Professional summary
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Doctor of Mechanics with 17 years of experience in conducting research in the field of stability of shell and sandwich structures. Relates scientific objectives to analysis of shells whose atypical shape and cross-section increase the strength and help to control the structural stability. In teaching activities, related to mechanics of materials, focuses on conveying modern engineering knowledge in a way that allows its use in industrial practice.
Education
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- M.Sc. Eng. in mechanical engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Zielona Góra (2003); speciality: design engineer-manager
- Ph.D. Eng. in technical science, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Management, Poznan University of Technology (2009); discipline: mechanics; speciality: stability of shells
- habilitation in technical science, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Management, Poznan University of Technology (2016); discipline: mechanics;
Professional Experience
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Poznan University of Technology (01.10.2007–present)
Position: assistant professor
Functions:
- Head of Institute of Applied Mechanics (01.09.2020–31.08.2024)
- Head of Division of Strength of Materials and Structures (01.09.2016–31.08.2020)
Duties: lecture, exercise and laboratory classes; scientific research
Imp Engineering Poland Ltd. in Wrocław (01.09.2004–31.05.2006)
Position: design engineer
Duties: preparation of technical documentation; strength calculations; preparation of computer models of structures; conceptual work in product development process
Participation in projects:
- electronic wedge brake for Siemens VDO (6 months stay in Germany)
- dash board and central console of passenger car for General Motors Corp. (14 months stay in USA)
- light bulb production line for Philips Lighting Poland Inc. in Piła
Engineering Solutions Provider Ltd. in Zielona Góra (01.09.2003–31.08.2004)
Position: design engineer
Duties: preparation of computer models of aesthetic parts of motorcycles; conceptual work; preparation of technical documentation (projects of new motorcycles for Aprilia company – 6 months stay in Italy)
Grants
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- Co-Investigator, Influence of actual shape imperfections on strength, loss of stability and load capacity of thin-walled beams and columns with unusual channel sections, NCN 0612/PNCN/0845, (2022-2026)
- Co-Investigator, Experimental studies of local stability and load capacity of thin-walled beams with non-standard channel sections using new optical methods, NCN UMO-2017/25/B/ST8/00266, (2018-2021)
- Main Investigator, Strength and stability of rectangular sandwich panels with a thin-walled structure and trapezoidal corrugated cores, NCN DEC-2013/09/B/ST8/00170, (2013-2015)
Scientific achievements
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- 37 papers in scientific journals
- 31 conference papers
- participation in 5 grants
- Hirsh index h=15 (according to Scopus base)
Reviews for journals
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33 verified peer reviews according to WoS, including Journals like:
- Thin-Walled Structures (Elsevier, IF 5.7)
- Journal of Sandwich Structures and Materials (Sage, IF 3.5)
- Ocean Engineering (Elsevier, IF 4.6)
- International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping (Elsevier, IF 3.0)
Skills
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- buckling and post-buckling analysis of shell structures
- strength and stability analysis of sandwich structures
- stability analysis of thin-walled cold-formed beams
- mathematical modelling of simple structural elements
- numerical modelling of structures
Awards
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- Poznan University of Technology Rector’s award for scientific achievements in years: 2007-2008, 2012-2013, 2013-2014
- Poznan University of Technology Rector’s award for education achievements in years 2021-2022
