: Faculty positions at the University of Pennsylvania, Cornell University, MIT, and Harvard University since 2001. Her research focuses on core knowledge systems in infancy, including understanding of objects, actions, people, places, number, and geometry. She collaborates with computational cognitive scientists to model infant cognition and with economists to apply findings to educational interventions. Her work integrates developmental, comparative, and cross-cultural perspectives. Her recent publications span topics such as early math learning, social evaluation in toddlers, goal inference, and the interplay between language and conceptual development. Trends in her recent work include experimental field studies, interdisciplinary collaborations, and theoretical synthesis of core knowledge frameworks. National Academy of Sciences (USA), 1999 American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 1997 National Academy of Sciences Prize in Psychological and Cognitive Sciences, 2014 C.L. de Carvalho-Heineken Prize for Cognitive Sciences, 2016 George A. Miller Prize, Cognitive Neuroscience Society, 2018 Mentor Awards from APS and APA, 2021 Spelke has mentored numerous researchers and collaborated widely across disciplines. Her lab’s work is supported by major grants from the NSF and other institutions. She has pioneered the use of behavioral methods to study infant cognition and has been instrumental in translating cognitive science into educational practice. She directs the Spelke Lab at Harvard, which investigates core cognitive systems through behavioral experiments with infants and young children. The lab explores how innate knowledge structures interact with experience to produce complex human cognition.
Caglar Oskay is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Vanderbilt University, where he has held academic positions since 2006. He specializes in multiscale computational mechanics, materials modeling, and failure analysis of heterogeneous materials. His research integrates advanced numerical methods such as the Extended Finite Element Method (XFEM), reduced-order homogenization, and variational multiscale enrichment to study composite materials, viscoelastic systems, and polycrystalline structures under extreme conditions. Dr. Oskay has been recognized with awards including the Chancellor Faculty Fellow (2016–2018) and ASCE ExCEEd Fellow (2011). Education: PhD (Civil Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2003), M.S. (Civil Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2000), M.S. (Applied Mathematics, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2000), B.S. (Civil Engineering, Middle East Technical University, 1998). Research focuses on predictive computational models for material behavior under mechanical, thermal, and chemical loading. Key areas include fatigue life prediction, damage accumulation in composites, and coupled transport-deformation phenomena. Recent work addresses multiscale modeling of nickel-based superalloys, polyurea-coated composites, and energetic materials under dynamic loading. His contributions span 100+ peer-reviewed publications, including seminal studies in International Journal for Multiscale Computational Engineering and Acta Materialia . His articles emphasize multiscale frameworks for heterogeneous materials, with trends in reduced-order methods, uncertainty quantification, and interdisciplinary applications (e.g., biology, energy systems). Awards highlight his educational and technical leadership. Advising and grants include collaborative projects on composite durability and energetic material simulation. Dr. Oskay leads the Multiscale Computational Mechanics Lab (MCML), advancing computational tools for engineering materials research.
Professor Dorota Chwieduk is a distinguished faculty member at the Division of Refrigeration and Energy in Buildings within the Faculty of Power and Aeronautical Engineering at Warsaw University of Technology. She serves as Deputy Director of the Institute of Heating Engineering and heads the Post Diploma Study program on Energy Efficient Buildings, Energy Characteristics of Buildings, Energy Auditing and Thermal Refurbishment. With a career spanning decades, Professor Chwieduk has established herself as a leading expert in solar energy applications and building energy efficiency. Her research focuses on unconventional energy conversion methods, solar technologies, heat transfer in buildings, renewable energy systems integration, thermal energy storage (including phase change materials), and energy performance assessment. She has published extensively in these fields, with numerous high-impact journal articles and book contributions. Solar Energy in Buildings: Thermal Balance for Efficient Heating and Cooling (Elsevier, 2014) Multiple publications on PV/T systems, building-integrated solar technologies, and thermal energy storage Research on high latitude building design and energy performance Professor Chwieduk's work demonstrates consistent focus on practical applications of renewable energy technologies in building systems, with particular attention to climate-specific design considerations and energy optimization. Her research bridges theoretical modeling with practical implementation, contributing significantly to advancing sustainable building technologies. Scientific Awards: Gold Medal from President of Republic of Poland for Long Service for the Country (2013) Best Scientific Achievements award from Rector of Warsaw University of Technology (2012) Pioneer of Renewable Energy award by World Renewable Energy Network (2008) Promoter of Renewable Energy award by Clean Energy magazine (2006) Throughout her career, Professor Chwieduk has actively contributed to national and international energy policy development, serving on numerous expert committees and leading significant research projects focused on renewable energy integration and building energy efficiency. Her work has influenced both academic research and practical implementation of sustainable building technologies in Poland and internationally.
