Dr. Eng. Andrzej Gnatowski is a faculty member at the Wrocław University of Science and Technology , affiliated with the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. His research interests span operational research, parallel programming, robust optimization, and neural network-based image analysis. Operational Research Parallel Programming Robust Optimization Image Analysis using Neural Networks His work bridges theoretical optimization techniques with practical applications in computational methods and machine learning, emphasizing scalable solutions for complex systems.
Paweł Dobrowolski is a Lecturer and Tutor at Wrocław University of Science and Technology, specializing in industrial communication networks and automation systems. He works within the Laboratory of Automation Devices and Systems, focusing on practical implementations of protocols like PROFIBUS, PROFINET, EGD, and ASI in Siemens and GE controllers. Research areas: Industrial communication networks, system modeling, control systems, PLC programming. Contact: Email pawel.dobrowolski@pwr.edu.pl , phone +48 71 320 22 78, room 317, building C-3. Consultations: Tuesdays 13:00-15:00, Wednesdays 9:00-11:00.
Prof. Elżbieta Czarny is a distinguished Professor at Warsaw School of Economics specializing in International Economics through the Institute of International Economics. Her academic career spans decades of research on European integration, international trade dynamics, and economic competitiveness with particular focus on Poland's position within global value chains and EU structures. Her research program centers on International Economics , European Integration , and Economic Competitiveness with specialized expertise in Visegrad Group economies, German-Polish economic relations, and transatlantic trade frameworks. Key methodological approaches include export structure analysis, competitiveness benchmarking, and geopolitical economic impact assessment. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2024-2017) reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) Real-time assessment of geopolitical shocks on social market economies (Ukraine war impacts); (2) Evolutionary analysis of EU-10 export convergence toward German manufacturing standards; (3) Critical evaluation of transatlantic trade frameworks including TTIP's institutional implications. Her work consistently bridges theoretical trade models with empirical analysis of Eastern European integration. Prof. Czarny maintains active scholarly engagement through editorial leadership, notably co-editing the 2016 volume on EU-US global production networks. Her research demonstrates sustained policy relevance through timely analysis of economic crises, institutional transformations, and geopolitical economic realignments affecting Central Europe.
Professor Czesław Zając serves as Rector of Wrocław University of Economics and Head of the Department of Economics and Enterprise Organization, holding the highest academic rank of Professor in Poland. His institutional leadership extends to key external roles including membership in the Polish Academy of Sciences Committee on Organization and Management Sciences and vice-chairmanship of regional economic councils. His research program centers on management science with specializations in organizational culture, strategic human resources management, and network organizations. He investigates contemporary challenges including digital transformation of managerial competencies, flexible employment models in seasonal industries, and cross-border talent management, maintaining strong connections between theoretical frameworks and practical business applications across Central European contexts. Recent 2024 publications establish foundational works for the Wrocław Empirical School of Management and document organizational change through academic legacy building. These contributions reflect his dual focus on advancing management theory while preserving institutional knowledge within regional scholarly traditions. Professor Zając has supervised 11 doctoral students through diverse research trajectories spanning digital leadership, seasonal employment, generational talent management, and non-profit organizational dynamics. His socio-economic engagement includes judging regional business competitions and advising economic development bodies, with academic communication conducted fluently in both English and Polish.
Barbara Hrybacz is a Lecturer and Secretary of the Department of Journalism at Civitas University, bringing extensive media industry experience to her academic role. Her professional background includes: Producer for major television networks TVP, TVN and POLSAT Collaborator with international media including Radio Free Europe, ORF (Austrian television), New York's 'Nasze Radio', and 'Solidarity' Information Service Producer of talk shows featuring prominent journalists like Teresa Torańska and Jacek Żakowski 11-year collaboration with Tomasz Lis on current affairs programming Author for publications including Gazeta Wyborcza, Newsweek and Elle Her expertise spans journalism, broadcast production, and media communications. She maintains active industry connections while fulfilling academic responsibilities.
