Research teams
3Dmapping - AI
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Faculty of Geo-Data Science, Geodesy, and Environmental Engineering
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Department of Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, and Spatial Engineering
Description: The research team specialises in modern methods of spatial data acquisition, with a particular focus on photogrammetry and laser scanning (LiDAR). Research work is carried out using a variety of platforms - from ground-based survey systems, to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and devices operating at medium and high altitude.
The main areas of activity include:
- integration of multi-sensor data (LiDAR, RGB imagery, multispectral imagery, GNSS/INS data),
- development of automatic point cloud processing algorithms,
- development of 3D digital models of urban infrastructure within the Smart City concept,
- research on accuracy, optimisation and interoperability of spatial data,
- digital documentation and analysis of cultural heritage using integrated spatial data - from detailed models of historic buildings to cultural landscapes, for preservation, restoration and sharing in the form of interactive 3D models, educational and museum applications
AFMsputtering
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Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science
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Department of Solid State Physics
Description: The aim of this project is to extend research on AFM systems by studying AFM layers prepared using the ion sputtering method. Ion sputtering involves the release of atoms/molecules from the target material as a result of bombardment by an ion beam with suitable energy. The sputtered material condenses on the substrate, forming a thin-film coating. Comparative studies of AFM layers produced using MBE methods and ion sputtering will help determine the impact of preparation techniques on the properties of the resulting systems.
AGH GEOMIND TEAM
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Faculty of Geo-Data Science, Geodesy, and Environmental Engineering
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Department of Integrated Geodesy and Cartography
Description: A research team at AGH University specializing in the application of artificial intelligence, GIS, and modern cartography. We integrate expertise in geoinformatics, cartographic generalization, spatial data analysis, and the design of interactive geoportals.
Application of artificial intelligence and neural networks in spatial data analysis and map generalization.
Design and analysis of historical and documentation geoportals, including those dedicated to UNESCO sites and geohistorical research.
Development of spatial databases for spatial planning, geographic education, and environmental monitoring.
Creation of tools supporting land consolidation processes and rural spatial management using open-source GIS technologies.
Analysis of the quality and accessibility of spatial services and XML data, including those related to road infrastructure.
AGH GNSS TEAM
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Faculty of Geo-Data Science, Geodesy, and Environmental Engineering
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Department of Integrated Geodesy and Cartography
Description: The team focuses on the use of geodetic tools, mainly satellite, to monitor anthropogenic and natural changes occurring on the Earth's surface. It deals with the analysis of signals and products of satellite navigation systems.
The team's areas of activity include:
- environmental monitoring (observations of land and sea waters, assessment of the impact of human activities on the environment, etc.)
- climate change analysis,
- risk assessment of natural disasters,
- GNSS data processing algorithms,
- monitoring of engineering structures.
AGH Signal Processing Group
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Faculty of Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunications
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Institute of Electronics
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AGH Team for Geoid and Earth Orientation Parameters prediction
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Faculty of Geo-Data Science, Geodesy, and Environmental Engineering
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Department of Integrated Geodesy and Cartography
Description: The team's work focuses on developing algorithms for forecasting the Earth orientation parameters and modeling the (quasi-) geoid in local, regional, and global scales.
Earth orientation parameters describe irregularities in the Earth's rotational motion and are crucial for understanding processes in the Earth system. They connect the terrestrial and celestial reference frames. Changes in the Earth's rotation, beyond interactions with the Sun, Moon, and other solar system objects, are driven by geophysical processes such as ice sheet melting, water circulation, sea level changes, post-glacial uplift, and seasonal atmospheric variations. Studying these parameters is key to understanding the dynamic interactions between the solid Earth, the atmosphere, oceans, and climate change. Practically, these parameters are necessary for precise GNSS navigation and positioning, astronomical instruments orientation, communication with space objects, and space mission planning. Real-time Earth orientation data is infeasible to obtain due to the complexity of the measurement model and data processing, generating the need for prediction, which is a task handled by the team.
The second key task of the team is developing methods for modeling the (quasi-) geoid, which is fundamental in many scientific and engineering fields. The geoid is an equipotential surface of the Earth's gravity field and describes its physical shape, linked to the mean sea level, considering local mass distribution variations in the Earth's crust. Geoid modeling relies on gravimetric and satellite data and forms the basis for accurate and precise height calculations in geodesy and navigation, analyzing Earth's internal structure, and monitoring sea level changes, particularly in the context of climate change.
The team also works on 3D modeling of objects of any complexity using solid modeling, mesh, and NURBS techniques. As data sources, it utilizes point clouds of varying density—acquired from various ground-based sensors, UAVs, and aerial platforms—representing both natural and man-made objects.
AI, Cybersecurity and Software Systems for Space Missions
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Faculty of Space Technologies
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Institute of Computer Science
Description: The group conducts interdisciplinary research in the fields of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and software systems, addressing the specific challenges and requirements of space missions and space technologies. The scope of activities includes: the development of artificial intelligence algorithms for autonomous systems used in space missions, as well as for the analysis of data collected from satellites, rovers, and other orbital and planetary platforms; the design of secure software architectures and mission-critical systems; the analysis of cybersecurity threats in the space environment; and the development of methods for autonomous monitoring and incident response. The research also covers the integration of software and hardware solutions, taking into account the constraints and specific conditions of the space environment.
AIRES AI Remote Sensing
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Faculty of Geo-Data Science, Geodesy, and Environmental Engineering
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Department of Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, and Spatial Engineering
Description: The AI Remote Sensing Group develops advanced methods for satellite and geospatial data analysis using artificial intelligence and machine learning.
We focus on automating Earth observation, land use classification, change detection, and decision support for precision agriculture, environmental monitoring, and urban analytics.
Active Magnetic Levitation, Robotics and Photovoltaics Team
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Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Automatic Control and Robotics
Description: The scope of the team's activities includes design of industrial automation actuators, design of devices with magnetic levitation technology (e.g., machines with magnetically-bearing rotors (pumps, fans, compressors, kinetic energy storage), suspensions, vibration isolators, stabilizers, and execution of prototype structures with commissioning and simulation and experimental studies. In the field of robotics, the team designs unconventional robots (e.g., a spherical, stabilizing two-wheeled vehicle) and performs industrial robot control tasks within the framework of Industry 5.0, particularly in the area of trejectory planning and robot cooperation. In the field of photovoltaics, it performs expert evaluations of projects and existing installations.The team develops new control methods, including nonlinear and intelligent control using numerical and analytical models. The aim of the developed control methods is to ensure optimal functional characteristics of a given device.
Adaptive algorithms and systems
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Faculty of Computer Science
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Institute of Computer Science
Description: The essence of our research is the creation and analysis of the algorithms and software systems that can adapt to the problem being solved, and to the computing environment. The main purpose of the adaptation is to stabilize the numerical computations, to minimize the cost of the solution, and to maximize the numerical accuracy. We aim to integrate knowledge in computer science, computational science, and mathematics. We perform research oriented toward the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) in advanced simulations, advanced simulations of phenomena often governed by Partial Differential Equations (PDEs): linear, non-linear, stationary, and time-dependent (e.g., finite element simulations of stationary problems using AI adaptive algorithms, HPC isogeometric analysis simulations of time-dependent problems, AI applications for stabilized Petrov-Galerkin simulations). We also work on applications and analysis of advanced simulation methods, including the development of advanced inversion methods.
Adaptronics
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Process Control
Description: Control algorithms for semi-active mechanical vibration reduction systems. Electromagnetic harvesters for powering MR actuators. Electronic systems for processing energy harvested from mechanical vibrations and its use to control MR dampers. Static and dynamic properties of magnetoactive materials. Control algorithms for piezoelectric actuators. Structures of piezoelectric harvesters. Mechanical strength of piezoelectric composite beams in the process of cyclic bending.
Advanced Energy Systems
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Faculty of Energy and Fuels
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Department of Thermal and Fluid Flow Machines
Description: The research group's focus includes studies in the field of advanced energy systems, particularly:
- large-scale heat pumps;
- heat transfer in industrial furnaces;
- development of steel heating curves;
- heat storage and recovery in energy systems;
- organic working fluids and the Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC);
- hydrogen combustion in energy devices;
- floating photovoltaic power plants.
Advanced Foundry Technologies and Materials
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Faculty of Foundry Engineering
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Department of Moulding Materials, Mould Technologies, and Casting of Non-Ferrous Metals
Description: Research into the development of modern foundry technologies and materials, in particular: metal and mould technology, environmentally friendly moulding materials and non-ferrous metal casting.
Work towards the design of new solutions for industry, development of new foundry technologies, design of modern mould and core technologies. Innovations in the area of lost wax casting and full mould technology in industrial applications and artistic casting.
Development of liquid metal engineering. Research in the area of refinement of non-ferrous metal alloys. Analysis and optimisation of the properties of printed and cast non-ferrous metal products. Selection of composition and curing technologies for moulding compounds for spatial (3D) printing of moulds and cores.
Development of modern testing methods, mainly non-destructive testing. Investigations of high-temperature phenomena in liquid metals and alloys, including the use of thermovision, ultrasound and electromagnetic fields. Non-destructive testing of castings using eddy currents and ultrasonic testing. Development of model tests and elasto-optical surface layer testing to analyse stress and strain states on real structures. Application of modern testing methods in the analysis of past manufacturing technologies.
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies and Quality Control Group
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Manufacturing Systems
Description: Analysis and improvement of manufacturing processes – covering both conventional and non-conventional techniques.
Surface metrology – measurement and characterization of surface properties.
Surface engineering and modification – enhancing surface functionality and performance.
Optimization of machining processes for difficult-to-cut materials, such as titanium, nickel, steel, and magnesium alloys.
Improving cost-efficiency, quality, productivity, and flexibility of existing production models through innovative technological solutions.
Development of new hybrid manufacturing techniques – integrating different processes to enable the realization of innovative products.
Investigation of physical and chemical phenomena influencing manufacturing processes.
Development and experimental validation of computational models for tool–material interactions in machining.
Modeling and understanding of machine tool dynamics and tool–machine interactions to enhance process stability and precision.
Machinability studies of advanced materials, including: tool wear and tool life, cutting forces,
chip formation, energy consumption, cutting temperatures.
Friction Stir Welding (FSW) – a solid-state joining process performed at significantly lower temperatures compared to conventional welding.
Enhancing structural integrity and fatigue resistance of FSW joints and improving the overall efficiency of joining processes.
Additive manufacturing (3D printing) technologies, including: Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) – for processing metal and polymer powders,
Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) – extrusion-based thermoplastic printing, Stereolithography (SLA) – photopolymer resin printing, and other additive methods used in engineering and advanced manufacturing.
Development and characterization of new materials, including functional, composite, and hybrid materials, with a particular focus on those tailored for additive manufacturing applications.
Corrosion and electrochemical studies – investigation of corrosion behavior, electrochemical stability, and surface degradation mechanisms, particularly in relation to advanced alloys, coatings, and surface-modified materials.
Advanced Materials Technologies Team
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Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Ceramics and Refractories
Description: The team members have knowledge and experience in the production of advanced materials: ionic and covalent ceramics, as well as metal-ceramic and polymer composites. We conduct research in the following areas:
- production of conventional ceramic, composite and polymer materials of high strength and durability,
- production of advanced ceramic, composite and polymer materials that are characterized by unique
or improved properties compared to those traditionally used in industry, e.g. higher mechanical strength and better
thermal conductivity,
- joining materials such as ceramics, metal, composites using various techniques, which coincides with joining (e.g. using polymers) ceramic, metallic and metal-ceramic layers,
- analysis of physicochemical properties of manufactured engineering materials in terms of their thermal, mechanical and rheological properties.
Advanced Space Propulsion
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Faculty of Space Technologies
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Description: Investigation of advanced space propulsion concepts with a focus on electric propulsion and enabling concepts for the future of space travel.
Advanced materials for energy storage and conversion systems
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Faculty of Energy and Fuels
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Department of Hydrogen Energy
Description: 1. Functional materials for solid oxide cells and electrolyzer:
Novel electrode materials for SOFCs and PCFCs
Electrode materials for electrolyzer
Oxygen ion-conducting electrolytes
Proton conducting electrolytes
2. Nano-environmental technologies:
Nanostructured materials, in situ exsolution of nanoparticles
Nanofibers and nanotubes
3. Oxygen storage materials:
Mn-based oxygen storage materials
LnBaMn2O6-type double perovskites
4. Ceramic membranes:
Ceramic membranes for oxygen separation
MIEC-type ceramic membranes
Alloys and composites engineering
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Faculty of Foundry Engineering
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Department of Engineering of Alloys and Composites
Description: The team conducts research in the field of alloy and composite engineering at scales ranging from nano-, micro-, macro-structures and from a few kilograms to large-scale finished components /machine parts/.
Alternative Energy Technologies Research Group
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Faculty of Energy and Fuels
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Department of Sustainable Energy Development
Description: The activities of the research group are related to numerical and experimental analysis in the field of alternative energy technologies, including devices and systems based on renewable energy sources. The work carried out is aimed at designing, testing and implementing innovative solutions to ensure the reasonable generation, storage and use of energy, as well as improving the energy efficiency of technologies and systems available on the market. The research team uses professional software tools (Ansys, Matlab, Revit, ArCADia, etc.) and develops prototypes for laboratory and field tests. The research team offers its services to all institutions interested in the economical and rational use of energy. It is open to collaboration in research, application and teaching activities, and offers consulting, expertise, design of dedicated solutions and trainings.
Aluminosilicate Structure and Properties Research Group
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Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Silicate Chemistry and Macromolecular Compounds
Description: The team focuses on the synthesis and investigation of the properties of aluminosilicate materials, encompassing both crystalline and amorphous forms. The primary research areas include: exploring natural and synthetic materials, such as zeolites and clay minerals, in sorption processes; utilizing waste raw materials, particularly in construction materials technology; and studying the structure and properties of alkaline-activated binders.
Our laboratory is equipped for the preparation of raw materials, including grinding, weighing, and homogenization, as well as the processing of synthesis products for subsequent analysis.
In terms of education, the laboratory provides students with opportunities to develop practical skills, verify project outcomes, and complete diploma theses.
Antimicrobial Engineering Materials: Design, Research, Industrial Implementation
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Faculty of Non-Ferrous Metals
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Department of Metal Working and Physical Metallurgy of Non-Ferrous Metals
Description: The ANTYBAKTER team conducts interdisciplinary research and development activities in the field of design, testing, and implementation of engineering materials with antimicrobial properties. The team’s operations encompass the full development cycle – from engineering design of materials, through advanced material and microbiological testing, to practical implementation in environments with high microbiological risk. The scope of materials includes metals (including copper and its alloys), composites, polymers, and hybrid solutions tailored to specific application requirements.
The design of antimicrobial materials takes into account chemical composition, microstructure, surface properties (such as topography, roughness, wettability, surface energy), biological activity, and susceptibility to microbial colonization. Material testing involves mechanical, chemical, thermal, electrochemical, and laser processing methods, with a focus on analyzing corrosion resistance, wettability, adhesion, surface topography, hardness, and material strengthening. Surface characterization is carried out using microscopy, spectroscopy, and topochemical analysis techniques.
Microbiological testing is conducted in accordance with ISO, ASTM, and JIS standards (including ISO 22196, ASTM E2149) and includes laboratory, environmental, and clinical trials. The team selects and validates materials with regard to the actual Polish microbiological environment, accounting for the occurrence and monitoring of critical pathogens relevant to public, medical, and industrial infrastructures.
In terms of industrial implementation, the team adapts the developed material solutions to the specific conditions of use in areas such as public transportation, healthcare, construction, office and educational spaces, and industrial facilities. These activities are carried out in cooperation with domestic enterprises, including non-ferrous metal processing plants, construction companies, and manufacturers of medical and bioactive components. The team’s work also includes the development of implementation documentation, certification and regulatory procedures, and the scaling of technological processes.
The ANTYBAKTER team integrates expertise in materials engineering, technical microbiology, surface technology, and bioengineering. It conducts comprehensive research covering both the physicochemical properties and biological activity of materials, with a strong focus on the effective and practical implementation of innovative antimicrobial solutions in collaboration with the Polish industry.
Aperiodic systems
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Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science
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Department of Condensed Matter Physics
Description: Studies of atomic structure, physical properties, analysis of diffraction patterns, atomic structure, and its influence on physical and transport properties in aperiodic systems (quasicrystals, modulated structures, and proteins).
Applied geology
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Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection
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Department of Environmental Analysis, Geological Mapping and Economic Geology
Description: The Department of Environmental Analysis, Cartography and Economic Geology conducts a wide range of scientific and applied research across three specialized laboratories. These research groups focus on geological, environmental, and resource-based challenges relevant both regionally and internationally.
Laboratory of Geological Cartography
This laboratory specializes in geological and geomorphological mapping and structural analysis of the subsurface. Research is carried out across a variety of locations, including the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland, Nida Basin, Łódź Basin (Bełchatów region), Carpathians, Wigry National Park, and international sites in Austria (Zillertal Alps), Germany (Schwäbische Alb), Italy (Trento Plateau), and North Africa. Key areas of expertise include:
- Geological cartography and structural geology, with a focus on platform tectonics
- Classical and remote-sensing-based geomorphological cartography, integrated with borehole and geophysical data
- Lithostratigraphic studies and diagenesis of pre-Quaternary carbonate rocks and sedimentary environment reconstructions
- Sedimentological and raw material analysis of fluvial and glaciofluvial Quaternary sediments, including assessments of their potential as natural aggregates
- Investigations of modern lacustrine sediments, including lake marl
- Analysis of natural hazards such as suffosion, karstification, and flood-induced riverbed transformations
- Environmental impact assessments of anthropogenic activities, particularly related to mineral resource extraction
- Mapping and characterization of glacial and periglacial landforms using photogeological and remote sensing techniques
- Coordination and delivery of postgraduate education, including international programs under the EU Erasmus+ scheme
Laboratory of Organic Geochemistry and Environmental Analysis
This laboratory focuses on the application of geochemical methods in petroleum system modeling and environmental studies. The research addresses both fundamental and applied aspects of geoscience and includes:
- Geochemical and modeling techniques for petroleum exploration
- Analysis and interpretation of source rocks, hydrocarbons, and geochemical mapping
- Integration of sedimentological, petrographic, and petrophysical data
- Selection of wells and seismic profiles for 1D and 2D basin modeling
- Geological modeling of stratigraphy, lithology, erosion, and diagenesis
- Thermal and paleothermal modeling, including vitrinite reflectance and AFTA analyses
- Kerogen kinetics and hydrocarbon generation modeling
- 1D, 2D, and 3D simulation of hydrocarbon generation, migration, and accumulation
- Petroleum system analysis and risk assessment
- Resource estimation and evaluation of exploration potential
Laboratory of Economic Geology and Mineral Resource Protection
This laboratory provides research and consulting services related to the management and protection of mineral resources. The team’s expertise covers:
- Ore deposit geology (including barite, fluorite, and strontium minerals)
- Methodologies for exploration of solid mineral deposits
- Regional metallogeny and volcanology
- Mineral resource management and sustainable use of raw materials and mining wastes
- Land use planning and post-mining land reclamation
- Environmental impact assessments and forecasts
- Environmental cartography and SWOT analyses
- Evaluations based on sustainable development indicators
- Feasibility studies for mineral deposit development
- Geological and mining risk assessments
- Strategic analyses of companies in the geological and mining sectors
- Resource valuation, including mineral deposit appraisal and the valuation of geological information
- Assessment of economic viability criteria for mineral resources
AptaTeam
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Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Analytical Chemistry and Biochemistry
Description: The AptaTeam research team studies are based on identification of short DNA and RNA sequences exhibiting a specific spatial structure, which allows for selectively binding "antigen" molecules. Previous research has focused on developing a proteomic strategy for identifying aptamer-binding proteins in various cell models, including cancer disease.
Artificial Intelligence Methods in Mechanical Engineering
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Mechanics and Vibroacoustics
Description: The team's activities should be focused on leveraging modern artificial intelligence technologies to increase efficiency, precision, and innovation in mechanical engineering. The scope of activities for the team dealing with artificial intelligence methods in mechanical engineering will include the following areas:
Simulations and modeling, including the creation of predictive models for the analysis of mechanical system dynamics.
Monitoring and diagnostics, including the implementation of machine and equipment condition monitoring systems using AI to analyze sensor data.
Data analysis and big data, including the use of AI methods to analyze large datasets from production and operational processes to identify patterns and anomalies. Creating decision support tools based on data analysis, which can improve the efficiency and quality of engineering processes.
Project management, using AI for planning and managing engineering projects, including scheduling, resource allocation, and progress monitoring.
Artificial Intelligence and Neuromorphic Systems
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Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Measurement and Electronics
Description: Research on artificial intelligence algorithms for medical applications.
Research on neuromorphic processing algorithms.
Research on neuromorphic system architectures.
Research on AI and neuromorphic applications in nuclear science.
Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering Applications
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Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering
Description: The team, in cooperation with researchers from the Krakow University of Technology and foreign researchers in a configuration depending on the scientific problem being solved, addresses problems related to the use of various tools belonging to the broadly understood artificial intelligence for medical diagnostics and for the optimization and individualization of therapy. The works are published in scientific journals considered to be among the most influential in the considered fields and are widely cited,
Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge Representation and Machine Learning Methods Development
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Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering
Description: The team develops artificial intelligence, knowledge representation,, and machine learning methods, creating new and modifying existing algorithms, structures, and approaches to improve their efficiency and speed, reduce the resources required for their representation, training, and operation, and lead to more abstract, better organized, and associated representations of data, relations, and knowledge.
Astrophysics
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Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science
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Department of Particle Interactions and Detection Techniques
Description: Measurements of neutrino properties and cosmogenic ultra-high energy neutrino detection.
Atmospheric Physics WFiIS AGH
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Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science
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Department of Applied Nuclear Physics
Description: Measurement of atmospheric composition.
Measurement of meteorological and micrometeorological parameters.
Carrying out measurements of the isotopic composition of atmospheric gases.
Balancing of atmospheric emissions of gases.
Modelling atmospheric dynamics and chemistry.
Atomic and Molecular Biospectroscopy Group
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Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science
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Department of Medical Physics and Biophysics
Description: The scientific activity of the Atomic and Molecular Biospectroscopy Group is focused on the applications of the advanced spectroscopic methods in investigation of elemental (XRF microscopy, TXRF spectroscopy) and biochemical changes (FTIR, Raman microspectroscopy, SERS, TERS) occurring in cells, tissues and organs, as a result of physiological and pathological processes of different ethology. The conducted research concerns, among others, identification of: (1) neuroprotective mechanisms and potential side effects of ketogenic diet, (2) biomolecular markers of glioblastoma multiforme development in brain, (3) potential toxicities of the iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles (commercially available and dedicated) under in vivo and in vitro conditions and (4) methodological development of spectroscopic and microscopic studies of intact red blood cells (RBCs) and vascular endothelial cells (ECs) enabling the analysis of single cells and interactions between RBCs and ECs in in vitro and ex vivo conditions. Moreover, the investigation of the Group is focused on the evaluation of the usefulness and implementation of instrumental methods based on atomic and molecular spectroscopy for the analysis of microplastics and nanoparticles in the environmental and biomedical samples.
Mossbauer studies enable tracking the fate of iron in biological samples, determining its concentrations and chemical forms in various detected phases. In synthetic samples, high entropy systems (alloys, oxides, sulphides), intermetallic phases and others are studied. The determined magnetic properties and hyperfine parameters are additionally analyzed based on the results of calculations of the electronic structure of these materials.
Audio engineering, sound perception and environmental protection
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Mechanics and Vibroacoustics
Description: Methods of spatial recording and reproduction of sound, analysis of audio signals, the technology and features of distributed mode loudspeakers, compensation of their frequency characteristics and methods of their parametrisation. Investigation of properties of human hearing. Machine learning in the development of spatial sound reproduction. Algorithms of musical sound synthesis, particularly physical modeling. Investigation of human-machine interfaces in sound synthesis and audio technologies. Enhancing teaching intonation in music education.
Autonomous Robots Team
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Process Control
Description: The team is interested in broad cooperation in the fields of application, research and teaching. The scope of the research team's interests is wide, but activities depend on specific goals. We are most interested in activities on the following topics:
1. Research on autonomous swarm navigation algorithms.
2. Artificial intelligence for autonomous robots.
3. Practical applications.
4. Interdisciplinary cooperation.
5. Training and education.
BIOSIG - Study and modeling of information and signal processing in biological systems
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Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Applied Computer Science
Description: Modeling of information and signal processing in the chemical synapse.
BUSINESS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT TEAM
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Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management
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Department of Industrial Economics and Management
Description: The Business Process Improvement Team has been operating since 2020, responding to methodological and application challenges resulting from the need to improve business processes in industrial (non-financial) and financial companies, both in terms of their effectiveness and efficiency. In its activities, ZDPB AGH uses and develops primarily two methodological directions and related concepts, methods and tools.
First is the analysis, standardization and improvement of the level of effectiveness and economic efficiency of processes (and projects), using the Lean Manufacturing, Lean Management and/or LeanSixSigma methodology for these purposes, with using of automatization and autonomization (AI) tools, in modelling and visualization BI to.
Second of the methodological directions used and developed by ZDPB AGH is used to analyze, standardize and improve the level of effectiveness and efficiency of processes in the aspect of the sustainable development concept, using the ESG (environment-society-government) management methodology for this purpose, including in the dual-materiality analisys approach. In this regard, ZDPB AGH implements activities in the field of carbon footprint calculation and management, adaptation to climate change, environmental footprint calculation and management in the conception of the Circular Economy, implementation of minimum social guarantees and corporate governance management.
ZDPB AGH also develops a methodology for combining both of the above methodological directions, mainly in the meaninig of the Lean Green and World Class Manufacturing concepts.
Details regarding the activities, organizational structure and portfolio of projects being carried out by ZDPB AGH can be found on the Team's website, at: https://zdpbagh.pl/
Between civilisation and culture: téchne-ars-universum
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Faculty of Humanities
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Department of Culture and Digital Age Studies
Description: The team operates within the Department of Cultural Studies and Digital Age Research. Its research encompasses ancient and contemporary culture/art, with a technology/technology component. The researchers focus on aspects of the production of cultural texts, their symbolism and pragmatics, and their reception. In addition, their scientific reflection focuses on, among other things: aesthetics and ethics of new media, multimodality, knowledge production.
BioFunCardio
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Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Biomaterials and Composites
Description: The main objective is to provide a set of tools that would speed up the maturation of induced pluripotent stem cells – derived cardiomyocytes. Within the project, a new type of electrical stimulation chamber for cells has been designed and made and we were able to suggest a new technique to fabricate native collagen-based scaffolds for cell cultures. Within this project, a bioprinter has been purchased.
BioSi
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Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection
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Department of Environmental Analysis, Geological Mapping and Economic Geology
Description: The research activity will be concentrated on recognition of the role of silicifers as a potential source of Si (biogenic) for silica polymorphs precipitation from porewater during the Earth history. The geochemical conditions from the silica polymorph precipitation in carbonate deposits and the interaction between silica polymorphs and other authigenic minerals (clays, quazrtz) will be a key studied factors.
Bioceramic Materials Team
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Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Ceramics and Refractories
Description: At the Faculty of Materials Engineering and Ceramics at the AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow, the Bioceramic Materials Team, composed of employees, doctoral students and undergraduates, carries out research in the field of biomaterials.
The team has been researching bioceramic and composite materials for medicine for the treatment of bone defects caused by diseases and injuries. The main focus is bioceramics based on calcium (V) phosphates - obtained by firing and in the form of chemically bonded bone cements. Research work includes the design, preparation, physicochemical and biological evaluation of preparations for maxillofacial surgery, craniofacial surgery and orthopedics for the replacement of bone fragments and for various applications in dentistry.
Among the cutting-edge developments in calcium (V) phosphate-based biomaterials that the Bioceramic Team is currently working on are hybrid materials for regenerative medicine and tissue engineering, which not only act as a filler for bone defects, but also stimulate bone regeneration. Combined with drugs and embedded cells, they are multifunctional implant materials designed to exhibit biological activity, i.e. generate a cellular response at the molecular level in the recipient's body, actively promoting healing and restoration of damaged tissue.
Biochemistry and Neurobiology Group
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Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Analytical Chemistry and Biochemistry
Description: Our Team's activities focus on using ultrasensitive, modern analytical techniques, like mass spectrometry, MS imaging, high-performance liquid chromatography, gel electrophoresis and similar, to solve research problems fusing biological, chemical and medical sciences. We use cellular, animal models and artificial systems. We cooperate with leading polish and foreign teams with similar research profiles. We also use our experience in educating students who want to gain experience in using the mentioned techniques.
Biomaterials and Composites Team
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Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Biomaterials and Composites
Description: The main goal of biomaterials and composites team is to design, produce and validate polymeric, metallic, ceramic and composite and nanocomposite materials for engineering and biomedical applications.
Biomechatronic systems research and design group
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Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering
Description: The group conducts research on biomechanical and anthropotechnical systems. This work aims to learn the basic rules of human and animal movement, and then use this knowledge in the construction of new diagnostic systems and devices for rehabilitation and movement support, such as prosthetic orthoses, active exoskeletons or devices for supporting sports training and post-traumatic rehabilitation. Movement research using advanced vision, inertial and tensometric systems is performed both in laboratory and real conditions. The team use software for modeling and simulating biomechatronic systems using analytical and numerical methods, such as finite element methods, boundary element methods, static and dynamic analysis methods. Bionically oriented interdisciplinary modeling studies are used for designing and material-structural modification and optimization of complex biomechatronic systems.
Biomedical and Environmental Research Group
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Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science
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Department of Medical Physics and Biophysics
Description: Research activities conducted by members of the Biomedical and Environmental Research Group are closely connected with the development and applications of analytical techniques utilizing X-ray and infrared radiation. They include techniques such as X-ray fluorescence (XRF), micro-beam X-ray fluorescence (micro-XRF), total reflection X-ray fluorescence (TXRF) spectrometry, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) (micro-)spectroscopy, and X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS). Activities of the Group are focused on biomedical research, monitoring of environmental pollution, characterization of objects of cultural heritage and they include:
1. In the area of biomedical research:
- development and applications of X-ray and infrared radiation-based techniques (including synchrotron radiation) to study physio- and pathological processes in tissue,
- development of methods of quantitative mapping of spatial distributions of elements in biological samples with the use of micro-XRF technique,
- elaboration of a method of comparative in vivo imaging of rodent brain and the microtome brain sections with the use of spectroscopic methods,
- elaboration of relocation and positioning methodology for samples transferred between spectroscopic imaging setups and the - optical/fluorescence microscope, for the purpose of chemical imaging of tissue samples.
2. In the area of environmental research
- outdoor and indoor air aerosols sampling, application of XRF technique for the determination of chemical composition of air particulate matter in support to research on air pollution sources fingerprinting, source apportionment, aerosol transport, impact of air pollution on urban and rural areas
- air quality assessment in spa towns with the use of XRF and physicochemical methods,
- application of XRF and infrared micro-spectroscopy for the determination of elemental concentrations and spatial distributions of elements and functional molecular groups in geological samples,
- the use of FTIR micro-spectroscopy in research on microplastic presence in sea sediments and sea beaches.
3. In the area of cultural heritage protection:
- application of X-ray spectrometry to non-destructive characterization of objects of art, archeological artifacts and other unique/valuable samples from the cultural heritage domain,
- characterization of indoor air pollution in historical churches and museum exhibitions with the use of XRF technique.
The Group is involved in the development and maintenance of research infrastructure of the PolyX beamline at the SOLARIS National Synchrotron Radiation Centre and participates in providing support to the beamline users.
Building Materials Chemistry Group
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Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Building Materials Technology
Description: The Building Materials Chemistry Group main focus is on the study of mineral binders and cement-based composites. Our work is concerned with the hydration process of binders, with particular emphasis on the influence of mineral additives and organic admixtures. Recently, we have undertaken intensive work on low carbon cements containing thermally activated clays and ground calcium carbonate (LC³ cements). Our work focuses on fundamental research to better understand the physical and chemical phenomena taking place in materials during their production, use and disposal. We are interested in the behaviour of materials both under typical application conditions and under more demanding ones, such as elevated temperature, pressure, or particularly chemically aggressive environments. The topics of our research are closely related to current trends in the construction materials market. We cooperate intensively with partners from our business environment, conducting joint research projects to support the implementation of new technologies and products, especially in the area of reducing the environmental impact of building materials.
Business process engineering
Entity:
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management
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Department of Industrial Economics and Management
Description: The team's research area is determined by the scientific interests of its members. These are primarily issues related to business management, both on an operational and strategic scale. In particular, the research scope of the team includes: creation of BPMN models, modeling and optimization of production processes, creation of strategies for the development of entities, implementation of the Circular Economy, research and creation of organizational culture, innovation management, prediction and simulation of processes.
Catalytic and Adsorption Processes in Energy and Environmental Protection Group
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Faculty of Energy and Fuels
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Department of Fuel Technology
Description: The group conducts both fundamental and applied research in the field of catalytic and sorption processes, with particular emphasis on their applications in energy and environmental protection. The main areas of activity include: the design and characterization of catalytic and sorption materials, modeling and optimization of catalytic and sorption processes, energy and chemical product storage, development of technologies for pollutant emission reduction (including CO₂, NOₓ, SOₓ, and volatile organic compounds), as well as the management of by-products from the energy industry. The group also collaborates with industry and scientific institutions both in Poland and abroad.
Cement and Ceramic Composites Engineering Team
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Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Building Materials Technology
Description: The Cement and Ceramic Composites Engineering Team is an interdisciplinary research team focused on the design, research, and development of a wide range of cement and ceramic composites with varied properties and applications.
Our work concerns the development of ways to validate the areas of possible application of composites based on the properties of the raw materials and their mineral and chemical compositions and consider the processes occurring at the microstructural scale in both materials and final products. We are interested in the behaviour of materials under both typical application conditions and more severe ones, e.g. elevated temperatures, high pressure, or particularly chemically aggressive environments. The team's work follows the trends of a zero-waste economy implementing the principles of sustainable development, coming into the areas of evaluating the possibility of using industrial waste as well as demolition waste produced in the building industry. In recent years, we have also conducted intensive studies on low-emission binders. We focus on both applied and fundamental research with the aim of better understanding the physical and chemical phenomena that take place in materials during their production, use, and end-of-life stages.
