Scientific Biography
25.07.2024 – Professorship in Engineering and Technical Sciences in the field of Computer Science and Telecommunication, Resolution of the President of the Republic of Poland of July 25, 2024, No. 115.7.2024, Monitor Polski of August 22, 2024, Pos. 791
18.06.2013 – Habilitation in Technical Sciences in the field of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Automatic Control, Electronics and Computer Science, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland
13.12.2004 – Doctorate in Physical Sciences, Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin, Poland
2000–2004 – Doctoral studies at Institute of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin, Poland
20.06.2000 – Master’s of Science Degree in the field of Computer Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin, Poland
1995–2000 – Master studies in Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin, Poland
1991–1995 – 1st Stanislaw Staszic High School in Lublin, Class profiled for Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science, Poland
1983–1991 – Romuald Traugutt Primary School No. 6 in Lublin, Poland. Places of Employment
Employment
Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin
1.09.2024- Full Professor, Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science. Institute of Computer Science
14.11.2022– Senator of MCSU
1.10.2019– Head of the Department of Neuroinformatics and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science. Institute of Computer Science
1.10.2015–31.08.2024 – Associate Professor, Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science. Institute of Computer Science
1.09.2016– 30.09.2019 – Head of Department of Neuroinformatics, Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science. Institute of Computer Science
1.09.2014– 31.08.2016 – Head of Laboratory of Neuroinformatics, Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science. Institute of Computer Science
1.07.2013– 30.09.2015 – Assistant Professor with Habilitation, Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science. Institute of Computer Science
1.10.2005– 30.06.2013 – Assistant Professor, Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science. Institute of Computer Science
Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology
1.10.2024- Full Professor, Faculty of Computer Science
1.03.2024– Head of postgraduate studies “Python – programming for artificial intelligence”
1.03.2024– Head of postgraduate studies “Security testing of IT systems”
1.07.2021–Senator of PJAIT
1.07.2021– Head of the Department of Itelligent Systems and Data Science , Faculty of Computer Science
1.07.2021– Head of “Data Science” specialisation at Computer Science 2nd degree studies, Faculty of Computer Science
20.10.2020– Head of “Intelligent Data Processing Systems” specialisation at Computer Science 1st degree studies, Faculty of Computer Science
1.10.2018– Head of postgraduate studies “Cybersecurity of Information and Telecommunication Systems”
1.10.2017– Head of postgraduate studies “Big Data Engineering”
1.10.2017–30.09.2024 – Associate Professor, Faculty of Computer Science
University of Economics and Innovation in Lublin
1.10.2013– 30.09.2017 – Associate Professor, Faculty of Transport and Computer Science
1.10.2012– 30.09.2013 – Assistant Professor, Faculty of Transport and Computer Science
1.10.2008– 30.09.2009 – Dean’s Proxy for the 1st Degree Graduate Studies in Computer Science, Faculty of Transport and Computer Science
1.10.2007– 30.09.2012 – Lecturer, Faculty of Transport and Computer Science
1st Stanislaw Staszic High School in Lublin
1.09.2004– 30.09.2005 – Contract Teacher
1.09.2003– 31.08.2004 – Trainee Teacher
Daewoo Motor Poland, Lublin
3.07.2000– 14.10.2000 – Analyst Programmer
1.05.2000– 2.07.2000 – Application Programmer
1.02.2000– 30.04.2000 – Referent
Additional
2001-2004 – Computational Neuroscience Teacher, Youth Academy of Skills, Ignacy Jan Paderewski Foundation for the Promotion of Alternative Forms of Education in Lublin
Projects
1.04.2024-31.05.2024 – UMCS Programming Academy”. Contractor. Grant under the “Social Responsibility of Science” program. Ministry of Science and Higher Education (MNiSW) POPUL/SP/0193/2023/01
1.01.2021–31.12.2023 – pREservIng fuNdamental rIghTs In the use of digitAl technoLogIes for e-health ServicEs (REINITIALISE). Scientific Board Member, Team Member. Horizon 2020, No.: 952357
30.06.2022–31.05.2023 – Investigations of brain cortex activity in deep state of relaxation. Investigator. Minigrants of Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, 2nd edition
