Maciej Smołka, PhD hab., serves as a University Professor at the Institute of Computer Science within the Faculty of Computer Science at AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków, Poland. His office is located at D-17, Kawiory 21, room 2.25, and he actively contributes to academic governance through the Computer Science Discipline Council and College of the Faculty of Computer Science. His research centers on computational optimization, specializing in metaheuristics, evolutionary algorithms, and inverse problems. He addresses complex challenges in non-convex optimization, time-delay systems, and stabilization of forward solvers, with significant contributions to hierarchical memetic strategies including the pyHMS Python library. His interdisciplinary work extends to Music Informatics, where he investigates urban soundscapes as carriers of local identity and applies computational methods to musical harmonization. Recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate advancements in auto-configured metaheuristics for engineering optimization, socio-cognitive approaches to time-delay control, and LLM-generated algorithm design. His work bridges computational intelligence with practical applications in thermal systems and Gaussian mixture modeling, while maintaining a parallel research thread on musicology and urban acoustic ecology.
Sebastian Ernst is a Lecturer at the Department of Applied Informatics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering, AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków. His research focuses on Computer Science , Artificial Intelligence , and Smart Cities , with a strong emphasis on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Energy Efficiency in urban environments. University: AGH University of Science and Technology Faculty: Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering Department: Applied Informatics Position: Lecturer Contact: ernst@agh.edu.pl Office: C-2, 4th floor, room 424 Phone: +48 12 617 51 95 His recent publications highlight trends in Graph-Based Modeling , Smart Lighting Systems , and Robust Algorithm Design for urban infrastructure. He explores Pairwise Comparisons , GIS Applications , and Energy Conservation through computational methods.
Piotr Szymczyk is a Professor at the Department of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering , AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków. His research focuses on artificial intelligence , embedded systems , and real-time data processing , with applications in biomedical engineering, georadar analysis, and energy systems. Key research areas: Neural networks (Laplace/Z-transform), real-time systems , parallel computing , and georadar data classification Projects: NCN grants for 'Intelligent embedded systems' and 'Digital georadar data processing' His work spans embedded Linux , microcontroller programming (ARM, STM32), and wireless technologies (LoRa, Bluetooth LE). He has supervised doctoral and master's theses in these fields. Scientific awards: NCN Agreement No. 6693/B/T02/2011/40 Ministry of Science and Higher Education grant 0128/R/t00/2010/12
Franciszek Seredyński is a Professor at the Institute of Computer Science, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Warsaw. His research focuses on applying Deep Learning and Nature-Inspired Methods to security issues, with a primary affiliation in computer and information sciences (100% discipline). His work spans diverse subfields including cellular automata, cryptography, genetic algorithms, learning automata, parallel programming, and SQL. A tag cloud derived from publications, projects, and citations highlights specific interests such as block ciphers , distributed systems , and generalized extreme value distribution . With 73 documented publications, his bibliometric indicators include an h-index of 11 (Scopus), 7 (Web of Science), a total impact factor of 6.2, SNIP of 15.933, and CiteScore of 4. His research is accessible through identifiers like ORCID 0000-0003-0206-8183 and institutional URN urn:uph-prod:UPH550e8f0fa90b4dd7bc2f7d1b44996855 .