The team's experience enables us to design composites with the expected performance characteristics, particularly focussing on durability under various exposure conditions. The team also includes the Centre for Sustainable Waste Management, which serves as a bridge between science and industry.
As the Cement and Ceramic Composites Engineering Team, and also through the research groups working as part of the team, we collaborate on implementation projects with industrial partners, orientated to obtaining market benefits, and realising projects orientated to the popularisation of knowledge, including cooperation with national and foreign research centres.
Center for Sustainable Circular Enterprise Solutions: AI-Based Decision Support,"
Entity:
Faculty of Management
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Department of Social Capital and Organizational Management
Description: The key objectives and responsibilities include:
1) Sustainability and Scalability. The research focus on creating sustainable and scalable solutions. The goal is to ensure that the innovations developed by the team are practical, adaptable, and have a lasting impact on the circular economy.
2) AI-Enhanced Decision Support. As an integral aspect of the research, AI is leveraged to enhance decision-support mechanisms across circular economy operations. This includes AI-driven data analysis, predictive modelling, and real-time decision-making support, with a focus on optimizing management and quality aspects.
Centre of Electron Microscopy for Materials Science
Entity:
Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science
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Department of Physical & Powder Metallurgy
Description: The Center of Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (CME) is a unit operating within the Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science of the AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków. The Center specializes in advanced electron microscopy techniques, including scanning and transmission. The CME is equipped with modern equipment, enabling precise structural observations at the nanometer level. It operates in the field of scientific research, supporting both scientific and industrial projects. Thanks to access to advanced equipment, the Electron Microscopy Center is an essential link in developing knowledge in the technical and biomedical sciences field.
The research topics carried out within the group are related to the use of advanced microscopic methods and techniques (LM, SEM and TEM) in microstructural research of structural materials and mainly include issues such as:
1. Quantitative characterization of the microstructure of materials using analytical electron microscopy methods, also on the atomic scale:
- Microstructure analysis and measurement of microstructure parameters using various imaging and diffraction methods.
- Microstructure analysis with atomic-scale resolution using STEM-HAADF images with spherical aberration correction.
2. Orientation maps and phase maps in nano areas:
- Diffraction analysis: Selective electron diffraction (SAED); Convergent beam diffraction (CBED); Micro- and nano diffraction (μD, NBD). Precession electron diffraction (PED).
- Identification of phases in multiphase and multilayer materials using diffraction and spectroscopic methods supported by computer programs.
- High-resolution electron microscopy (HRTEM).
3. Analysis of the chemical composition of phases (qualitative and quantitative) using spectroscopic methods:
- Energy of characteristic X-rays (EDX) with the ability to collect maps of the distribution of elements on the atomic scale.
- Electron energy loss spectrometry (EELS).
- Element distribution maps using an electron energy filter (EFTEM).
4. Analysis of the electronic structure in nano areas using EELS spectral imaging:
- Maps of binding and oxidation states.
- Maps of plasmon resonance peaks (both surface and volume).
5. Phase transformations and interfacial interactions in nanomaterials:
- The influence of dimension on the thermodynamic properties of nanomaterials
- Kinetics of phase transformations in eutectic pairs
- Phase diagrams of binary alloy nanoparticles
- Diffusion processes in nanometric systems
- Metal-induced crystallization kinetics of amorphous layers.
- Morphology of multi-component nanoparticles.
- Metastable phases in nanomaterials: formation and temperature stability.
- Wettability in nanometric systems.
6. Electron tomography (HAADF, EFTEM, EDX) and FIB-SEM tomography are used to reconstruct three-dimensional images of the micro- and nanostructure of materials and metrology.
- Application of machine learning and artificial intelligence in tomography and electron microscopy.
Ceramics and Refractory Materials Team
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Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Ceramics and Refractories
Description: Ceramics and Refractory Materials Team is engaged in a diverse range of research topics:
- production and testing of the properties of oxide solid solutions,
- production and testing of the properties of nano- and micro-ceramic particles for biomedical applications,
- production and testing of the properties of modern covalent ceramics,
- innovative technologies for composites containing ceramic phases,
- production and characterization of refractory materials,
- production, characterization and optimization of glass-ceramic materials for agricultural and environmental applications,
- production and testing of the properties of glazes and engobes for the tile and sanitary ware industries,
- production, optimization and characterization of fire-retardant materials.
Circular Economy - strategy and business models
Entity:
Faculty of Management
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Department of Strategic Management
Description: 1) development of CE business models for organizations; 2) CE training; 3) diagnosis and analysis of the market for CE implementation; 4) CE strategies for cities and regions; 5) assessment of risks and economic efficiency of CE implementation; 6) evaluation and selection of financing sources and projects; 7) CE raporting; 8) legals aspects of CE implementation
City, property and smart building management team WZ AGH
Entity:
Faculty of Management
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Department of Business and Enterprise Management
Description: Detailed description of the research group's scope of activities in the field of urban management and development:
Urban Management and Technology Integration:
• Development of implementation strategies for Smart, Green, Resilient, and 15-Minute City initiatives, encompassing big data analysis, artificial intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies.
• Execution of data-driven projects aimed at optimising urban management, including the development of Digital Twins to support urban monitoring and planning.
Community Engagement and Open Innovation:
• Implementation of crowdsourcing methods and initiatives based on collaboration with residents.
• Analysis of social media data to identify community needs and create citizen-oriented public services.
Sustainable Development and Urban Planning:
• Projects aimed at achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including ecological building practices and the development of intelligent and sustainable tourism.
• Actions addressing climate change, promoting ecological public transport, and urban space management.
Knowledge Management and Innovation:
• Implementation of knowledge management systems supporting the collection, exchange, and application of knowledge for urban innovation.
• Use of additive management technologies for effective regulation and development of urban spaces.
Challenges and Development Directions:
• Research identifying gaps between urban planning and practical implementation, along with strategies for bridging these gaps.
• Addressing ethical issues related to urban digitalisation, especially privacy protection and technological equity.
Specific Thematic Areas:
• Urban Planning and Architecture: Analysis of contemporary trends, development of urban planning strategies to enhance residents' quality of life.
• Revitalisation: Research projects covering methods and strategies for urban area revitalisation, focusing on social, economic, and environmental aspects.
• Regional Cooperation: Development of cooperation models between various regions and cities to support mutual development.
• Tourism: Development of sustainable and intelligent tourism strategies and analysis of their impact on local development.
• Green City: Research on integrating green spaces into urban structures, improving their accessibility, and their impact on quality of life.
• Smart City: Detailed research into implementing digital technologies for managing urban infrastructure.
• Resilient City: Research on strategies enhancing urban resilience to natural, economic, and social threats.
• Line City and 15-Minute City: Development of concepts and strategies for implementing Line City and 15-Minute City models as effective urban frameworks.
• Garden City: Analysis of historical and contemporary garden city models and their practical urban planning implementation.
• Green Spaces: Management strategies and development of urban and pocket parks, and their influence on urban microclimate.
• Water and Waste Management Systems: Research into modern water retention and filtration systems, wastewater and waste management with a zero-waste approach.
• Energy Sector: Analysis of renewable and conventional energy potentials, including nuclear power plants, and their regional developmental impacts.
• Social Media: Utilising social media for effective urban management and communication with residents.
• Population Migration: Analysis of population migration and its impacts on economic and social urban development.
• Transport: Development of sustainable urban transport strategies – active (pedestrian, cycling) and passive (public transport).
• Air Pollution: Analysis of air quality and development of strategies for its improvement.
• Social Exclusion: Strategies addressing social exclusion and promoting community integration.
• Generational Behaviour Analysis: Research into generational differences and their impacts on urban space management.
• Life Balance and Gender Equality: Promoting work-life balance and implementing equality policies.
• Automation and Digital Twins: Development of projects focused on automation of urban management processes and implementation of digital twins as decision-support tools.
Complex Systems Group
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Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Applied Computer Science
Description: We conduct research on the analysis, modeling and simulation of various complex systems such as: crowd flow, vehicle movement, including autonomous cars, modeling the spread of pollution (air, oil spill), analysis of social networks and sales, modeling of multidimensional dynamic systems and cybersecurity issues . We are interested in artificial intelligence methods, in particular the use of IoT, ambient intelligence and computational intelligence to solve engineering problems. A very important issue in applied computer science is the use of real measurement data (data-driven modeling), hence in our work we program and use various sensors (UWB, BLE, air sensors, soft-sensors and virtual sensors). We also deal with the use of graphic processors for complex calculations (GPGPU).
Complex Systems Group
Entity:
Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science
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Department of Applied Computer Science and Computational Physics
Description: We study complex systems and interdisciplinary applications of statistical physics, including biology, economics, social sciences, financial engineering, and data analysis of particle collision experiments. Our research is based on Monte-Carlo simulations, computer modeling, and advanced data analysis using deep statistical analysis, neural networks, modeling of complex networks, and random matrices.
Computational Energy Systems Laboratory
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Faculty of Energy and Fuels
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Department of Fundamental Research in Energy Engineering
Description: The Computational Energy Systems group specializes in numerical computations for energy applications. In our work, we utilize both commercial tools, such as Ansys Fluent, and our own custom-developed numerical codes in C++, Python, and MATLAB, which are precisely tailored to meet specific design needs. Our expertise spans the modeling of flow reactors, membrane reactors, fuel cells, energy systems, computational materials engineering, and the simulation of microscale transport phenomena. Additionally, we engage in data analysis and machine learning to develop innovative solutions for contemporary energy challenges.
Computational Mathematics, Probabilistic and Statistical Methods
Entity:
Faculty of Applied Mathematics
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Department of Mathematical Analysis, Computational Mathematics, and Probabilistic Methods
Description: The scientific activity of the team focuses on computational mathematics, statistics, and probability in the broadest sense, as well as their applications. Problems currently under consideration include:
- the construction of new resampling methods and proofs of their consistency for the parameters of nonstationary processes,
- choice of the optimal block length for various bootstrap methods in the case of non-stationary signals,
- concentration inequalities in the nonstationary case,
- analysis of nonstationary signals,
- analysis of biomedical signals,
- numerical methods for ordinary and delay differential equations in the time domain,
- construction of new numerical methods for stochastic differential equations,
- Monte Carlo methods,
- quantum algorithms, and stochastic simulations on GPU graphics cards,
- numerical linear algebra,
- robust stability of polynomials and matrices, and incomplete systems,
- multi-criteria decision-making,
- computational complexity of deterministic and stochastic differential problems.
The results obtained have applications, among others, in economics, finance, insurance biostatistics, medicine, neurology, mechanics, vibroacoustics, telecommunications, metallurgy.
Computational Mechanics
Entity:
Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science
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Department of Applied Computer Science and Modelling
Description: Simulation and optimization of the forming processes of alloys with enhanced biocompatibility.
Computational intelligence and modelling
Entity:
Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science
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Department of Applied Computer Science and Modelling
Description: Process modelling using artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms, designing and implementing computer systems and cyber-physical systems. Utilizing optimization methods to solve engineering problems, including in the analysis and segmentation of microstructure images using convolutional networks. Numerical methods for modelling materials and processes, including digital process twins. High-performance stochastic models for predicting the microstructure of metallic materials and modelling electron and positron diffraction. NLP tools and ontologies for concept identification in technical language. Optimization methods for mechanical properties of materials.
Computer Methods in Chemical Engineering Group
Entity:
Faculty of Energy and Fuels
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Department of Fuel Technology
Description: - use of computer methods in chemical engineering and related fields,
- computer modeling of adsorption processes on the heterogeneous surfaces of solids,
- use of numerical and quantum-mechanical methods in the analysis of the porous structure of adsorbents,
- analysis of the production technology of carbon adsorbents and assessment of the impact of preparation conditions on the formation of their porous structure,
- use of waste materials of biomass origin for the production of adsorbents,
- adsorption storage of gaseous fuels,
- ventilation air purification systems,
- personal respiratory protection systems,
- application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in chemical engineering.
Computer Modeling and Optimization Team
Entity:
Faculty of Energy and Fuels
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Department of Fuel Technology
Description: The team focuses on broadly defined numerical methods and their application to modeling physico-chemical and thermo-flow processes, as well as optimizing industrial processes.
The team's scope of activities includes:
- combustion and its modeling
- heat and mass transfer
- Finite Element Method (FEM)
- Finite Volume Method (FVM)
- Finite Difference Method (FDM)
- Discrete Element Method (DEM)
- CFD simulations
- programming in Python, Matlab, C, C++, Fortran, etc.
- inverse methods
- optimization
- modeling of exhaust gas treatment systems with catalysts (after-treatment)
- heuristic algorithms
- neural networks and machine learning.
Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence Team
Entity:
Faculty of Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunications
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Institute of Electronics
Description: The team deals with scientific topics related to computer vision (CV) and broadly understood artificial intelligence (AI). New technologies have created unique possibilities for processing large multi-modal data sets, including huge repositories of vision data. In the team, we develop new methods for recognizing and classifying patterns in images, which methods find wide applications in such fields as medicine, driver condition analysis, water rescue using drones equipped with vision and thermal cameras, underwater systems and sonar cameras, and many others that you may have never heard of.
We are also working on new data representations – the semantic features we have developed, originating from deep layers of neural networks and vision transformers, are particularly interesting, and at the same time they are extremely short, but also highly representative of the classes they represent. The CV-AI methods we have developed, which can be dedicated to embedded devices (edge/embedded systems), are equally interesting. Such systems are very popular in the industry – for example, digital out-of-home (DOOH) systems, which at the same time meet high data privacy requirements. We achieve this last feature by developing innovative CV-AI methods that operate in the spaces of encoded images – here we are working on chaotic encryption methods, as well as homomorphic encryption (HE). Sometimes, however, we encounter problems in which even the best individual classifiers fail to live up to the hopes placed in them – in this case, however, we do not give up, and thanks to innovative systems of slightly simpler classifiers working together, we are able to break new boundaries.
With numerous successes, our team has implemented and is implementing numerous scientific projects, as well as projects in cooperation with both local and global companies operating in the broad field of IT. Cooperation with industry has always been our priority. In our team, we achieve exceptional synergy thanks to, among other things, a great atmosphere - so we cordially invite new volunteers - as well as the connection and cooperation of scientists with many years of experience with scientific youth, who do not lack great potential and scientific enthusiasm. We invite you to cooperate!!!
Computer modeling and AI applications in petroleum engineering
Entity:
Faculty of Drilling, Oil and Gas
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Department of Petroleum Engineering
Description: Applications of mathematical and numerical modeling in petroleum engineering. Reservoir simulation and optimization, using AI. Underground energy storage. Modeling of CCS and CCUS.
Condensed Matter Physics
Entity:
Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science
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Department of Condensed Matter Physics
Description: The scientific activity of the Department of Condensed Matter Physics concerns theoretical and experimental research in the following areas:
* Properties and analysis of symmetry of selected phases of ordered structures
* Research on aperiodic structures
* Deformation, recrystallization and stress in materials
* Electronic structure of condensed matter
* Ab initio calculations of functional materials
* Polymer research
* Simulations of recrystallization and grain growth
Construction Projects Engineering, Buililding Information Modelling and Proactive Building
Entity:
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management
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Department of Civil & Geotechnical Engineering and Geomechanics
Description: Construction Projects Engineering, Buililding Information Modelling and Proactive Building Team focuses on modern technologies and organization, occupational health and safety, and management methods in the construction industry.
The team's activities include research on the use of information technologies, particularly Building Information Modelling (BIM), in design, construction, and operational processes, as well as building life cycle analysis and the implementation of sustainable development principles in construction practice. Special attention is given to leveraging BIM technologies and Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms, which are revolutionizing the way buildings are designed, collaborated on, and data is managed throughout their life cycle.
As part of its research on proactive construction, the team focuses on implementing circular economy principles, conducting life cycle analyses (LCA) of buildings, and developing strategies to minimize carbon footprints and improve the energy efficiency of structures. Additionally, a key area of focus is advancing the concept of smart construction, including the design and analysis of SMART buildings—structures equipped with advanced systems for managing both internal and external environments.
The team also conducts research on renovation and demolition technologies, as well as the potential for reusing construction materials, contributing to a more environmentally friendly approach within the sector.
Collaborating with the construction industry, local governments, and other academic institutions, the team carries out scientific and implementation projects, bridging theoretical knowledge with practical application. In doing so, it supports the development of modern construction standards, driving the sector's transformation toward greater proactivity and digitization. The team’s activities also include the dissemination of knowledge through workshops, seminars, and scientific publications, fostering the education of future engineers and specialists.
Conventional Ceramics and Nanomaterials
Entity:
Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Ceramics and Refractories
Description: The research team conducts interdisciplinary work in the field of traditional ceramics and advanced functional materials. The scope includes the design and optimization of ceramic bodies and glazes, evaluation of material properties (mechanical, thermal, chemical), synthesis of nanomaterials for biomedical applications (including drug carriers and antibacterial materials), development of polymer–clay composites, 3D printing of ceramic structures, and studies on materials for immobilizing heavy metals from industrial waste and combustion by-products.
Cryptography and Cognitive Informatics Research Team/Group
Entity:
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Automatic Control and Robotics
Description: Research team conducts research in the following areas:
Computer science (cognitive informatics, pattern classification)
Cryptography (secret sharing, secure information management, steganography, IoT security)
Biomedical engineering (medical image understanding and semantic analysis)
Cybersecurity
Entity:
Faculty of Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunications
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Institute of Telecommunications
Description: The research team is engaged in research on broadly understood cybersecurity, in particular aspects related to modern cryptography (including quantum and post-quantum), detection of vulnerabilities and attacks, analysis of malware, security assessment, data protection services and protocols, and artificial intelligence in the context of cybersecurity.
DIAgnostics and Mechanical tests Of aged adhesive layers used in joiNts of wooDen structureS
Entity:
Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Ceramics and Refractories
Description: The main concept of the project focuses on two fundamental issues:
(1) assessing whether the ageing of adhesive joints used in beech wood structural elements affects their physical performance throughout the service life, and whether damage to these joints can be effectively detected using acoustic techniques;
(2) harnessing the collaborative potential of research teams and institutions located in Central Europe, which—despite administrative and geographical boundaries—can complement each other through shared expertise and research infrastructure.
Given that adhesive bonding in wood structures is subject to complex, multifactorial loading—comprising short-term, dynamic, and long-term effects, as well as moisture-induced degradation—and involves a wide range of input materials, a comprehensive and interdisciplinary experimental approach is essential. The collaboration of five research groups from the Central European region provides a robust platform for effectively addressing these challenges and obtaining reliable, applicable results.
Project objectives:
The growing demand for energy-efficient, healthy, and environmentally sustainable buildings promotes the use of wood species that reflect both current and anticipated forest compositions. Future forest ecosystems in Europe are expected to be increasingly composed of broadleaf species, such as beech. Although widely available, beech is a challenging material for adhesive bonding, which is crucial in the context of wood bonding constructions (WBCs).
Ensuring the long-term durability and reliability of such constructions requires in-depth knowledge of the bonding properties throughout the entire life span of a building. The proposed research directly addresses this need through the implementation of a robust experimental design focused on the ageing behavior of adhesive joints. The insights gained from this work will enable a comprehensive understanding and accurate prediction of the performance of bonded beech wood joints, thereby supporting their safe and reliable application in both indoor and outdoor wooden structures.
Data & Process Mining Group
Entity:
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Robotics and Mechatronics
Description: DPMG is an interdepartmental research group from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics & Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management.
Our group focuses on extracting knowledge from data with the use of novel algorithms and knowledge-based optimisation of business processes in various industrial branches.
Our primary expertise includes:
- Multidimensional data analysis: statistical analysis and data mining
- Data fusion and decision fusion to monitor and manage business processes
- Process improvement: Modelling and optimisation of business processes based on process mining
- Expert systems: Development and implementation of prototype solutions for industry
- Problem solving: Reactionary projects in all areas of production
Decision Support Systems and Methods Group
Entity:
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Applied Computer Science
Description: Dome Group develops and builds decision support systems using both abstract and temporal logic and classical decision-making methods. Our research interests include: multi-criteria decision-making methods, pairwise comparisons, rule systems, temporal logic, software engineering. We are involved in research related to the design of decision support systems and smart city.
Deep-sea mining - unconventional methods of obtaining raw materials
Entity:
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management
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Department of Environmental Engineering
Description: Deep sea mining involves the extraction of minerals from the seabed. The main commercially important ores are polymetallic nodules, which are located at a depth of 4–6 km. Poland has concessions to extract raw materials from the Clarion–Clipperton zone (CCZ). It is estimated that there are over 21 billion tons of these nodules there. Due to their chemical composition (high content of manganese, iron, nickel, cobalt, copper and rare earth elements), they are a prospective source of metallic raw materials. The nodules contain copper, nickel, cobalt (content of approx. 2.5%). It is estimated that the global ocean floor contains over 120 million tons of cobalt, which is five times more than the amount found in land reserves One of the greatest challenges of deep sea mining is to develop a method for transporting ore from the seabed to the surface of the sea. The authors have been conducting theoretical and experimental research on new concepts of transport from the seabed for several years, the results of which were presented in several publications. When considering various concepts of transport from the seabed using an autonomous module, attention was paid to energy losses during the exchange of the working medium between the autonomous transport module and the environment (sea water). The next stage of the research is the enrichment of the raw material extracted from the seabed. Hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical enrichment tests are being conducted. The team has obtained five patents regarding deep-sea exploitation.
Design and development of coatings for biomedical applications
Entity:
Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science
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Department of Surface Engineering & Materials Characterisation
Description: The research group is engaged in the design, optimization of manufacturing processes and the fabrication and characterization of microstructure, surface topography and selected properties of innovative polymeric, ceramic and composite coatings. The basic technology is electrophoretic deposition (EPD) and heat treatment, as well as hybrid treatment involving EPD and laser techniques. Coatings are used to improve the properties of metals and alloys especially in biomedical engineering and mechanical engineering applications.
Diagnostics and Control of Smart Electric Power Tools
Entity:
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Automatic Control and Robotics
Description: The team's goal is to develop modern diagnostic techniques and control systems for specialized electric power tools.
Differential Equations and Dynamical System
Entity:
Faculty of Applied Mathematics
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Department of Differential Equations
Description: Topological dynamics and ergodic theory on low-dimensional spaces (Cantor set, topological graphs, surfaces), with special emphasis on symbolic dynamics. Characterization of typical dynamics in a topological approach.
Studies on complicated dynamics in a global setting (transitivity, mixing, exactness, specification property) and local structure (entropy, structure of minimal sets, limit sets and periodic points, dynamics of pairs and recurrence).
Attractors with complicated topological structure and strange attractors. Large basins of attraction, SRB (Sinai-Ruelle-Bowen) measures and shadowing property.
Computer assisted proofs for ODEs and dynamical systems. Celestial mechanics. Invariant manifolds and the stability/instability of dynamical systems.
Iterates of random-valued vector functions and limit theorems for Markov operators acting on spaces of measures.
Functional equations, Ulam type stability and its connections with the theory of fixed points. This stability focuses on the study of how approximate solutions of equations (e.g. integral, functional, differential, difference) differ from their exact solutions and whether they generate these exact solutions.
Properties and applications of set-valued maps which are additive up to a cone.
Study of nonlinear PDEs describing waves' evolution in pre-stressed granular media.
Digital Analysis and Processing of Telecommunication and Multimedia Signals
Entity:
Faculty of Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunications
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Institute of Telecommunications
Description: 1) Integration of radio communication and passive radiolocation systems.
2) Architectures of new generation radio networks (5G-Advanced → 6G): evolution, management of radio resources and planning.
3) Investigation of signal processing algorithms for new generation radio networks with dominant LOS (Light of Sight) component.
4) Methods for image processing, object recognition, and protection of multimedia and data content (algorithms for protection against multimedia manipulation, privacy and personal data protection).
5) Processing and segmentation of medical imaging and multimedia data. Recognition and analysis of patterns in vibroacoustic and biomedical signals.
Digital Control Group
Entity:
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Automatic Control and Robotics
Description: The Digital Control Group works on various control systems. Modern control systems are often very complex and the issues related to them cover quite a wide range of topics. These include issues related to the construction of systems as electronic systems, their connections with the controlled object or process, the synthesis of digital control algorithms, or issues related to the quality of operation (real-time systems) and the reliability of control systems.
Digital Disinformation Lab
Entity:
Faculty of Humanities
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Department of Information Technology and Media Studies
Description: Digital disinformation is nowadays one of the most dangerous and at the same time effective tools of social influence, with which it is possible to impact politics and public opinion, destabilize the internal security of countries, polarize society, create panic or undermine trust in democratic governments and institutions. The objective of the Research Group is to analyze the various conditions that foster the creation and spread (of) digital disinformation in various media and digital environments such as social media, Virtual Reality, Internet networks, etc. The research conducted by members and collaborators of the Reaserch Group is carried out in three areas concerning both the detection of digital disinformation and its prevention and combating:
a) in the technological area: technological actors (bots, algorithms, artificial intelligence), technological infrastructure; disinformation detection tools and their effectiveness;
b) in the socio-cultural area: the media ecosystem and circulation of disinformation, social actors of disinformation (politicians, influsensors, public figures, etc.), understanding and reception, the role of fact-checking organizations, social movements against disinformation;
c) in the educational area: development of competencies related to critical thinking, tools to support the detection of disinformation.
Digital culture - language of values - spirituality. Contemporary times in cultural studies
Entity:
Faculty of Humanities
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Department of Culture and Digital Age Studies
Description: We study the Polish culture of the 20th and 21st centuries. We use various philological and historical research tools, as well as discourse analysis, cultural semiotics and the history of ideas. We try to reach and interpret new phenomena through language. We are influenced primarily by the axionormative approach to culture.
Discrete Mathematics
Entity:
Faculty of Applied Mathematics
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Department of Discrete Mathematics
Description: There are currently four groups in the team, with leaders: Prof. Monika Pilśniak, Prof. Jakub Przybyło, Prof. Mariusz Woźniak and Prof. Andrzej Żak. The aim of the team's research is to obtain new results in discrete mathematics in its broadest sense, with particular emphasis on those areas in which its members already have significant achievements, but also to initiate interesting research in new topics. Problems currently under consideration include:
- colouring of finite and infinite graphs with respect to irregular colouring, majority coloring, conflict-free coloring, breaking automorphisms,
- packing and decompositions of graphs,
- domination in graphs,
- extreme graph theory.
Research intensifies in all four strands around open hypotheses and work with PhD students.
Publication activity remains at a consistently high level, guaranteeing professional promotions within generally accepted time norms. PhDs are finishing on schedule, one person is preparing for a postdoctoral application, and one for a professorship. In 2024, one person received a professorial appointment in the field of science in the discipline of mathematics.
Dosimetry and Biomedical Modeling Team
Entity:
Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science
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Department of Medical Physics and Biophysics
Description: Research activities carried out in the DBM Team include:
(1) the application of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation in biomedicine, in particular the optimization of radiological exposure assessment of personnel and patients in medical therapy and diagnosis;
(2) use of thermoluminescence and optically stimulated luminescence phenomena in dosimetry of ionizing radiation and in characterization of new materials;
(3) mathematical modeling of selected physiological processes;
(4) experimental and theoretical studies (Monte Carlo methods) in photodynamic therapy of cancer and development of models of light, oxygen and photosensitizer transport at the cellular and tissue levels.
Drilling Engineering and Geoengineering
Entity:
Faculty of Drilling, Oil and Gas
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Department of Drilling and Geoengineering
Description: Research in the field of drilling technique and technology. Research includes drilling methods used in oil and gas production, environmental engineering, geothermal, geoengineering, and trenchless technologies.
Dynamic Systems and Control Theory Group
Entity:
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Automatic Control and Robotics
Description: The research scope of the group covers both theoretical and applied topics, with a primary focus on classical control theory and its application in vehicles with a high level of automation, that is, autonomous vehicles. In the applied domain, research activities are focused on the design and verification of modern control systems, where algorithms are implemented using dedicated software.
The research related to classical control theory encompasses mathematical modeling and computer simulations of dynamic systems, stability analysis for both linear and nonlinear dynamic systems in finite and infinite-dimensional spaces, the construction of stabilizing feedback for dynamic systems, and the analysis of fractional-order systems.
Scientific activities in the field of vehicle automation and autonomous vehicles are centered on creating control systems for vehicles with advanced driving automation. This includes the development of vehicle perception systems, both for the interior and exterior, based on a variety of sensors such as vision cameras, radars, and LiDARs. Research also focuses on data fusion in vehicle perception systems and the efficient utilization of large datasets in the context of autonomous vehicles.
In the area of artificial intelligence, research involves exploring machine learning, including deep learning, in the context of environmental and in-vehicle perception systems, the use of reinforcement learning for behavior planning in traffic scenarios, and work on intelligent expert systems designed to automatically determine the situational awareness of the vehicle. A key aspect of this research is the analysis of large datasets, which is crucial for achieving the quality required for the industrialization of algorithmic solutions.
In the area of software, testing, and systems engineering, research focuses on the design and testing of embedded automation systems, methodologies for designing complex IT systems, and technologies related to Industry 4.0.
Dynamic and control systems team
Entity:
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Process Control
Description: Research is carried out on active structures using electrohydraulic, electro-pneumatic and electrodynamic elements and assemblies, which are used, m.in others, in systems for generating mechanical vibrations and vibration isolation systems. The laboratory is equipped with equipment that allows measurements and control of objects in real time. The synthesis of control algorithms is mainly carried out using packages such as Matlab and LabVIEW.
• tests of springs, vibration dampers and shock absorbers.
• testing models of vibration systems and vibration reduction systems of different structure, of different physical nature, e.g. electro-pneumatic, electro-hydraulic electrodynamic
• quick determination of vibro-isolator quality indicators,
• possibility of setting displacement, acceleration, force signals, selection of excitation parameters, such as: sinusoidal signal shape, triangle (isokinetic), rectangular, random, or any set from the set, - amplitude, frequency,
• identification and research of sources of parasitic vibrations and their reduction,
• testing of various algorithms for controlling the active element and the mechanical vibration inductor,
• ease of assembly and disassembly of the tested system in the test stand,
• conducting original research programs.
Equipment, apparatus/software
• Universal Test Bench
o standard seats for vehicle operators,
o shock absorbers, springs, dampers, actuators,
about fatigue structural elements
• A stand for testing vehicle suspensions under triangular, rectangular, random and shaped sinusoidal excitations.
• Slender Construction Test Rig
Economic and Mining Geology
Entity:
Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection
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Department of Geology of Mineral Deposits and Mining Geology
Description: The Economic and Mining Geology Research Team include experts in geology of the ore deposit and raw material. The research team concentrates on expanding the mineral resource base, including ores, coals, chemical raw materials, and industrial minerals.
Research areas include:
• study of the geology of ore deposits, characteristic of trace elements, Critical Raw Materials (CRM) and the assessment of ore quality in terms of beneficiation and processing,
• the use of prospecting methods for the exploration and assessment of metallic raw material deposits and evaluation of the ore potential of metallogenic areas,
• application of microchemical analysis to determine the chemical composition of ore minerals and position of the critical elements,
• research on the analysis and modelling of the thermal evolution of sedimentary basins,
• studies on the geology of energy raw materials, organic matter, and anthropogenic deposits, coal petrology, dispersed organic matter, and assessment of the technological quality of coal,
• research on waste materials, mainly from the energy sector and waste-to-energy facilities, aimed at recovering critical elements,
• investigations of evaporite deposits, including potassium-magnesium salts (as key raw materials for fertilizer production) and rock salts used for energy storage and hazardous waste disposal,
• research on rock raw materials, including their technical parameters and potential applications in construction,
• geological project design, deposit documentation, resource classification and estimation, and legal procedures related to this activity,
• application of geostatistical methods in resource estimation, assessment of exploration accuracy, 3D modelling of deposits, sampling methodologies, and evaluation of deposit usability,
• forecasting and assessing geological and mining conditions that affect the safety of mining operations, environmental protection, and related factors.
Economics and Management of Raw Materials and Energy Transition
Entity:
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management
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Department of Industrial Economics and Management
Description: The research team is made up of employees of the Department of Industrial Economics and Management (KEiZP), conducting scientific and didactic activities in the field of interdisciplinary research on the management and efficiency of processes related to the raw materials and energy industry and the business entities operating in it.
The team's goal is to study and analyze raw material value chains and link them to the needs arising from the energy transition of enterprises in light of the concept of sustainable development.
The team is engaged in the development of issues in the following research streams on: market analysis of raw materials and their sourcing, application of raw materials for energy transition, low-carbon economy, industrial efficiency and energy policy, enterprise value based on the balance between environmental and social factors, while being financially efficient.
Economics, diagnostics and modeling of industrial processes
Entity:
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management
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Department of Industrial Economics and Management
Description: The team's research area is determined by the research interests of its members, which focus on broadly understood economics and enterprise management, modeling of production processes and their assessment in terms of economic, financial and technical efficiency, and methods supporting decision-making based on large data sets.
Economy and Real Estate Management WZ AGH
Entity:
Faculty of Management
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Department of Business and Enterprise Management
Description: The research team "Economy and Real Estate Management" at WZ AGH focuses on a wide range of activities related to the real estate market and its management. In the area of real estate management, the team conducts analyses of various types of properties, including residential, office, commercial, industrial, warehouse, cultural, and social properties. The research also covers property valuation and its impact on investment decisions.
In the field of finance and accounting, the team analyzes investment processes in real estate and marketing strategies, including the use of social media for property promotion. Technologies in real estate management are another important area, encompassing intelligent building management systems, digital twins, and building automation.
The team also studies building certification systems, the development of passive buildings, and the impact of building materials on the environment. In the area of sustainable development, research is conducted on Green Deal and Fit for 55 strategies and Life Cycle Assessment analyses. Social aspects of real estate include studies on gentrification, combating social exclusion, and the role of housing communities.
Automation and artificial intelligence are used to optimize real estate management processes, and research on building structures focuses on their durability and intelligent construction. The team also deals with the management of educational and cultural spaces and the analysis of the impact of legal regulations on the real estate market. Optimization of supply chains and the implementation of sustainable strategies are other key areas of the team's activities.
Education for Sustainable Development
Entity:
Faculty of Energy and Fuels
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Department of Sustainable Energy Development
Description: Analysis of anthropogenic impacts on the environment. Application of advanced decision-making methods. Development of post-mining areas. Waste management in theory and practice. Implementation of sustainable development goals. Use of alternative energy sources for sustainable development. The role of ecological education of society in sustainable development.
