Gdańsk Tech Discussed Cooperation with Lyten Poland
The opening of the new Lyten Poland center in Gdańsk provided Gdańsk Tech with an opportunity to discuss potential cooperation in the field of energy storage and modern battery technologies. The event was attended by scientists working in this area on a daily basis as well as representatives of the Gdańsk Tech Business Hub, who coordinated the university's participation in the meeting.
The opening of the new Lyten Poland center in Gdańsk provided Gdańsk Tech with an opportunity to discuss potential cooperation in the field of energy storage and modern battery technologies. The event was attended by scientists working in this area on a daily basis as well as representatives of the Gdańsk Tech Business Hub, who coordinated the university's participation in the meeting.
The ceremony took place on March 20 at the DWA industrial hub, where a production plant and an R&D center for battery energy storage systems operate. The academic community was invited to the event by Robert Chryc-Gawrychowski, General Director of Lyten Poland. As emphasized during the meeting, the new center aims to strengthen Poland's role in the European industrial landscape and develop technological cooperation between Poland, the United States, and partners from the European Union.
Gdańsk Tech Scientists at the Opening of the Center
Gdańsk Tech was represented by researchers associated with energy and energy storage topics:
• Prof. DSc Eng. Mariusz Deja, Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology
• Prof. DSc Eng. Robert Bogdanowicz, Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics
• Prof. DSc Eng. Piotr Jasiński, Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics
• PhD Eng. Aleksandra Mielewczyk-Gryń, Prof. Gdańsk Tech, Associate Dean for Organization of the Faculty of Technical Physics and Applied Mathematics
• PhD Eng. Monika Wilamowska-Zawłocka, Prof. Gdańsk Tech, Faculty of Chemistry
• PhD Eng. Andrzej Nowak, Prof. Gdańsk Tech, Faculty of Chemistry
• PhD Eng. Michał Michna, Prof. Gdańsk Tech, Faculty of Electrical and Control Engineering
The event was also attended by representatives of PG Biznes Hub: Paweł Lulewicz, General Director, and Marcin Zieliński, Senior Specialist.
Initial Talks on Cooperation
After the official part of the ceremony, representatives of Gdańsk Tech were invited to informal talks with scientists working at Lyten Poland. The meeting created an opportunity to exchange experiences and establish initial research contacts. For the university, this was an important step towards building relationships with a partner developing modern solutions for the energy sector.
– A strong representation of Gdańsk Tech and leading research centers from Sweden demonstrated how important continuous cooperation between science and battery system manufacturers is. Gdańsk Tech wants to actively participate in business and development projects carried out with Lyten partners – emphasizes Paweł Lulewicz, General Director of PG Biznes Hub.
An Important Event for the Region and Industry
The opening of the center was also attended by representatives of the government, industry, academia, and the media. Among those present were Andrzej Domański, Minister of Finance; Arkadiusz Marchewka, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Infrastructure; Mieczysław Struk, Marshal of the Pomeranian Voivodeship; and Beata Rutkiewicz, Pomeranian Voivode.
Lyten is an American technology company developing innovative solutions in the field of energy storage, including next-generation batteries based on advanced materials. The company's expansion in Europe, including the launch of the center in Gdańsk, is part of broader changes occurring in the battery sector and electromobility. For Gdańsk Tech, participation in this event signifies being at the forefront of emerging collaborations between science and industry.