Dr. Edward Kozłowski is a Professor at the Department of Quantitative Methods in Management within the Faculty of Management at Lublin University of Technology. He holds consultations every Wednesday from 10:00 to 12:00 in room 20 of the New Oxford Connecting Building and can be reached via email at e.kozlovski@pollub.pl or through his personal website. Dr. Kozłowski earned his academic credentials through a rigorous path: completing his Master's degree in 1996 from the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, his PhD in 2002 at the Systems Research Institute of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw with a thesis on 'Optimization of investment portfolio taking into account the cost of information,' and achieving habilitation in 2019 from the same institution. His research focuses on optimal adaptive control for stochastic systems with random horizon and modeling decision support and control systems under uncertainty. This work spans stochastic optimization, machine learning applications, statistical modeling, and decision theory under uncertain conditions. Dr. Kozłowski's approach consistently bridges theoretical mathematical frameworks with practical applications in management contexts. Analysis of his recent publications (2017-2020) reveals a strong trend toward interdisciplinary applications of quantitative methods. His work spans pandemic response modeling, manufacturing optimization, water resource management, transportation systems analysis, and building diagnostics. The integration of machine learning techniques with traditional statistical approaches has become increasingly prominent in his recent research. Dr. Kozłowski teaches courses in forecasting and simulations, descriptive statistics, and mathematical statistics, emphasizing practical applications of quantitative methods in management. His teaching philosophy aligns with the Department of Quantitative Methods in Management's postgraduate studies in Data Analysis, which focuses on teaching statistical methods as practical tools rather than theoretical constructs. His collaborative research network includes frequent partnerships with Tomasz Rymarczyk, Grzegorz Kłosowski, Anna Borucka, and Dariusz Mazurkiewicz across diverse application domains. This collaborative approach has resulted in numerous publications in reputable journals and conference proceedings.
Dr. Robert Jędrychowski serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Power Engineering at Lublin University of Technology's Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Affiliated with the institution since 1994, he earned his Doctor of Engineering degree in 2004 after graduating from the same university's Electrical Engineering program with power engineering specialization. His educational foundation includes a 1994 Electrical Engineering degree from Lublin University of Technology with power engineering focus. Career progression moved from technical administrator of faculty computer networks to academic roles culminating in Assistant Professor appointment following doctoral completion. Research centers on practical power systems implementation including smart grids, building automation, and telemechanics. His work emphasizes industrial applicability through control/supervision systems and power protection automation, directly addressing modern grid challenges. Projects consistently bridge academic theory with utility company requirements. Significant research funding comes from national power companies, Ministry of Science initiatives, and EU programs like PL2022 (Operational Programme Knowledge Education Development 2014-2020). These projects drive innovations in grid modernization and automation technologies. As an educator, he supervises numerous master's/engineering theses and serves as secretary of the Department's Dissertation Committee. His curriculum development spans Electrical Installations and Lighting, Telecommunications Engineering in Power Engineering, and Smart Networks courses - all created from scratch with integrated laboratory components. Professional service includes modernizing teaching facilities and active conference participation.
Dr. Inga Maruszynska-Malachowska serves as Assistant Professor at Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw since 2008, focusing on sports science, inclusive recreation, and physical activity promotion. Her research bridges historical analysis of Polish physical culture with contemporary public health applications in tourism and adaptive sports. Her primary research interests include: Inclusive sports accessibility for visually impaired populations (mountain tourism, maritime activities) Historical development of physical culture during Poland's PRL era Olympic sports performance trends and policy analysis Public health aspects of tourism including DVT prevention Social-educational functions of sports events and fan zones Her work consistently addresses accessibility barriers and societal impacts of physical activity programs. Recent publications reveal evolving research directions from historical sports analysis toward systematic reviews of health impacts (2022 military pilots study) and longitudinal accessibility research (2020 maritime cruise analysis). Her output demonstrates increasing international collaboration while maintaining focus on Polish sports contexts. No scientific awards are documented in her ORCID profile. Dr. Maruszynska-Malachowska maintains active research engagement through consistent publication since 2010, with recent works indicating ongoing projects in inclusive recreation and sports history. While specific advising details are unavailable, her collaborative publications suggest student involvement in data collection and analysis. Her time management book (2022) indicates interest in academic productivity methods. No dedicated research laboratory or formal team structure is mentioned in available records, though her multi-author publications demonstrate collaborative research networks.