Efficiency of Energy Conversion Processes in Power Machines
Entity:
Faculty of Energy and Fuels
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Department of Thermal and Fluid Flow Machines
Description: The research on the performance of a three-bed adsorption chiller.
Assessment of the effect of selected types of adhesives on improving heat transfer in the bed.
The analysis of the feasibility of using sorbents based on silica gel, activated carbons, zeolites, and microporous MOF structures in waste heat-powered adsorption chillers.
Determination of the effect of high thermal conductivity additives on the sorption capacity and thermal conductivity of modified sorbents.
Analysis of the cyclic sorption and desorption of water, methanol, ethanol, etc.
Synthesis and comprehensive analysis of sorbents used in adsorption chillers.
Studies of the effect of desorption temperature on the performance of adsorption chiller.
Studies of the effect of adsorption temperature on the performance of adsorption chiller.
Studies of the effect of the sorption/desorption cycle duration on the performance of adsorption chiller.
Optimization of adsorption chiller operation.
Study of the effect of different designs of the sorption beds, evaporator, and condenser on the efficiency of the cooling process.
Studies of the water desalination process in the solar distiller, adsorption chiller, and multi-stage water purification station, towards cooperation with an electrolyzer for hydrogen production.
Determination of parameters affecting the phase transformation time of PCMs in heat exchangers.
Investigation of the thermophysical properties of PCMs enhanced with high thermal conductivity additives.
Efficiency of adsorption chillers with desalination function
Entity:
Faculty of Energy and Fuels
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Department of Thermal and Fluid Flow Machines
Description: The main objective of the research work carried out within the research team is to improve the efficiency of the adsorption refrigerator. The research work conducted within the research team includes the issues of modification of adsorption beds by doping with additives with high heat conduction coefficient and the use of thermally conductive binders to reduce the thermal resistance between the sorbent and the heat exchanger. Heat and mass transport analyses are based on studies of the thermal and sorption properties of sorbents. In addition, activities involving changes in the design of the heat exchanger in the adsorption chiller bed and the use of fluidized beds are also being carried out. Activities include research conducted on a single bed and a three bed adsorption chiller. The work conducted includes analyses of the effects of adsorption and desorption temperatures on the performance of the adsorption chiller. In addition, studies of the effect of the duration of adsorption and desorption cycles on the efficiency of the adsorption chiller in terms of optimizing the operation of the device.
Electrical Engineering
Entity:
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Electrical and Power Engineering
Description: Scope of activities of the research team includes analysis, measurements and design of electrical and electronic circuits and nonlinear systems.
Electrical Power Engineering
Entity:
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Electrical and Power Engineering
Description: The scope of research conducted by the Electrical Power Engineering Team includes theoretical analyses and experimental studies in the following groups of issues: Power engineering problems in the field of transmission and distribution of electrical energy in AC and DC systems of medium, high and ultra-high voltages. Modeling and analysis of power networks and systems. Problems of operation of power systems, including exposure and disturbance states. Problems of technology and operation of power cables. Work on the development of renewable and distributed energy, including the integration of distributed energy sources with the power system. High voltage engineering. Optimization of the design of high-voltage insulation systems. Diagnostics of high-voltage power equipment, including testing of power transformers, electrical machines, cables and insulators. Advanced measurement methods and techniques in high-voltage research, including: partial discharges, space charges, relaxation and impulse phenomena in dielectrics. Physical studies of the mechanisms of degradation processes of high-voltage electrical insulating materials. Research on electrical discharge phenomena, their inception and development. High-voltage test techniques, measurements, research and tests in the high-voltage laboratory. Analysis of overvoltages in power systems, in particular their causes, propagation and methods of limitation. Measurements and analyses of electromagnetic interactions in power engineering. Protection automation in power engineering. Techno-economic problems in power engineering. Ecological problems of the impact of power devices on the environment.
Electrochemistry and Electrocatalysis Team
Entity:
Faculty of Energy and Fuels
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Department of Hydrogen Energy
Description: 1) testing of electrode materials and electrolytes for solid oxide fuel cells and high temperature electrolyzers: characterization of structural, transport and catalytic properties, tests of mixed ionic-electronic conductivity, measurements of nonstoichiometry and oxygen diffusion, tests of proton conductivity in oxides, construction and tests of electrochemical properties of cells and electrolyzers
2) research on electrode materials for lithium and post-lithium-ion cells: optimization of the synthesis process in order to obtain the desired phase structure and morphology of electrode materials, characterization of structural, transport and electrochemical properties, construction and tests of electrochemical properties of cells
3) studies of oxygen storage materials: characterization of structural and transport properties, measurements of oxygen storage capacity in PSA and TSA processes
4) research on mixed ionic-electronic conducting materials for the construction of ceramic membranes: characterization of structural and transport properties, studies of oxygen permeation
Electronic Systems Research Team
Entity:
Faculty of Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunications
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Institute of Electronics
Description: The scientific and research activities of the team cover issues related to electronics in the broadest sense. Starting from its physical foundations and new technologies including micro- and nanosystems technology, through the theory, design and testing of electronic circuits, devices and systems, to advanced algorithms of analog and digital signal processing.
Electronic structure of condensed matter
Entity:
Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science
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Department of Condensed Matter Physics
Description: The research group is engaged in theoretical studies of electronic structure and selected physical properties of complex, ordered and disordered polyatomic systems, using ab initio methods. In particular, in cooperation with many experimental groups, we conduct research on new materials for energy conversion (thermoelectrics, magnetocalorics and ionic batteries). Another important area of our interest is the study of crystal lattice vibrations, electron-phonon interactions and superconductivity. We develop and implement numerical methods enabling first principles calculations of electronic and phonon transport properties and spin-orbit interactions.
Electrophysiologic Signal Analysis
Entity:
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering
Description: Development of methods for the analysis and interpretation of signals related to the functioning of the human body.
Electrospun Fibers Group
Entity:
Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science
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Department of Physical & Powder Metallurgy
Description: Research topics are related to biomaterials and nanomaterials in tissue engineering, for energy and water harvesting including:
• studies of adhesion/wetting forces at the nanoscale using AFM and SEM,
• studying the properties of soft condensed matter at the nanoscale,
• mechanical and surface properties of soft condensed matter,
• polymer nanofibers and composites fabricated by electrospinning,
• biomimetics and biomaterials
• biocompatibility and cell-material interactions using confocal microscopy.
Embedded Vision Systems Group
Entity:
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Automatic Control and Robotics
Description: The Embedded Vision Systems (EVS) group works within the Computer Vision Laboratory, Department of Automatic Control and Robotics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering (EAIiIB), AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow, Poland.
We are involved in research on implementation of various types of vision systems, which can operate in real time even for high-resolution video streams and sampling – up to UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 60 fps) – while maintaining low power consumption. As hardware platforms, we use reprogrammable FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Array), reprogrammable SoCs (System on Chip) such as Zynq SoC, Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC (Multi Processor System on Chip), or embedded GPU (Graphic Processing Unit) solutions such as Nvidia’s Jetson series. We are also interested in neuromorphic platforms.
Energy Sources Analysis and Modeling Group
Entity:
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Measurement and Electronics
Description: The team deals with modern methods of modeling, testing and analysis of energy sources, in particular lithium-ion cells and batteries and energy harvesting systems.
Energy Systems Modeling Lab.
Entity:
Faculty of Energy and Fuels
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Department of Sustainable Energy Development
Description: The study of prospects for the development of energy systems, at the current level of economic development, requires the use of appropriate analytical apparatus. The complexity and size of the problems make mathematical models the only tools that reflect the functioning of real systems (with some simplicity). The ESMLab team develops energy system models. Such models are essential for forecasting, designing and analysing energy systems, and in particular for examining the impact of the proposed regulations. The team carries out research related to the analysis, planning and management of energy systems on different territorial scales (EU,national, regional) and in different time periods (short-, mid- and long-term).
Energy efficiency in complex systems/Investigations of multiscale phenomena
Entity:
Faculty of Energy and Fuels
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Department of Thermal and Fluid Flow Machines
Description: Mathematical modeling of the dynamics of complex energy processes and their assessment in terms of energy efficiency. Research on the dynamics of the operation of mechanical energy storage devices, including storage of electrical energy in compressed air. Research on the cooperation of electrical energy storage devices with renewable energy sources and the network. Research on energy conversion methods. Design and construction of stations/prototypes for the conversion of electrical and mechanical energy, and storage of mechanical energy.
Engineering Innovation Team WZ AGH
Entity:
Faculty of Management
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Department of Business and Enterprise Management
Description: The Engineering Innovations Team at WZ AGH is an interdisciplinary research group dedicated to advancing modern engineering technologies through sophisticated methods of design, analysis, and production implementation. The team's activities encompass reverse engineering, rapid prototyping, life cycle analysis (LCA), as well as the development of technologies related to renewable energy sources and circular economy principles.
In the field of rapid prototyping, the team focuses on 3D printing technologies, enabling the swift creation of prototypes, thereby supporting market innovation. Within reverse engineering, the team concentrates on the analysis of shape and dimension quality, utilising data from 3D scanning processes.
In life cycle analysis (LCA), the team employs modern methods, including LCI and Monte Carlo simulation software, to assess the environmental impact of products. The team also engages in the analysis of data related to the circular economy, aiming to minimise waste and optimise the use of natural resources.
The team further conducts research on the implementation of advanced materials, collaborating with other scientific fields. Its goal is to develop materials with exceptional properties, applicable in various branches of engineering such as construction, nanotechnology, and medicine.
Additionally, the team undertakes projects in the areas of renewable energy sources, energy storage, and resource management, integrating materials engineering with eco-innovations to promote environmentally friendly solutions.
With its multidisciplinary approach, the team efficiently addresses technological challenges and develops innovative solutions that align with sustainable development principles.
The team is working intensively on functional materials for demanding technical applications. These include highly durable and corrosion-resistant binding materials, developed using high-temperature synthesis and secondary raw materials. They are used in civil engineering, energy, environmental protection, as well as in space technologies and specialist infrastructure solutions.
The team also develops technologies supporting eco-energy, including energy storage materials, components for renewable energy sources, low-emission solutions and biogas conversion systems. These activities are closely linked to the assumptions of a circular economy and energy transformation.
In parallel, research is being conducted on the use of functional materials in medicine, including as biocompatible implant structures, drug carriers and materials supporting tissue regeneration.
By integrating knowledge from the field of engineering, materials science, energy, biotechnology and management, the team develops innovative solutions consistent with the idea of sustainable development and modern industry.
Engineering Materials and Processes Technologies
Entity:
Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science
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Department of Metal Forming and Metallurgical Engineering
Description: Metal forming processes.
Entrepreneurship, Society, Education
Entity:
Faculty of Space Technologies
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Description: The Entrepreneurship, Society, Education Research Team explores the interplay between emerging technologies, organizational context, and human behavior. Our focus is on understanding how technology shapes workplace processes, influences employee well-being and performance, and influences peoples' career choices.
We investigate a wide range of topics, including:
- Perception of technology — how people adopt, trust, and engage with new technologies.
- Proactive behaviors and entrepreneurship — fostering innovation, adaptability, and initiative within organizations.
- Effective teamwork — understanding collaboration dynamics to enhance productivity and cohesion.
- Communication skills — exploring their role in leadership, team performance, and navigating technological change.
- Leadership — examining how different leadership styles drive success in tech-integrated workplaces.
- Attitudes towards science — studying how beliefs about science influence technology adoption and organizational culture.
- Diversity and inclusion — promoting equitable, supportive environments that embrace diverse perspectives for innovation and growth.
By blending insights from human factors, work psychology, and technological innovation, we aim to design smarter, more resilient, and human-centered workplaces for the future.
Environmantal Engineering
Entity:
Faculty of Geo-Data Science, Geodesy, and Environmental Engineering
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Department of Environmental Management and Protection
Description: The team analyzes and solves environmental problems. It conducts research on the quality of water, air and soil and methods of their treatment. It develops modern technologies in the field of water, wastewater and waste management. The team analyzes the impact of human activity on the environment and seeks ways to minimize it. An important area of research is renewable energy sources and energy efficiency. The team cooperates with industry, local governments and scientific institutions at home and abroad.
Environment Protection Methods
Entity:
Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection
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Department of Environment Protection
Description: The Environmental Protection Methods Team conducts research related to:
• geochemical composition of environmental components, in particular sediments and river suspended matter, anthropogenic dust, long-term migration of trace metals in river valleys;
• possibilities and methods of limiting the effects of human activity in river valleys and their renaturalization;
• biogeochemical monitoring of the soil-plant system, phytoremediation of degraded areas;
• monitoring the condition of the soil-water environment and protection of naturally valuable areas.
• economic use of industrial waste, waste disposal in building materials;
• content of biogenic elements in historical layers of the city of Krakow;
• modeling of pollutant transport in the catchment area in the context of climate change;
• sustainable development in environmental, social and economic aspects, including environmental quality analysis, environmental impact assessment and environmental valuation.
Environmental Physics Group
Entity:
Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science
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Department of Applied Nuclear Physics
Description: We are part of AGH University of Krakow - the leading Polish university of science and technology. Scientific activities of our group are centered around problems associated with the use of natural variability of isotopic composition of light elements (hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, nitrogen) in environmental research, in particular related to cycling of water and carbon in the environment. Both stable and radioactive isotopes are being employed. Methodological developments focusing on various analytical methods associated with determination of natural radioactivity levels in various matrices are pursued. We develop methods for modelling hydrospheric and atmospheric phenomena, carrying out simulations using AGH supercomputers.
Fluid Flow and Acoustics in Power Systems
Entity:
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Power Systems and Environmental Protection Facilities
Description: no yet
Foundry Process Engineering
Entity:
Faculty of Foundry Engineering
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Department of Foundry Processes Engineering
Description: Modelling of foundry processes.
Implementation in foundry practice of computerised systems: CAD, CAM, CAE.
Theoretical basis of processes in foundry machines and equipment such as mixers, moulding, and core machines, as well as coining machines.
Computer control of foundry machines and foundry software.
Equipment and processes that lead to the recovery of the used moulding sand.
Foundry design engineering.
Mechanisation, automation, and robotisation of the production system and internal transport in foundries.
Technology for manufacturing moulds and cores from less environmentally burdensome materials.
Reducing the environmental impact of foundry technologies.
Ecological polymer binders.
Management and treatment of foundry waste, regeneration of used moulding sand, recycling of metals and alloys.
Spectrophotometric determination of montmorillonite in bentonites and moulding sands (UV-Vis method).
Spectrophotometric determination of the ion exchange capacity of aluminosilicates (UV-Vis method).
Spectrophotometric analysis of eluates (cyanides, phosphates, sulphates, OWO, nitrates, ammoniacal nitrogen, COD, fluorides, chlorides, Cr (VI), formaldehyde, and volatile phenols).
Spectral determination of thermostability of polymeric binders and polymeric plastics used in 3D printing (DRIFT method).
Spectral determination of bentonite deactivation (IR method).
Qualitative analysis of hydrocarbons from the thermal decomposition of solid/liquid phase samples by pyrolytic gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (Py-GC/MS method).
Quantitative analysis of BTEX hydrocarbons for samples in the liquid phase by gas chromatography with a flame ionisation detector (GC-FID method).
Quantitative analysis of BTEX hydrocarbons from thermal decomposition of samples in the liquid/solid phase in a resistance tube furnace by gas chromatography with flame ionisation detector (GC-FID method).
Thermal decomposition of solid samples at a given temperature (range 100-1300ºC) with recording of evolved gases, data processing.
Structural investigations by the transmission method (FTIR method) of materials: solids, liquids, pastes.
Structural Investigations by weakened internal reflection (ATR Method) Materials: liquids.
Structural investigations in the temperature range 20-500ºC using the DRIFT (diffuse reflection) technique: solids in powder form.
Structural testing in the temperature range 20-200ºC using the ATR technique - materials: liquids, pastes.
Functional Coatings Lab
Entity:
Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Inorganic Chemistry
Description: A significant part of the research conducted by team members is devoted to surface engineering: modification/functionalization and many-sided surface analysis including evaluation of useful properties and interactions with the environment. Major activities are related to the synthesis and characterization of new materials, coatings and functional layers based on intermetallic and ceramic phases (lightweight alloys/composites, thermoelectric materials/films, hard layers, diffusion barriers, and other). The team does not refrain from challenging tasks that require substantive knowledge, scientific experience, as well as the necessary know-how for the implementation of even radically new ideas and is open to scientific co-operation with Polish and foreign partners from academia and industry.
Functional Coatings Team
Entity:
Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Physical Chemistry and Process Modelling
Description: The Team's activities focus on surface engineering of engineering materials, particularly concerning the modification of the surface layer of steels, light alloys (eg., Al-Zn, Al-Cu, AZ31), medical alloys (eg., Ti6Al7Nb, NiTi), and polymer materials (eg., PE, PU, PEEK). The research conducted aims, among others, to design layered systems and their application as functional materials and coatings, taking into account, depending on the needs, their protective effect (limiting wear-rate in an unfavourable operating environment) or biological activity (improving biocompatibility and antibacterial activity). In this respect, we develop intentionally selected processing processes that are aimed at additive or synergistic action, while meeting a specific set of requirements for the application in given working conditions. We achieve these goals using several methods in the field of mechanical and chemical processing, with particular emphasis on the technology of thin films and coatings obtained under plasma chemical conditions (including CVD processes – Chemical Vapour Deposition, PA CVD – Plasma Enhanced Chemcal Vapour Deposition, MS PVD – Magnetron Sputtering Physical Vapour Deposition), using immersion methods (spin-coating and dip-coating methods), including the preparation of drug delivery systems for applications in bioengineering.
Functional Materials and Nanomagnetism
Entity:
Academic Centre for Materials and Nanotechnology
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Department of Functional Materials and Nanomagnetism
Description: The Functional Materials and Nanomagnetism Group conducts interdisciplinary research on nanomaterials, focusing on their fabrication, characterization, and functional property control through size and dimensionality reduction, supported by experimental methods and advanced theoretical modeling.
Functional and Sustainable Polymer Materials Team
Entity:
Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Glass Technology and Amorphous Coatings
Description: Our team conducts research in the area of functional and sustainable polymer materials, including composites and nanocomposites for various applications. The research concerns, among others, the development and testing of materials for the conversion and accumulation of thermal energy, polymer biomaterials for orthopedics and biodegradable polymer materials for the needs of sustainable agriculture. Research is also carried out to obtain carbon, cellulose and silica aerogels for the modification of phase-change materials and the production of materials with shape stabilization. Polymer materials are modified with various types of nanoadditives, including carbon nanomaterials, MXenes or functionalized bioactive ceramics and additives of natural origin. The obtained materials are subjected to research using a number of different research methods, in particular in the field of testing phase transitions, thermal degradation processes and the kinetics of these processes using thermal analysis methods (DSC, DSC with temperature modulation, TG, DMA).
Functional materials for advanced technologies
Entity:
Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Physical Chemistry and Process Modelling
Description: The research team conducts scientific activities in the following areas:
• conversion and storage of energy (electrolyte and interconnect materials designed for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) and solid oxide electrolytic cells (SOECs), high-entropy ceramics),
• solid-state chemistry (high-temperature corrosion of metallic materials in various reaction atmospheres, point defect chemistry),
• ferroelectric electroceramics (solid and composite biomaterials),
• optoelectronics (transparent ceramics),
• surface engineering (ceramic coatings).
Fundamental and Structural Mineralogy Group
Entity:
Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection
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Department of Mineralogy, Petrography and Geochemistry
Description: The research group conducts advanced fundamental and structural investigations focused on rare minerals. Its primary focus is the analysis of rare-element-bearing phases. The thematic scope encompasses studies of pegmatitic systems, hydrothermal and supergene mineralization, and contact metamorphic zones. The group's activities also include the discovery, identification, and comprehensive characterization of new mineral species.
General geology and geotourism
Entity:
Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection
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Department of General Geology and Geotourism
Description: The aim of the team's work is to reconstruct the architecture of the Alpine and Variscan orogens of Europe and adjacent areas in the context of the Earth's geotectonic evolution. The team focuses on identifying the course of geological processes through detailed analyses of paleontological, geochemical, sedimentological, petrological, geophysical and stratigraphic analyses. The elaboration of paleogeography and the course of regional paleotectonic processes, as are the estimation of environmental conditions and the determination of the impact of individual geological processes on the modern structure of the lithosphere. Furthermore, the team is engaged in the development of methods of geotourism valorisation tailored to diverse audiences, as well as identifying geologically valuable areas that require geodiversity protection and possess high didactic value.
GeoCarto Heritage Team - Integration and analysis of archival survey, cartographic and cadastral data
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Faculty of Geo-Data Science, Geodesy, and Environmental Engineering
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Department of Integrated Geodesy and Cartography
Description: The team conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of geodesy and cartography, geoinformation, history and cultural heritage, focusing on the analysis and integration of historical spatial data. The team's main areas of activity are: harmonization of archival surveying and cartographic materials with contemporary spatial data; research on historical surveying marks, inventory of existing marks, analysis of historical surveying matrices; inventory of mounds; analysis of the cadastre records of the former Austrian and Prussian partition in the context of legal status regulation and as a source of knowledge about the heritage and micro-history of localities; development of transformation parameters from old coordinate and elevation systems to modern systems; giving contemporary georeferencing to large-scale cadastral maps; use of archival surveying and cartographic materials for locating deteriorated topographic objects; creation of geoportals and digital tools to support sharing and analysis of historical-spatial data; research in the Spatial Humanities trend, including on the use of Historical Geographic Information Systems (HGIS).
Geoenergy
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Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection
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Department of Fossil Fuels
Description: The scope of scientific activity of the GEOENERGIA Research Team covers a wide spectrum of research issues related to the search for and effective use of natural energy resources. They are carried out by several research groups: i) Renewable Energy Sources, ii) Sustainable Water and Energy Management, iii) Surface Geochemistry, iv) Porous Systems, v) Sedimentary Rocks.
The Team's activity concerns research issues in the field of the use of renewable energy sources, with particular emphasis on geothermal energy and heat pumps, including the effective use of deep and shallow geothermal energy. Of particular character are studies in the field of determining the geothermal potential of various regions of Poland and indicating places predisposed for the effective management of water and geothermal energy, together with determining the expected energy and ecological effects of the operation of geothermal installations. The Team's activities also include issues of rational and effective use of water resources in the context of raw materials and energy, with particular focus on medicinal and geothermal waters, as well as surface and underground waters used in conventional and renewable energy.
The Team's activities include scientific issues related to the exploration of hydrocarbon deposits, using geophysical, geological and geochemical methods. In this respect, research using the most modern computer software from the world's leading oil companies is worth noting, enabling processing, analysis and interpretation of seismic survey results, as well as the creation of spatial geological models.
The members of the Research Team specialize in sedimentary rock research conducted using broadly understood petrological, mineralogical, microstructural, structural, geochemical and petrophysical methods. The latter are carried out in the Petrophysical Laboratory and the Laboratory of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Tomography and Spectroscopy.
An important area of activity of the Geoenergia Research Team is surface geochemical research conducted from an environmental perspective - e.g. studies of the tightness of underground natural gas storage facilities, carbon dioxide sequestration sites, gas hazards in post-mining areas, as well as in the aspect of supporting the exploration of hydrocarbon and natural hydrogen deposits. These studies are conducted using modern analytical equipment in the Laboratory of Gas Chromatography and Surface Geochemical Methods.
Geoenergy - Laboratory for Advanced Methods of Hydrocarbon Production and Energy Storage
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Faculty of Drilling, Oil and Gas
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Department of Petroleum Engineering
Description: Laboratory and model investigations related to the study of fluid flow processes in porous media and fluid properties under reservoir conditions. Research related to sustainable and optimal exploitation of hydrocarbon and geothermal reservoirs, fluid injection, and energy storage processes in geological structures.
Geoengineering, Geotechnical Engineering , Tunnelling, Revitalisation and Sustainable Civil Engineering
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Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management
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Department of Civil & Geotechnical Engineering and Geomechanics
Description: Geoengineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Tunnelling
Slope stability
Design and construction of tunnels
Underground Construction
Geotechnical Site Characterisation
Sustainable Civil Engineering
Geoinformatics
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Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection
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Department of Geoinformatics and Applied Computer Science
Description: The team's research focuses on the following issues:
geoinformatics, GIS and remote sensing: using GIS emerging technologies, satellite and air remote sensing for environmental monitoring,
computer graphics: visualization and three-dimensional modelling of deposits, rock structures, seismic data,
numerical modelling of geodynamic phenomena: underground constructions and landslide stability modelling, rock resistance for a given load modelling,
distributed computing modelling: using connected computers in a network is a time saving method for long-lasting and complicated numerical computations,
processing and analysis of digital images: detection and analysis of chosen objects in minerals and rocks microscope images, air and satellite images,
soft computing: using state-of-the-art computer methods (neural networks, genetic algorithms, fuzzy logic) for decision-making optimization,
computer science in environmental protection: modelling, warehousing, data processing of natural and anthropogenic phenomena,
statistics methods in geology: using statistic methods for description and prediction of dynamic environmental time series processes,
data bases: data warehousing and effective data processing connected with the Earth sciences for different data base systems, data mining,
computer networks: creation and administration of computer networks, design and construction of computer measurement systems for environment monitoring.
Geomechanics and Underground Construction
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Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management
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Department of Civil & Geotechnical Engineering and Geomechanics
Description: underground construction support design, monitoring of underground construction (roadways, shafts, tunnels), rock mass properties test, rock mass classification, rockburst hazard assessment
Geometric Feature Shaping Team
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Manufacturing Systems
Description: 3D printing, welding, hardfacing, agglomeration.
Geophysics
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Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection
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Department of Geophysics
Description: Research directions and methods developed by the Geophysics team:
- Petrophysics and laboratory tests
- Gravimetry and Magnetometry
- GPR
- Geoelectric and Magnetotelluric Methods
- Well Logging
- Seismics
The team's activities include basic, research and development and applied research in the field of applied geophysics - exploration, engineering and mining, as well as the application of geophysical methods in geology, geotechnics, construction, environmental protection, energy, marine and civil engineering. Our activities include research project preparation, data acquisition, processing and interpretation.
Geospatial Engineering and Infrastructure Monitoring Systems Team
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Faculty of Geo-Data Science, Geodesy, and Environmental Engineering
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Department of Engineering Surveying and Civil Engineering
Description: The team specializes in interdisciplinary research in geospatial engineering, engineering geodesy, digital documentation, and monitoring of infrastructure and cultural heritage. Its focus lies in developing advanced surveying technologies, diagnostic systems, and spatial data analysis tools to support infrastructure management and smart urban environments.
Gradis
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Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Applied Computer Science
Description: Description of the team's research issues
The use of formal methods to support approximate computation to provide imprecise but useful solutions to complex computational problems.
Development of graph theory, with particular emphasis on the cooperation of various graph grammars and their application in computer science solutions.
Parallelization of computations thanks to the development of original concepts of complementary graphs (ComplementaryGraphs) and slashed graphs (SlashedGraphs) based on the concept of multi-agent systems.
Connecting graph methods with other artificial intelligence methods.
Application of the above issues in practice, including: design and optimization of street lighting, analysis of data and information security patterns, energy management and planning of production and consumption, representation of complex environments, including architectural problems for the purpose of effective inference and identification of new knowledge.
In order to commercialize the team's research results, GRADIS sp. z o. o. (http://gradis.pl) was established in 2014 (with the participation of AGH and KIC InnoEnergy). It successfully implemented the above-mentioned concepts in AI-assisted outdoor lighting design in Tbilisi, Georgia (96,000 light points), Washington (54,000 light points), and in several dozen national projects.
Green Team
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Faculty of Management
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Department of Business and Enterprise Management
Description: Scientific activities of POB 2.
In the face of increasing environmental, social, and regulatory pressure, the concept of the circular economy (CE) is gaining the status of a systemic transformation paradigm for contemporary models of production, consumption, and market communication. Its effective implementation requires profound changes in organizational structures, management culture, employee competencies, as well as in product and system design aligned with the principles of circular engineering. Central to this process is the interdisciplinary integration of modern technologies, eco-innovations, and sustainable business models aimed at increasing productivity while simultaneously reducing waste and environmental impact.
The research team focuses on analyzing the interdependencies between the implementation of technologies supporting the circular economy—such as digitalization, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, blockchain, and predictive technologies—and the transformation of business models toward circularity. Attention is also paid to the role of production systems engineering, reverse logistics, and product design in line with eco-design and modularity principles. A key aspect of the analysis is understanding the mechanisms of creation, transfer, and utilization of organizational knowledge within this transformation process.
In parallel, the research investigates the impact of circular transformation on individuals—particularly employees and managerial staff—as well as the challenges and opportunities it creates in the context of human capital management. In this light, the concept of Green Human Resource Management (Green HRM) plays a particularly important role. It is understood as a set of strategies, policies, and practices that support the development of green competencies, promote pro-environmental attitudes, and strengthen employee engagement in achieving CE objectives. Practices such as green recruitment, environmental training and development, incentive systems based on environmental goals, and participatory change management models serve as potential drivers for the effective implementation of eco-innovations and circular technologies.
Marketing also constitutes an integral component of the transition to the circular economy—not as a promotional function, but as a strategic instrument that supports stakeholder awareness and acceptance. Communicating sustainable values, building circular brands, green storytelling, and consumer education become key tools for developing competitive advantage. Building lasting, trusting relationships with stakeholders — both internal and external — is also crucial. Involving business partners, suppliers, customers, civic organizations, and public institutions in the transformation process fosters a better understanding of their perspectives and enables the co-creation of solutions. This increases the likelihood of successful implementation and widespread public acceptance. Marketing also plays a feedback role—by providing data on market needs and expectations, it supports the design of products and business models aligned with CE principles.
An additional area of analysis is the role of individual attitudes, motivations, and adaptive capacities of employees in the context of organizational transformation. This issue becomes particularly significant in light of the concept of the "learning organization," where the ability to generate and implement knowledge forms the foundation of lasting competitiveness. Including the micro-foundations of transformation processes (at the individual level) allows for a deeper understanding of the mechanisms through which circular innovations become embedded in organizational practice.
Thus, the research contributes to the discourse on a holistic approach to sustainable transformation, combining technological, engineering, organizational, environmental, marketing, and psychological perspectives. It represents a contribution to the development of knowledge regarding the role of eco-innovation, circular engineering, Green HRM, and sustainable marketing in building future-oriented organizations—more productive, resilient, and environmentally responsible.
Group for Glass Technology and Functional Polymeric Materials
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Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Glass Technology and Amorphous Coatings
Description: Scientific research within our group is focused on the technology and processing of glass as well as polymeric materials, including composites and nanocomposites for various applications. The conducted studies include, among others, the development of special glasses for optoelectronics, dosimetry, materials for thermal energy conversion and storage, polymeric biomaterials and composites for orthopedics, and biodegradable polymer materials for sustainable agriculture.
The obtained materials are analyzed using a wide range of research methods, particularly in the study of phase transitions by X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermal stability processes in glass, and thermal degradation of polymers using thermal analysis techniques (DSC, modulated DSC, TG, DMA).
Optical properties are investigated using fluorescence spectrometry, UV-VIS spectrometry, and photoelasticity (elasto-optics). Material characterization includes chemical composition analysis (ICP-OES), molecular weight assessment of polymers (GPC), structural analysis (FTIR), as well as mechanical property testing (universal testing machine, profilometer) and thermal property testing (TMA).
Group for Information Technology and Systems Research
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Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science
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Department of Applied Computer Science and Computational Physics
Description: The Information Technology and Systems Research Group ZTIBS carry out highly specialized investigations into broadly understood information technology and systems research, in particular that pertaining to data analysis and exploration, computational intelligence and machine learning, as well as the interdisciplinary applications of obtained results. In particular, team members participate in the LHCb experiment conducted by the European Organization for Nuclear Research, Geneva.
Group of Modeling and Control of Dynamic Systems
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Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Automatic Control and Robotics
Description: 1. Modeling and control of industrial processes with the use of advanced mathematical tools and AI.
2. An application of image processing and AI methods in construction of flexible production systems compliant to Industry 4.0 paradigm.
3. An application of of fractional order calculus in modeling and control of dynamic systems. In particular it is considered a fractional modeling of heat processes as well as fractional control of non linear processes and systems with delay.
4. Modeling and control of distributed parameter systems
5. Analysis and applications of positive dynamic systems.
Group of theory of oxide heterostructures
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Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science
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Department of Applied Computer Science and Computational Physics
Description: The team will deal with computer simulations and theoretical calculations of nanoscopic and mesoscopic systems base on transition metal oxides i.e. LAO/STO, LAO/KTO.
H2_tech Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Technologies Research Group
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Faculty of Energy and Fuels
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Department of Sustainable Energy Development
Description: Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Technologies Research Group
The team's activities focus on numerical and experimental research on integrated energy systems using hydrogen as an energy storage medium and carrier. Other research areas include electric drive units utilising hybrid electricity sources with fuel cells. The team is developing new materials for fuel cells, electrolysers, and other devices relevant to hydrogen technologies. Another important area of the team's work is the electrochemical conversion of alternative fuels to hydrogen (methanol, ethanol, hydrocarbon fuels), as well as waste materials from agricultural, food, and other production processes in fuel cells. Research focuses on the kinetics and mechanisms of electrochemical oxidation of alternative fuels in PEMFC and SOFC cells, new catalytic systems, and diagnostic techniques.
We also work in the area of automation, control, and measurement tools for hydrogen technologies and other electrochemical electricity sources.
Heavy ions in the ATLAS experiment at the LHC
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Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science
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Department of Particle Interactions and Detection Techniques
Description: Implementation of the IDUB project Action 4 Support for International Project Applicants, Application 9722, entitled Undiscovered potential of extreme heavy-ion collisions in the ATLAS experiment at the LHC.
Heritage Science Lab
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Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Inorganic Chemistry
Description: The team is engaged in research in the field of heritage science - undertaking collaborative work with collection holders (museums, archives, libraries) to carry out research aimed at gaining a better understanding of the works and developing preventive or rescue conservation strategies. The team is an active participant in the E-RIHS.pl (Research Infrastructure for Heritage Science, Poland) network. The main research specialities: 1) a non-destructive lightfastness testing (Micro Fading Tests, MFT) and 2) modern imaging techniques (Multispectral Imaging, MSI and Reflectance Transformation Imaging, RTI).