Dr. hab. Beata Bylina is a Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science , Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) , affiliated with the Department of Information Systems Software . She specializes in high-performance computing, numerical methods, and energy-efficient parallel programming. ORCID ID : 0000-0002-1327-9747 Contact : beata.bylina@umcs.pl / beata.bylina@mail.umcs.pl Office : Room D-522 (Institute of Computer Science) or Room B-2, Akademicka Street 9, Lublin Consultations : Wednesdays 10:00–12:00 (in-person or remote via Microsoft Teams) Her research focuses on: Parallelization and vectorization techniques for multicore architectures Energy consumption optimization in numerical algorithms Matrix factorization methods (WZ, LU, QR) for CPU/GPU hybrid systems Markov chain modeling for network performance analysis Compiler optimization impact on performance and energy metrics Recent publication trends show emphasis on: Time-energy correlations in multithreaded algorithms OpenMP/OpenACC for hybrid CPU-GPU implementations Efficient sparse matrix storage schemes for GPUs Impact of hardware-specific optimizations (Xeon Phi, frequency scaling) Comparative studies of parallelization strategies
Professor Dariusz Horla is a faculty member at the Faculty of Automation, Robotics and Electrical Engineering at Poznań University of Technology, where he works in the Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence. He holds the title of Professor with a habilitation degree (dr hab. inż.) in automation and control engineering. His research focuses on advanced control systems, particularly anti-windup compensation techniques, model predictive control applications for nuclear power plants, UAV control systems, and fractional-order controllers. Professor Horla has published extensively across these domains, with recent work addressing challenges in cooperative control systems, optimization methods for control applications, and practical implementations of advanced control algorithms in real-world systems. Analysis of his recent publications (2015-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on practical control applications, particularly in nuclear power plant systems and unmanned aerial vehicles. His work bridges theoretical control methods with industrial implementation challenges, often focusing on optimization approaches and stability considerations in constrained systems. Professor Horla has supervised multiple doctoral students and has developed significant educational materials in control systems and automation. His intellectual property contributions include inventions related to UAV height control systems, demonstrating the practical impact of his research. His academic service includes participation in habilitation committees and development of educational materials that have shaped control engineering education at Poznań University of Technology.
Professor Joanna Józefowska is a distinguished academic at Poznań University of Technology, where she serves as a full professor in the Faculty of Computing and Telecommunications, Institute of Computer Science. With a career spanning over three decades since completing her doctoral dissertation in 1990, she has established herself as a leading expert in operations research and scheduling algorithms. Her research spans several key areas within operations research, with particular emphasis on: Discrete-continuous scheduling problems Resource allocation and optimization Just-in-time scheduling models Applications of apportionment theory Energy-efficient computing systems Quantum approaches to transportation problems Professor Józefowska's recent work demonstrates her ability to adapt traditional operations research methods to address contemporary technological challenges, with publications in 2022-2023 focusing on energy-efficient computing systems and quantum approaches to electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Her research output shows consistent productivity throughout her career, with publications appearing in reputable journals such as European Journal of Operational Research, Annals of Operations Research, and Computers and Operations Research. As an academic mentor, Professor Józefowska has successfully guided multiple doctoral students to completion, with dissertations covering topics ranging from ontology enrichment to discrete resource allocation. Her supervision has helped develop the next generation of researchers in operations research and computer science, contributing to the academic ecosystem at Poznań University of Technology and beyond. Her scholarly contributions extend beyond research and supervision to include editorial roles for significant publications in her field, demonstrating recognition of her expertise by the broader academic community. Professor Józefowska continues to actively contribute to the advancement of knowledge in operations research while maintaining her position as a respected academic at one of Poland's leading technical universities.
Wojciech Tylbor-Kubrakiewicz is a Professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, where he has been professionally associated with the Faculty of Graphic Arts since 2001. He earned his MFA in 2001 from the Academy's Faculty of Painting, completed additional studies in printmaking, received his PhD in 2010, and obtained his habilitation (post-doctoral qualification) in 2019. From 2016 to 2018, he served as a Visiting Professor at Indiana University's School of Art, Architecture and Design in Bloomington, USA. Professor Tylbor-Kubrakiewicz specializes in graphic arts, with a particular focus on linocut and serigraphy techniques. His artistic research explores themes of journey, time, and memory, often transforming photographs taken during his travels into evocative graphic works. His recent series 'Sehnsucht' examines American landscapes captured during road trips, investigating the elusiveness of time and the psychological distance between the viewer and the depicted spaces. His works are characterized by parallel lines that create optical color mixing effects, with the horizon often placed at the golden ratio to create psychological distance. The artist's work has evolved over more than a decade from prints of everyday objects to dreamlike interiors and increasingly distant landscapes. Dr. Tylbor-Kubrakiewicz has participated in over twenty solo exhibitions in Poland and abroad, and over one hundred fifty group exhibitions internationally. His work is featured in prestigious collections including the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada; the International Print Biennial in Guanlan, China; the National Museum of Art in Taiwan; and the International Print Triennial Association in Krakow. His creative process often begins with snapshots taken while driving, which he later investigates through Google Maps to determine their exact locations, sometimes discovering that the buildings he photographed have been demolished—a temporal dimension central to his artistic inquiry. His major awards include: Honorable Mention at 20th International Triennial of Graphic Art Frechen (2024) Grand Prix at 13th Polish Woodcut and Linocut Quadriennial in Olsztyn (2023) First Prize at 12th Polish Woodcut and Linocut Quadriennial in Olsztyn (2019) MERIT Prize at 18th International Print Biennial Exhibit in Taiwan (2018) Special Prize at 16th Lessedra World Art Print Annual in Bulgaria (2017) As an educator, Professor Tylbor-Kubrakiewicz has served in various capacities at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, from Assistant Instructor to his current position as Professor. He has coordinated Japanese woodcut workshops, curated print collection exhibitions, and served as Erasmus program coordinator for the Faculty of Graphics. His international engagement includes numerous artist talks at institutions worldwide, sharing insights about 'Warsaw Printmaking Traditions' and 'Traveling as a Part of Artist's Practice.' His studio functions as both a traditional printmaking facility and a research laboratory for investigating the relationship between physical travel and artistic creation.