Łukasz Szabłowski is a habilitated doctor (dr hab. inż.) and academic researcher at the Institute of Heat Engineering (ITC) of Warsaw University of Technology , working within the Department of Power Machinery and Equipment at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Power and Aerospace Engineering. He serves as an Editor and Journal Manager for the Journal of Power Technologies and actively contributes to the academic community through research, teaching, and supervision of student projects. Dr. Szabłowski's research focuses on distributed energy systems, energy storage technologies, and the application of artificial intelligence in energy management . His work spans multiple aspects of modern energy systems including Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) , Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) , hydrogen energy systems , and mathematical modeling of energy conversion processes . He has developed expertise in exergy analysis of energy systems and the application of artificial neural networks for control strategies in distributed generation units. His research addresses critical challenges in integrating renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency, and developing innovative storage solutions for modern power systems. His most recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on advanced energy storage technologies and intelligent control systems . The 2023 habilitation monograph represents a comprehensive analysis of mathematical modeling and energy/exergy assessment of compressed air energy storage systems. His work in 2018-2020 expanded into comparative analysis of different storage technologies, neural network applications for fuel cell control, and dynamic modeling of solar heating plants with seasonal storage. These publications consistently appear in high-impact journals such as Energy , Renewable Energy , and the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy , reflecting the significance and quality of his research contributions. Dr. Szabłowski actively supervises student projects with topics including hydrogen-powered gas turbines , combined cycle systems , CAES and LAES energy storage , steam reforming processes , and artificial neural network applications in energy systems. He utilizes advanced simulation tools including GateCycle , Aspen HYSYS , Matlab , and MS Excel with PPIE for his research and teaching activities. His work bridges theoretical analysis with practical applications in modern energy systems, contributing significantly to the development of sustainable energy technologies in Poland and internationally.
Paweł Pilarczyk is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Applied Mathematics within the Faculty of Applied Physics and Mathematics at Gdańsk University of Technology, where he has been employed since 2018. His research spans multiple mathematical disciplines with applications across various scientific fields. Dr. Pilarczyk's research interests include dynamical systems , computational topology , rigorous numerics , and applications of advanced computational techniques . His work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical applications in neuroscience, cardiology, ecology, and epidemiology. Analyzing his publication record from 2025 back to 2007 reveals a consistent focus on rigorous mathematical approaches to understanding complex systems. His recent work shows increasing interdisciplinary applications, particularly in medical diagnostics (sleep apnea detection, heart rate variability analysis) and neuroscience (neuron modeling), while maintaining strong foundations in pure dynamical systems theory. As project manager for the OPUS-funded "Topological and numerical methods in dynamical systems" (since 2022), he leads significant research initiatives at the Department of Differential Equations and Mathematical Applications. Dr. Pilarczyk maintains an active research program with collaborators across multiple institutions, evidenced by his extensive publication record and research data sets available through Gdańsk Tech's Bridge of Knowledge platform.
Professor Jacek Banasiak holds a prestigious DST/NRF SARChI Chair in Mathematical Models and Methods in Biosciences and Bioengineering at the University of Pretoria, Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. He also maintains strong academic ties with Lodz University of Technology in Poland where he serves as a research professor in the Department of Mathematical Modeling. His career spans several decades with extensive contributions to mathematical modeling, particularly in population dynamics, fragmentation-coagulation processes, and epidemiological modeling. Professor Banasiak's research interests center on mathematical modeling of biological and physical processes, with particular expertise in singular perturbation theory, semigroup theory, and transport equations on networks. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical applications in epidemiology, ecology, and population biology. He has developed sophisticated mathematical frameworks for understanding fragmentation-coagulation phenomena, malaria transmission dynamics, and savanna ecosystem modeling. His publication record shows a consistent trajectory of high-impact research, with recent work focusing on climate-based malaria models, multiscale epidemiological systems, and mathematical analysis of growth-fragmentation equations. His publications appear in top-tier journals across mathematical analysis, epidemiology, and mathematical biology fields, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of his work. DST/NRF SARChI Chair in Mathematical Models and Methods in Biosciences and Bioengineering Author of numerous influential publications spanning from 1984 to 2025 Editor of special issues and author of several books including 'Introduction to Mathematical Methods in Population Theory' (2025) Professor Banasiak has supervised over 15 PhD students, many of whom have gone on to successful academic careers. His mentoring spans topics including fragmentation-coagulation with transport effects, telegraph systems on networks, and mathematical modeling of malaria transmission. His research has attracted significant funding, particularly through his SARChI Chair position which supports advanced mathematical research in biosciences and bioengineering.
Kamil Futyma is a researcher and lecturer at the Institute of Heat Engineering (IHE) at Warsaw University of Technology, specializing in mathematical modeling of thermal machines and energy systems. He holds an academic position as Assistant Professor and is actively engaged in both teaching and research activities. His research focuses on advanced energy systems including mathematical modeling of thermal machines and power plants, CO 2 separation technologies using molten carbonate fuel cells, optimization of district heating systems, and waste heat utilization. His work demonstrates a strong emphasis on improving energy efficiency in industrial and power generation applications through innovative engineering solutions. Dr. Futyma's publication record shows consistent contributions to the field of energy engineering, particularly in the areas of flue gas heat recovery, molten carbonate fuel cell applications for carbon capture, and optimization of thermal systems. His research often addresses practical challenges in power plant operations and district heating networks. He teaches courses on Theory of Thermal Machines and Contemporary Energy Systems, providing students with knowledge of fundamental and advanced energy conversion technologies. His professional activities include supporting industrial partners through mathematical modeling, energy efficiency audits, and training on engineering software such as Ebsilon Professional, GateCycle, and Aspen Hysys.
Piotr Szewczak is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University (UKSW). He is actively involved in research related to set-theoretic topology, covering properties, and selection principles. His work focuses on foundational aspects of topology, including Menger and Hurewicz properties, productivity of paracompactness, and interactions between combinatorics and topological spaces. The trends in his recent publications highlight interdisciplinary connections with forcing models, game theory, and ultrafilter dynamics. His contact information includes the email p.szewczak@uksw.edu.pl , and he holds regular consultations in room 1224.