Prof. Dmitry Ivanov is a full Professor of Supply Chain and Operations Management at the Berlin School of Economics and Law (HWR Berlin), where he leads the Digital Supply Chain Lab and serves as Academic Director of the M.A. Global Supply Chain and Operations Management program. He previously held a professorship at the University of Hamburg. His research explores: Supply chain resilience, viability, and ripple effect theory Digital supply chain twins and Industry 4.0 implementation Optimal control methods for network dynamics Scheduling in cloud manufacturing environments Structural dynamics of complex supply networks Honors include: Ranked #1 in Operations Research (Stanford-Elsevier Top Scientists 2022-2024) Recipient of the IISE Transactions Best Paper Award (2021) Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher (2021-2024) OMEGA Best Paper Award (2022) He leads major research initiatives including the DFG Collaborative Research Cluster on Global Supply Chain Resilience (2024-2029) and EU Horizon projects ACCURATE/CERERE. With 25+ years of teaching experience, he has developed educational tools used at 300+ universities.
Jędrzej Rochecki serves as a Lecturer at the Feliks Nowowiejski Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz while concurrently working as a sound director for the Municipal Cultural Center in Bydgoszcz and Kujawsko-Impresarial Musical Theater in Toruń. His educational background includes: Graduation from Karol Szymanowski General Primary and Secondary School of Music in Toruń (violin studies under Grzegorz Bogusz) Composition/music theory studies at F. Nowowiejski Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz with Prof. Marek Jasiński and Prof. Zbigniew Bargielski Bachelor's thesis in music theory supervised by Adjunct Professor Aleksandra Kłaput-Wiśniewska 2012 Master's degree (with distinction) in composition from Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw (Prof. Marian Borkowski) 2012 Master's degree in sound engineering for film/television from Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw (Prof. Nikodem Wołk-Łaniewski) Inter-University Multimedia Specialization with Fryderyk Chopin University of Music and Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw Rochecki's creative practice centers on contemporary composition and intermedial experimentation , blending electronic music with film scoring, animation soundtracks, and sound installations. His work demonstrates technical mastery in sound engineering while exploring innovative audio-visual relationships through collaborations with institutions like the Polish Composers' Union and Warsaw Music Society. Notable projects include collective compositions honoring Professor Marek Jasiński and interdisciplinary works developed with mentors including Krzysztof Knittel and Krzesimir Dębski. His major recognitions include: Audience Award at 'Dźwięowe Perspektywy Ekranu' festival for 'Against the Current' First Prize in M. Gordiejuk Composition Competition for 'Original Miniature' Second Prize in RUMAKI 2012 competition 2014 Cultural scholarship from City of Toruń Rochecki maintains active performance and collaboration networks through the Bydgoszcz Contemporary Music Orchestra (MÓZG Festival) and international projects like FABREC with Romanian and French institutions. His 2012/2013 role as composer-in-residence for Toruń Symphony Orchestra under the Institute of Music and Dance program highlights his institutional engagement. Film soundtracks have reached global platforms including Cannes Film Festival (2013 Short Film Corner), Camerimage, and Fulldome Festivals across Germany, Russia, and Canada.