Heterogenous Systems Design and Analysis Research Team
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Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Physical Chemistry and Process Modelling
Description: The Team’s research activity concentrates on kinetics and mechanisms study in the heterogenic systems. The research area embrace topics including physicochemical properties of the layer systems for energy conversion, modelling of diffusion processes and stress in construction materials, and the use of thermodynamic and numerical methods to design alloys with specified properties. The conducted research cover advanced high-temperature corrosion of materials, especially heat-resistant steels, the subject of desining, synthesis and analysis of high-entropy materials, and design of layer coatings and their synthesis using immersion techniques and crystallization form the gas phase.
Himalayan Academy
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Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection
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Department of General Geology and Geotourism
Description: Himalayan Academy (HA) – it is
a platform for scientists representing various fields of Earth and environmental sciences and various scientific research institutions to exchange knowledge, experience and undertake joint research. The Himalayan Academy is in the nature of a working group aiming to be proactive in recognising the geological structure and evolution of the Himalayas, analysing the palaeoenvironment and the processes that contemporarily shape the geological environment, assessing geohazards and determining their impact on local communities. The Himalayan Academy is an open group within which research, scientific, as well as teaching and popular science activities are carried out on issues in the fields of geology, palaeontology, sedimentology, geophysics, geochemistry, environmental protection and geotourism and related fields. The main area of cooperation at the present stage of organisation of the Himalayan Academy is Earth and Environmental Sciences, although in the near future the HA is also to become a platform for activities in other fields of engineering and natural sciences of the other faculties of AGH University and cooperating institutions.
Homogeneous and heterogeneous algorithms and models in intelligent, decentralized and distributed computer science systems
Entity:
Faculty of Computer Science
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Institute of Computer Science
Description: - Development of innovative, and in particular hybrid metaheuristics and verification of their effectiveness. - Development of innovative cloud algorithms for various applications. - Development of innovative algorithms in the field of IoT sensor applications.
- Development and verification of innovative algorithms in the field of machine learning, in particular neural networks, including new architectures in the field of deep learning and their applications. - Development of innovative algorithms in the field of quantum computing and testing them using simulators, as well as available infrastructure supporting quantum computing. - Development of innovative algorithms of post-quantum cryptography and their application to secure authentication and authorization processes as well as data transmission.
- Increasing the efficiency and reliability of distributed data systems, testing such systems in various infrastructures. - Development of agent-based algorithms in applications, m.in. simulation or computation. -
-Development of research on the theory, technical and infrastructural side and applications of innovative FEM solvers in the context of broadly understood problems of simulation of physical phenomena. - Support for research carried out at CERN in the context of the processing and analysis of data collected by the LHC.
Human-AI Studies
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Faculty of Humanities
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Department of Society and Technology Studies
Description: The Human-AI Studies (HAIS) research group carries out interdisciplinary research focused on human-AI interaction. This research integrates insights from social and cultural studies, science and technology studies, practice theory, technoanthropology, and design studies. Our topics of investigation include the application of artificial intelligence technologies to explore and represent social realities, as well as the ways in which gender inequalities are perpetuated in the design of conversational interfaces. In addition to our research activities, we offer training courses on the use of AI technologies in research within the social sciences and humanities.
Humanoid Intelligence Research Group for Space Exploration
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Faculty of Space Technologies
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Institute of Computer Science
Description: The group aims to conduct research on Embodied AI solutions, exploring their application in long-term space missions and assessing their impact on the psycho-physiological well-being of astronauts.
Hybrid Organizations
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Faculty of Management
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Department of Social Capital and Organizational Management
Description: The research team focuses on broadly understood hybrid solutions across various organisational dimensions — including the multiplicity of organisational goals (economic, social, and environmental), the coexistence of institutional logics, organisational ambidexterity, and collaboration between business and the public sector, as well as the digitalisation of processes, digital twins, and the cooperation between humans and artificial intelligence.
We are particularly interested in “hybridisation” and its strategic dimension — that is, the identification of the conditions and mechanisms that hybrid organisations employ to achieve their objectives while managing the pressures stemming from their complex, multidimensional nature. We are also concerned with the operational dimension, for instance, in terms of hybrid project management methodologies.
We intend to collaborate with researchers interested, among other topics, in the integration of people, technologies, and knowledge within organisations, as well as in organisational capabilities in the era of dynamic digital transformation.
Hybrid poligeneration systems in renewable energy
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Faculty of Energy and Fuels
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Department of Sustainable Energy Development
Description: Experimental and computational works related to analysis of renewable energy systems
Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology and Geotechnics
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Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection
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Department of Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology
Description: Research and assessment of hydrogeological and geotechnical conditions and processes caused by the influence of geogenic and anthropogenic factors, especially in urbanized, industrialized and post-industrial areas. Studies of the chemical composition of water, hydrogeological and physico-mechanical properties of soils and rocks.
IT systems and artificial intelligence in managing organizations
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Faculty of Management
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Department of Business Informatics and Management Engineering
Description: Research on the development of management information systems and the use of artificial intelligence in business processes.
Industrial Control Systems
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Process Control
Description: The team conducts activities in the field of modern solutions related to the Industry 4.0 standard and application of the author's stress measurement system. The team's research scope includes: the use of VR (Virtual Reality) and MR (Mixed Reality) glasses, research on machine learning and broad research on modern automation, robotization and digitization solutions. Experience in providing training on modern production line programming and automation system design. Experience in conducting technology audits.
Industrial and Environmental Analytics and Data Processing Team
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Faculty of Energy and Fuels
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Department of Fuel Technology
Description: For many years, the Team's employees have been involved in environmental research, industrial measurements, and the design and construction of analytical devices, and for several years also in data analytics. As part of their environmental research, Team members have focused on the determination of toxic substances in various environmental components and industrial samples, with particular emphasis on mercury. The Team has the ability to determine the concentrations of mercury and its forms, as well as other heavy metals, metalloids, nonmetals, and inorganic toxic substances in fuels, exhaust gases, dust, energy ash, and other wastes, as well as environmental, geological, and raw material samples. Currently, Dr. Mariusz Macherzyński, a professor at AGH, is testing the effectiveness of sorbents and other materials intended for the treatment of exhaust gases and process wastewater. He also studies emissions from the transportation sector and methods for their reduction. Dr. Jerzy Górecki, a professor at AGH, is also interested in: AGH University of Science and Technology's primary focus is industrial analytics, including the development of procedures for determining toxic substances such as mercury, NH3, NOx, CO2, and CO. As part of this process, Dr. Jerzy Górecki, DSc, Eng., is involved in the construction of unique analytical devices and research stations. In recent years, the following have been developed: a mobile system for testing mercury speciation in exhaust gases, an ultrasonic Hg2+ mercury calibrator, a system for sampling and determining mercury in coke oven gas, a system for testing coal fuels for thermal mercury removal, a laboratory exhaust gas generator, an industrial vibration system for sorbent testing, an industrial system for determining ammonia in ash, a vibration system for torrefaction of biomass samples, a PDMS-GC-AFS system for determining methylmercury in biological samples, a semi-automatic Tenax-CG-AFS system for determining MeHg in biological samples, and a number of smaller devices. Currently, in collaboration with the Center for Space Technologies, a system for culturing aquatic organisms in simulated zero-gravity conditions is being developed. One of the key areas of activity of the Industrial and Environmental Analytics and Data Processing Team is advanced analytics. Dr. Szramowiat-Sala conducts innovative research on the impact of energy production processes on the environment and air quality. A particular focus of her work is the study of atmospheric particulate matter emissions, particulate matter emissions from energy-generating processes, and the identification of the causes of these pollutants in given technological processes. In her research, Dr. Katarzyna Szramowiat-Sala combines advanced data science and computational intelligence techniques, such as deep learning algorithms, statistical learning, and data mining methods, to analyze and optimize environmental and technological processes. As part of this work, she is involved in the development of analytical methods for processing large environmental data sets and creating predictive and diagnostic models that support environmental protection. Using these tools makes it possible to model complex processes, predict their effects, identify patterns, and detect anomalies that may indicate potential problems or areas requiring improvement. One of Dr. Szramowiat-Sala's key research areas is the analysis of pollutant emissions generated during the combustion of fossil fuels and biofuels, both in conventional and innovative heating systems, which are often integrated with renewable energy systems. Dr. Szramowiat-Sala also analyzes emissions generated by internal combustion engines, including modern engine technologies, examining the impact of fuel quality, process conditions, and environmental variables on the amount and composition of emitted pollutants. An additional area of her interest is the application of computational intelligence in processes related to intelligent control of algae growth for biofuel production. Machine learning-based models enable precise monitoring and optimization of algae cultivation conditions, such as temperature, lighting, nutrient concentration, and carbon dioxide capture efficiency. These efforts aim to increase biofuel production efficiency while minimizing negative environmental impact. The use of computational intelligence also supports decision-making processes related to the design and optimization of environmental technologies. This enables more efficient resource management, reduced emissions, and the development of innovative solutions in the areas of sustainable energy and environmental protection.
Industrial digitalization and multiscale modelling
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Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science
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Department of Applied Computer Science and Modelling
Description: The „Industrial digitalizaiton and multi-scale modeling” research group conducts research focused on implementing digital solutions in the fields of Industry 4.0 and 5.0. We specialize in computer-aided design for production processes, multi-scale modeling, and developing support systems based on advanced technologies, including IoT systems for production monitoring, VR and AR technologies for training, and multi-scale simulations involving complex rheological and full-field microstructural analyses. Our laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art apparatus that facilitates digital transformation in industry. This includes computational servers, specialized software for numerical simulations using mesh and mesh-free methods, or Odyssey A-Eye AI systems, which enable a numerical analysis of industrial processes and material behaviour during thermomechanical processing.
We also develop reverse engineering systems featuring blue-light scanners, 3D printers, and robotic production stations that support rapid prototyping, 3D modelling of complex objects, the production of finished goods, and precise quality analysis. Our VR and AR goggles assist technologists in both training and machine deployment as well as maintenance. Research on dedicated vision systems utilizing multispectral cameras, depth perception, motion tracking, and spatial AI facilitate research in defect identification and dimensional measurement of products in industrial conditions. Additionally, we have a microforming press that is compliant with Industry 5.0 principles, enabling research into miniaturization of forming processes and leveraging advanced sensors and IoT-based data processing.
Our solutions and equipment enable comprehensive process optimization, increased production efficiency, and the implementation of digital innovations. We encourage you to contact us to jointly conduct research and support your technological needs in adopting innovative production technologies.
Information Technology in Civil Engineering Research Group
Entity:
Faculty of Geo-Data Science, Geodesy, and Environmental Engineering
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Department of Engineering Surveying and Civil Engineering
Description: We are a research team focused on the digitization, digital transformation, and automation of the construction sector. Our interests cover all aspects related to the use of information technology, computer science, electronics and telecommunications, as well as automation and robotics in the design, construction, maintenance, and management of building structures.
Our scope of work spans all stages of a building’s life cycle — from initial planning and design, through construction, operation, and maintenance, to potential demolition and recycling of buildings and other structures.
Specifically, we conduct research in the following areas:
- Engineering geodesy, photogrammetry, and remote sensing
Civil Engineering
- Non-destructive testing, including the identification of subsurface structures
- Development and application of robots, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), in the construction sector
- Structural health monitoring systems, displacement and deformation measurements
- BIM technologies and integration of BIM and GIS data, including the development of Digital Twins
- Software development and artificial intelligence solutions, with a focus on computer vision applications related to the construction sector
- Automated inspection
Our team includes engineers with professional licenses in the fields of Engineering Geodesy (categories 1 and 4) and Civil Engineering (bridge engineering).
Inorganic Chemistry Group
Entity:
Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Inorganic Chemistry
Description: The Group conducts basic and application research within the broadly understood chemistry of functional materials. The main direction of research is the connection of electronic structure, structural, transport and microstructural properties with the possibility of using materials in energy conversion and storage systems, functional metallic and ceramic layers, electrochemical sensors and catalysis and photocatalysis. The Group also conducts research on cultural heritage objects.
Intelligent Autonomous Decision Systems
Entity:
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Automatic Control and Robotics
Description: Our reseaerch is focused on the problems of designing and implementing advanced and intelligent decision-making systems. The topics of activities include both autonomous systems supporting user decisions based on preference learning, as well as modeling autonomous decision-making processes. The latter include classification, recognition and model learning in vision systems and machine learning methods apllied to preference modeling in multicriteria autonomous choice problems.
Robot vision systems are often based on convolutional neural networks (CNNs). They provide the ability for efficient classification and detection of image objects, tracking their position, and analyzing the environment, which is crucial for navigation and performing precise tasks. Thanks to CNNs, robots can analyze complex scenes in real time, which is essential in autonomous systems.
Other methods and topics studied include a.o. anticipatory networks, coordination of robot teams, group world model building, decision support systems based on reference sets, smart cities, and predictive analytics. These are oriented to solving real-life industrial problems.
Intelligent Methods in Software Engineering and Data Analysis
Entity:
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Applied Computer Science
Description: The team's research concerns the application of intelligent methods in two main areas: software engineering and data analysis. Intelligent methods are understood broadly, i.e. as Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods in the classical sense, as well as formal methods of modelling and analysis (Petri nets, process algebras, temporal logics, probabilistic models, fuzzy sets, rough sets). An important connection with engineering methods characterizes the approach used - this applies to the development of these methods and their support or the search for new solutions using AI tools and formal methods.
Interdepartmental Research Group of Explosives for Civil Purposes (IRT.EX)
Entity:
Faculty of Energy and Fuels
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Department of Hydrogen Energy
Description: Design and modification of compositions of new environmentally friendly explosives.
Researching the possibility of using explosives for waste disposal by detonation .
Interdisciplinary Cognitive Robotics Team
Entity:
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Robotics and Mechatronics
Description: The current development of technology forces robots to interact with humans safely. These robots must be able to predict the effects of their actions and the environment's needs. To achieve this, two strands of research need to be combined: one on physical systems designed specifically for human interaction, the other focusing on control architectures that consider the need to gain and use experience. The combination of these areas led to the creation of cognitive robotics. It is a multidisciplinary science that draws on research in adaptive robotics, cognitive science, and artificial intelligence and often uses models based on biological cognition. The Department of Robotics and Mechatronics has researched robotics (including autonomous) for years and implemented machine learning methods for various engineering, design, and production tasks. Combining these two lines of research could create new methods of controlling and programming new types of robots. Research into the efficiency and new applications of this type of robot will enable the creation of efficient and precise algorithms capable of performing tasks previously unattainable for classic industrial robots in the context of production optimization and management. Work on the development of methods to ensure safety will play an important cognitive role.
Interdisciplinary Materials Synthesis and Sintering Group
Entity:
Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Ceramics and Refractories
Description: The group conducts interdisciplinary research: in metallurgy: intermetallics and high-melting metal alloys for nuclear and medical applications, materials for use in high-speed train braking systems, saw segments, new matrices without critical metals;
in ceramics: UHTC ceramics (operating temperatures above 1800C) for avionics and aerospace and power generation (turbines), in addition to materials for cutting tools.
Members of the group cooperate with institutions in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Spain, Italy, Ukraine, China, France and Belgium.
Interfaculty Laboratory for Diagnostics of Industrial Devices and Processes
Entity:
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Automatic Control and Robotics
Description: The aim of the laboratory is to develop methods for the diagnostics of devices and industrial processes, with particular emphasis on data fusion.
KRaKEn - Knowledge Representation and Knowledge Engineering
Entity:
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Applied Computer Science
Description: We are a research team working in the area of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with primary focus on Knowledge Representation and Knowledge Engineering (abbreviated to KRaKEn which becomes the name of our group).
Our activities include developments in theory, tools, and applications concentrated in several branches of modern AI: from its mathematical and logical foundations, through various KR and KE methods and tools (fuzzy logic, knowledge-based systems, logic, and constraint programming – especially with Prolog, model-based reasoning, probabilistic models, Bayesian networks, rule-based systems, semantic technologies, and other) up to practical applications including variations on knowledge graphs, business process modeling and management, eXplainable AI and many more.
We are located at the Department of Applied Computer Science, which is a part of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering of our Alma Mater – AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków, Poland.
We consider our work both as a professional service, but also as an intellectual adventure and a challenge to solve new problems; permanently staying open for new ideas, projects and cooperation, we welcome cooperation proposals and prospective contributors. Finally, being KRaKEn members, we love our Magic City – KRaków.
LMNE
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Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Power Electronics and Energy Control Systems
Description: research concerns advanced analysis and optimization tools (also based on artificial intelligence methods) in the design, production and operation of electric machines used both in drive systems and in energy generation systems
Laboratory of Automation of Technological Devices
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Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Power Electronics and Energy Control Systems
Description: The team deals with the issues of energy storage and processing using advanced power electronics systems. In their work, they use real-time simulators. The team has extensive experience in the design of control systems based on FPGA systems.
Laboratory of Computer Science in Control and Management
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Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Automatic Control and Robotics
Description: Data analysis, machine learning and optimization.
In the era of access to large amounts of data, adequate data treatment and analysis are necessary. Modern statistical methods allow for effective inference and prediction based on available information. A wide range of works related to data processing of various types is offered. Research in this area is carried out by the Information Technology Laboratory in Control and Management, headed by professor Jerzy Baranowski.
We propose:
data analysis for scientific research purposes,
statistical process diagnostics,
development of statistical models of processes various types,
pattern classification and recognition methods,
prediction methods based on time series analysis with the use of expert knowledge,
diagnostic and prediction of faults,
optimization and control of discrete processes, in particular manufacturing.
Application:
The issues under consideration are fully within the scope of Industry 4.0, offering extensive support for many issues of modern production. The proposed works also apply in the areas of research, development and implementation of new products or installations.
Laboratory of Industrial Control Systems and Building Automation
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Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Power Electronics and Energy Control Systems
Description: Research and projects in the area of industrial automation systems and building automation.
Experimental research and simulations of the operation of control and monitoring modules in industrial and building applications.
Selected research areas:
Industrial control systems ---
- PLC controllers - programming and their applications
- real-time operating systems
- digital and microprocessor systems in automation
- distributed object-level control networks
- monitoring and security in industrial applications
- data acquisition and processing
- SCADA systems - visualization of industrial processes and data from networked automation systems
Building Automation ---
- automation and control systems in buildings
- smart building systems and technologies, smart home
- open building automation standards LonWorks, KNX, BACnet
- building management systems and functions BMS
- improvement of energy efficiency of buildings
- energy management systems EMS
- solutions for prosumer micro-networks
- DSM/DSR functions and technologies in houses, buildings, micro-networks
- machine learning, reinforcement learning
- building information modeling, digital twins in building applications
Land subsidence and hazard mitigation research group
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Faculty of Geo-Data Science, Geodesy, and Environmental Engineering
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Department of Mining Areas Protection, Geoinformatics, and Mining Surveying
Description: The Land Subsidence and Hazard Mitigation Research Group focuses on researching ground surface deformation and movement, as well as the wide range of negative impacts these phenomena have on land users. Our research covers the following areas:
Monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting ground surface deformation and movement, including continuous and discontinuous deformations and induced seismicity.
Modeling and forecasting rock mass and ground surface deformation and movement.
Analyzing and assessing hazards to land users and ground surface infrastructure.
Assessing the relationship between ground surface deformation and global climate change
Laser modification of metal alloys and their composites reinforced with ceramic particles
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Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Ceramics and Refractories
Description: The research area of the group includes laser surface processing of aluminum, nickel, and titanium alloys, as well as additive manufacturing. The studies aim to enhance the mechanical properties of the substrate's subsurface layer or to apply coatings using cladding methods that contain, for example, ceramic particles. The research involves correlations between the conditions of the laser processing process, structure, microstructure, phase composition, thermal properties, and mechanical properties.
Lead Apatite Research Group LARG
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Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection
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Department of Mineralogy, Petrography and Geochemistry
Description: Lead Apatite Research Group LARG operates in the Department of Mineralogy, Petrology and Geochemistry (Faculty of Geology, Geophysics, and Environmental Protection, AGH University of Kraków, Poland).
The informal research team was formed around a leader by graduate students and young faculty at the beginning of the 21st century, when the term “research group” did not yet exist in Poland. Over time, the multigenerational team formalized its existence. Systematic seminars, scientific meetings and presentations emerged. Training courses in determination of unit cell and application of professional computer programs in mineralogy and geochemistry were organized. A workshop “Statistics for a Geochemist” was held at the Orlica Hostel in Szczawnica and many other. The team actively participated in the organization of the International Conference of Young Geologists “HERLANY”. Innovative scientific research undertaken by the LARG research group was an excellent excuse for training the best students and developing top quality young scientists. This is fostered by the multi-generational nature of the team and a positive, creative atmosphere aimed at individual interests and passions. The priority of the group activity is international cooperation, innovative research leading to grants and publications, and, whenever possible, practical application of the results. Members of the LARG group specialize in mineralogy and experimental geochemistry research on apatite, particularly lead apatite, and synthetic analogs. Experiments are aimed at synthesis, determination of structural parameters and thermodynamic properties, and model laboratory studies of practical applications. Research is funded by grants of Polish National Research Centre (NCN), NCBiR, IDUB AGH, by international grants, and through participation in international projects. For over 20 years of its activity, this scientific team has been a blossoming site for many talented students and young scientists. The activity in LARG was the beginning of an exceptional number of excellent scientific and professional careers for its alumni, who work today in Poland and abroad.
More information about the activities of the group and its members can be found in the relevant tabs of the website http://larg.agh.edu.pl/larg/. Links to individual channels maintained by group members are also provided (Orcid, LinkedIn, ResearchGate, GoogleScholar, etc.).
Life Science for Space
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Faculty of Space Technologies
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Description: The Life Sciences for Space research team conducts pioneering, multidisciplinary studies at the intersection of biology, biomedical engineering, and space medicine, focusing on the challenges posed by space exploration. Our mission is to deepen the understanding of how organisms function under extreme environmental conditions and to develop innovative solutions that support human health both in space and on Earth. The team creates a unique research environment that integrates specialized laboratories: Space Health and Biomedical Engineering Lab and Space Biology and Astrobiology Lab, each dedicated to key aspects of studying organism adaptation to microgravity, cosmic radiation, and isolation.
Space Health and Biomedical Engineering Lab focuses on developing innovative technologies to support astronaut health, as well as improving healthcare for the general population on Earth. The team advances novel solutions in nutraceuticals, personalized medicine, predictive microphysiological systems including Organ-on-a-Chip, and biomimetic technologies. These efforts aim not only to counteract the effects of prolonged space travel but also to enhance healthcare systems on Earth.
Space Biology and Astrobiology Lab focuses on the impact of the space environment on living organisms, with particular attention to bioenergetic processes, gene expression, and the formation of protein structures such as amyloids under spaceflight conditions. These studies aim to understand the biological mechanisms responsible for adaptation to space and the effects of future long-term missions on living organisms. The Life Sciences for Space team represents a center of excellence in research at the intersection of biology, medicine, and engineering, playing a vital role in preparing for future space missions and shaping the medicine of the future.
Liquid Fuels, Biofuels and Bioproducts Team
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Faculty of Energy and Fuels
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Department of Fuel Technology
Description: The Team's research interests in the comprehensive processing of all types of waste include: 1. research on the hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) process, 2. obtaining platform compounds, such as 5-hydroxyfurfural (5-HMF), and 3. refining the resulting bio-oils. Furthermore, the Team's research also focuses on investigating the use of new carbon materials such as CMK-3 and CMK-5 as catalyst carriers for refining bio-oils, and the hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) process of vegetable oils to bio-hydrocarbons. Furthermore, the Team's research also addresses the possibility of activating biochars (biocoals) obtained as a solid, somewhat "waste" product of the HTU process, with a view to their functionalization and the use of these materials as bio-carbon carriers for hydrogen catalysts.
For several years, the team has been focusing on research into waste biomass conversion in conjunction with research into catalytic hydrogen processes (also in terms of the synthesis of new catalysts) dedicated to the refining of obtained bio-oils, which is reflected in the team's publications to date.
Lucyna Samek
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Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science
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Department of Medical Physics and Biophysics
Description: Development of methods and applications of X-ray fluorescence technology for the assessment and monitoring of environmental pollution,
particulate matter sampling,
determination of the content of chemical elements in particulate matter,
determination of carbon content in air dust using MABI (multi-wavelength absorption black carbon instrument),
identification of sources of particulate matter using the methods of statistical multiparametric analysis (PMF, PCA),
determination of shares from various sources of pollution to the total mass of air particulate matter,
speciation of air particulate matter using the XANES technique,
non-destructive analysis of the chemical composition of museum artefacts and other objects of cultural heritage.
Magnetic Bulk- and Nano-Materials Team
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Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science
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Department of Solid State Physics
Description: The Team works on synthesis and study of properties of magnetic-, superconducting-, and nano-materials as well as their systems, a.o.:
- synthesis and study of magnetic nanoparticles with various coatings / functionalization and polymer nanocapsules in relation to their applied properties eg. for magnetically controlled nanoreactors, biomedicine - nanomedicine - theranostics (MRI, cancer therapy),
- study of plasmonic nanoparticles and plasmonic heating effects for biomedical applications,
- preparation and study of properties of hydrogels doped with magnetic nanoparticles for biomedical applications - tissue regeneration,
- preparation and study of individual atomic site properties of novell high temperature superconductors (single crystals and powders) towards understanding of the mechanism of superconductivity and finding the way of increasing the transition temperature,
- investigation of exchange bias effects in the Co/Pd antidot systems and spin dependent transport in the IrMn − Co/Pd multilayers.
Magnetic Nanomaterials Group VERSA
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Academic Centre for Materials and Nanotechnology
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Department of Functional Materials and Nanomagnetism
Description: Nanomateriały Magnetyczne VERSA (ZNM VERSA) działa w Zakładzie Materiałów Funkcjonalnych i Nanomagnetyzmu, we współpracy z badaczami z pozostałych Zakładów ACMiN, gdzie prowadzone są interdyscyplinarne badania nanomateriałów o szerokim spektrum właściwości funkcjonalnych. ZNM VERSA w swoich pracach badawczych łączy nowoczesne metody eksperymentalne i teoretyczne z zakresu inżynierii materiałowej, chemii, fizyki i medycyny. W ciągu ostatnich dziesięciu lat badacze tworzący Zespół VERSA zrealizowali (i wciąż realizują) szereg projektów/grantów naukowo-badawczych, w ramach których prowadzone były badania właściwości magnetycznych i magnetotransportu nowoczesnych nanomateriałów, w tym nanocząstek magnetycznych, cienkich warstw sensorycznych, izolatorów topologicznych, nanokompozytów:
1. NCN, SONATA BIS 4, M. Sikora, 2015-2021
2. NCN, SONATA 8, D. Lachowicz, 2015-2018
3. NCN, SONATA 8, K. Berent, 2015-2018
4. NCBiR, LIDER, A. Rydosz / K. Kollbek, 2016-2019
5. NCN, OPUS 9, M. Sikora, 2016-2020
6. NCN, OPUS 9, Sz. Zapotoczny / A. Bernasik, 2019-2019
7. NCN, SONATA 9, A. Szkudlarek, 2016-2020
8. NCN, SONATA 11, K. Kollbek, 2017-2021
9. NCN, SONATA 12, A. Kmita, 2017-2021
10. NAWA, Akademickie Partnerstwa Międzynarodowe, M. Przybylski, 2018-2020
11. NAWA, Współpraca Bilateralna - Niemcy, M. Sikora, 2021-2022
12. NCN, OPUS-LAP 20, M. Sikora, 2021-2025
13. NCN, PRELUDIUM 20, W. Salamon, 2022-2025
14. NCN, SHENG 2, Sz. Zapotoczny / D. Lachowicz, 2022-2025
15. NCN, OPUS 23, J. Cieślak / M. Sikora, 2022-2025
Do najważniejszych grup nanomateriałów syntetyzowanych i badanych w ostatnich latach należą materiały o właściwościach magnetycznych i katalitycznych. W przypadku nowoczesnych nanomateriałów (nanocząstek i nanokompozytów) do zastosowań w medycynie, w technologiach filtrowania wody, spintronice i sensoryce, w których powszechne jest zastosowanie materiałów superparamagnetycznych, bardzo istotne jest określenie ich temperatury blokowania magnetycznego, która jest zazwyczaj niższa od 100K, a także w aspekcie materiałów na kontrasty do obrazowania z wykorzystaniem magnetycznego rezonansu jądrowego, których charakterystyka magnetyczna powinna być wyznaczana w polu o indukcji 3 Tesla, typowym dla komercyjnych skanerów MRI. Działania podejmowane przez ZNM VERSA, dzięki systemowi do badań właściwości fizyko-chemicznych materiałów z układem chłodzenia w obiegu zamkniętym pozwolą na usunięcie istniejących ograniczeń i rozszerzą możliwości badawcze o dodatkowe techniki, tj. FORC, podatność AC, przewodnictwo cieplne, przewodnictwo elektryczne i magnetoopór.
Magnetic thin film structures
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Faculty of Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunications
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Institute of Electronics
Description: The research group created for the implementation of the grant consists of members of the following teams: Spin Electronics Group from the Institute of Electronics and Surface Physics from the Department of Solid State Physics. Both teams have many years of experience in implementing national and international grants in the field of producing thin magnetic layers and multilayer systems, vacuum technology, micro- and nano-lithography, magneto-optics and nanotechnology. The work carried out in teams balances between basic research and applications (up to TRL 3) in sensor technologies and microelectronics. Groups carrying out research at two faculties have largely complementary skills, experience and technological facilities needed to implement comprehensive spintronics projects.
Magnetic, Electrical and Structural Research
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Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science
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Department of Solid State Physics
Description: Exotic magnetism in strongly correlated compounds and their hydrides
Recently, this activity is focused on strongly correlated Ce-based alloys exhibiting geometrical frustration (eg. CePdIn). In related alloys our group has discovered atomic disorder driven quantum criticality. We also investigate influence of hydrogen on interplay between Kondo and RKKY interactions in these systems.
Frustrated magnetic materials
This piece of research is aimed at studying geometrically frustrated magnetic materials like CeMgNi2Co2 where 3d magnetic moment are placed in the fully frustrated pyrochlore lattice, while additional 4f moments set exchange bias like conditions for the frustrated lattice. By introducing atomic disorder in the 4f and/or 3d magnetic sublattice we showed that spin glass like behaviour is likely to occur.
Hydrogen storage
Our group is involved in optimisation of hydrogen storage systems based on metallic hydrides (MH). We have develop in-situ neutron imaging for unveil processes happening inside of the operating MH containers. Our studies launched collaboration with leading laboratories involved in solid-state based hydrogen storage (eg. IFAM Dresden). Additionally, thanks to collaboration with Shibaura Institute of Technology (Tokyo, Japan) we took part in research of amorphous and quasicrystalline materials for hydrogen storage. Synthesis of fully amorphous hydrides can be named as our main success in this field.
Management in the energy, raw materials and transport industries
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Faculty of Management
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Department of Strategic Management
Description: The group specializes in research on problems related to the functioning of economic entities in the energy, raw materials and transport sectors. This particularly concerns problems related to Poland's energy and fuel security and the energy transformation of its economy
Material Chemistry
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Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Inorganic Chemistry
Description: The research topics of the group focus on issues related to the broadly understood solid state chemistry including the analysis of reaction mechanisms and kinetics. The team deals with the synthesis of micro and nanostructured oxide and composite materials for catalytic and electrochemical applications. The team members specialize in the characterization of oxidation-reduction, electrical and catalytic properties of materials for applications in energy conversion and environmental catalysis.
Materials Chemistry and Corrosion of Metals
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Faculty of Foundry Engineering
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Department of Chemistry and Corrosion of Metals
Description: The main areas of scientific activity of the research team are:
1) Investigation of corrosion processes of biomaterials, structural materials and materials used in the oil and gas industry.
2) Chemical and electrochemical manufacture of nanomaterials, electrochemical deposition of metallic coatings.
3) Studies of the mechanism and kinetics of electrode reactions at the microscale.
4) Simulation of refining processes, study of kinetics of formation of non-metallic inclusions.
5) Regeneration of moulding sand, production of moulds and cores by additive method.
6) Research of metals nanoparticles with a view to their potential use as biosensors and drug carriers.
7) Design of novel peptide GPCR receptors antagonists.
8) 3D-printed bone implants.
9) The study of works of art by molecular spectroscopy methods.
10) Spectroscopic studies of molecular structures.
Materials Engineering
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Academic Centre for Materials and Nanotechnology
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Department of Materials Engineering
Description: The team is involved in research on metallic materials, particularly on iron, nickel, titanium, aluminum, and zinc alloys. The team has many years of experience in basic research, design of materials and technologies, and expertise in material selection, manufacturing process parameters, and failure analysis. The basis for the conducted analyses is a thorough knowledge of the material and advanced techniques for analyzing microstructure and properties based on, among others, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, light microscopy, diffraction (XRD), and testing of mechanical and physicochemical properties of materials. The whole is complemented by wide possibilities of preparing samples for research, starting from mechanical polishing techniques and ending with advanced FIB selective ion etching techniques. The group also develops research techniques based on electron scattering diffraction (EBSD and TKD) and stress measurement methods.
Materials and Technologies for Space
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Faculty of Space Technologies
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Description: The team’s work focuses on areas related to the production of materials for space technologies, the study of their properties and applications in space. It particularly concerns the development of composite materials technology, including lightweight structures for the construction of spacecraft, space stations, and future lunar and Martian bases. The research focuses on polymer materials, coating materials for radiation and thermal shielding, as well as the processing of regolith for the synthesis of materials for various purposes (recovery of metals, oxygen and other components, synthesis of zeolites, and ceramic materials for high-temperature applications). The research area also includes smart materials, i.e. designed for air purification in future space stations, monitoring temperature and mechanical stress, and self-healing materials. A significant part of the work is the development of 3D printing technologies for both functional materials used on space stations (spare parts, tools, filters), spacecraft components, and future infrastructure using regolith and thermal binders or various sintering techniques. Another important aspect of the team's activities is studying the durability of space materials in the extreme conditions of their future operation. The team is also developing the design of zero-waste technologies for space, in line with the principles of a circular economy.
