Prof. Paweł Olejnik is a full Professor at the Lodz University of Technology (TUL), Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, where he serves as Head of the Department of Automation, Biomechanics and Mechatronics since 2023. He holds the official title of Professor in Mechanical Engineering, conferred by the President of Poland in 2025. His academic career at TUL spans over two decades, with continuous involvement in research, teaching, and leadership roles. Education: M.Sc. Eng. in Computer Physics, TUL (2000) Ph.D. in Applied Mechanics, TUL (2002) D.Sc. in Applied Mechanics, TUL (2013) Research Interests: Prof. Olejnik specializes in nonlinear and discontinuous dynamical systems, with a focus on friction-induced vibrations, chaos, bifurcation, numerical modeling, control, and optimization in mechatronic and mechanical systems. He combines theoretical analysis with experimental validation in laboratory settings. Publication Trends: His recent work (2021–2025) emphasizes the integration of machine learning and physics-informed models for friction and system identification, energy harvesting via variable-length pendulums, stick-slip dynamics in electromechanical systems, and advanced signal processing for fault detection. His publications appear in high-impact journals such as Nonlinear Dynamics , Energies , and Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing . Scientific Awards: SPRINGER NATURE Editorial Contribution Award (2025) TUL Rector’s Award for Scientific Excellence (2021–2024) FME Dean’s Award (2021, 2023) Ministry of Science and Higher Education Team Award for textbook (2018) Doctoral Thesis Distinction (2003) FNP Fellowship (2010) Grants and Supervision: He has led and participated in multiple national and international research projects funded by the National Science Centre and National Centre for Research and Development. He actively supervises PhD and Master’s students, with several graduates and ongoing advisees. He also mentors numerous engineering theses in mechatronics and control systems. Laboratory and Editorial Leadership: He leads the 'Control Laboratory in Mechatronics' and has developed multiple experimental rigs. He is an editor for International Journal of Dynamics and Control and Journal of Vibration Testing and System Dynamics , and has co-edited over a dozen conference proceedings and special journal issues.











