Łukasz Klapiszewski

Łukasz Klapiszewski is a Poznań University of Technology Professor at the Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering within the Faculty of Chemical Technology. His research focuses on green chemistry, biopolymer composites, and functional materials with particular emphasis on lignin-based hybrids for cement and polymer applications.

Education

• 2009 – Engineer's Degree in Chemical Technology
• 2010 – Master of Science in Chemical Technology
• 2014 – PhD in Chemical Technology
• 2019 – Habilitation in Chemical Sciences
• 2020 – Professor Title

Research Focus

Specializes in lignin valorization through ionic liquid modification, creating antimicrobial cement composites and photocatalytic materials. Leads research on hybrid biocomposites with applications in construction, environmental remediation, and biomedical fields.

Article Trends

Recent publications emphasize sustainable construction materials with carbon-TiO2/lignin hybrids showing photocatalytic activity, metal oxide composites for antibacterial properties, and polymer-lignin systems for medical applications. Key themes include green chemistry, nanostructure design, and environmental impact reduction.

Scientific Recognition

• Recipient of multiple Ministerial Scholarships
• Awarded Prime Minister's Prize (2020)
• Editorial Board Member at Polymers (IF=3.426)
• Guest Editor for special issues in Molecules and Materials
• International collaborations with University of Edinburgh and University of Limerick

Academic Leadership

• Chairman of Chemical Technology Program Council (2020–present)
• Member of Rector's Commission for Economy Cooperation (2020–present)
• Supervised 2 doctoral dissertations (including Patryk Jędrzejczak 2025)
• Coordinator of 'Poznaj chemiczne technologie przyszłości' exhibitions