Materials and additive manufacturing processes
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Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science
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Department of Metal Forming and Metallurgical Engineering
Description: The broad scope of the research group activity concerns the manufacturing and comprehensive research of the microstructure and properties of metal alloys and metal matrix composites. We mainly investigate materials processed by additive manufacturing, powder metallurgy, and metal forming
Mechanics and Dynamics of Machines Team
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Mechanics and Vibroacoustics
Description: We are the research-didactic team, which is dealing with problems of the dynamics of mechanical systems for more than 40 years. We specialize in building and maintenance of vibratory machines and in processes related to the vibratory transport. The continuous development of the research tools and achieved experiences allow us to solve efficiently various problems of industrial units.
Apart from research studies we are engaged in didactic activities within the classic mechanics, analytical mechanics, dynamics of machines and modelling in designing of machines.
Mechanics of Rocks, Soils, and Underground Construction
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Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management
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Department of Civil & Geotechnical Engineering and Geomechanics
Description: The research group focuses on interdisciplinary studies encompassing rock and soil mechanics in designing, constructing, and operating tunnels and associated structures, such as metro stations, underground parking facilities, technical infrastructure, and their interactions with the rock mass and ground surface. Its activities broadly include advanced analyses of stress and strain states under varying soil and rock conditions, using the latest technologies and research tools (such as Machine Learning and 2D and 3D numerical modelling). The group's interests also extend to slope stability issues, encompassing both rock and soil slopes, the prediction of landslide processes, monitoring, and stabilization.
Group members have extensive experience in laboratory research, primarily in the areas of strength and deformation properties, as well as in-situ measurements using state-of-the-art testing equipment.
In their work, the group places particular emphasis on studying the behaviour of rock and soil masses under static, rheological, and dynamic loads associated with underground structures, including tunnels. The group conducts research on assessment and guidelines (structural and construction-related) for modern tunnelling techniques, including the use of TBMs (Tunnel Boring Machines with Shield), mining-based methods (e.g., NATM), and innovative construction materials.
Additionally, the group develops methods for monitoring and diagnosing underground structures and ground surfaces, utilizing sensors, IoT technologies, InSAR, and LiDAR. The research also addresses risk assessment related to the environmental and surface impacts of underground construction.
Medical Computer Science
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Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering
Description: Medical Computer Science (Medical Informatics) - a team whose competencies include the creation of new and development of computer-aided medical diagnostics methods, acquisition and analysis of medical signals, acquisition and analysis of medical images (X-ray, tomography, resonance), creation of software for medical equipment, decision support algorithms, computer modelling of organisms and drugs, IT systems for health care units, etc.
Metallurgical Engineering
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Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science
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Department of Metal Forming and Metallurgical Engineering
Description: The field of interest of the Metallurgical Engineering Group covers a wide range of topics related to sustainable metallurgical technologies and the processing of post-process by-products and metallurgical waste. The Group focuses on theoretical and experimental research, as well as physical and numerical modelling, in the following research areas:
1. Sustainable iron and steel production technologies based on emission-free reductants (e.g. hydrogen).
2. Sustainable management and recycling of metallurgical by-products and waste.
3. Application of silicon- and manganese- containing materials in high-temperature metal extraction processes.
4. Use of biochars in iron and steel metallurgical processes.
5. Numerical and physical modelling of metal alloy refining.
6. Rheology and rheometry of liquid systems and suspensions at high and low temperatures.
Metamaterials and Wave Dynamics
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Manufacturing Systems
Description: The team is working on the development of elastic, thermal, and electromagnetic metamaterials, as well as on issues related to the propagation of elastic waves.
Methane Research Centre
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Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management
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Department of Environmental Engineering
Description: a) development of innovative solutions for capturing, transporting and disposing of methane to reduce methane emissions to the atmosphere;
b) identification of trends in technological development to reduce methane emissions;
c) building a collaborative research team to carry out scientific research, industrial work and R&D projects;
d) carrying out educational activities to build awareness of the harmfulness of methane emissions to the atmosphere;
Methods for processing and analyzing vibroacoustic signals in technical, medical and environmental diagnostics
Entity:
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Mechanics and Vibroacoustics
Description: Development of methods for processing and analyzing vibroacoustic signals in technical, medical and environmental diagnostics
Methods of functional analysis in operator theory and the theory of differential equations
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Faculty of Applied Mathematics
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Department of Mathematical Analysis, Computational Mathematics, and Probabilistic Methods
Description: The goal of the research team is to obtain new results in the theory of differential equations, operator theory of mathematical physics, holomorphic function theory, and frames theory, based on the application of advanced methods of functional analysis. The team members are particularly interested in the following topics:
• Investigating solutions of various classes of nonlinear local and nonlocal differential equation problems.
• Properties of holomorphic functions near the boundary of the domain of definition.
• Various types of scattering theory (stationary, non-stationary, Lax-Phillips scattering scheme).
• Studying operators of mathematical physics in Hilbert spaces with reproducing kernel.
• Studying dual frames.
The team's research focuses on the aforementioned topics and on collaborating with doctoral students. Since 2021, four doctoral students have defended their theses under the supervision of team members. Notably, in 2024, Ms. Paulina Pierzchała defended her doctoral dissertation with distinction, titled 'The Inverse Radon Problem for Holomorphic Functions' (supervisor: Dr. hab. P. Kot). In 2023, Dr. Radulescu, based on the scientific achievement titled 'Local and Nonlocal Issues in Nonlinear Analysis,' obtained his habilitation degree in the field of natural sciences and mathematics.
The publication activity of the team members remains consistently high, with a significant contribution from Dr. hab. Radulescu, whose scientific output includes approximately 400 publications. In 2021, Dr. hab. Radulescu was listed for the fourth time among the Highly Cited Researchers (HCR) in the annual list of the world's most cited scientists.
Two team members serve as editors-in-chief of journals: Professor Cojuhari for Opuscula Mathematica, and Dr. hab. Radulescu for Advances in Nonlinear Analysis. Dr. Witold Majdak serves as the managing editor of the journal Opuscula Mathematica. In 2023, the scientific journal Opuscula Mathematica achieved a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.0. In terms of JIF value, it ranked 117th out of 489 journals in the mathematics category, as listed in the Journal Citation Reports published by Clarivate Analytics. This means that Opuscula Mathematica is part of the prestigious Q1 group of journals with the highest JIF.
Micro- & Nano-Bubble Technologies
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Faculty of Energy and Fuels
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Department of Thermal and Fluid Flow Machines
Description: The scope of activities of the MNB Tech research group concerns the development, advancement, and validation of new technical solutions for the generation of micro- and nanobubbles (NB) in liquid–gas systems, as well as detailed analysis of their properties, stability, and potential applications in various economic sectors.
The scope of research and development works include:
1. Development of technical systems for NB generation
- Design and construction of systems for generating NB using various methods (hydrodynamic, cavitation, ultrasonic, injector nozzles).
- Optimization of operating parameters (pressure, flow rate, nozzle geometry, type of liquid and gas).
- Measurement of NB generation efficiency using physicochemical methods.
2. Analysis of physical and chemical properties of NB
- Measurement of bubble size distribution.
- Determination of NB concentration in the liquid over time (bubble stability).
- Analysis of the influence of physicochemical parameters of the liquid and gas on the generation process (temperature, pH, surface tension, conductivity, presence of surfactants).
3. Research on the influence of the gas–liquid system on NB properties
- Comparison of different gases (O₂, CO₂, N₂, H₂, air).
- Impact of impurities, additives, polymers on the formation and stability of NB.
- Studies of phase interfaces in the presence of NB (e.g., changes in surface tension, transport properties).
4. Long-term studies of NB stability
- Monitoring changes in size and concentration of NB under various conditions (pressure, temperature, light).
- Analysis of bubble dissolution kinetics and their behavior over time (e.g., agglomeration, migration).
- Studies of NB durability in technological media (e.g., industrial solutions, wastewater and water treatment).
Microelectronics and IC Design Team
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Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Measurement and Electronics
Description: The Microelectronics and Integrated Circuits Design Team at AGH University of Krakow specializes in the design, testing, and practical implementation of Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs). The team’s members possess extensive experience in integrated circuit design, and many of their ASICs have been successfully applied in advanced scientific experiments and commercial products across Europe, the United States, and Japan.
The group’s research activities focus primarily on the development of multi-channel readout systems for X-ray imaging, high-energy physics, neurobiology, and other cutting-edge scientific applications.
Comprising approximately 20 researchers and engineers, the Microelectronics and IC Design Group maintains a continuous design and production pipeline and submits several new ASICs for fabrication each year. Their designs cover a wide range of technology nodes, from 130 nm down to 28 nm, including 3D integration technologies. Fabrication is carried out both through Multi-Project Wafer (MPW) services and dedicated engineering runs. The latter typically involves large-area ICs (up to 2 cm²) containing tens or hundreds of millions of transistors, including system-on-chip (SoC) architectures, primarily developed for commercial and research partners.
Several of these ASICs have been successfully commercialized and are currently implemented in products manufactured by Rigaku Corporation, a global leader in scientific instrumentation. Rigaku, a Japanese company specializing in X-ray and analytical technologies, serves industries such as pharmaceuticals, materials science, and semiconductors. Detectors incorporating our Readout Integrated Circuit (ROIC) designs are sold worldwide and are used extensively in academic and industrial laboratories.
The group’s research and development activities are funded not only by the National Science Centre (NCN) and the National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR) in Poland, as well as through EU-funded projects, but also through long-term collaborations with industrial and research partners. Over the past decade, these have included Rigaku (Japan), Detection Technology (Finland), SOLEIL Synchrotron (France), the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF, France), the FAIR – Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research (Germany), PID (Poland), and others.
The Microelectronics Team, part of the Department of Measurement and Electronics, operates a state-of-the-art Laboratory for Integrated Circuit Testing. This facility supports the full cycle of ASIC development, including design, packaging, testing, and performance characterization.
The available infrastructure includes:
• EDA/CAD design environments (Cadence, Synopsys, and Siemens tools),
• Packaging and wire-bonding equipment,
• On-wafer testing systems (probe stations, wafer probers),
• Systems for X-ray characterization and ultrafast optical testing,
• Electronic measurement systems (semiconductor parameter analyzers, spectrum analyzers, high-speed digital oscilloscopes, arbitrary waveform generators, and high-speed digital I/O modules).
This comprehensive infrastructure enables the group to conduct the complete ASIC development process—from simulation and design, through fabrication and packaging, to comprehensive laboratory validation.
Important dates:
– in 2013, the team initiated the establishment of the IEEE Solid State-Circuit Chapter Poland
– in 2014, the team initiated and has since then run the Microelectronics in Technology and Medicine course at WEAIiIB AGH, dedicated to educating students in the design of specialized integrated circuits.
- in 2019 - organization in Krakow two important IEEE conferences: 49th European Solid-State Device Research Conference, Kraków 2019 and 45th European Solid-State Circuits Conference, Kraków 2019
Microstructure and mechanics of materials
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Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science
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Department of Condensed Matter Physics
Description: The team studies microstructures, crystallographic textures, residual stresses in metals and plastic deformation mechanisms. Deformation at high strain rates is also investigated. Techniques used include X-ray and neutron diffraction, scanning microscopy and electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD). Mechanical tests (e.g., compression and tension) and "in situ" diffraction measurements during these tests are also carried out.
In addition, theoretical calculations using micro-macro deformation models (elastic-plastic and visco-plastic self-consistent models) are carried out.
Microwave Detection Group for Thin Film Systems
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Faculty of Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunications
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Institute of Electronics
Description: The research group created for the purpose of implementing the grant consists of team members: from the Institute of Electronics – Microwave Technology and High Frequency Electronics Group and Spin Electronics Group; from the Academic Center for Materials and Nanotechnology: Quantum Effects in Nanostructures and Functional Materials and Nanomagnetism Groups; from the Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science, Department of Solid State Physics. The aim of the project is to use van der Waals materials, or more precisely two-dimensional materials, in modern electronic devices in the high-frequency range. After the discovery of two-dimensional materials, such as graphene, with excellent electrical properties, extensive research began focusing on van der Waals materials (i.e. crystalline layered systems held together by weak interlayer interactions), with particular emphasis on application in new electronic devices, such as sensors, transistors and novel logic devices. There are predictions and first experimental reports that two-dimensional materials can also play an important role in spin electronics, for example by 'freezing' the mutual orientation of spin and angular momentum of electrons in 3D topological insulators or the large spin diffusion length in graphene monolayers or in high-frequency electronics as antennas and frequency multipliers. By combining such two-dimensional materials in the form of a heterostructure, it is possible to change the properties of each of them, using the proximity effect. At the same time, the microwave properties of two-dimensional materials, especially magnetic ones, have not been comprehensively studied so far, due to the small surface area of the flakes obtained by exfoliation methods, which, combined with thicknesses in the order of nanometers, is a technological challenge for accurate characterization. There are first works showing the possibility of using two-dimensional materials for microwave systems [Nature 566, 368 (2019)]. Resonant microwave methods are an alternative to traditionally used volume methods due to the possibility of producing waveguides on a micrometer scale, comparable to the size of the flakes.
Microwave Research Group
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Faculty of Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunications
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Institute of Electronics
Description: The Group conducts research and development of microwave electronics. The primary interest of the Group is the design of new topological solutions of microwave circuits. Within the scope of interest we can name also sensor techniques, antennas, measurement techniques, especially with the use of interferometric methods.
Mineral-based Architectures Group
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Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection
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Department of Mineralogy, Petrography and Geochemistry
Description: Our research activities are devoted to the use of minerals and synthetic crystalline phases as well as other mineral resources for the production of functional materials with applications in the industry and for environmental protection.
Current research objectives:
1. Chemical and mineralogical characterization of layered (clay minerals, layered double hydroxides) and framework minerals (zeolites).
2. Modification of minerals in order to obtain functional mineral materials: selective adsorbents, (photo)catalysts and composites for:
+ detoxification (mycotoxin immobilization)
+ water treatment and remediation - adsorptive and photocatalytic removal of inorganic (heavy metals) and organic (pesticides, steroid estrogens) pollutants
+ recovery of selected elements (e.g. lithium).
Mineralogy, Petrology and Geochemistry Team
Entity:
Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection
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Department of Mineralogy, Petrography and Geochemistry
Description: The team conducts basic and applied mineralogy, petrology, and geochemistry research. Structural studies of minerals, mainly silicates, aluminosilicates, and iron oxides, are carried out in mineralogy. New directions such as aeromineralogy, agromineralogy, cosmomineralogy, and biomineralogy are being developed. The synthesis and modification of clay minerals and zeolites are used to expand the issues of nanomaterials and nanotechnology and create catalysts, sorbents, and nanocomposites. In petrographic and petrological research, the genesis of clay rocks is studied, and the reconstruction of subduction conditions is carried out using the example of ultra-high-metamorphic rocks from Norway, Sweden, and the Sudetes. Studies of the evolution of alkaline magma and conditions of metasomatism in rock masses in Poland, Ukraine, and Vietnam are carried out. Geochemical research focuses on petrochemical analysis, Ar/Ar dating of monazites, U-Th-Pb dating of zircons, thermodynamics of mineral equilibria, and modeling of CO₂ sequestration processes. Research results are implemented in mineral engineering, environmental protection, and raw material technology.
Minerals Innovations and Technology
Entity:
Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection
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Department of Mineralogy, Petrography and Geochemistry
Description: The team is working in several fields, including environmental science, chemistry, mineralogy, adsorption, functionalization and mineral processing, and recycling. In adsorption science, our research has significantly focused on the sorption of inorganic and organic contaminants on natural and modified zeolites and clay minerals, iron, manganese, aluminum oxides, and hydroxides. Our work in material functionalization focuses on developing advanced materials for environmental applications, particularly in sorption and remediation. The research extends to the innovative functionalization techniques of mineral materials, integrating interdisciplinary studies to establish new trends in material science. Mineral technology in our research includes the recovery and processing of minerals from primary sources, tailings, and processing waste. Our focus lies in the transformative use and management of mineral industrial wastes. Our team is dedicated to managing, recycling, and reusing industrial wastes. A significant area of our work involves using combustion by-products from the utility power industry and waste generated in water treatment and purification processes.
Mining Aerology and Industrial Ventilation
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Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management
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Department of Environmental Engineering
Description: 1. Design and optimization of ventilation, air conditioning and heating systems for industrial facilities, mines, underground garages and communication tunnels.
2. Design of fire ventilation and air conditioning systems in underground mines.
3. Conducting research in the Thermoanemometry, Refrigeration Technology, Flow Machines and Thermal Physics of Structures laboratories.
4. Testing of flows, characteristics of heat exchangers, diffusers, extractors and ventilation equipment.
5. Modeling of air flows using advanced CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) techniques for ventilation equipment and systems.
6. Thermal imaging measurements of machinery, installations and buildings, as well as energy audits.
7. Analysis and selection of renewable energy sources for residential and industrial buildings, including design of systems integrated with HVAC systems.
8. Organization and conduct of postgraduate studies in the field of Ventilation and Air Conditioning of Facilities and Mining Aerology.
9 Teaching support in the field of underground mining and tunnel safety.
Mining Geodesy Research Team
Entity:
Faculty of Geo-Data Science, Geodesy, and Environmental Engineering
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Department of Mining Areas Protection, Geoinformatics, and Mining Surveying
Description: The research team focuses mainly on the issues of researching deformations and safety of industrial facilities in transformed areas as well as implementing and creating solutions related to the inventory of above- and underground facilities.
Modeling Decision Processes
Entity:
Faculty of Management
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Department of Strategic Management
Description: Modeling Decision Processes is a research area focused on providing quantitative and qualitative support for decision-making at various levels of management and planning—strategic, tactical, and operational. The Team’s core expertise lies in the application of existing and the development of new mathematical models, including linear, integer, mixed-integer, and dynamic programming; multi-criteria decision-making models; simulation models; artificial intelligence techniques; and standard statistical and parametric models.
The Team is also engaged in the identification, analysis, and formal description of decision-making processes and problems using established modeling notations. Its interdisciplinary approach allows for a holistic understanding of decision-making problems, enabling the use of tailored methods that combine the strengths of both quantitative and qualitative techniques.
Modeling and Analysis of Concurrent Systems
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Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Applied Computer Science
Description: The team deals with the topics connected to modeling, formal analysis and verification of the parallel discrete systems, first of all the asynchronous embedded devices and systems and the real-time control systems. In the research work a wide range of the formal models is applied, including the finite and timed automata, graph models, classical Petri nts and various generalized nets, such as timed, colored, RTCP-nets, different kinds of interpreted Petri nets. The Alvis language, a formal language for modeling the parallel systems, is developed in the team.
Modern Construction Materials and Structures
Entity:
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management
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Department of Civil & Geotechnical Engineering and Geomechanics
Description: The team specializes in the investigation of modern construction materials and the analysis of building structures. Its primary research areas include new-generation concretes and bond phenomena in reinforced and prestressed concrete structures.
The group employs both traditional destructive testing methods and advanced non-destructive techniques, including computed tomography. Current research focuses on the impact of production technologies for reinforced concrete elements on concrete cover quality, steel-concrete bond performance, and the load-bearing capacity of layer connections in self-compacting concrete elements.
The team also conducts structural analysis and design of civil engineering structures, as well as prepares expert reports and technical assessments of their condition.
Molecular Biophysics and Bioenergetics Group
Entity:
Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science
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Department of Applied Nuclear Physics
Description: The team's research concerns:
• electron and energy transport within type II photosystems; their potential application to bioenergetics;
• the mechanism of oxygen release in photosynthesis;
• molecular mechanisms of bacterial anaerobic photosynthesis;
• bioremediation, phototrophic bacteria in environmental and application studies;
• the effects of heavy metals, selected nanoparticles and anti-fouling coatings on the photosynthetic activity of bacteria, algae and higher plants, in vitro and in vivo studies;
• structural and functional analysis of novel prenyllipids;
• antioxidant and non-antioxidant properties of carotenoids and vitamin E;
• effects of abiotic stress on plants;
• structure, organisation and physico-chemical properties of native and model pigment-protein-lipid systems;
• effects of selected agents (ionising radiation, metal ions, metallic and organic nanoparticles) on the physico-chemical properties and function of normal and pathological cells;
• the influence of metallic and organic nanoparticles on the development of civilisation diseases;
• the functionalisation of carbon nanotubes and the study of their physico-chemical properties and effects on selected biological systems.
Multi-Criteria Optimization for Space Applications
Entity:
Faculty of Space Technologies
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Description: The Research Group focuses on advanced optimization techniques and decision-making methods for space exploration. The group's work involves the development and application of multi-criteria optimization models tailored to various aspects of space mission planning and execution. Key areas of investigation include risk modeling and optimization for space missions, optimization of material design for the space industry, and the integration of digital twins and the metaverse to enhanced mission planning. The group also explores optimization methods to minimize cyberattack risks during space missions and to streamline space mission supply chains. Through their interdisciplinary approach, the group aims to improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability in space exploration.
Multimodal Imaging Group
Entity:
Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science
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Department of Medical Physics and Biophysics
Description: The research group focuses on the following topics, among others:
a) The use and development of multimodal spectroscopic imaging methods based on X-ray and infrared radiation of human and animal tissues for the examination of physiological and pathological changes as well as new diagnostic and therapeutic methods.
b) Examination of neurochemical and structural changes in the brain in animal models, using correlative imaging methods integrating X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy and fluorescence microscopy.
c) Development of new pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulas based on O/W (oil in water) emulsion systems. Optical microscopy is an indispensable tool for tracking changes based on the morphology of emulsion droplets in a given preparation, reflecting their oxidative stability.
d) Research on the impact of endo- and exogenous nanotubes on the physical and chemical properties of unchanged and pathological cells, as well as on the development of lifestyle diseases.
e) Research on the impact of ionising radiation on the stability and functioning of erythrocytes;
f) Functionalisation of carbon nanotubes and examination of their physical and chemical properties and interaction with selected biological systems.
g) Research into the dynamics of stomata in plants in terms of plant physiology as well as progressive climate change related to reduced water availability for plants.
Nano-Fe57
Entity:
Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science
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Department of Medical Physics and Biophysics
Description: Synthesis, characterization and utility assessment of Fe57-based magnetic nanoparticles for in vitro and in vivo SPION toxicity and fate studies. The leading research technique is Mossbauer spectroscopy.
Nanomaterials and Carbonaceous Wastes
Entity:
Faculty of Energy and Fuels
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Department of Fuel Technology
Description: Major areas of research include the preparation of new inorganic, carbon, and carbon/inorganic composite powder materials and nanomaterials for utilization in modern electronics, ceramics, catalysis, and as adsorbents. We also do case-studies for implementation of thermal utilization of carbonaceous wastes.
We are particularly active in the following areas:
Synthesis and conversion of new precursor systems to nanocrystalline Group III-V powder materials, mainly Group III-nitrides, e.g., gallium nitride GaN, employing both anaerobic and conventional preparation routes.
Utilization of solid and liquid coal-derived and petrochemical by-products towards carbon materials as well as modification of such by-products with metals, metalloids, and various other additives for preparation of modified carbons and carbon-based composites, e.g., C/SiC nanopowders.
Thermal utilization of municipal and industrial carbonaceous wastes.
Network Function Virtualization and Software Defined Networks
Entity:
Faculty of Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunications
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Institute of Telecommunications
Description: The research team conducts a comprehensive study of network and computational infrastructure virtualization in the context of modern telecommunication and cloud networks. The research encompasses the following areas:
Analytical and Simulation Research – development and verification of theoretical models for NFV/SDN architecture, performance analysis of virtual network function systems, simulation-based evaluation of deployment scenarios and resource optimization.
Practical Applications – design and implementation of proof-of-concept network virtualization systems, integration of SDN with computational infrastructure, methods for deploying virtual network functions.
Computational Resource Optimization – maximizing the efficiency of CPU, memory, and network bandwidth utilization, dynamic resource allocation corresponding to actual network traffic demands, reduction of energy consumption in virtual network function infrastructure.
5G Core Network Virtualization – investigation of cloud-native architectures for 5G Core Network, management of virtual networks (network slicing), performance optimization for services with low latency and high reliability (URLLC).
Anomaly Detection – development of monitoring and diagnostics mechanisms for identifying disruptions in network and virtual network function operations, analysis of multidimensional telemetry data for early detection of performance and security issues.
Integration of Computational and Network Infrastructure – investigation of interdependencies between the control plane (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV), orchestration and automation in hybrid environments, end-to-end optimization of network and computational resources.
The team combines theoretical perspective with practical implementations, focusing on the challenges of scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency of modern software-defined network infrastructures.
New Materials and Solutions in Reducing Vibroacoustic Hazards Team
Entity:
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Mechanics and Vibroacoustics
Description: Research on determining the acoustic parameters of sound-absorbing and sound-insulating materials of baffles used in construction solutions of vibroacoustic protection.
Non-reciprocal phenomena in quantum transport
Entity:
Academic Centre for Materials and Nanotechnology
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Department of Quantum Systems Theory
Description: The group was established to implement a grant under the IDUB 21 action (application no. 4183). The group is engaged in theoretical studies of the phenomena of non-reciprocal lossless current flow in hybrid nanostructures.
Nuclear Energy Technology Team
Entity:
Faculty of Energy and Fuels
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Department of Nuclear Energy and Radiochemistry
Description: Scientific research conducted by the Team focuses on technological and physical aspects of nuclear energy, mainly numerical analyses of advanced nuclear systems. Research includes numerical analyses of radiation transport and nuclear fuel burnup in nuclear systems operating on fissile fuels using advanced numerical tools. Research also focuses on analyses and studies of nuclear energy problems in the technological, safety, education and training, legal, social, and economic areas.
Nuclear Reactor Analysis Team
Entity:
Faculty of Energy and Fuels
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Department of Nuclear Energy and Radiochemistry
Description: Numerical analyses of nuclear reactor physics.
Occupational safety research team
Entity:
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management
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Department of Mining Engineering & Occupational Safety
Description: The profile of the research team's activity includes education and scientific research in the broadly understood scope of occupational safety and protection. Teaching focuses on the issues of natural phenomena, material factors of the work environment and human behavior. Cognitive and application research works are aimed at implementing new organizational and technical solutions in engineering practice, aimed at improving conditions and increasing the efficiency and quality of work, with particular emphasis on the prevention of natural, technical and personal hazards and shaping employees' awareness of the principles of safe work. The activities undertaken include, among others, aspects of the harmfulness of environmental factors, accidents and occupational diseases, organization and ergonomics of work stations, selection of personal and collective protective equipment and employee training. Issues related to occupational safety management systems in enterprises focus mainly on the possibilities of assessing occupational risk, and the specificity and diversity of hazards occurring in mining determine the search for new methods of their assessment and combating. Another area of interest is the fire safety of designed road tunnels, taking into account the proper evacuation of people at risk of poisoning with fire gases. The issues in question are implemented interdisciplinarily, in cooperation with enterprises, including mining plants, supervisory authorities and other entities from the health and safety industry. Employees have qualifications to work in health and safety services and authorizations of an expert for mining plant operations and participate in the work of advisory and opinion-forming teams.
Operations Research and Systems Team
Entity:
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Automatic Control and Robotics
Description: Subject of the research conducted by the Operations Research and Systems Team is the mathematical formalization of complex real-world optimization problems and the implementation of effective optimization algorithms to solve these problems. Selected topics include modeling road infrastructure, optimizing area-wide traffic control, and optimizing industrial processes such as production, maintenance, and logistics. The implemented optimization algorithms are based on classical methods from operations research and computational intelligence.
The range of developed and implemented algorithms includes exact algorithms (branch and bound methods, dynamic programming, etc.), as well as approximate algorithms based on the computational intelligence paradigm (evolutionary, swarm, ant, bee algorithms, and various domain-oriented heuristics). We use solutions based on adaptive methods and machine learning, which allow for automating the solution-searching process (e.g., algorithm parameter tuning).
An important part of the research conducted in the laboratory involves work on approximate algorithms that enable the efficient solving of the most challenging discrete problems, which belong to the class of NP-hard problems. Examples of such problems include the Quadratic Assignment Problem (QAP, modeling many important engineering problems), three-dimensional packing, routing, work organization, and other real-world problems with a large number of constraints.
The team also deals with issues related to the modeling and optimization of road traffic (traffic simulation, flow control, speed management) and process management (workflow, production systems, enterprise resource management).
Opportunities and challenges of nuclear energy with SMR reactors
Entity:
Faculty of Energy and Fuels
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Description: Study of the feasibility of implementing SMR reactors
Orogen Dynamics Team
Entity:
Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection
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Department of Mineralogy, Petrography and Geochemistry
Description: Orogen Dynamics Team gathers researchers and students from both AGH University of Krakow (Kraków, Poland) and Uppsala University (Sweden). We are focused on all aspects of orogenic processes.
Paleoenvironmental and paleoclimatic analyses
Entity:
Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection
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Department of General Geology and Geotourism
Description: The research team focuses on reconstructing past environmental conditions on Earth. This is achieved through analyses of fossils from various systematic groups, complemented by detailed micropalaeontological, microfacies, petrological, and geochemical studies of sediments. The resulting data allow for the identification of the causes and effects of climate change throughout Earth’s history and support the interpretation of contemporary environmental processes.
Particle interaction and detection techniques
Entity:
Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science
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Department of Particle Interactions and Detection Techniques
Description: Experimental high energy physics.
Phase transformations research group
Entity:
Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science
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Department of Physical & Powder Metallurgy
Description: The Phase Transformations research group deals with the relationship between chemical composition, manufacturing technology, processing, heat and thermochemical treatment, and the microstructure and properties of steel and alloys (steels and special alloys, tool materials, nickel alloys, titanium alloys, zinc alloys, and high-entropy alloys). We deal with the design of new materials and technologies for their manufacturing and heat treatment, as well as advanced analysis of engineering materials manufactured on an industrial scale. The team members' extensive experience in the topics mentioned above allows for conducting expert activities with industrial partners in implementing new technologies and material solutions, determining the causes of damage and failures, and determining the mechanisms of wear of engineering materials.
Photoelectrocatalytic Group
Entity:
Academic Centre for Materials and Nanotechnology
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Department of Photophysics and Electrochemistry of Semiconductors
Description: The main areas of scientific activity of the research group is related to:
- synthezis of metallic, semiconducting and composite materials for applications in the production of hydrocarbons and hydrogen
- analysis of the efficiency, selectivity and stability of materials designed for applications in electrocatalysis and photoelectrocatalysis
- analysis of the mechanism and kinetics of electrode reactions
- catalytic materials deposited onto the surface of gas-permeable electrodes used in flow reactors supplied directly with CO2
- electrochemical synthesis of semiconductors
- electrodeposition
- corrosion of metals and alloys.
Research activities in the context of the analytical techniques:
- voltammetry, electrogravimetry, WD-XRF, impedance spectroscopy, UV-Vis-NIR spectroscopy, photocurrent spectroscopy, rotating disk electrode (also with a ring), gas chromatography.
Photophysics and Electrochemistry of Semiconductors
Entity:
Academic Centre for Materials and Nanotechnology
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Department of Photophysics and Electrochemistry of Semiconductors
Description: Synthesis and investigation of optical, electronic and catalytic properties of novel wide band gap semiconductors.
Phototovoltaics & Thin Films Optoelectronics
Entity:
Faculty of Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunications
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Institute of Electronics
Description: 1. Deposition and testing of properties of thin films for photovoltaics including space photovoltaics.
2. Production and testing of the properties of organic materials for optoelectronic and photovoltaic.
3. studies of the optical properties of thin films by optic spectroscopy and spectroscopic ellipsometryapplications.
Physicochemistry and Metallurgy of Non-Ferrous Metals
Entity:
Faculty of Non-Ferrous Metals
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Department of Physical Chemistry and Metallurgy of Non-Ferrous Metals
Description: The scientific activities of the Physicochemistry and Metallurgy of Non-Ferrous Metals Group encompass two areas: pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy. This research is closely related to technological issues in the domestic non-ferrous metals industry. It encompasses the mechanisms and kinetics of the production and refining processes of copper, zinc, lead, aluminum, cadmium, and precious and rare metals. The work undertaken encompasses both fundamental and applied research. Fundamental research involves determining the physicochemical properties of multi-component alloys, exploring the mechanisms of electrode reactions, and determining the effect of different electrolyte compositions on the physicochemical properties of the resulting metal alloys. A separate group of applied research projects is conducted in collaboration with various non-ferrous metals industry facilities and foreign entities. In this area, work is being carried out on: the possibility of recovering metals (especially rare metals) from waste materials and aqueous solutions, hydrometallurgical synthesis of metal alloys, and kinetic studies of new leaching methods. Another group of issues concerns the synthesis and characterization of new catalytic or semiconductor materials. A particular subject of research are issues related to the broadly understood recycling of metals from scrap and waste from the non-ferrous metallurgy industry, as well as work on the disposal of toxic industrial waste.
Physics and Materials Engineering Group
Entity:
Faculty of Space Technologies
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Description: The Physics and Materials Engineering Team focuses on developing new materials for applications including space technology. Utilizing wet chemistry techniques and nanomaterial technology, the team synthesizes materials with unique physicochemical properties. Among their key achievements is the development of ultra-transparent ceramics resistant to high temperatures, based on Y₂O₃ (yttria) and MgO (magnesia).
They have published numerous studies on Tb₂O₃ (terbium oxide), MgAl₂O₄ (magnesium aluminate spinel), rare-earth garnets, and dielectric materials based on sodium-potassium niobate with luminescent properties, among others. Their experimental research aims to deepen understanding of physical and chemical processes in condensed phase structures, with a focus on optical, magneto-optical, luminescent, and quantum phenomena in ceramic materials with perovskite and spinel structures.
To achieve their objectives, the team designs and builds precision measurement systems, including magneto-optical microscopes, spectrofluorometers, and confocal microscopes, enabling precise characterization of new materials and their functional properties.
Thanks to their interdisciplinary expertise in solid-state physics, electronics, and materials engineering, they create comprehensive solutions tailored to specific applications. They seek to support numerous research and implementation projects, inviting collaboration with other researchers and industry partners.
Planetary and Orbital Mission
Entity:
Faculty of Space Technologies
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Description: The scope of the team's activities is the implementation of space missions both to LEO orbit and to planets. Missions to LEO orbit include CubeSat-class satellite missions and a mission to the International Space Station. The scope of the project includes mission launch, design and construction of satellites and/or research instruments, mission implementation, and conducting experiments on orbit. In the scope of planetary missions, research is carried out on the organization of missions to the Moon and Mars in the scope of mission planning, construction and testing of instruments dedicated to experiments on planets, mission implementation, and conducting experiments on planets.