Michał Wójcik serves as Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Computer Systems Architecture within the Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics at Gdańsk University of Technology. Concurrently, he holds a technical role as Senior Specialist – Design Programmer in the Team for Development and Maintenance of Central University Systems (CUI), operating from Building A of the Faculty (room 523) with contact number 583471867. His research bridges computer science with environmental and business applications, focusing on Software Engineering (RESTful systems, Jakarta EE), High Performance Computing (parallel application simulation), and Environmental Informatics (marine forecasting, benthic habitat mapping). Key projects include the FindFISH numerical forecasting platform for fisheries and MERPSYS simulation environment for HPC systems, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary collaboration. Analysis of his 2017-2024 publications reveals evolving expertise from core HPC simulation toward applied environmental informatics, with recent work emphasizing open innovation competence profiling and marine ecosystem modeling. His publications consistently address real-world problems through computational solutions, particularly in Baltic Sea environmental monitoring and multi-partner innovation ecosystems.
Paweł Łokić serves as Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social Communication at Adam Mickiewicz University's Faculty of Political Science and Journalism. A member of the Polish Society of Social Communication, he made history as Poznań's first doctoral graduate in social communication/media studies (2019) and won the DOCTORAT '19 award for his thesis. His academic journey began during doctoral studies, where he developed the popular elective course Journalist Through the Lens: The Image of the Profession in Popular Culture . Dr. Łokić's research centers on mass communication dynamics in digital environments, with emphasis on journalists' evolving roles, populist communication patterns, and intersections between popular culture and media systems. His methodology combines quantitative analysis of hundreds of Polish television/press reports with examinations of social media platforms like Twitter, exploring phenomena such as journalist commodification, celebrity culture, and hate speech online. His publications from 2016-2020 reveal consistent focus on journalism's transformation through technological disruption, particularly analyzing Polish media's political parallelism and new media's impact on professional identity. Key contributions include comparative studies of parliamentary coverage across platforms and theoretical frameworks for understanding internet communication phenomena. Scientific Awards: DOCTORAT '19 competition winner (Polish Society for Social Communication) Dr. Łokić supervises first-cycle diploma seminars covering media theory, new media, and popular culture intersections, with thesis topics including Twitter self-promotion, computer-mediated communication, and social media diversity attitudes. He co-authored the international Journalism and Social Communication program curriculum (2017) and participated in a University of Zurich grant (2014-2016) analyzing populist communication in Polish media. His organizational contributions span the 4th National Congress of the Polish Society for Social Communication to doctoral student training sessions. Academic leadership includes membership in the Polish Society of Social Communication and active development of the Faculty's international program. His industry collaborations encompass UEFA EURO 2012 commentary support and founding the journalism.pl portal during bachelor studies.
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.
Radosław Idzikowski is a researcher at Wrocław University of Science and Technology, specializing in distributed intelligence and computational optimization. His work intersects quantum computing, parallel programming, and artificial intelligence, with a focus on solving complex problems like task scheduling and vehicle routing. He holds a Doctor of Engineering (Dr. Eng.) degree and maintains active academic engagement through lectures and consultations. His contact email is radoslaw.idzikowski@pwr.edu.pl , and he holds office hours on Thursdays from 11:00 to 13:00 in room 231A, building C-3, at Janiszewskiego 7 Street, Wrocław.