Aleksandra Brejza (born 1963) serves as Assistant Professor at Feliks Nowowiejski Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz, where she teaches composition, 20th-century composition techniques, and introduction to composition and arrangement within the Department of Composition and Music Theory. A distinguished Polish composer, her academic career is deeply intertwined with her creative output spanning orchestral, choral, and chamber music. Education: State Primary and Secondary School of Music in Inowrocław (Piano, Prof. A. Drzewiecki) Feliks Nowowiejski Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz (Composition, Prof. F. Woźniak) Brejza's research centers on contemporary classical composition with emphasis on structural innovation and textural complexity. Her work explores diverse forms including sacred choral settings, orchestral works, and homages to composers like Bartók and Kodály. She integrates 20th-century techniques with traditional forms, particularly evident in her psalm settings and requiem compositions. Her creative process often engages with Polish literary traditions through settings of Miłosz and Akhmatova poetry. Analysis of her 15 most recent compositions (2001-2009) reveals a pronounced evolution toward choral and sacred music, with increasing sophistication in vocal-orchestral integration. The period shows heightened focus on liturgical texts (psalms, requiem) while maintaining chamber music output, particularly string quartets and flute-based works. Electronic elements appear in later works like Maiandros , demonstrating stylistic expansion beyond purely acoustic composition. Scientific Awards: Scholarship from Minister of Culture and Art (1998) Scholarship from Polish Composers' Union (1989) Main prize, Academic Fugue Competition (1986) Two honorable mentions in T. Baird Competition (1989, 1993) First honorable mention, Pomorski Siew Competition (1996) Finalist, London Prize Competition (2000) Second prize, National Psalmodic Competition (2002) As an educator, Brejza mentors composition students through her teaching roles while maintaining an active creative practice supported by cultural ministry grants. Her participation in Young Composers' Courses (1988) and International Composition Courses in Hungary (1992) established early professional networks that continue to influence her pedagogical approach. Current institutional support enables ongoing development of large-scale works like the Requiem (2008-2009).
Dr. Bartłomiej Toszek serves as Professor at the Institute of Political and Security Sciences, University of Szczecin, following his tenure as Assistant Professor (2006-2019) and subsequent promotion to Professor at the University of Silesia. He currently coordinates the Regional Centre for the Evaluation of EU Policy Implementation under the EU Committee of the Regions Network since 2019 and maintains active memberships in the Polish Political Science Society (Szczecin branch) and the Business Chapter at the West Pomeranian University of Technology's Faculty of Economics. His research program centers on British political systems, European regional emancipation, and integration dynamics, with specialized focus on Welsh devolution, UK-EU relations, and regional policy frameworks across the European Union, Great Britain, and Poland. Methodologically diverse, his work examines political emancipation of European regions and integration processes involving dependent territories globally, combining historical analysis with contemporary policy evaluation. Analysis of his 2009-2019 publications reveals a cohesive scholarly trajectory emphasizing British political evolution within European contexts. His works demonstrate consistent engagement with devolutionary reforms, UK integration history, and regional historical studies, particularly highlighting Wales' political development and Western Pomerania's socio-political landscape. Professor Toszek leads the Regional Centre for the Evaluation of EU Policy Implementation, facilitating collaboration between regional authorities and EU institutions to assess policy effectiveness. This role bridges his academic expertise in regional policy with practical governance applications, enhancing evidence-based regional development strategies across European networks.
Andrzej Bednarczyk serves as Professor and former Rector (2020-2024) at the Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow, where he remains affiliated with the Faculty of Painting and Department of Painting. Previously, he held leadership roles including Dean of the Faculty of Painting (2002-2005) and Head of the Department of Painting (2005-2020). He studied at the Faculty of Graphics and Faculty of Painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow from 1981-1986, graduating in Professor Zbigniew Grzybowski's studio. Bednarczyk's artistic practice centers on painting, graphics, photography, drawing, and book art. His work demonstrates mastery of traditional media while innovating in conceptual book art, where he explores the intersection of visual and literary forms. International recognition in printmaking and graphics is evident through numerous awards including distinctions at the International Graphics Triennale and International Woodcut Biennale. His 2025 monograph 'Requiem dla nieczytanych ksiąg' examines contemporary book art through themes of memory, materiality, and conceptual engagement with unread texts, contributing to ongoing discourse in visual arts and artist book movements. Major honors include: Silver Medal 'Zasłużony Kulturze – Gloria Artis' (2019) Award of the Małopolska Province for culture promotion (2017) Youth's Choice Award at GRAPHICALLY EXTENDED International Print Network (2012) Multiple distinctions at International Graphics Triennales and Biennales As former Director of the Doctoral School (2019-2020) and coordinator of international collaborations with École Professionnelle des Arts Contemporains in Switzerland, he facilitated student exchanges, international exhibitions at Label Art Festival in Brig, and participation in Imaginary Landscapes competitions across Poland, Switzerland, and Taiwan. His decades-long involvement with the International Graphics Triennale in Krakow as board member, program council member, and curator demonstrates sustained commitment to major artistic initiatives.