Pollutant Transport in a Catchment
Entity:
Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection
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Department of Environment Protection
Description: An Interdisciplinary Research Group brings together scientists from various research institutions cooperating on modelling pollutant transport and their discharge from a catchment. The important aspects of this research are determination of the aquatic environment quality, identification of pollution migration paths, as well as issues related to surface runoff and erosion. Moreover, the Research Group in their activities takes into account the impact of environmental changes, especially climate and land use, on processes occurring in the catchment area (e.g., eutrophication).
The Research Group specializes in analyzes, with the use of the innovative Macromodel DNS/SWAT platform, allowing recreation of the studied river catchments with great precision in a digital space, along with natural and anthropogenic processes occurring in said area(s).
The Macromodel DNS/SWAT is a platform which allows connection of selected modules depending on research needs, and creating an integral system capable of simulating the current and future changes taking place within the environment. The potential of this tool is constantly being enhanced by implementing, for instance, results of the FORECOM, Climate Impact, MPA projects, and combining them with the sediment fingerprinting approach with other models to describe transport and transformation processes in water bodies.
Polymers
Entity:
Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Biomaterials and Composites
Description: The team is involved in broadly understood research of polymer properties in terms of their various application possibilities. Polymer materials for technical applications, self-healing polymers, polymer biomaterials and barrier coatings are researched and designed.
Porous Systems
Entity:
Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection
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Department of Fossil Fuels
Description: The research of the Porous Systems team focuses on theoretical and application aspects of the use of the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) phenomenon and complementary methods in geophysics and geology, biomedicine, chemistry and materials engineering for studying porous systems. In particular, this concerns the imaging of water molecule diffusion in the presence of heterogeneous magnetic field gradients using techniques such as DWI, DTI, and BSD-DTI, as well as the study of proton populations ( 1 H) in various porous systems in high and low magnetic fields using spin-lattice relaxometry, T 1 and spin-spin, T 2.
We conduct a wide range of research on the pore structure of rocks and other porous materials encountered in biology, medicine and materials engineering. We specialize in MRI studies in low magnetic fields and very high magnetic field gradients. We also actively cooperate with laboratories equipped with clinical and preclinical scanners operating in high and very high magnetic fields. We also analyze and integrate the results obtained from MRI studies with data from other physical methods, such as X-ray microtomography (μCT), mercury porosimetry, and rheology.
As part of our research, we analyze the porosity and permeability of materials and conduct work on pore space imaging. We also deal with comprehensive analysis of water molecule diffusion (we have international patents on the calibration of MRI scanners in the presence of non-uniform magnetic field gradients) and T1 and T2 relaxation times (considering chemical and diffusion exchange processes, as well as in the presence of induced gradients). We have experience with both reservoir rocks (shales, sandstones, carbonates), as well as other natural and synthetic porous materials with a wide range of pore sizes (micropores< 2 nm, mesopores 2-50 nm, macropores > 50 nm), such as hydrogels, zeolites or biological tissues.
We undertake geophysical, biomedical and material research.
We conduct our research in a specialized Laboratory of Tomography and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (LaTiS), operating at the Department of Energy Resources, Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection, AGH University of Science and Technology.
Our team includes people with diverse educations in physics, bioengineering, geology, geophysics, and chemistry.
Powder Metallurgy
Entity:
Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science
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Department of Physical & Powder Metallurgy
Description: Design, preparation and testing of powders, materials and technologies based on a multidisciplinary approach combining materials engineering with chemistry and physics, especially in the field of:
• Powders intended for production of sintered metal-matrix diamond tools.
• Powders and sintered materials for applications in extreme conditions.
• Research on consolidation and heat treatment of structural materials.
• Preparation of wear resistant metal matrix friction and contact materials.
Power Electronics Laboratory
Entity:
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Power Electronics and Energy Control Systems
Description: Research and design of power electronic circuits
Power electronics in industrial systems
Control of power electronics and hardware implementation of digital algorithms in FPGAs
Experimental research of new concepts for energy converters
Computer simulations based on physical models of semiconductor components
Implementation of gallium nitride (GaN) transistors in energy converters
Processing and analysis of medical imaging and microscopic images
Entity:
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering
Description: The aim of the team is to carry out research and development in the field of medical imaging and microscopic image processing. The team cooperates with medical centers.
Production Engineering and Logistics Team
Entity:
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Manufacturing Systems
Description: Modeling of production systems, optimization of production processes,using lean manufacturing methods to improve the efficiency of production systems (TPM, VSM, kanban), logistics engineering in Industry 4.0, risk assessment models, statistical control of processes.
Modeling complex production systems, developing methods to improve system productivity.
Briquetting in a roller press. Development of technologies for the use of post-production waste.
Production Management WZ AGH
Entity:
Faculty of Management
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Department of Business and Enterprise Management
Description: Main Areas of Research:
1. Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma – research focuses on the implementation of lean production, waste elimination, and work standardization.
2. TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) – research concentrates on machine availability, reliability, and the reduction of breakdown-related costs.
3. Just-in-Time (JIT) and Supply Chain Management – research focuses on optimizing material flows, setup/changeover times, and inventory levels.
4. Automation, Industry 5.0, and AI in Manufacturing and Services – research analyzes the impact of digitalization (IoT, AI, robotics) on the efficiency of production processes.
5 Sustainable Development (Sustainable WCM) – research addresses the integration of sustainability into world-class manufacturing strategies.
6. Green/Clean Production – research integrates environmental (green manufacturing) and social aspects with operational efficiency.
7. Service Quality – research is based on service quality dimensions and their impact on production and service processes.
8. Customer Experience (CX) & Customer Satisfaction – research focuses on analyzing the impact of customer experience on loyalty and retention.
9. Lean Services and Service Design – research analyzes how to optimize service processes by eliminating unnecessary steps and reducing service time.
10. Digitalization of Services (e-Services, AI, Chatbots) – research examines the impact of automation and artificial intelligence on customer satisfaction and service quality.
11. Production & Service Innovation – research include innovations in production and service models, such as subscriptions, platforms, and real-time personalization.
12. New Technologies in Business – research focuses on the implementation of new technologies to optimize business processes.
13. Reverse engineering - research focuses on the use of 3D scanning and printing to aid design.
14. Analysis of the negative environmental impact of production activities.
15. Manufacturing property management - design and management of intelligent management support systems for industrial buildings.
16. New technology in production.
QCD@AGH
Entity:
Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science
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Department of Applied Nuclear Physics
Description: Research on theoretical particle physics, focusing on strong interactions within Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD).
Quality of Experience
Entity:
Faculty of Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunications
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Institute of Telecommunications
Description: The group focuses on research in Quality of Experience (QoE) for multimedia, communication and interactive systems. The scope includes image and video quality assessment, design and validation of VQA/QoE models, subjective and objective testing, AI-based quality prediction, streaming systems analysis, low-latency technologies, transmission impairments, and multimodal perception. The group is actively involved in VQEG activities and conducts applied research in surveillance systems, safety-critical imaging, adaptive multimedia delivery, and 5G/6G communication environments.
Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences
Entity:
Faculty of Management
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Description: The group focuses on the application of quantitative methods to the analysis of socio-economic phenomena, with particular emphasis on financial markets, economics, management, and public policy. Its aim is to develop and apply advanced statistical, econometric, and computational tools to study complex social and economic processes.
Quantum Effects in Nanostructures
Entity:
Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science
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Department of Solid State Physics
Description: Experimental research of quantum effects in nanostructures.
Quantum transport theory
Entity:
Academic Centre for Materials and Nanotechnology
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Department of Quantum Systems Theory
Description: The Quantum Transport Theory Group deals with the theoretical description of phenomena related to electronic transport in nanoscopic and mesoscopic systems.
Real-time computing
Entity:
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering
Description: Research in the area of real-time systems, embedded systems, intelligent embedded systems.
Refractories and High Temperature Processes Team
Entity:
Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Ceramics and Refractories
Description: The profile of the activities of the Refractories and High Temperature Processes Team includes:
- Safety-related challenges in raw materials availability.
- Synthesis of new compounds using various methods and testing their structural, thermal and other properties.
- Design and production of shaped and unshaped refractories.
- Determination of the properties of refractory materials, including physicochemical and technological properties.
- Development of methods for testing the properties of refractories.
- Requested research and expert-led technical and scientific assistance for external entities.
Regenerative Biomaterials and Drug Delivery Systems
Entity:
Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Biomaterials and Composites
Description: We are interested in development of new multifunctional biomaterials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, nanomedicine as well as drug and biologically active molecules delivery systems.
Research topics
- Resorbable polymers processing into scaffolds for bone/cartilage tissue engineering
- Degradation studies of resorbable polymers
- Surface modification of polymeric materials by physical and chemical methods
- Proteins and glycosaminoglycans adsorption on biomaterials surface and its impact on cell behaviour
- Study of the organization of the surfaces and adsorbed biomolecules at the nanometric scale by the use of atomic force microscopy
- Development of barrier membranes for guided tissue regeneration
- Development of injectable bone substitutes based on mineralized hydrogels
- Ceramic TiO2 and ZrO2 scaffolds for medical applications
- Drug delivery systems based on resorbable nano- and microparticles and hydrogels
- Inhalable delivery systems of cytostatic drugs based on lipid microparticles and SPIONs
- Delivery systems of antibiotic peptides
- Materials for bottom-up tissue engineering based on resorbable microspheres
- Surface modified degradable membranes for periodontology
- Novel degradable polymeric materials for blood vessels engineering
- Inhalable polymeric delivery systems of antibiotics and quorum sensing inhibitors for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations
- Hydrogels supplemented with drug nanocarriers as advanced wound dressings
- Multiphase organic-mineral microgels for bone tissue regeneration
- Modular scaffolds for bone tissue engineering
Renewable Energy Sources
Entity:
Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection
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Department of Fossil Fuels
Description: The activity of the Renewable Energy Sources Research Group focuses on the use of renewable energy sources, with particular emphasis on geothermal energy and heat pumps. One of the main fields of activity of our Research Group is the local identification of possibilities for the effective use of deep and shallow geothermal energy as well as the implementation of innovative technologies in this field.
As part of its research projects, the team determines the geothermal potential of various regions of Poland and identifies places particularly suited to the efficient management of water and geothermal energy as well as determining the expected energy and environmental effects of the operation of geothermal installations. We conduct research on the efficiency of heat pumps in various conditions and on the selection of installations of this type depending on real-life conditions. We test and analyse solutions for the integration of various installations using the energy potential of local renewable energy sources in order to reduce the environmental, social and economic risks facing the modern world. In addition, we assess the energy potential of sources of this type for individual consumers as well as for cities, municipalities and broader communities.
Our research interest is the analysis and development of innovative solutions in the field of renewable energy sources, their promotion and dissemination, and thus taking action to improve the state of the natural environment.
In addition to its research activities, the RES Research Group also conducts teaching activities aimed at educating staff for the renewable energy sector in Poland and abroad (Environmentally Friendly Energy Sources at the Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection of the AGH University).
Renewable Energy and Environmental Protection
Entity:
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Power Systems and Environmental Protection Facilities
Description: Combined renewable energy sources.
Research into the use of renewable energy sources.
Heat pumps. Geothermal energy.
Energy-efficient construction. Energy-efficient, passive and zero-energy and zero-emission buildings.
Installations for the recovery of renewable energy from municipal waste and sewage sludge (municipal waste and sewage sludge incinerators).
Biogas and biomass.
Energy audit and energy certification of industrial and business buildings and facilities.
Wind turbines (with horizontal axis of rotation).
Studies on the design and operation of water conservation facilities. Dorra circular settling tanks and multi-stream settling tanks.
Research Group "Environment and Human"
Entity:
Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection
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Department of Environment Protection
Description: The research group was established in 2020. It consists of researchers from AGH and other scientific institutions, as well as employees associated with industry and local government administration.
The key interests of our group are:
Quantitative and qualitative analysis of organic and inorganic pollutants in water, soil, plants and other components of the environment,
Assessment of the health risk of children and adults related to exposure to the presence of organic and inorganic xenobiotics in the environment,
Resistance and migration rate of pollutants (heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, PAHs and others) in natural erosion processes,
Transformations of heavy metals in the soil environment and waste,
Chemical analyses in waste management,
Transformation and reuse of municipal and industrial waste,
Study of the relationship between selected technological processes of water purification,
Analysis of databases and environmental threats in relation to natural resources,
Assessment of the environmental condition of naturally valuable areas and small areas subject to legal protection.
Research Group for Sustainable Subsurface Management
Entity:
Faculty of Drilling, Oil and Gas
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Department of Petroleum Engineering
Description: Sustainable Subsurface Management Research Group conducts interdisciplinary research focused on the comprehensive and responsible use of subsurface space. The main areas of the group’s activities include assessing the potential of low- and medium-temperature geothermal energy, geological and reservoir aspects of underground storage and disposal of substances (such as water, gases, CO₂, and waste), as well as the application of modern geophysical methods in the study of soil-water environment and atmosphere. The group also investigates the management of exploitation groundwater classified as minerals and the use of formation waters as a source of raw materials, such as critical minerals. An essential part of the group’s work also involves researching the environmental aspects of fluid resource extraction, including analyzing the impact of extraction activities on groundwater and soil quality.
The group is composed of specialists with extensive knowledge and experience in various Earth sciences, including hydrogeology, geology, drilling engineer, geophysics, and geoinformatics. This enables high-level interdisciplinary research that integrates spatial data, numerical modelling, and environmental analysis. By combining theoretical and practical expertise, the group provides both scientific assessments and support for the energy, industrial, and public sectors in the sustainable management of subsurface resources.
Research Team for Rheology, Magnetic Fluids and Special Seals
Entity:
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Machine Design and Maintenance
Description: The scope of the Team's activities includes comprehensive studies of the rheology of fluids, suspensions, and gels. Both typical viscosity studies and dynamic investigations are conducted, which are particularly significant in identifying the rheological properties of structural materials such as gels, pastes, and substances with complex mechanical properties.
One of the main research topics is to conduct research on the rheology of magnetically active fluids containing nano- and micro-particles of magnetic materials. Fundamental as well as applied research is carried out. The work related to the study of magnetic fluids is conducted in two laboratories equipped with either commercial measurement equipment or proprietary test bench solutions.
An important direction of the Team's work is the development of non-contact seals based on the use of ferrofluids. They are characterized by high tightness while maintaining very low motion resistance. The innovative aspect lies in the research on the possibility of developing seals with magnetic fluid operating in aqueous environments, as well as research on the use of magnetorheological fluids in seals and in systems for dissipating mechanical energy or as an abrasive machining fluid.
Research Team for Spatial Analysis in Civil Engineering
Entity:
Faculty of Geo-Data Science, Geodesy, and Environmental Engineering
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Department of Engineering Surveying and Civil Engineering
Description: Engineering Surveying, deformation measurements, legal analyses related to the investment process
Research Team for the Quality and Efficient Use of Electric Power
Entity:
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Power Electronics and Energy Control Systems
Description: * electromagnetic compatibility in the band up to 150 kHz - tests of immunity and emission of loads/sources/energy storages of power,
* power quality - measurements of power quality indicators, recorders and energy meters (design and certification), power conditioners - design, laboratory tests,
* laboratory research and support for R&D activities of electrical devices at all stages of technology development, including (not only) in the area of EPQU, evaluation of emissions and immunity of electrical power consumers and sources in accordance with European standards of EN 61000 series, power conversion efficiency assessment of loads and sources, certification of measuring instruments intended for the registration of voltage quality indicators (in accordance with standards EN 61000-4-30, -4-15, and -4-7),
* simulation and implementation analysis related to the development of Digital Twins, encompassing system modeling, data collection, processing, analysis and optimization, modeling and testing: Matlab/Simulink, DIgSilent PF, Typhoon HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop), dSPACE,
* reactive power compensation and harmonic filtration (active and passive),
* electricity market, as the entirety of processes taking place between end users and producers with the participation of network system operators and various types of intermediaries enabling the most advantageous satisfaction of the power needs of recipients with reasonable profits of companies participating in supplies,
* technical and commercial balancing of the power system,
* distributed energy resources - interaction of power sources and storage units with the supply network,
* forecasting in the energy sector for electricity generation and consumption to support its management within individual enterprises and power grid,
* improvement of power conversion efficiency.
Research Team of Geomechanics, Structural Mechanics and Materials
Entity:
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management
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Department of Civil & Geotechnical Engineering and Geomechanics
Description: Rock and soil mechanics, geotechnics, structural mechanics, structural reliability, cementitious composites. Applications of machine learning and statistics, numerical simulations, laboratory and field investigations.
Research Team of Metal Working and Physical Metallurgy of Non-Ferrous Metals
Entity:
Faculty of Non-Ferrous Metals
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Department of Metal Working and Physical Metallurgy of Non-Ferrous Metals
Description: The research activities of the Team for Metal Working and Physical Metallurgy of Non-Ferrous Metals focus on fundamental and experimental studies related to modern and innovative material, process, and quality-oriented solutions in the field of non-ferrous metals engineering. The scope of work includes, among others:
- the selection and synthesis of advanced metallic-matrix engineering materials,
- basic and advanced processing technologies,
- the design of new, as well as the improvement and optimization of existing technologies for manufacturing semifinished products and specialized components made of non-ferrous metals and their alloys,
- the design and selection of metal forming tools,
- numerical analyses and physical modelling of metal forming processes,
- the design and industrial implementation of technologies for producing and processing non-ferrous metals and alloys into innovative products,
- macrostructural and microstructural research of metallic materials and the products manufactured from them,
- characterization of the chemical, physical, structural, technological, and performance properties of metallic materials and their products,
- modern non-destructive testing methods, additive manufacturing technologies - including 3D printing, additive shaping, reverse engineering, photogrammetry, and scanning,
- quality management in industrial processes within the non-ferrous metals sector,
- production process improvement systems employing methods, tools, and techniques based on Lean Management, Kaizen, Six Sigma and Achieving Competitive Excellence,
- the design and implementation of quality improvement systems based on the TQM methodology using various methods and tools,
- the development and implementation of dedicated computer systems tailored to the specific requirements of industrial plants,
- systems covering areas related to operational design, resource planning, scheduling, monitoring, visualization, and analysis of technological and organizational processes,
- modern systems for improving production processes,
- supply chain management,
- logistics engineering,
- designing and implementing quality improvement systems using various methods and tools.
Research Team of Open Pit Mining
Entity:
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management
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Department of Mining Engineering & Occupational Safety
Description: The research team continues the teaching and research activities of the Department of Surface Mining. Its primary task is to educate future open-pit mining engineers for the lignite mining industry as well as for rock mines. In addition to teaching activities, the laboratory conducts research, the subject matter of which meets the current problems of the surface mining industry. Technical, technological, formal and legal issues, relating to the rational management of mineral resources, as well as environmental and social problems of mining activities are developed. Close contact with representatives of the mining industry means that the issues dealt with by the laboratory are up-to-date and their solution contributes to better operation of mines. Employees taking part in international programs maintain contact and exchange experience with foreign scientific centers and the mining industry.
Research Team of Solid and Gas Fuels Technology
Entity:
Faculty of Energy and Fuels
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Department of Fuel Technology
Description: Technology of solid and gas fuels
- coking process
- gasification and pyrolysis of coal, biomass, alternative fuels
- use of biomass nad wastes fuels
- fuels preparation and production processes
- industrial waste water treatment
- ecotoxic elements (mercury) and their removal during coal processing
- transport and distribution of gas fuels
- optimization of gas transmission networks
- safety of gas appliances users
- energy efficiency of gas appliances
- evaluation of fuel quality
- assessment of investments and modernization in energy industry
- assessment of the environmental impact
Research Team on Contemporary Environmental Threats and Development of Innovative Technologies in the Circular Economy
Entity:
Faculty of Energy and Fuels
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Department of Fuel Technology
Description: Problems of occurence and fate of micropollutants (emerging contaminants like pharmaceuticals residues, biocides, antibiotics, endocrine disruptors etc.) including microplastics into the environment (water, wastewater, sewage sludge and atmospheric aerosols). Transport and transfer and spread issues of micropollutants into and in the environment and opportunities to reduce their emission.
Use of wastewater-based epidemiology as a source of information on the quality of life of the population, taking into account the use of drugs, stimulants or the degree of exposure to environmental pollution.
Research work in the field of chemical composition of atmospheric aerosols, its impact on health and identification of emission sources. Use of new combustion markers to better identify the sources of particulate matter emissions.
Research Team on Innovations in Economics, Management, and Energy and Resource Issues WZ AGH
Entity:
Faculty of Management
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Department of Business and Enterprise Management
Description: The Research Team on a wide range of topics related to energy and resource management. Within this research area, the team deals with the optimization of energy consumption in various economic sectors, management of natural resources and raw materials, and energy efficiency and sustainable development.
Another key research area is renewable energy sources. The team conducts research on technologies for obtaining energy from renewable sources such as wind, solar, and biomass. An important aspect is also the integration of renewable energy sources with existing energy systems and the analysis of the economic and social aspects of implementing these technologies.
In the field of mining and resource extraction, the team studies modern technologies used in mining and sustainable methods of resource extraction. An essential element is also the reclamation of post-exploitation areas, aiming to minimize the negative impact on the environment.
Technical innovations and process optimization are another important area of the team's activities. The implementation of new technologies in energy and resource management, automation and digitization of industrial processes, and predictive control and optimization models are key research topics.
In the field of economics and management, the team conducts economic and financial analyses of energy projects, manages projects in the energy and resource sectors, and studies policies and regulations related to energy and resources.
Sustainable development and corporate social responsibility are areas where the team examines the environmental impact of energy activities, corporate social responsibility in the energy sector, and sustainable development strategies in energy and resource management.
The last, but not least important research area is artificial intelligence (AI). The team studies the application of AI in optimizing energy processes, managing resources and raw materials, and predictive AI models in economic analysis and management.
Research Team on the Problems of Maintenance, Reliability and Durability of Technical Objects
Entity:
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Machine Design and Maintenance
Description: The team deals with reliability issues and problems related to the maintenance of machines and complex technical systems. The team conducts analyses and research on: reliability, availability, strategies for preventive replacement of machine parts and subassemblies, durability of elastomeric machine elements and the use and maintenance aspects of modern drive transmission systems in vehicles. In addition, the team undertakes research in the area of some problems of design methodology and theory of action.
Research group on energy transformation processes in energy-intensive industrial plants
Entity:
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Power Electronics and Energy Control Systems
Description: Conducting research into the applicability of modern methods of energy extraction, conversion and storage in regions undergoing deep energy transition processes.
The aim of the work is to:
1. conducting research in the field of:
- renewable energy sources
- energy storage,
- improving the quality of electricity on the basis of industrial plant infrastructure (stabilisation of network parameters),
- reactive power compensation,
- balancing energy and power flows,
- decarbonisation of heat generation systems,
- reclamation of mining areas,
- profitability of ongoing modernisation works.
2. assistance, based on research and analyses, in the organisation of new entities based on maximum utilisation of the energy infrastructure of decommissioned plants (with particular emphasis on mining plants), and subsequent cooperation with these entities.
3. economic analyses of energy transition projects.
4. preparation of feasibility studies for energy transformation processes.
5. training activities in the field of the work being carried out - participation in the process of changing the qualifications of people in decommissioned plants.
Research of economic processes on a micro and macro scale. Management in industries and enterprises, taking into account social and environmental aspects
Entity:
Faculty of Management
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Department of Strategic Management
Description: The team specializes in research on the sustainable development of the national economy, its energy security, the impact of economic decisions on society and the environment, the development of entrepreneurship and innovation. It also deals with problems of the functioning of industries and enterprises, looking for ways to solve them and/or reduce the negative impact. An important thread is forecasting regarding individual markets, economic entities and industries.
Research on the influence of the technological process on the tribological properties of boron carbide
Entity:
Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Ceramics and Refractories
Description: The scope of research of the research group will concern the influence of powder preparation conditions and the densification process (sintering, hot pressing, SPS, laser processing, DCC) on the tribological properties of boron carbide. Laboratory and commercial boron carbide powders and granulates will be considered. The research will examine the effect of admixtures from powder preparation and the characteristics of the starting material on its tribological properties. Completely new studies are also planned on the effect of 2D particle addition on the DCC process of boron carbide, and thus on its tribological and mechanical properties. The dimensions of the compacted material will also be taken into account. Tribological testing will be conducted as a function of load, friction material size, atmosphere, and temperature. The results of these analyses will be correlated with thermophysical properties such as diffusivity and thermal conductivity. The research also concerns boron carbide reactively modified in the system of rare earth metal oxides-carbon-boron, on which work is already being carried out. It is also planned to study the impact of plate/flat particle on the process of shaping boron carbide composite with potential anisotropic thermophysical properties. As part of the technological modifications, work is being carried out on the densification, re-densification, and texturing of boron carbide using a laser beam, which also affects the later tribological and thermophysical properties.
Research team Technology for Medicine
Entity:
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Measurement and Electronics
Description: The team develops solutions to meet the needs of the medical field, with a particular emphasis on image and signal processing and analysis, immersive solutions, and mixed, augmented, and virtual reality technologies.
Research team for lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries
Entity:
Faculty of Energy and Fuels
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Department of Hydrogen Energy
Description: Research on LI-ion and Na-ion batteries
Development of materials for LI-ion and Na-ion batteries
Electrochemical tests of LI-ion and Na-ion batteries
Responsible human capital management: perspectives and challenges. In the context of sustainable development.
Entity:
Faculty of Management
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Department of Social Capital and Organizational Management
Description: Responsible Human Capital Management (HCM) involves strategic management of employees and practices that integrate the goals of an organisation's key stakeholders, promoting their harmonious development, social well-being, and environmental protection. This harmonious development is considered from a long-term perspective and concerns the so-called triple bottom line: the application of solutions that are socially responsible, environmentally friendly, and economically valuable all at once. Responsible HCM emphasises the role of individuals within organisations by creating equitable and harmonious processes throughout the entire employee management cycle, including planning, recruitment and selection, development, rewards and performance management, job security and employee separation, among others.
Risk Analysis Research Group
Entity:
Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection
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Department of Environment Protection
Description: The research group thanks to the interdisciplinary cooperation of scientists from disciplines such as geochemistry, chemistry, environmental protection, chemical analyses, biology, toxicology, ecotoxicology, statistics, management and social communication, conducts comprehensive scientific research based on risk assessment.
Environmental risk analysis (ERA); Fate, transport, and metabolism of contemporary pollutants in the environment; Techniques and analytical methods for determining the presence and concentrations of contemporary pollutants in the environment; Risk assessment of combined exposure to multiple chemicals; „Omic” technologies in bioremediation of the environment; Farm to Fork Strategy and food security, contaminants in the food chain, biological hazards and health risk assessment; Dietary exposure and risk assessment; Risk analysis of the use of zero-waste technologies in circular economy; Analyses and prediction of the environmental and cumulative behaviour of contemporary pollutants; Health as the fourth pillar of sustainable development; Integrated risk assessment and risk management procedures; Risk communication in informing the public and making decisions.
Road Traffic Parameters Measurement and Signal Processing Team
Entity:
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
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Department of Measurement and Electronics
Description: The subject of measuring road traffic parameters has been present in research conducted at the Department of Metrology and Electronics for a dozen or so years. It concerns the use of various types of sensors in the identification of vehicle parameters and road traffic parameters. The research conducted concerns the detection and classification of vehicles, and in recent years intensive research concerns the problem of dynamic weighing of vehicles (WIM systems), and the development of their technical parameters at such a level that they can be used as administrative systems. The team also deals with the subject of processing measurement signals, both in the time and frequency domain in many different areas of application, e.g. in power engineering.
Robotics and mechatronics team
Entity:
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Robotics and Mechatronics
Description: The research work undertaken concerns the following issues:
- analysis and synthesis of serial and parallel kinematic chains of robots,
- design and prototyping of modern mechatronic devices,
- development of modern hardware and software tools for mechatronics,
- construction of specialized research and measurement test-stands enabling the performance and functionality tests for hardware elements and software solutions dedicated for implementation in mechatronic devices;
Rock and Soil Mechanics Research Team
Entity:
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management
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Department of Civil & Geotechnical Engineering and Geomechanics
Description: The work of the Research Team on Rock and Soil Mechanics particularly focuses on:
- conducting a wide range of laboratory tests on the properties of rocks and soils,
- performing in-situ measurements using the latest research equipment,
- condicting advanced analyses of stress and strain conditions in complex soil and rock environments, utilizing numerical methods that enable the solution of both two-dimensional and three-dimensional engineering problems,
- designing various types of underground structures, including tunnels,
- developing, renovating, and adaptating historic underground structures.
Team members are also involved in issues related to the stability of slopes and embankments, as well as in predicting, monitoring and stabilisation of landslide processes.
Rope Transport
Entity:
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Machinery Engineering and Transport
Description: The Team generally deals with the problems of designing, manufacturing and operating steel ropes and various types of rope transport devices, including cable railways and ski lifts, various types of cranes, mining hoists, etc. The Team's advantage is the close connection of scientific and research work with the needs of the Polish economy. We constantly cooperate with many economic entities dealing with ropeways and ski lifts, rope factories, coal mines, copper ores and other minerals. We also cooperate with universities and state security supervision units.
Satellite Earth Observation Data Processing Research Team
Entity:
Faculty of Space Technologies
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Description: The Satellite Earth Observation Research Group conducts extensive research in the field of satellite remote sensing and satellite data processing. The laboratory focuses on developing advanced technologies for monitoring and analyzing the environment, including the validation of satellite data through ground-based measurements. Key research areas include biomass quality analysis, identification of crop pathogens, inland water quality as well as soil mineral composition studies, and the exploration of rare resources and minerals. To achieve this, the laboratory utilizes state-of-the-art field spectroradiometers, which enable the acquisition of spectral characteristics and their comparison with multispectral and hyperspectral data. The laboratory also engages in the development of IT solutions based on Earth observation data, supporting environmental analyses and other scientific and industrial applications. Additionally, the laboratory ensures the highest standards of education in space technologies, equipping students and researchers with the necessary tools to conduct innovative research.
Semiconductor optical research group
Entity:
Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Inorganic Chemistry
Description: The objective of the group's research is to develop heterostructured composite photocatalysts with intricate morphologies for light-activated heterogeneous photocatalysis applications.
Sensor Technology and Trace Analysis Team
Entity:
Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Analytical Chemistry and Biochemistry
Description: The research team's activities include:
- technology for preparing electrochemical sensors with particular emphasis on potentiometric detection and their application in chemical analysis
- development and validation of methods for determining trace components
Shooting Technology Research Team
Entity:
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management
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Department of Mining Engineering & Occupational Safety
Description: The profile of the Shooting Technology Research Team includes education and research in the broadly understood issue of the safety of using explosives in business activities. Education is related to knowledge/skills in the effective use of MW energy for rock mining and other works for civil purposes. Scientific and research work of a cognitive/application nature is aimed at implementing new, safe explosives into engineering practice, the charges of which are initiated with modern systems that improve the quality of work performed, with particular emphasis on minimizing negative impacts on the environment (control/documentation of threats related to the use of explosives). . These issues are implemented with the support of our own units: the Central Laboratory of Shooting Technology and Explosives and the Blasting and Environmental Protection Laboratory, equipped with modern seismometric equipment (UVS type) and a control and documentation system (vibration monitoring station). The WUG appraiser staff undertakes extensive cooperation with mining plants, supervisory authorities and other entities using MW in their activities. He serves on qualification committees for the examination of persons applying for access to MW for civilian use, organizes and conducts courses (within the existing Vocational Training Center) in the broad range of shooting techniques. The employees are also members of the Polish Committee for Standardization in the field of standards for MW testing and are qualified to perform and supervise works using MW in mining and other civil applications.
Signal processing, data science and AI for chemistry and engineering
Entity:
Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Analytical Chemistry and Biochemistry
Description: The scope of the team's activities includes the application of machine learning and deep learning algorithms in solving problems related to analytical chemistry, biomedical engineering, and materials engineering, from an applicative perspective. A key stage in data modeling involves designing and utilizing signal and image processing procedures. Our activities are also extensively directed towards the implementation of software for electrochemical measurement systems, in terms of control and result interpretation, as well as intelligent multi-electrode systems and measurement automation.
Topics in biomedical engineering
• Machine learning and deep learning in object recognition based on color. Solving medical diagnostics problems using novel image processing algorithms in color spaces and machine learning.
• Application of machine learning, deep learning, and image segmentation algorithms for small objects in biomedical engineering.
• Modeling of the renal arterial tree in the context of planning nephron-sparing procedures.
• Detection of Helicobacter pylori in drinking water samples – research using machine learning methods.
• Statistical and chemometric analysis of the content of metals in blood serum and in alternative material in head and neck carcinoma.
• Statistical and chemometric analysis of the content of metals in blood serum and in the alternative material in head and neck carcinoma.
Topics in sample profiling based on analytical signals (electronic tongue)
• Design and implementation of new signal processing algorithms, innovative deterministic and non-deterministic modeling strategies, and machine learning, enabling the recognition of complex samples based on their electrochemical "fingerprint."
• Deep neural networks in identifying safe food and dietary supplements based on signals from innovative multi-electrode chemical sensors. Application of multi-electrode systems in profiling samples with complex matrices, including environmental, biological, food, and pharmaceutical samples, as well as local food products.
• Use of computer vision strategies in detecting prohibited food additives.
• Separation of components of complex signals using signal processing strategies, machine learning, and deep learning. Alternative use of Large Language Models (LLMs) in signal processing.
• Separation and modeling of Faradaic and capacitive components, recorded as a total signal, using 3D tensor decomposition methods to break down three-dimensional datasets into trilinear components.
• Application of chemometric methods in assessing the composition of lake bottom sediments in the Tatra National Park.
Topics in materials engineering
• Application of machine learning algorithms in identifying the origin, i.e., the manufacturer of cement clinker and Portland cement.
