Organizing committee

Izabela Zglobicka

 
Izabela B. Zglobicka, DSc, PhD, Eng.  
chairwomen of organizing committee
Plenipotentiary for internationalization of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Bialystok University of Technology. She is employed at Bialystok University of Technology since 2018. Previously affiliated by Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Materials Science. Her scientific interests focus on bio-materials, biological matter and inspirations from Nature. She strongly believes that plants and animals have answer on every scientific questions. It is only matter of thorough re-search. Nevertheless, all starts with observation techniques, which are apple of her eyes. Expert in microscopy observations with various techniques, scanning, transmission, X-ray computed tomography and even with usage of synchrotron radiations. Holder of international internships in Norway (NIVA, Oslo) and Germany (TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Fraunhofer IKTS, Dresden). Principal investigator in international projects which involves companies and institutions abroad; contractor in several international projects.
She is curious of the world, travel lover, sees bright side of life - glass always full half. For her, impossible is nothing.
 

Dariusz M. Perkowski

 
Assoc. Prof. Dariusz M. Perkowski, DSc, PhD, Eng.
chairmen of organizing committee
Associate Professor of Bialystok University of Technology, since 2009 employed at Faculty of Mechanical Engineering with scientific background of mechanical engineering. Former Vice-Dean for Student Affairs. His research interests focus on manufacturing and mechanical properties of lightweight materials, innovative composite materials with various reinforcement (i.e., glass fibers, carbon fibers), also lightweight structures and fluid mechanics as well. His activities include both an experimental approach and a theoretical approach (computer simulations, mathematical calculations). He is always interested in behaviors and processes which occurs during investigations. He is a keen observer and patient teacher. Author of many publications and scientific reports, principal investigator and contractor in projects financed by National Science Center (NCN), Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) and Bialystok University of Technology. Actively cooperated with scientists from abroad. He conducted several international visit stays and internships in France (Université Paris-Sud 11), Ukraine (Pidstryhach Institute for Applied Problems of Mechanics and Mathematics), and Germany (Fraunhofer IKTS, TU Dresden). Member of Polish Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Association of Polish Mechanical Engineers and Technicians and Polish Society of Composite Materials.
 

Jakub Augustyniak

 
Jakub Augustyniak, PhD, Eng.
Conference Secretary
Jakub Augustyniak, PhD, is an assistant professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bialystok University of Technology, in the Department of Industrial Process Automation. His research interests are in the field of fluid mechanics, particularly the study of two-phase flows, including the determination of the trajectory of gas bubbles, as well as nanoparticles. In addition, he is involved in the study of composite materials using advanced sensors in collaboration with ILK and KTU. As part of his research, he uses advanced motion imaging techniques as well as image processing methods (multifractal analysis, Hurst exponent determination). He has published more than 17 papers in high-ranking scientific journals, including: International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer or Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science.
 

Tatiana Misijuk

 
Assoc. Prof. Tatiana Misijuk, DSc., PhD., Eng. Arch.
Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Bialystok University of Technology.
A graduate of the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Fine Arts in 1987, and the Faculty of Interior Design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw in 1992. In 2003, at the Faculty of Interior Design of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, she defended her doctorate in the field of fine arts in the artistic discipline of interior architecture. The Supervisor was prof. Andrzej Bissenik. In 2019, at the Faculty of Architecture and Design of the University of Arts in Poznań, she obtained a habilitated doctorate in art in the field of art, in the artistic discipline of fine arts and conservation of works of art. Since 1999, she has been working at the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Bialystok, majoring in Interior Design. She started teaching at WSEiZ in Warsaw, majoring in Interior Design. She cooperated with SVS Press in New York - graphic design of 16 publications. Painting exhibitions in Poland, Germany and Finland. Author of the script for the Museum of Icons in Supraśl. She practices painting, drawing, designs sacred, residential and public interiors, designs furniture and utility forms.
 

Adam Jakimowicz

 
Adam Jakimowicz, PhD., Arch.

 

Wioleta Grzybowska

 
Wioleta Grzybowska
MSc, employed as research assistant at the Faculty of Engineering Management since 2021 in the Department of Management, Economics and Finance. Her research interests are focused on human capital management, particularly in the area of research on organizational fit, employer branding, job satisfaction and family-friendly organizational practices. As a business coach, she conducts adaptation training for managers and internal research in companies in the Podlaskie Voivodeship. The owner of a company operating in the creative industry.
 

