Professor of technical sciences, Rector of the Silesian University of Technology in the 2016-20202 and 2020-2024 terms, formerly Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. Among other things, he was Vice-President of the Polish Academic and Economic Forum, a member of the Silesian Experts Forum, and currently a member of the Academy of Engineering in Poland. He holds the rank of General Mining Director of the first degree. He has served as chairman of the Mechanical Engineering Committee (KBM) of the Polish Academy of Sciences, and is currently a member of the Presidium of the Committee.
In 2011-2023, he was a member of many scientific councils, including the Institute of Polymer and Carbon Materials in Zabrze, ITG KOMAG, and the Center for Polymer and Carbon Materials of the Polish Academy of Sciences. He is currently a member of the Scientific Council of ITG KOMAG, the Kraków Technological Institute Łukasiewicz Research Network and a member of the Council of the National Center for Research and Development.
In 2009-2011, he served as Technical (later Development) Director of OBRUM sp. z o.o. in Gliwice. His academic work includes research in machine dynamics, mechatronics, mining machinery, military vehicle design, and projects related to, among others, application of mechatronics in medicine.
In its activity he places great emphasis on the close development of cooperation between science and industry and the development of advanced technologies.
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