Silica Group
Entity:
Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection
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Department of Environmental Analysis, Geological Mapping and Economic Geology
Description: The research group realizes the tasks concentrating on the reconstruction of the evolution of Si cycle in Earth history, based on geological record. The research goals comprised the identyfication of the sources of Si in a seawater, Si circulation in a watercolumn and Si outflow via its burial and recognition of the genesis of carbonate-siliceous and siliceous rocks. We realize our research through the analysis of paleontological record of siliceous organisms (siliceous sponges, radiolarians and diatoms), petrographical and mineralogical analysis of siliceous rocks (identyfication of silica polymorphs and its genesis) and geochemical analysis (REE, δ30Si). Through the recognition of the evolution of Si cycle in Earth history and its correlation with global climatic changes (fluctuations from greenhouse to icehouse mode) we want to trace the influence of the biogeochemical Si cycle on global long-term climate osscilations.
Silicate Chemistry Group
Entity:
Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Silicate Chemistry and Macromolecular Compounds
Description: The core research activities of the Group are carried out in several major areas:
-structural studies of silicates and siloxanes,
siloxanes and silsesquioxanes as ceramic precursors,
-amorphous and crystalline phosphosilicates as potential bioceramic materials, silicate and siloxane coatings and thin films on metallic and oxide substrates,
-organic silicon polymers,
-optical materials for optoelectronics,
-theoretical calculations of material properties.
Skyrmion
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Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science
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Department of Solid State Physics
Description: During the implementation of this project, a wide range of ferromagnetic (FM), antiferromagnetic (AFM), and non-magnetic (NM) materials will be used to create precisely designed multilayered epitaxial heterostructures. The magnetic properties of these systems will be optimized to stabilize magnetic skyrmions [1-3] with controlled sizes at room temperature (RT) and without the need for an external magnetic field [4]. Subsequently, selected systems will undergo (nano)structuring to enable direct observation of the motion of individual skyrmions under the influence of current-induced processes.
Most reports highlighting potential applications of skyrmions focus on samples obtained via sputtering methods, which are often polycrystalline. In this project, high-quality single-crystal samples with precise control over the properties of the interfacial regions between individual sublayers ("interfaces") will be investigated. Such systems not only serve as a model platform for fundamental research but also enable the design of skyrmionic memory prototypes, which are highly promising for applications in the field of spintronics.
Society and Technology Studies Research Team
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Faculty of Humanities
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Department of Society and Technology Studies
Description: The scope of activities is the same as the scope of KSSiT WH AGH.
Soft matter
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Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science
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Department of Condensed Matter Physics
Description: The team focuses on studying organic materials, with particular focus on their structure, electrical, and optical properties.
Solid State Ionics
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Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Inorganic Chemistry
Description: Current activities of team members, also in cooperation with other people and research units, include research on various materials, in particular:
- based on compounds with the ABO3 perovskite structure, including composite materials with a controlled crystallographic structure, defect structure, microstructure, exhibiting proton conductivity in the medium and high temperature range,
- simple and complex oxides, including in the form of thin layers or "core-shell" materials for the construction of gas sensors - potentiometric and semiconductor,
- composites, including carbon-metal oxide systems; as electrode materials intended for the construction of aluminum-ion cells or supercapacitors,
- other materials intended mainly for use in energy conversion devices: thermoelectric materials (Mg2Si, Cu2S) or materials with catalytic properties (based mainly on LaFeO3).
The conducted research is closely rooted in practical realities and concerns the possibility of using the developed materials for the construction of various electrochemical devices in the areas of energy conversion and information acquisition: fuel cells, electrochemical cells, thermoelectric systems, electrical energy storage systems (supercapacitors), gas sensors, high-temperature electrolysers or membranes for the construction of reactors for specific organic syntheses.
As part of the research, both methods of obtaining materials and techniques for examining their properties, mainly electrical and sensor properties, are developed.
Space Education Research Group
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Faculty of Space Technologies
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Description: The Space Education Research Group (SERG) focuses on the development and implementation of educational technologies in space engineering studies. Their research explores innovative teaching methods in space education, including the effectiveness of VR and AR, gaming as a learning tool, and the potential of microlearning (ADNs) in space-related academic programs.
The Group is based at the Space Education Lab, a laboratory operating within the AGH Faculty of Space Technologies, with future investment plans including the development of modules for microgravity simulation, educational gaming, and experimental learning.
Among their upcoming projects are studies on the educational potential of VR for both students and university teachers in space technology, the integration of microlearning into engineering curricula, and the use of current space events and news as educational content in higher education. They are also planning to develop a project exploring social impact gaming as an instructional method in space studies.
The team has already achieved notable results, such as designing a curriculum in space technologies under the UNIVERSEH initiative and launching Moodle-based courses for the program. Their work has also led to a series of academic publications on VR in education.
Additionally, they organize the annual Kraków Space Week, aimed at engaging the local community with space exploration, and actively participate in science popularization events like the Science Picnic and Małopolska Researchers’ Night.
They collaborate with a range of partners, including the UNIVERSEH consortium, Alvernia Planet, Krakow City Hall, Krakow Festival Office, Apteka Designu, and the Open Eyes Economy Summit.
Space Journalism Research Group
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Faculty of Space Technologies
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Description: The Space Journalism Research Group offers hands-on, practical work at the intersection of space research, current affairs, and journalism. The unit explores large-scale trends in space technology through the lens of journalism—used here as a method of investigation and analysis rather than traditional academic inquiry. Focus areas include geopolitics, economic dynamics, security and defense, and environmental issues, all examined from a space and technology perspective.
Space Medicine
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Faculty of Space Technologies
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Description: Research team on space medicine focuses on conducting interdisciplinary translational research that combines cutting-edge advancements in medicine and technology. The team was formed with the goal of developing innovative solutions to support human health in the extreme conditions of spaceflight, while also transferring the findings to applications on Earth.
The team will leverage both medical resources and expertise—primarily through close collaboration with the Medical University of Silesia—as well as technological know-how in biomedical engineering, telemedicine, and data processing.
The team’s research will focus on the following key areas:
- Remote, non-invasive diagnostics using wearable devices and Point-of-Care (PoC) solutions, adapted to conditions such as microgravity and isolation.
- Identification and analysis of voice biomarkers as tools for early detection of changes in astronauts' psychophysical health.
- Application of AR/VR technologies for realistic simulations of medical scenarios in space environments, supporting both training and the testing of emergency procedures and decision-making algorithms.
The team's mission is to create a collaborative platform for experts in medicine, engineering, computer science, and space sciences, enabling the development of forward-thinking solutions that enhance the safety of space missions and the quality of healthcare in remote or challenging environments.
The team welcomes collaboration with researchers, engineers, and institutions interested in shaping the future of medicine—both orbital and terrestrial.
Spatial Engineering Resarch Group
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Faculty of Geo-Data Science, Geodesy, and Environmental Engineering
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Department of Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, and Spatial Engineering
Description: Multi-aspect analysis of spatial data
Spectral, chromatographic and electrochemical analysis
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Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Analytical Chemistry and Biochemistry
Description: The CEiS research team specializes in the design and manufacture of chemical sensors used in industrial, biochemical and environmental electroanalysis. We are also involved in the design and construction of prototype testing and control and measurement equipment for electrochemistry. In addition, we develop original analytical procedures for the detection and determination of various chemical individuals by electrochemical and spectroscopic methods.
Spin electronics devices lab for hardware implementation of neuromorphic computing platforms
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Faculty of Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunications
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Institute of Electronics
Description: The aim of this project will be to develop a new class of spintronic devices that can be used for hardware implementation of platforms dedicated to neuromorphic computing and their integration with dedicated systems. It is planned to continue the research started within the IDUB project (activity 4) on a number of unique spintronic devices and to develop platforms for computing using both new and already developed solutions.
Strategic and Financial Analysis Team
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Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management
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Department of Industrial Economics and Management
Description: The scope of the team's activities includes research on the macroeconomic conditions of business operations and analysis of the impact of environmental aspects on their functioning. The team focuses on the assessment of the economic efficiency of enterprises, risk management and support for sustainable energy development. In addition, it deals with the subject of sustainable development reporting, developing solutions that support enterprises in building a sustainable business strategy. The team's activities also include research on motivational systems and occupational safety, as well as analysis of the innovativeness of enterprises and various sectors of the economy. The team also deals with value chain management and optimization of operational processes, striving for efficiency and sustainable development in enterprises.
Strongly interacting systems group
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Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science
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Department of Applied Nuclear Physics
Description: Theoretical elementary particle, nuclear, and atomic physics.
Structural Acoustics and Environmental Acoustics Research Team
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Mechanics and Vibroacoustics
Description: Development of methods of structural acoustics and environmental acoustics. Studies of the effects of physical factors on human functional parameters. Research and testing of active vibration and structural sound reduction systems. Soundscape method.
Structural Health Monitoring
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Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management
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Department of Civil & Geotechnical Engineering and Geomechanics
Description: The scope of the team's activities is related to structural health monitoring of structures, which includes real-time control of the technical condition of structures and prediction of possible risks. Monitoring involves the systematic collection, analysis and interpretation of data related to the operation of various types of structures such as buildings, bridges, dams, tunnels and others.
Structural and exploitation analyses
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Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science
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Department of Physical & Powder Metallurgy
Description: Research topics carried out within the team include aspects related to the discipline of materials engineering:
Analysis of materials in terms of:
microstructure (e.g. quantitative metallography),
crystallographic texture,
structural texture,
phase composition,
performance properties (e.g. tribological, rheological, strength, structural, chemical and quality properties).
Statistical methods in quality engineering.
Structural research and machine learning in civil engineering
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Faculty of Geo-Data Science, Geodesy, and Environmental Engineering
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Department of Engineering Surveying and Civil Engineering
Description: The research interests of the members of the Team are centred around the problem of assessing the technical condition and resistance of buildings located in mining areas. In particular, the research activities of the team members include:
- issues related to the assessment of the intensity of damage and technical wear of masonry and reinforced concrete buildings located in mining areas,
- issues concerning the safety of buildings and engineering structures, particularly those located in mining areas and in industrial plants,
- technical and legal issues concerning the investment process and the operation of buildings, mainly in industrial plants.
In recent years, the research results of the Team members have been presented in the following series of publications and a series of development work for industry:
1. The application of statistical and machine learning methods for the assessment of technical wear and the extent of damage to buildings in mining areas.
2. Implementation of Bayes structure and machine learning methods in damage risk assessment of masonry and reinforced concrete buildings in mining areas.
3. Development and validation of methods for assessing the static and dynamic resistance of existing buildings located in mining areas that were not adapted to absorb such influences at the design and construction stage.
4. Development of individual recommendations for the appropriate qualification under the Building Law for structures located in industrial sites, based on multi-criteria analysis of structural, technological and legal-administrative data.
Structural vibration reduction group
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Process Control
Description: 1) Simulation and laboratory studies of controlled vibration reduction systems for structures, including onshore and offshore wind turbines and bridges.
2) Simulation and laboratory studies of controlled vehicle suspension systems.
3) Control algorithms design and prototyping.
4) Design of controllable actuators for vibration reduction systems, including MR dampers and inerters.
Structure & Physio-Mechanics of Solids Research Group
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Faculty of Non-Ferrous Metals
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Laboratory of Structure and Mechanics of Solids
Description: The research conducted by the team primarily focuses on the synthesis and processing of mono- and polycrystalline materials with regular and hexagonal structures, as well as determining the structure-property relationships in these materials. The research is concentrated on exploring the physico-mechanical aspects of plastic deformation and identifying the mechanisms that influence and control the microstructure, thereby affecting the mechanical properties of the materials. To achieve this, a variety of research experiments are carried out, enabling the determination of mechanical properties across a wide temperature range, along with a comprehensive identification of structural characteristics, including plastic deformation products at various magnifications.
Structure and Solid State Mechanics Group
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Faculty of Non-Ferrous Metals
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Laboratory of Structure and Mechanics of Solids
Description: The scientific research of the Group is focused on the thermo-mechanical transformations in metals and alloys including intermetallics. In particular, the following theoretical and experimental analyses are considered: (I) – the effect of severe plastic strains on structural and mechanical consequences of regular and hexagonal materials; (II) – the effects of twin transformations on properties of structural (TWIP-type materials) and functional (e.g., intermetallic compounds revealing the magnetic and thermo-mechanical coupling of shape memory phenomenon); (III) – the effect of specific thermomechanical conditions on physical and mechanical properties of multiphase materials.
Study of Information Technologies and Media
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Faculty of Humanities
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Department of Information Technology and Media Studies
Description: The Information Technology and Media Studies research team is an interdisciplinary group of scientists who study the impact of modern digital technologies on society, culture, and democratic processes. The team analyzes media transformations brought about by immersive technologies, such as video games as new forms of narrative and social interaction and virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) technologies as tools that shape users' perceptions and experiences.
The researchers also conduct advanced studies on artificial intelligence in the context of learning and information acquisition processes and its impact on adaptive strategies in lifelong education and labor market transformations. The team pays particular attention to disinformation in the digital environment, analyzing the spread of false information and narratives, as well as their impact on democratic processes.
The team also conducts experimental and empirical research on online public discourse using argument mining techniques. This research leads to theoretical reflections on models of online public debate and the role of argumentation in these processes.
Superconducting and Magnetic Materials Group
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Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science
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Department of Solid State Physics
Description: The Superconducting and Magnetic Materials Group at AGH conducts advanced experimental research on strongly correlated electron systems, with a particular emphasis on transition metal oxides exhibiting unconventional magnetism and superconductivity. Our work focuses primarily on laboratory-scale studies of single crystals and thin films, as well as on large-scale synchrotron-based experiments.
We investigate magnetic materials such as magnetite (Fe₃O₄), murunskite, and various ferrites, alongside high-temperature superconductors from the cuprate family. Our experimental techniques include precise measurements of magnetization, magnetic susceptibility, electrical resistivity, magnetoresistance, and high-temperature transport phenomena.
A significant portion of our activity is devoted to exploring the effects of uniaxial stress and external magnetic fields on transport and magnetic properties. These efforts are supported by in-house infrastructure capable of operating under cryogenic conditions and high magnetic fields (up to 16 T), as well as collaboration with leading synchrotron radiation facilities such as SOLARIS, BESSY II, and ESRF.
Using X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS), high-resolution X-ray diffraction (HRXRD), and photoemission techniques (ARPES), we study the interplay between lattice distortions, orbital degrees of freedom, and electronic transitions. This multidisciplinary approach enables us to probe phase transitions—such as the Verwey transition in magnetite or the metal-insulator transition in rare-earth nickelates—at both macroscopic and microscopic scales.
Our group maintains strong international collaborations to access unique sample preparation techniques and cutting-edge experimental tools. We are deeply committed to understanding how symmetry-breaking perturbations, like strain or directional pressure, can induce novel quantum phases and critical behavior in complex oxide materials.
Surface Engineering
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Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science
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Department of Surface Engineering & Materials Characterisation
Description: The research team carry out scientific research in the field of materials engineering, in particular in the field of surface engineering and welding.
The research topics of the group include both the design and the production of thin films and coatings, as well as the modification of surface layers of materials. The techniques used to produce thin films and coatings are mainly:
- deposition of thin films using PLD (Pulsed Laser Deposition) technique ;
- deposition of thin films using PED (Pulsed Electron Deposition) technique;
- laser surface treatment (hardening, alloying, laser cladding);
- modification of surface layers of materials by laser ablation.
The research group's topics are also focused on research on surface topography, microstructure of materials, analysis of chemical and phase composition, corrosion resistance, research on tribological wear processes and resistance to high-temperature oxidation of materials, research on mechanical and electrical properties of thin films.
Surface Geochemistry
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Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection
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Department of Fossil Fuels
Description: The scientific activity of the Surface Geochemistry Research Team (SGRT) comprises a wide spectrum of studies, in which the surface geochemical survey is applied to investigations of selected problems of environment protection and petroleum exploration.
The SGRT activity is focused on the usage of ”free gas” methodology for the purposes of environmental studies and mineral exploration. Generally, the ”free gas” methodology includes chemical analyses of trace amounts of selected gaseous hydrocarbons and non-hydrocarbons in the near-surface zone. Because the sources of these compounds can be also the underground gas storages, the ”free gas” methodology is used for determination of the ”zero background” and in monitoring of gas tightness of these storages. The results of surface geochemical survey are supplemented by stable isotope analyses, which enable the scientists to evaluate the origin of detected gases. Since over 20 years, members of the SGRT have been running the geochemical monitoring of the largest underground gas storages in Poland. Such long-lasting experience and knowledge gained from numerous research projects combined with top-class measuring and analytical equipment make the SGRT fully prepared to any activity concerning the tightness monitoring of underground hydrogen and carbon dioxide storages as well as the sites of underground coal gasification.
Apart from environmental studies focused on geochemical monitoring of underground gas storages, the SGRT members carried on a number of research projects devoted to the tightness of oil wells including the evaluation of uncontrolled gas leakage to the environment resulted from shale-gas exploitation technologies. Other field of previous activity of the SGRT was the evaluation of gas hazard in the post-mining areas. Such research projects were carried on in the areas of closed bituminous coal mines in both the Lower Silesian and the Upper Silesian coal basins as well as in the closed oil and/or gas fields.
Both the environmental and the hydrocarbon exploration projects take advantage of top-class analytical equipment and patented methodology of soil gas sampling (patent No. PL 184080 and utility model No. PL 58584).
In the last years, the SGRT has been running an extensive base research concerning the evaluation of natural emission of geogenic methane and carbon dioxide to the atmosphere using the patented methodology (patent No. PL 206259 B1) and unique measurement instruments, which enabled the direct recording of natural emission of these greenhouse gases. As that measurement methodology is universal, it can be applied also to the measurements of gas emission from landfills and industrial waste dumps as well as to tightness control of underground gas distribution systems (pipelines).
Since over 40 years, the SGRT members run the surface geochemical survey projects, which support hydrocarbon exploration. Both the direct (soil gas) and indirect (magnetic susceptibility, calcium carbonate contents, soil pH) methodologies are applied. The results are integrated with those of seismic and geoelectric surveys, which improves the success rate of oil drillings. Moreover, the surface geochemical survey contribute to the mapping of tectonic structures at depths, particularly in the areas of complicated geological settings. Such attempt enables the researchers to localize the active hydrocarbon migration pathways from deep accumulations to the surface. The experience gained in this area resulted in new research directions. They concern the search for natural gas fields rich in hydrogen and the issue of safe storage of this gas in underground storage facilities. The team is working on developing an integrated methodology using surface geochemical, geophysical, geological and geomorphological methods to determine the locations of deep hydrogen accumulations. The developed methodology can also be implemented in the future as a solution for monitoring the tightness of underground hydrogen storage facilities.
Apart from research, members of the SGRT participate in educational activity of our Faculty where they run lectures, classes and field training sessions, and supervise BSc eng. and MSc eng. projects for the courses of Petroleum Geology and Geothermics, and Ecological Energy Sources. Hence, they contribute to education of highly specialized staff for various industrial branches involved in energy security and environment protection.
Surface Nanoengineering and Biomaterials
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Academic Centre for Materials and Nanotechnology
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Department of Quantum Systems Theory
Description: Characterization of the composition and chemical states of elements with respect to depth using spectroscopic methods for inorganic, organic, and biological samples.
Characterization of surface morphology and properties of thin films of soft matter.
Fabrication of thin hybrid polymer layers used in optoelectronics and sensing technologies.
Surface Nanostructures Group
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Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science
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Department of Solid State Physics
Description: We are working in a field of nanotechnology and our research projects are designed to make, model and characterize ultrathin films, nanoscale structures, surfaces and its features with a special emphasis on magnetic properties of these systems. The Surface Nanostructures group in the Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science at the AGH University of Science and Technology group offers preparation, structural and magnetic characterization of ultrathin films and nanostructures. The group laboratory is equipped with multichamber UHV system equipped with molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) deposition system with several metal sources and possibility to grow transition metal oxides. The structural and chemical characterization are available due to the standard surface characterization methods, i.e. Low Energy Electron Diffraction and Auger electron Spectroscopy (LEED and AES). As for the magnetic characterization in- and ex-situ magneto-optic Kerr effect (MOKE) setups are used. Additionally, ex-situ, high resolution MOKE microscope working in 80K-550K temperature range is used to image magnetic domain structure of magnetic systems.
Sustainable Finance and Accounting in the Information Era
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Faculty of Management
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Department of Accounting and Finance
Description: The main objective of the research is to identify and analyze issues related to corporate financial management and accounting in the era of sustainable development, as well as to pinpoint the key challenges and trends in finance and accounting. The research covers topics such as contemporary organizational reporting, including ESG reporting, sustainable value creation in organizations, CSR activities and legal regulations, capital markets, modern technologies in finance and accounting within the context of sustainable development, and the adaptation and implementation of management accounting systems. Another distinct aspect of the research is the financial markets' response to financial and non-financial information disclosed by organizations.
The main objective of the research is broken down into the following specific goals:
The main objective has been broken down into the following specific goals:
• Identifying the key challenges and trends in finance and accounting in the era of sustainable development and the information age.
• Identifying issues in organizational reporting, particularly ESG reporting.
• Assessing the feasibility of using performance measurement systems for non-financial reporting purposes.
• Analyzing the potential applications of modern technologies in finance and accounting within the context of sustainable development.
• Identifying sustainable business models in the economy.
• Analyzing state environmental policies.
• Investigating the interrelations between financial markets and sustainable development trends.
• Exploring the challenges faced by management accounting and controlling systems in the era of sustainable development.
• Identifying the implementation of sustainable development principles within local government units.
Sustainable Waste Management Center
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Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Building Materials Technology
Description: The Sustainable Waste Management Center is a unit bridging the gap between science and industry. We are closely connected to various branches of industry in the energy, mining, metallurgy, fuel, and broadly understood ceramics sectors. Our activities focus on developing environmentally friendly technologies for producing useful materials by combining waste from different industrial sectors.
Sustainable building engineering - general, industrial, energy (SBE)
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Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management
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Department of Civil & Geotechnical Engineering and Geomechanics
Description: The team conducts comprehensive research into the sustainable assessment of innovative materials, technologies and construction processes, taking into account technical, environmental, economic and social aspects. As part of its research, the team also incorporates ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) standards to enable systematic assessment and comparison of sustainable practices in the construction sector. It carries out life cycle analyses of building materials (LCA) and full life cycle costs (LCC) of investments. It pays particular attention to the interactions between the properties of materials and the economic and environmental performance of the technologies used. To this end, the team conducts in-depth studies of the microstructure of materials, their load resistance and durability under complex environmental conditions. These activities result in comprehensive design guidelines and tools to support informed decision-making, fostering the achievement of sustainability goals in the construction sector.
Sustainable energy development issues analysis team
Entity:
Faculty of Energy and Fuels
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Department of Sustainable Energy Development
Description: The sustainable energy development issues analysis team deals with issues related to energy policy, economics of the fuel and energy sector, energy law and energy markets. Scientific interests also include issues such as energy resources, their sufficiency, aquisition and processing.
Sustainable entrepreneurship and innovation in the era of digitization
Entity:
Faculty of Management
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Department of Social Capital and Organizational Management
Description: Sustainable entrepreneurship is a modern approach to doing business that takes into regard not only financial, but also social and environmental goals. In the light of global challenges such as climate change, social inequality and dynamic digitization, enterprises are increasingly recognizing the need to conduct business in a responsible and long-term manner. Sustainable enterprises are striving to find a balance between profitability and an ethical approach to business, so that their operations benefit not only their owners, but also society and the environment.
The team focuses on studying the impact of contemporary market and technological trends on the development of businesses. Our goal is to analyze how market, social and technological factors shape business models and management strategies, while maintaining the principles of sustainable development.
The team's research covers issues related to the adaptation of companies to changing market conditions, the impact of digitalization on management, and the integration of innovative technologies into a responsible approach to business. Our work also includes practical tips for companies and organizations that want to implement sustainable solutions while increasing their competitiveness.
SyntCarbon - Advanced Synthetic Carbon Materials
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Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Biomaterials and Composites
Description: The research carried out by our team focuses on synthetic carbon materials, i.e., materials obtained through thermal treatment or pyrolysis of organic precursors in solid, liquid, or gaseous forms. These processes lead to the production of materials on both the micro- and nanoscale, including carbon nanotubes (CNT), carbon nanofibers (CNF), carbon fibers (CF), pyrolytic carbon layers, activated carbons, as well as carbon composites and nanocomposites. Our research encompasses all of these materials, with particular emphasis on carbon nanomaterials and their modifications aimed at achieving specific functional properties for technical, biological, and environmental applications. An important area of our work also involves the development of composites and nanocomposites in which carbon materials serve as the reinforcing or modifying phase, while the matrix consists of polymer materials or carbon-based matrices.
The team’s research topics:
- Carbon nanostructures – synthesis, functionalization, properties;
- Carbon nanofibres and hybrid carbon nanofibres;
- Carbon nanomaterial layers;
- New generation carbon fibers;
- Carbon-carbon composites;
- Carbon-ceramic composites;
- Preparation of pyrocarbon composite layers and matrixes (PyC);
- Granular carbon composites;
- Carbon-polymer conductive composites;
- Alternative binders for carbon-graphite materials technology;
- Bio-based carbon materials;
- Recycling of carbon fiber composites;
- 3D printing, bioprinting, electrospinning of composites with carbon nanofillers;
- Nanocomposites with addition of carbon nanomaterials for biomedical and industrial purposes.
Systems engineering and technical diagnostics group
Entity:
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Robotics and Mechatronics
Description: The team deals with systems engineering and technical diagnostics. Our interests include:
- Design and construction of diagnostic systems
- Structural Dynamics (SD)
- Structure Health Monitoring (SHM)
- Nondestructive Testing (NDT)
- Condition Monitoring (CM)
- Predictive Maintenance (PM)
- Theoretical and experimental analysis of elastic wave propagation
- Optical metrology
- Data and process exploration
- Data fusion and decision fusion in technical diagnostics and business process monitoring and management
Team AI & Machine Learning for Management and Economics WZ AGH
Entity:
Faculty of Management
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Department of Business and Enterprise Management
Description: The research group specializes in interdisciplinary research on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in management sciences and economics. Our goal is to develop modern analytical models that support decision-making in business and economic environments. We combine quantitative methods with domain knowledge to better understand complex market phenomena, predict economic trends and optimize management processes.
Our approach allows us to discover hidden patterns in data that often go unnoticed in classic analyses. We work on solutions that support, among others, demand forecasting, risk assessment, offer personalization, cost optimization or automation of decision-making processes in organizations а we also model complex energy issues and issues related to the extraction and processing of raw materials.
An important aspect is the activity in the field of discovering and designing new materials, including construction materials. Thanks to a specialized AI server and two Nvidia H100 cards, it is possible to predict new compounds before they are synthesized, simulate chemical reactions and optimize material compositions for specific needs.
The novelty of our research lies in combining the latest achievements in computer science with the real challenges of the digital economy. We believe that intelligent systems based on data have the potential to radically change the way of management in the era of Industry 5.0 and the information society.
Team for Cadastre, Real Estate Management, and Statistical Modeling
Entity:
Faculty of Geo-Data Science, Geodesy, and Environmental Engineering
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Department of Integrated Geodesy and Cartography
Description: The team is undertaking two research tasks:
1. The cadastre as a foundation for sustainable development in the economic and social context.
2. Algorithms for intelligent optimization of features influencing property value.
As part of task 1, the team will analyze the role of the cadastre in sustainable development, assess the quality of land and building registry data, and explore the possibility of integrating this data with local spatial development plans. They will conduct an analysis of international solutions for adaptation in Poland and evaluate the impacts of recent legal changes concerning the cadastre. Technical, database, and legal solutions will be developed, along with procedures for data control used in property taxation. The team will also create a concept for international cooperation and tools to support integrated real estate management.
In task 2, the team will focus on real estate market analysis using advanced statistical techniques and artificial intelligence. This task includes assessing data quality, identifying and eliminating outlier observations, optimizing key property features, and creating predictive algorithms. The outcome will be the development of analytical tools to support market monitoring, trend forecasting, and investment decision-making, considering the potential international application of the results.
Team for Natural Resources and Functional Materials for a Sustainable Environment
Entity:
Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Ceramics and Refractories
Description: The Team for Natural Resources and Functional Materials for a Sustainable Environment conducts advanced research in the fields of chemical, materials, and environmental engineering, focusing on the design and characterization of functional materials dedicated to sustainable development and the improvement of environmental quality. The team’s research areas encompass interdisciplinary topics at the intersection of applied mineralogy, materials chemistry, and engineering technologies.
One of the core pillars of the team’s activities is the analysis and evaluation of mineral raw materials, both of natural origin (e.g., clays, limestones, and shales) and synthetic (e.g., thermally processed industrial wastes, phosphogypsum, or glass cullet). These studies include detailed investigations of the chemical and phase composition as well as physicochemical properties of these materials in the context of their suitability as substrates for the synthesis of next-generation materials.
The team has extensive experience in designing materials with amorphous, amorphous–crystalline, and crystalline structures, with a strong emphasis on their applications in environmentally friendly systems. Outstanding examples of such solutions include:
• Glassy mineral fertilizers, developed as an innovative and safe form of controlled-release nutrients for plants. These materials contain bioavailable macro- and micronutrients such as P, K, Mg, Ca, B, Zn, Fe, Co, and S, and their amorphous structure ensures selective solubility induced by rhizosphere exudates. The team’s work in this field has been validated by numerous scientific publications and a patent, confirming the originality of the proposed technological solutions.
• Ceramic proppants for geoengineering applications, particularly as components of fracturing fluids in shale gas exploitation. The developed manufacturing method and processing line are protected by national and European patent applications. A key aspect of this solution is the production of granules with high sphericity, open porosity, and optimized microstructure, ensuring desirable mechanical properties and permeability for working media.
The team employs a comprehensive set of modern analytical techniques to enable thorough characterization of materials and mechanisms of their interactions:
• XRD – for the identification and quantitative analysis of crystalline phases, including amorphous content (via Rietveld refinement and internal standard methods), as well as precise phase composition of clay minerals (via oriented specimen methods);
• XRF – for quantitative elemental composition analysis, including trace elements and heavy metals;
• DSC, DTA, TG – for evaluating thermal reactivity, material stability, and phase transformation processes;
• DMA, DIL, LFA – for determining mechanical and thermal properties such as elastic modulus, thermal expansion coefficient, and thermal conductivity;
• XAS/XANES – for analyzing the valence states and local atomic environments of active elements, especially in the context of nutrient or catalytic mobility;
• MIR spectroscopy – for identifying functional groups and analyzing chemical bond structures in amorphous, semi-crystalline, and mineralized materials;
• Raman spectroscopy – for molecular structure analysis and identification of specific crystalline forms, particularly in oxide and phosphate phases;
• MAS NMR spectroscopy – for probing the local environments of atomic nuclei in amorphous materials, including glasses and reaction products, with a focus on coordination states of atoms such as 29Si and 31P;
• Mössbauer spectroscopy – for assessing oxidation states, coordination, and symmetry of iron ions, particularly regarding their structural roles and chemical reactivity;
• ICP-OES spectroscopy – for precise quantification of macro- and micronutrients in solid and liquid samples, especially relevant in fertilizer, mineral, industrial waste, and mineralization product studies.
Data interpretation is supported by specialized scientific software (e.g., Proteus, Origin, HighScore Plus, PyMca, Athena, NETZSCH Kinetics Neo Software), enabling both quantitative phase composition modeling and kinetic/thermodynamic analysis of transformation processes.
The team has a well-established record in international collaboration and in the implementation of fundamental, applied, and pre-commercial research projects. These projects are firmly rooted in modern chemical, materials, and environmental engineering, and fall under the broad domain of engineering and technical sciences. The results of the research are systematically published in peer-reviewed journals with high impact factors, representing the leading literature in the respective fields.
The high level of interdisciplinarity, combined with a strong focus on real environmental and industrial needs, constitutes a fundamental distinguishing feature of the team’s activities.
Team for additive engineering of glass-ceramic fertilizer materials for agro-environmental applications
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Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Ceramics and Refractories
Description: The FERTi3D Team conducts research at the intersection of chemical engineering, materials engineering, agrochemistry, and sustainable agriculture. Its main objective is the design and development of innovative fertilizer materials with a glass-ceramic structure, characterized by controlled nutrient release and high physicochemical stability under environmental conditions.
The starting point for the team's work is the use of additive manufacturing technologies (3D printing), which enable spatial shaping of fertilizer materials from glass-ceramic masses. The team focuses on developing both the chemical composition and the manufacturing methods that allow the creation of functional structures tailored to the specific needs of soil and plant environments. A particular emphasis in the team's activities is placed on the selection of raw materials—including mineral resources, glassy fertilizer materials, and industrial by-products—that can serve as carriers of macro- and micronutrients.
The research carried out by the team includes comprehensive characterization of the developed materials, with particular focus on their thermal, microstructural, mechanical properties and chemical activity. The fertilizer efficiency of these materials is also evaluated under both laboratory and natural conditions, as well as their impact on soil quality and the state of the environment. The team places strong emphasis on environmental aspects and compliance with the principles of the European Green Deal—especially by designing fertilizers with reduced susceptibility to nutrient leaching and minimal risk of water contamination.
The FERTi3D Team combines knowledge in technology, ceramics, materials engineering, agrochemistry, and modeling of material properties. The research also makes use of advanced analytical techniques such as thermal analysis, spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction. This enables the team to conduct comprehensive studies of both fundamental and applied character. The developed solutions have implementation potential in the field of specialized fertilizers, as well as in the circular economy through the rational use of natural and industrial resources.
Team of Analysis and Modeling of Elastic Machine Elements
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Machine Design and Maintenance
Description: The team operates in the field of analysis and modeling of elastic machine components. Research includes the analysis of static and dynamic properties of helical springs and helical springs with coatings of elastic-damping materials. The team also performs research in the field of modeling and design of modern elastic components, including slotted springs, machined springs and metal-elastomer springs. Among other things, the effects of geometric and material parameters on static characteristics, transverse stiffness distributions, natural frequencies and forms of vibration, energy storage and dissipation capacity, and spring material efficiency are studied.
Team of Strength of Materials and Structures
Entity:
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Machine Design and Maintenance
Description: The research activities of the team focuses on issues related to the strength of materials and structures and particulary concerns the following areas:
- development of analytical, numerical and experimental methods for determining loads and stresses in mechanical structures;
- experimental and theoretical analysis of the mechanical properties of materials and structural elements;
- identification of mechanisms detemining the mechanical properties of materials, including biogenic structures and selected metals in cryogenic conditions;
- assessment of strength and prediction of fatigue life of materials and structural elements;
- experimental investigation and prediction of fatigue cracks in metals.