Magdalena Joka Yildiz

 
Magdalena Joka Yildiz, PhD, Eng.
Dr Magdalena Joka Yildiz is working as an assistant professor at the Bialystok University of Technology, Institute of Environmental Engineering and Energetics since 2019. Her research interests include agricultural and food waste pelletization to obtain value-added products, mainly fuels for combustion and pyrolysis. Dr Joka Yildiz published ca. 100 works, including scientific reports, book chapters, and conference proceedings in national and international journals, and databases. She is a co-author of three patent applications detailing the production of renewable solid fuels (biocomposites) from biowaste and was/is a PI of two projects funded by the Polish Ministry of Science and Education and the National Centre of Science. Dr Joka Yildiz conducted long and mid-term international research visits at Aston University (England), the University of Edinburgh (Scotland), and the Vienna University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (Austria). She is an expert at the Institute of Innovation and Technology of the Bialystok University of Technology, a member of the Baltic University Programme theme ‘Researchers for Climate Change’, and a supervisor of the scientific student club ROLKA.
 

Ewa Szatylowicz

 
Ewa Szatylowicz, PhD, Eng.
Assistant professor at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences (Faculty of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences) of the Bialystok University of Technology. Currently, she is the deputy director in the field of Environmental Engineering at the International School of Engineering at Tianjin Chengjian University. She is involved in several didactic and research projects.
The main area of research work is the use of new, innovative, waste sorption materials for water and air purification. Other areas of research interest: atmospheric air quality monitoring, water quality assessment, carbon footprint, char products after pyrolysis, fuel combustion residues, environmental impact assessment. Author of over 100 scientific publications in the field of environmental chemistry as well as engineering and environmental protection. Member of the Polish Society of Ecological Engineering and the Polish Association of Sanitary Engineers and Technicians.
 

Katarzyna Kalinowska-Wichrowska

 
Katarzyna Kalinowska-Wichrowska, PhD, Eng.
Vice-Dean for Research and Development at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences of the Bialystok University of Technology, employed as an assistant professor.
Her scientific interests focus on the recycling of construction waste, especially concrete rubble, concrete technology and new ecological building materials. She often turns her ideas into cooperation with the industrial community and the implementation of research and development projects. The management of construction or industrial waste through recycling is a significant problem, but above all a challenge of today’s times. She is constantly looking for new inspirations and solutions that allow her to returns them to a new cycle of construction production.
She is still improving her skills by participating in training programs, seminars or conferences. She likes working with people and organizational work, which is why she is happy to get involved in thematic workshops and conferences. She really appreciates working with students, both as a teacher during classes, but also as a tutor of the science club. She loves sharing her passion and energy with young people, drawing strength from them as well.
She likes getting to know new cultures and people. In her free time she rides a bike and reads books.
 

Julita Krassowska

 
Julita Krassowska, PhD, Eng.
Julita Krassowska works as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences at Bialystok University of Technology. Her research interests include reinforced concrete structures and alternative possibilities for replacing steel reinforcement i.e., via application of basalt fibers aNotably, her studies extended to continuous beams, where shear behavior is complex due to the interplay of both transverse forces and bending moments. She is/was a contractor in projects related to her research interest (mineral additives, non-metalic reinforcement in concrete) financed by National Science Center (NCN) and National Center for Research and Development (NCBR). She also provided expertise of basalt fiber-reinforced concrete applied in a road viaduct in Bydgoszcz. Dr. Julita Krassowska is the author of numerous structural and construction projects and has experience in construction management. She is an expert at the Institute of Innovation and Technology of Bialystok University of Technology. Strong organizational skills, precision, teamwork abilities, and communication skills are required in her line of work. She understands the importance of merging scientific work with industry, as scientific endeavors are born through close collaboration with industry and attentive consideration of issues in the composite reinforcement sector.
 

Bartosz Sliwecki

 
Bartosz Sliwecki, PhD, Eng. Arch.
Bartosz Sliwecki is an assistant professor at the Faculty of Architecture of the Bialystok University of Technology in the AuReLa augmented reality laboratory. He is a specialist in the field of CAAD (computer aided architectural design) and in particular in the use of VR, AR, and recently AI technologies in the conceptual stage of architectural design.
 

Kinga Jatkowska-Lukaszuk

 
Kinga Jatkowska-Lukaszuk
Head of the secretary's office at Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the Bialystok University of Technology, administrative employee with 16 years of experience and a head full of ideas. A professional with a creative attitude, great attention to detail and organizational skills. She supports new initiatives, looks for new challenges and development opportunities. She is great at coordinating the work of the team, handling all administrative matters and managing documentation, as well as organizing meetings and events. She is also a financial assistant and has experience in comprehensive support for projects co-financed from EU funds. At the same time, she has a writing skills and is involved in promotional activities.