Dr. hab. inż. Dominik Mierzwa is an Associate Professor at the Poznań University of Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering. His academic career includes completing his doctoral studies at Poznań University of Technology in 2012 and obtaining his habilitation degree from Lodz University of Technology in 2024. His research focuses on heat and mass transfer processes, intensification of unit operations, and advanced drying techniques using microwaves, ultrasound and IR radiation. He also investigates vacuum saturation of biological materials and the use of ultrasound in engineering research. His work bridges chemical engineering with food technology, particularly in the processing of fruits and vegetables. Dr. Mierzwa teaches courses including Engineering of materials and porous media, Acoustic methods in engineering problems, and Process thermodynamics. He conducts laboratory classes on advanced drying techniques and supervises student projects in chemical and process engineering. His scientific work shows a strong trend toward hybrid drying technologies that combine multiple energy sources (microwaves, ultrasound, IR radiation) to improve efficiency and product quality. His research spans various agricultural products including apples, carrots, potatoes, and leafy vegetables, with particular attention to preserving bioactive compounds during processing. Dr. Mierzwa collaborates with researchers at Poznań University of Life Sciences and Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg in Germany, demonstrating an international research profile focused on thermal processing technologies. Scientific discipline: 75% Chemical sciences, 25% Automation, electronics, electrical engineering and space technologies ORCID: 0000-0002-5337-1468 WoS ResearcherID: B-1139-2016 Google Scholar: ey_soggAAAAJ Scopus Author ID: 35103012800