Team of Thermal and Flow Processes
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Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science
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Department of Heat Engineering & Environment Protection
Description: • Thermal balances and analysis of the operation of devices and processes;
• Numerical modeling of fluid flows and heat transfer;
• Development of micromodels of thermal processes based on cellular automata and Boltzmann grid methods;
• Identification of heat transfer boundary conditions based on the analysis of inverse heat conduction problems;
• Application of thermal imaging/ thermovision to heat transfer studies;
• Heat exchanger research;
• Energy storage research;
• Research on Thermal Recycling of Industrial Waste
• Construction of pilot lines using thermal devices;
• Heat exchange when two materials come into contact;
• Waste heat recovery research;
• Temperature measurements in industrial equipment;
• Modification of rigid polyurethane foams with biomass and biomass ash;
• Synthesis of polymer composites with improved application properties;
• Flame retardants for rigid polyurethane foam;
• Waste management in polyurethane technology;
• Shape optimization for flow processes.
Team of materials Science and non-ferrous metals engineering
Entity:
Faculty of Non-Ferrous Metals
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Department of Materials Science and Non-Ferrous Metals Engineering
Description: The Non-Ferrous Metals and Materials Science and Engineering Team conducts scientific research in the field of materials science and engineering of non-ferrous metals. The research tasks are focused on fundamental research related to the analysis of the microstructure and mechanical properties of non-ferrous metal alloys, as well as applied research with a particular emphasis on the manufacturing technologies of metallic, coating, powder, and composite materials.
The team conducts scientific and research and development work in the following areas:
- materials science research focused on the relationship between the microstructure of materials and their properties, in the context of optimizing the microstructure, controlling properties, designing, and manufacturing new materials. The team uses advanced research methods to describe material structures, such as light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy,
- cognitive materials science research on the introduction of new composite, coating, and powder materials, as well as metallic nanomaterials for the needs of the non-ferrous metals industry,
- studies related to phase transformations, heat treatment, and thermo-mechanical treatment of non-ferrous metal alloys,
- synthesis of materials using powder metallurgy techniques in an atmosphere of argon or hydrogen,
- production of single crystals of Zn, Cu, and Al using the Bridgman method,
- modeling of mechanical properties and structure during the plastic deformation processes of metals with the use of computer assistance.
Technical Acoustics Laboratory
Entity:
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Mechanics and Vibroacoustics
Description: Conducting scientific and industrial research in the fields of technical acoustics, architectural and building acoustics, and electroacoustics. Detailed scope of activities includes:
Measurement of the acoustic power of machines and devices using technical and laboratory methods in reverberation or anechoic chambers (ISO standards 3741, 3743, 3745).
Measurement of sound directivity, speaker efficiency, amplitude-frequency characteristics, and nonlinear distortions.
Measurement of interior acoustics parameters, including reverberation time and other parameters (ISO standard 3382).
Measurement of Open-Space office acoustics (ISO standard 3382-3).
Measurement of acoustic absorption and sound absorption coefficients in a reverberation chamber (ISO standard 354).
Measurement of sound scattering (ISO standard 17497).
Measurement of sound absorption using an impedance tube.
Technical diagnostics
Entity:
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Machinery Engineering and Transport
Description: Diagnostics and assessment of the technical condition of rope transport equipment elements.
Mechanical tests of products and construction materials, as well as plastic and rubber products.
Non-destructive tests of products and construction materials.
Tests of physical properties of products and construction materials.
The results of our tests are recognized by the Transport Technical Supervision during inspections of special elements and structures of ski lifts and ropeways in Poland.
Technological machines and equipment in the raw materials industry
Entity:
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Machinery Engineering and Transport
Description: The team deals with broadly understood mechanical processing of bulk materials. Mechanical processing is defined here as changing the physical/mechanical/chemical parameters of a given material in order to adapt it to the requirements of the assumed technological process. Processing operations within the scope of the team's activities are classification (sieving), comminution (crushing, grinding), consolidation (granulation), and enrichment. The team's equipment also includes equipment for performing grain size analyses in the particle size range from 10 nm to 50 mm.
Research on cutting resistance using cutting tools, including high-pressure assistance – measurement of forces, tool wear, particle size distribution of cut material, and dust formation.
Research on cutting resistance using disc and cutting tools, including high-pressure assistance – measurement of forces, tool wear, particle size distribution of cut material, and dust formation.
Research on the physico-mechanical properties of rocks – determination of the abrasion index, uniaxial compressive strength, uniaxial tensile strength using the Brazilian test method, and determination of the rock cohesion index using the Protodyakonov method.
Research on the loading process with screw cutting tools, as well as studies on loading resistance, feed resistance, and loading efficiency.
Determination of the cuttability index based on recorded lateral, tangential, and normal forces, as well as determining the lateral fracturing angle of rocks.
Research on drilling process parameters and drilling resistance.
Selection and design of cutting tools.
Selection of technological systems for raw material extraction in underground mines.
Analysis of the causes of failures and damage to cutting machines and the conditions of their operation.
Development of innovative solutions for machines and equipment for mineral access and extraction.
Research on the cleanliness and condition of hydraulic oil according to standards: ISO 4406, SAE AS4059, NAS 1638, and GOST 17216, including measurements of conductivity and dielectric constant.
Bypass filtration of hydraulic systems with the ability to remove unbound water from oil.
Technologies of raw materials processing and waste recycling
Entity:
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management
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Department of Environmental Engineering
Description: 1. Basic and applied rinvestigations on mineral processing technologies
2. Optimization of raw material processing circuits
3. Waste recycling
4. Economic aspects of selected processes of raw material processing and waste recycling
5. Assessment of selected impacts of the mining and mineral processing industry on the natural environment
Technology, Organizations, and People
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Faculty of Space Technologies
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Department of Society and Technology Studies
Description: The Technology, Organizations, and People (TOP) Research Group explores the interplay between emerging technologies, organizational context, and human behavior. Our focus is on understanding how technology shapes workplace processes, influences employee well-being and performance, and influences peoples' career choices.
We investigate a wide range of topics, including:
- Perception of technology — how people adopt, trust, and engage with new technologies.
- Proactive behaviors and entrepreneurship — fostering innovation, adaptability, and initiative within organizations.
- Effective teamwork — understanding collaboration dynamics to enhance productivity and cohesion.
- Communication skills — exploring their role in leadership, team performance, and navigating technological change.
- Leadership — examining how different leadership styles drive success in tech-integrated workplaces.
- Attitudes towards science — studying how beliefs about science influence technology adoption and organizational culture.
- Diversity and inclusion — promoting equitable, supportive environments that embrace diverse perspectives for innovation and growth.
By blending insights from human factors, work psychology, and technological innovation, we aim to design smarter, more resilient, and human-centered workplaces for the future.
Telecommunications, ICT, Cybersecurity
Entity:
Faculty of Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunications
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Institute of Telecommunications
Description: Scientific and research and development works in the field of broadly understood telecommunications, ICT and cybersecurity.
The scope includes all research work carried out at the Institute of Telecommunications of AGH. Research groups are focused on the following issues:
- wireless communications
- network functions virtualization
- software-defined networking
- quality of service
- security
- quality of experience
- discrete-time signal processing
- artificial intelligence
- machine learning
- multimedia
- Internet of Things
- nano-networks
The Advanced Ceramics Group
Entity:
Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Ceramics and Refractories
Description: The Advanced Ceramics Group has many years', and behind it, extensive experience in obtaining single-phase polycrystals and composites from engineering ceramics, i.e. carbides, nitrides, borides. We are capable of carrying out specialised syntheses of the above-mentioned compounds: by wet chemical methods, SHS and using novel substrates. We have the ability to form products: by casting methods and by pressing methods: uniaxial and isostatic. We specialise in sintering polycrystals using the following techniques: pressure-less sintering, HP and HIP. Thanks to our cooperation with scientific and research centres at home and abroad, we have the possibility to use advanced sintering techniques such as: HPHT and FAST, SPS. We are able to project the properties of polycrystals and explain the mechanisms that modify these properties. Also, in cooperation with national and international teams of experts, we perform comprehensive characterisation of the produced materials, in terms of the following properties: physical, thermal, mechanical, chemical and tribological.
The Bioastronautics – Habitat
Entity:
Faculty of Space Technologies
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Description: Focus area:
- Manned Space Missions: Adapting living systems for long-term extraterrestrial missions;
- Life Support Systems: Ensuring functionality and safety in space environments, focusing on astronaut training and technology testing for current and future space stations;
- Technology Transfer: Developing technologies for space and applying them to Earth to address ecological disasters and climate change.
Research:
- mapping microbial contamination in the air using AI-driven image analysis development of self-sustainable bioreactors for materials and food production;
- development of non-invasive methods for health monitoring in isolation;
- open e-learning platform for crewed analog missions (Erasmus Plus grant).
Future plans:
- the largest colony mission in the world (50 people on board);
- digital twin for crewed analog missions;
- development of non-invasive methods for health monitoring in isolation;
- writing a handbook for analog missions.
The Oxide Ceramics Team
Entity:
Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Ceramics and Refractories
Description: The team is involved in a comprehensive research on ceramic oxide materials, starting from the stage of powders synthesis, through their forming (consolidation) and sintering, to characterisation of properties.
The oxide materials belong to the group of advanced ceramic materials, and can be both structural and functional materials.
work in progress..
The Radiochemical Analytics and Environmental Radioactivity Team
Entity:
Faculty of Energy and Fuels
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Department of Nuclear Energy and Radiochemistry
Description: The team deals with and is developing its research directions in the following areas: radiochemical analytics, radiation monitoring, radiation protection, radiometry, and applications of radioisotopes in industry, energy, and in the interpretation of environmental or climate changes.
The role of flat structures in the three-dimensional shaping of ceramic materials
Entity:
Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Ceramics and Refractories
Description: research in progress
Theory of Nanostructures and Nanodevices Group
Entity:
Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science
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Department of Applied Computer Science and Computational Physics
Description: Our scientific activity focuses on theoretical studies of a wide class of quantum problems we come across in nanophysics. These mainly concern the calculations of the energy structures, conductivity, magnetic, spin and topological properties of low-dimensional materials like e.g. semiconductor quantum dots, wells and rings, layered van der Waals materials, semimetals and hybridized semiconductor/metallic/superconductor junctions. These wide-ranging theoretical considerations requires conducting of the medium or large scale computer simulations, which actually became the essential part of our work and some people in our team are highly specialized in this field.
Theory of Quantum Systems
Entity:
Academic Centre for Materials and Nanotechnology
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Department of Quantum Systems Theory
Description: The scientific activity of the team is focused on modeling of correlated electron systems and unconventional states of matter such as: unconventional superconductivity, charge and spin ordering, Mott insulating state as well as phases with non-trivial topology. Moreover, the team investigates phenomena related to electron transport in hybrid systems.
Theory of altermagnetic and superconducting materials
Entity:
Academic Centre for Materials and Nanotechnology
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Department of Quantum Systems Theory
Description: The research tasks realized by the group are centered around the modeling of altermagnetic and superconducting materials. The conducted research is especially focused on analyzing a possible coexistence of superconductivity and altermagnetism. The group was established to realize the research grant financed from the IDUB project, action 21 (Creating conditions for independent research for people with a postdoctoral degree).
Thermal Fuel Processing and Process Simulation group
Entity:
Faculty of Energy and Fuels
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Department of Thermal and Fluid Flow Machines
Description: Research on thermochemical conversion processes of solid and gaseous fuels
Analysis and optimization of hydrogen production pathways from solid and gaseous fuel sources
Process modeling and simulation of solid and gaseous fuel conversion systems for applications in power generation and chemical synthesis
Development and modeling of CO₂ capture and separation technologies from process gas streams
Mass and energy balancing of industrial processes and execution of preliminary techno-economic feasibility studies
Thermal and Flow Processes in Energy
Entity:
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Power Systems and Environmental Protection Facilities
Description: Research and development activities on improving modern energy technologies efficiency using mathematical modeling of energy processes and CFD modeling of thermal and flow phenomena.
The topics of the conducted research and scientific work include, among others:
- CFD modeling of energy machines and devices
- Research on the energy conversion processes efficiency in energy technologies
- Modeling of thermo-flow phenomena and combustion processes in boilers and heat exchangers
- Simulations of thermodynamic processes in energy systems
- Analyses of geometric structures of porous materials, flow and thermal phenomena in pore space channels
- Numerical and experimental studies of multiphase flows with phase change and heat transfer
- Research on transport processes in thermal energy storage facilities
Thermal processes
Entity:
Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science
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Department of Heat Engineering & Environment Protection
Description: The research group focuses on analyzing thermochemical waste processing processes, including municipal and biomass waste. The group conducts research in the following areas:
- material pre-treatment, which involves activities such as drying, torrefaction, and hydrothermal carbonization (HTC). This includes the analysis of the physicochemical properties of solid and liquid HTC products,
- pyrolysis and co-pyrolysis processes to produce biochars and bio-oil, and to explore the material and energy use of biochars,
- catalytic gasification processes to obtain high-quality gas.
- operational problems related to the combustion of solid fuels and waste, such as ash agglomeration and corrosion,
- low-emission fuel combustion techniques: the group researches the formation of solid, liquid, and gaseous pollutants, using experimental and numerical modelling,
- utilization of selected energy waste as components in polymer materials technology.
Thermoelectric Research Laboratory
Entity:
Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Inorganic Chemistry
Description: The team of the Thermoelectric Research Laboratory (TRL) at the Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics, AGH University of Krakow, conducts advanced research on modern thermoelectric materials and devices. The team develops innovative semiconductors and thermoelectric modules for direct heat-to-electricity conversion and thermoelectric cooling. Our solutions achieve a high level of technological readiness (TRL 6+), demonstrating their maturity for industrial applications.
The main research areas include synthesizing and characterizing new thermoelectric materials, the design of high-efficiency modules and generators, and the development of prototype devices for waste heat recovery and renewable energy conversion. The laboratory integrates fundamental research with materials engineering and R&D activities in the field of energy, striving to implement innovative technologies on an industrial scale.
Thermomechanical Processing Research Team
Entity:
Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science
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Department of Metal Forming and Metallurgical Engineering
Description: Thermomechanical processing of metals and alloys.
Thin-Film Hybrid Inorganic–Organosilicon Structures Group
Entity:
Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Silicate Chemistry and Macromolecular Compounds
Description: The primary research focus of the THINS Group is on the structure and physicochemical properties of organosilicon thin films, as well as structural studies based on theoretical models and XRD and FTIR measurements.
Research directions:
- Structure and properties of inorganic and organosilicon thin films
- Fabrication of model surface nanostructures inspired by the moth eye structure
- Structure and properties of organosilicon coatings modified with oxides
- Self-organization of organosilicon molecules on surfaces
- Structural studies based on theoretical models
The main research topic of the Laboratory is the structure and physicochemical properties of inorganic and organosilicon thin films (on the nanometer scale). One of the most significant achievements has been determining the influence of the substrate surface and the breaking of translational symmetry in thin films on the spontaneous ordering of cage silsesquioxane molecules. The emergence of a new structure, different from that observed in the bulk material, is enabled by π–π interactions between cage silsesquioxanes terminated with phenyl groups. Moreover, the newly formed structure exhibits characteristics of a smectic phase, despite the spherical symmetry of the molecule's shape. Until now, smectic phases or layered arrangements were observed only in strongly asymmetric cylindrical molecules or flat disc-like structures.
The team has developed methodology and thermodynamic conditions for fabricating silsesquioxane thin films under ultra-high vacuum conditions. Specific conditions have been established that enable selective resublimation of the film, leading to the formation of a morphology resembling the moth eye structure. This resulting mesostructure, despite the inherently weak hydrophobicity of silsesquioxanes, was used to create a hydrophobic surface. Currently, we are expanding the scope of our research to explore the use of such self-organized layers as templates for the growth of metallic and oxide structures exhibiting similar moth-eye-type mesostructures.
In addition, the team is investigating materials synthesized using the sol-gel method, both in the form of bulk samples and coatings. Various types of SiO₂ precursors have been used in synthesis, as well as a range of organic and inorganic precursors of additive oxides, including Al₂O₃, TiO₂, ZrO₂, and nanoscale silver. It can be assumed that the incorporation of these components, in addition to affecting the material structure, also allows for the modification of silica-based materials' properties, such as electrical, thermal, and magnetic conductivity, biocompatibility, antibacterial activity, and optical properties. Surface microstructure—particularly in coatings—has a critical influence on the adsorption, mechanical, and reactivity properties of the materials, including the aforementioned antibacterial activity.
The group also conducts structural studies that combine analysis of experimental data from two methods: powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) and infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The experimental results are complemented by molecular model calculations, which are based on both density functional theory (DFT) and the Reverse Monte Carlo (RMC) method.
Transport Machinery and Equipment Team
Entity:
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Machinery Engineering and Transport
Description: 1 Research and development of machinery and equipment for intra-plant transportation. The team focuses on the development and improvement of machinery and equipment used to transport materials inside production plants. The goal is to increase the efficiency and safety of transportation processes.
2. Design and build specialized laboratory stations for testing components and elements of transport equipment. The team designs and builds advanced test benches for the thorough examination and evaluation of various components of transportation equipment, ensuring their reliability and durability.
3 Basic tribological testing of transport machinery components. Tests are conducted on friction, wear and lubrication of machine components to help optimize their performance and service life.
4. Bulk material property research. The team studies various properties of bulk materials, such as density, moisture content, angle of repose, internal friction and cohesiveness, which is crucial for efficient transport and storage of these materials.
5 Modeling and simulation studies of kinematics and machine dynamics. Advanced modeling and simulation techniques are used to analyze the motion and forces acting on machine components to optimize their design and operation.
6. Modeling and simulation of phenomena occurring during transport and storage of bulk materials using the discrete element method, which helps to predict and solve potential problems and develop new equipment designs.
7 Carry out industrial research using mobile specialized measurement sets. Tests are carried out under industrial conditions using mobile measurement sets, which allows data to be collected directly at the site of machinery.
8. Rheological testing of conveyor belts, including in a climate chamber. The team studies the rheological properties of conveyor belts, including their behavior in various climatic conditions, which is crucial to their reliability and durability.
9. Research and development of pulley designs for conveyor belts. Research work focuses on the design and improvement of sheaves, which are key components of conveyor belts that affect their reliability and durability.
10. Research and development of new types of conveyor belt tensioning systems. The team is working on new solutions for conveyor belt tensioning systems to improve their efficiency and reliability.
11. Development of analytical and numerical methods for calculating and designing continuous transport equipment. The team is developing analytical and numerical methods for accurate calculation and design of continuous conveyor equipment, which is crucial for its optimization and reliability.
Transport Phenomena in Complex Flows Group
Entity:
Faculty of Energy and Fuels
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Department of Fundamental Research in Energy Engineering
Description: - Numerical analysis of mass, momentum and energy transfer in industrial processes, including: annular flow, impinging jets, natural convection, mixed and forced convection, magnetic convection, heat exchangers, thermo-hydraulic issues in nuclear reactors, compressible flows, flows in engines
- Design of heat exchangers
- Experimental analysis of thermophysical properties, i.e. viscosity, density, magnetic susceptibility, electrical conductivity
- Experimental analysis using DSC, LFA devices (thermal diffusivity, thermal conductivity coefficient, phase transitions)
- Experimental analysis of phenomena occurring in a strong static magnetic field, e.g.: heat transfer, operation of devices in a static magnetic field with different magnetic induction, separation of compounds with different magnetic properties, influence of the magnetic field on the structure of materials
- Thermodynamic analysis of systems
Tribology and Surface Engineering Team
Entity:
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Machine Design and Maintenance
Description: Research and analysis in the area of tribology of construction materials. In this field, the main area of scientific activity is the application of thin tribological coatings deposited mainly by physical and chemical methods.
Participation in many works, the main trends of which are:
a) analysis of issues related to the contact mechanics of the coating-substrate-cooperating element system. The studies are based on the results of experimental research and modeling using the finite element method. Research is carried out, among others, for ceramic, carbon and complex microstructure coatings: multilayer, nanocomposite.
b) testing of nickel-based alloy coatings deposited using Ni-Mo and Ni-W electrochemical methods and coatings with Ni-Mo/Al2O3 ceramic nanoparticles.
c) analysis of the possibilities of applying coatings in biomedicine. Work is being carried out on the use of biocompatible coatings for cardiovascular implants and joint implants.
d) friction and wear tests of PTFE, PE, PEEK, PI, PU polymers and their composites.
e) testing the properties of new lubricants on biodegradable bases for machining and plastic forming
Ultra-high temperature structural ceramics group
Entity:
Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Ceramics and Refractories
Description: The group develops, manufactures and tests the properties of materials designed to operate in high-temperature conditions (above 1,600 degrees Celsius) exposed to chemically aggressive environments and high mechanical loads.
Ultrafast ToF detectors
Entity:
Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science
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Department of Particle Interactions and Detection Techniques
Description: Development of time-of-flight particle detectors with picosecond time resolution along with readout electronics. Investigating novel techniques for ToF-PET.
Underground Mining Research Team
Entity:
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management
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Department of Mining Engineering & Occupational Safety
Description: The subject of research work is broadly defined as the technology of making underground mine workings, their protection, strengthening, maintenance and monitoring of changes, especially in the context of their stability and other environmental conditions. Research activities focus both on rock excavation techniques, the design and optimization of mining systems for coal, metal ores, salt deposits, as well as on the use of mine workings for other purposes, after mining is completed. Advanced experimental research is carried out both at mines and in laboratories using available modern research methodologies, with cooperation in interdisciplinary teams at home and internationally.
Ventilation and Air Conditioning of Mines and Surface Facilities
Entity:
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management
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Department of Environmental Engineering
Description: The team researches ventilation and air conditioning of mines and industrial facilities.
In the field of mine ventilation, the team conducts research on: (1) optimization of ventilation of underground workings due to actual life-threatening hazards in mining (gas and dust explosions, fire, heat stress, and environmental conditions); (2) recognition, predicting and development of methods for preventing mining safety hazards in mines (gas and dust explosions, fire, heat stress); (3) recognition and identification of methane emissions into atmospheric air and methods for its reduction; (4) development of methane drainage systems in coal mines; (5) improvement of thermal working conditions and development of methods for cooling systems in underground mines, taking into account the use of ice slurry; (6) tendency for spontaneous combustion of coal and development of methods for detecting and preventing underground fires. In this area, the team performs the following tasks: conducting audits and mapping of mine ventilation networks in terms of air current stability; designing of ventilation of longwalls, design of auxiliary ventilation; design and audits of air cooling systems in mines; predicting methane release natural hazards (methane release, gas and rock outbursts, fire, heat stress); design and testing of fan stations in terms of energy consumption; research on catastrophic events and disasters in mines and participation in expert committees.
In the field of ventilation and air conditioning of industrial facilities, the team conducts research on: (1) improving working comfort conditions in industrial plants, (2) identifying and selecting methods and means of reducing pollution in the work environment, (3) spreading gas and dust pollution in industrial facilities; (4) solutions for ventilation and air conditioning installations. In this area, the team performs the following tasks: audits and evaluation of ventilation and air conditioning installations, designing air conditioning systems in industrial facilities, and assessing thermal working conditions at workstations.
Virtual manufacturing
Entity:
Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science
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Department of Applied Computer Science and Modelling
Description: Application of INDUSTRY 4.0 technologies to the design of information systems to support manufacturing processes in enterprises.
Vision Systems and Optomechatronics
Entity:
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
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Department of Process Control
Description: The research team is engaged in research in the design and implementation of vision and optomechatronics systems in the automation of the manufacturing quality control process. The team is developing 2D and 3D imaging and hybrid methods for control and measurement applications. The team conducts research related to the methods of designing vision control stations and vision measurement systems.
The team also deals with methods of designing industrial lighting devices and research on the interaction of lighting with the tested object.
The team conducts research involving designing, testing, and implementing image analysis algorithms that enable the classification of product features in the image and parametric analysis of the extracted features. These tests are aimed at preparing programs for visual quality control of product performance or control of the manufacturing process for a wide range of tasks carried out in various industries. The solutions developed, i.e. stations, measurement systems, and vision analysis algorithms, are subject to laboratory and industrial tests to determine repeatability, reliability, and resistance to interference occurring in the industrial environment.
Visual Optical RealTime Examination
Entity:
Academic Centre for Materials and Nanotechnology
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Department of Functional Materials and Nanomagnetism
Description: The research group conducts observations of chemical phenomena and dynamic systems using optical microscopy. The scope of activities includes analyzing interactions between particles and the dynamics of processes occurring in active matter. By employing advanced microscopic techniques, changes in the structure and behavior of systems are examined in real-time. The results contribute to a better understanding of chemical and physical mechanisms and support the development of new materials and technologies in the field of natural sciences.
Waste processing and environmental analysis
Entity:
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management
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Department of Environmental Engineering
Description: The team addresses issues covering a wide range of research areas within environmental engineering. The activities of the team as a whole fall within the priority research areas of POB 1, POB2, POB 3, POB 4.
In the field of waste treatment, the team deals with issues related to determining the possibility of recovery and disposal of industrial and municipal waste. The team performs studies of waste properties relevant to waste treatment, including hygienic and toxicological studies, including assessment of ecotoxicological properties using bioassays (biotests) for solid and liquid phase samples. Develops technological schemes for waste treatment including selection of equipment. Provides opinions on the possibility of waste treatment and the impact of recovery/disposal processes on the environment, as well as modelling and optimisation of technological processes related to waste processing - for individual processing operations and for the entire technological system. It deals with issues related to waste management in a company. The team's scope of activities also includes issues related to the reduction ofCO2 emissions with the use of waste in CCUS technology.
In terms of environmental analyses, the team deals with issues related to air protection, including modelling the propagation of air pollutants: PM2.5; PM10; NOx; SO2; CO;CO2, etc. , as well as the assessment of odour nuisance in the field (in situ) from point and surface sources using the dynamic dilution method (dynamic olfactometry). Among the activities undertaken by the team are also issues related to environmental aspects of energy production, as well as statistical analysis of data relating to environmental engineering in the broad sense. The team carries out environmental quality studies in the field of biological monitoring, as well as studies on the toxicity of substances discharged into the environment, e.g. treated wastewater.
Water Research Group
Entity:
Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection
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Department of Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology
Description: Water Research Group consist of people specialising in chemistry, hydrogeochemistry and hydrogeology. The considerable human and intellectual potential, research facilities which include an accredited hydrogeochemical laboratory, professional contacts made as a result of cooperation with external entities, both domestic and foreign, and Team leader experience enable to plan, develop and implement many research projects in different research areas.
Research areas:
• groundwater monitoring
estimation of groundwater chemical status; estimation of the stability of the chemical composition of mining, mineral, curative and thermal waters; quality control/quality assurance in water monitoring; the impact of disruptive objects (mainly coal mining waste dumps, wastes from energy industry) on the chemical status of the aquatic environment
• contaminants of emerging concern in water
emerging contaminants (i.a. pesticides, PPAS and pharmaceuticals residues) in groundwater, urban water, drinking water; legionella’s bacterias in water
• speciation analysis of groundwater chemical composition
• column experiments
• data reliability
QA/QC of hydrogeochemical data; human errors in water monitoring; health and environmental risk assessment
• risk assessment
• modeling of pollutants migration in groundwater
• statistical data analysis
Water and Hydrocarbon Management and Environmental Protection
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Faculty of Drilling, Oil and Gas
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Department of Petroleum Engineering
Description: The activities carried out by the team concern the environmental aspects of water and hydrocarbon deposit exploitation. The team conducts research on water purification, desalination and treatment. This research is related to both the exploitation of waters with diversified mineralization and the management of saline waters, including formation waters accompanying hydrocarbon deposits. Laboratory-scale research is conducted on the recovery of elements from brines. Research is carried out on the physicochemical properties of groundwater, crude oil and petroleum products.
Water and Wastewater Management and Treatment Technology
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Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management
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Department of Environmental Engineering
Description: The team deals with issues including environmental engineering, with special reference to the management of groundwater resources, water supply and wastewater disposal technology, water and wastewater treatment technology, water renewal and the recovery of useful components in accordance with the principles of sustainable resource management, the transformative use of recovered raw materials and increasing the energy efficiency of technological processes.
Welding Engineering and Metallic Glasses
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Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science
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Department of Physical & Powder Metallurgy
Description: The team deals with issues of welding engineering as well as the synthesis and characterization of structure and properties of metallic glasses.
In the field of welding engineering, the research topics include:
– microstructure and properties of welded joints, mainly for the power industry and transport,
– assessment of the cracking tendency of hot alloys used for high-temperature turbine components,
– assessment of the weldability of iron- and nickel-based metal alloys for the power industry and transport,
– microstructure and properties of welded joints of precipitation-strengthened stainless steels and new types of stainless steels,
– analysis of the stability of the structure of modern bainitic and martensitic steels for operation in supercritical conditions in conventional power plants,
– effect of welding thermal cycles on the structure and properties of the heat-affected zone of high-strength steels,
– studies of the operational brittleness of welded joints,
In the field of metallic glasses, the topics include:
– synthesis of metallic materials by arc melting (conventional crystalline alloys, reactive and refractory alloys, high-entropy alloys),
– synthesis of metallic materials solidifying in non-equilibrium conditions by arc melting and suction casting,
– production and characterization of the structure and mechanical properties of metallic glasses and amorphous-crystalline composites using the effect of plasticization induced by martensitic transformation,
– studies on the effect of rare earth metal additives on the possibility of obtaining metallic glasses in Zr alloys with increased oxygen content,
– studies on the effect of casting conditions on the structure and mechanical properties of massive metallic glasses,
– determination of the possibility of joining metallic glasses using various welding techniques.
Wireless Communications Team
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Faculty of Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunications
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Institute of Telecommunications
Description: The Wireless Communication Systems Team conducts research, development, and implementation work in the area of modern radio communication technologies and wireless networks. The team's goals are to develop new data transmission methods, analyze the performance of communication systems, and develop innovative solutions enabling fast, reliable, and secure information exchange in diverse environments.
Word Class Business, Manufacturing and Services
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Faculty of Management
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Department of Business and Enterprise Management
Description: Main Areas of Research:
1. Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma – research focuses on the implementation of lean production, waste elimination, and work standardization.
2. TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) – research concentrates on machine availability, reliability, and the reduction of breakdown-related costs.
3. Just-in-Time (JIT) and Supply Chain Management – research focuses on optimizing material flows, setup/changeover times, and inventory levels.
4. Automation, Industry 4.0, and AI in Manufacturing and Services – research analyzes the impact of digitalization (IoT, AI, robotics) on the efficiency of production processes.
5 Sustainable Development (Sustainable WCM) – research addresses the integration of sustainability into world-class manufacturing strategies.
6. Green/Clean Production – research integrates environmental (green manufacturing) and social aspects with operational efficiency.
7. Service Quality – research is based on service quality dimensions and their impact on production and service processes.
8. Customer Experience (CX) & Customer Satisfaction – research focuses on analyzing the impact of customer experience on loyalty and retention.
9. Lean Services and Service Design – research analyzes how to optimize service processes by eliminating unnecessary steps and reducing service time.
10. Digitalization of Services (e-Services, AI, Chatbots) – research examines the impact of automation and artificial intelligence on customer satisfaction and service quality.
11. Production & Service Innovation – research include innovations in production and service models, such as subscriptions, platforms, and real-time personalization.
12. New Technologies in Business – research focuses on the implementation of new technologies to optimize business processes.
Zero-emission gas technologies
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Faculty of Drilling, Oil and Gas
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Department of Natural Gas Engineering
Description: The team focuses on research into the energy sector and the transition away from fossil fuels such as coal in favour of low- and zero-carbon energy sources. The research covers the global energy transition and greenhouse gas-neutral technologies, the impact on the natural environment. Zero-emission gas technologies are related to the extraction of gas from natural sources (deposits), the production of biogas and hydrogen, gas transmission, distribution, storage and use. Research topics also include processes affecting the reduction of emissions from the combustion of gas-based fuels in connection with the processes of CO2 capture, transport, utilisation (blue H2) and geosequestration.
the Faculty Laboratory of Thermophysical Research
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Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
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Department of Ceramics and Refractories
Description: In 2009, the Faculty Laboratory of Thermophysical Research was established at the Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics of the AGH University of Krakow. This unit serves as a specialized research facility that, since its inception, has been systematically expanding its capabilities in the comprehensive analysis of the thermal and mechanical properties of engineering and functional materials. The laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation, enabling measurements under strictly controlled temperature regimes and gas atmospheres, which ensures reliable and reproducible material characterization.
The core activities of the Laboratory involve the application of a wide range of thermal and thermomechanical analysis techniques, including:
- Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA-DTG) – enables quantitative analysis of mass changes in tested materials as a function of temperature, allowing identification of processes such as thermal decomposition, oxidation, dehydration, or decarbonation. These techniques are also used for purity assessment, identification of polymorphic phase transitions, and aging mechanism analysis.
- Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC/DTA)* – provides information on energy-related transformations occurring in the sample (e.g., phase transitions, glass transition, crystallization, melting), enabling the determination of transition temperatures and enthalpies.
- Dilatometric Analysis (DIL) – allows the measurement of dimensional changes of materials as a function of temperature, supporting the determination of the coefficient of thermal expansion, glass transition temperature, sintering shrinkage, and thermal behavior of materials during firing.
- Laser Flash Analysis (LFA) – is a precise method for determining thermal diffusivity and, consequently, the thermal conductivity of solid and porous materials, which is essential for designing both insulating and thermally conductive materials.
- Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) – is used to determine the storage modulus, loss modulus, and damping properties of materials subjected to dynamic loading over a wide temperature range. This method is especially valuable for studying polymers, composites, and adhesives, enabling identification of phase transitions and structural relaxations.
- Thermal Conductivity Analysis using the Transient Plane Source Method (Isomet) – employs surface sensors for rapid and accurate determination of thermal conductivity and thermal resistance in thin layers and samples with irregular geometries.
The integration of these measurement techniques enables a multi-dimensional characterization of both inorganic and organic materials — in raw form as well as after thermal processing. This facilitates the identification of their application potential in areas such as construction, electronics, automotive, aerospace, and energy industries. Furthermore, the Faculty Laboratory of Thermophysical Research actively engages in research projects in collaboration with industry and academic institutions, serving as a center of competence in thermophysical analysis at both national and international levels.