Vice-Dean for Research
date of birth
1962
education
- Gdańsk University of Technology, Faculty of Machine Construction (1986)
degree/scientific title
- professor (2016),
- habilitation – Gdańsk University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (2004),
- PhD – Gdańsk University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (1994)
employment
- Gdańsk University of Technology: assistant (1986–1995) assistant professor (1995–2008); associate professor (2008–2017); full professor (since 2017)
academic positions
- Rector’s Proxy (2018–2019) and Chairman of the Scientific Board of Mechanical Engineering (since 2019)
- Head of Department of Machine Design and Automotive Engineering at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (since 2009),
- Vice-dean for Development at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (2008–2012)
- Vice-dean for Research at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (2020)
- Vice-dean for Research at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology (since 2021)
institutional functions
- member of the Advisory Team for the Polish Research Infrastructure Map, Ministry of Science and Higher Education (since 2024)
- Vice President of Polish Tribology Society (2014),
- member of Editorial Board of Tribology Journal of PTS (since 2018),
- member of the Scientific Board of Pomeranian Science and Technology Park Gdynia (2011),
- member of Expert Committe for Industrial PhD Programme, Ministry of Science and Higher Education (since 2018)
external scientific placements
- Université de Poitiers, Laboratoire de Mécanique des Solides, (10.2002),
- Université de Poitiers, Laboratoire de Mécanique des Solides, Erasmus (10.2010),
- Cranfield University, Erasmus, (03.2014),
- Brunel University, Erasmus (02.2017)
membership in scientific institutions
- Member of Polish Tribology Society (since 2014 member of the Board)
scientific interests
- tribology and bearing systems engineering – ecological lubricants (water), unconventional bearing materials (DLC, ceramics, polymers), research methods, large bearings sliding and roller element,
- condition monitoring – roller and slider bearings, gears,
- water and wind power systems – design and maintenance
publications/scientific profile
awards and distinctions
- Best Poster Award First Prize, EdF – PPrime Poitiers Workshop, French Section of ASME (2015),
- Medal of the National Commission of Education (2014),
- Silver Cross of Merit (2000),
- PhD with honors, Gdansk University of Technology (1994),
- Numerous GUT Rector rewards for scientific, teaching and organizational achievements