13.12.2021–31.05.2022 – Head of the task “Conducting neurological and psycho- logical tests” as part of the EEGDigiTrack Biofeedback AI project implemented by UMCS – an innovative device for personalized neurotherapy with scientifically proven effectiveness RPMA0.01.02.00-14-b459/18-00
15.07.2021–15.07.2022 – Understanding the Brain Fog – Research on COVID-19 Post-Infectious Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. NAWA Urgency Grants. Project Coordinator. Grant No. BPN/GIN/2021/1/00019/U/00001
1.07.2020–15.02.2022 – Integrated system for the treatment of speech impediments – VIRTUAL SPEECH THERAPY SYSTEM – VSTS. Chief R&D Officer. No. POIR.01.01.01-00-0842/19
1.07.2020–31.10.2021 – EEGDigiTrack Biofeedback AI – an innovative device for personalized neurotherapy with scientifically proven effectiveness. Senior Machine Learning Researcher. No. RPMA.01.02.00-14-b459/18-00
14.10.2020–30.12.2020 – Head of the task “Preparation of a dedicated analysis of the feasibility of innovations regarding the support of psychological aspects of recovery and treatment that improve the quality of life” as part of the implementation of the special purpose subsidy agreement of the Lublin Municipality for the VRMed startup. Agreement No. 76/WSP/20
1.09.2014–30.09.2016 – Learning with ICT use (LEARN IT). Head, Principal Investigator. University of Economics and Innovation in Lublin, Poland. Foundation for the Development of the Education System. Project implemented under the “Erasmus+” Program, Ka2: cooperation for Innovation and exchange of good practices, action – Strategic Partnerships. No. 2014-1-PL01-KA200-003353
23.06.2010–30.04.2013 – Autism Spectrum Disorder: Integrated Theory. Investigator. Grant of Polish Minister of Science and Higher Education (MNiSW), No. 9011/B/T02/2010/38
1.04.2009-31.12.2012 – Meritorical Coordinator for ICT in the project “School of Key Competences”. University of Economics and Innovation in Lublin, Poland. The project financed by the European Union from the European Social Fund and the State Budget under the Human Capital Operational Program. No. UDA- POKL.03.03.04-00-133/09/01
6.06.2008-5.06.2010 – Investigating of the model of primate visual system in the large-scale simulation. Head, Principal Investigator. Grant of Minister of Science and Higher Education (MNiSW) No. N519 403734
9.03.2009-10.10.2009 – Meritorical Expert – content author of physics and mathematics in the project “Hand in Hand with Einstein. 2nd Edition”. Betacom S.A. Warsaw, Poland. The project financed by the European Union from the European Social Fund. No. UDA-POKL.03.03.04-00-142/08-00
17.05.2007-16.05.2009 – Modelling and large-scale simulations of the mammalian visual cortex. Principal Investigator. Grant of Minister of Science and Higher Education (MNiSW) No. N519 01732/2120
2.01.2007-15.12.2007 – Investigating the properties of the simulated mammalian visual cortex macro-neural ensembles. Project Coordinator, Principal Investigator. Grant of Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin Vice-Rector for Science
15.12.2004-30.11.2005 – CLUSTERIX – National Linux Cluster. Investigator. Grant of State Committee for Scientific Research (KBN) No. 6T11 2003C/06098
Research Interships
26.10.2015-26.04.2016 – Independent Laboratory of Neurophysiological Research. Medical University of Lublin, Poland
1.08.2005-26.08.2005 – Edinburgh Parallel Computing Centre (EPCC), Edinburgh, UnitedKingdom – HPC-Europa (RII3-CT-2003-506079), with the support of the European Community – Research Infrastructure Action under the FP6 Structuring the European Research Area Programme
1.08.2005-26.08.2005 – Dept. of Computing Science and Mathematics of Stirling University, Stirling, United Kingdom – HPC-Europa (RII3-CT-2003-506079), with the support of the European Community – Research Infrastructure Action under the FP6 Structuring the European Research Area Programme
Scientific Visits
2023 – Jordan University College [JUCo], Morogoro, Tanzania
2023 – Mzumbe Univerity, Mzumbe, Tanzania
2023 – College of Business Education [CBE], Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
2023 – Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology [DIT], Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
2022 – Department of Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beersheba, Israel
2016 – Fondo Formaci ́on Euskadi, Trapagaran, Spain (LEARN IT)
2015, 2016 – Klaipeda State University of Applied Sciences, Lithuania (LEARN IT)
2015 – Transport and Telecommunication Institute, Riga, Latvia (LEARN IT)
2009, 2012, 2013 – Bergen University College, Norway [FSS, EEA Grants, Norway Grants, Erasmus – Life-Long Learning]
2006, 2009, 2010 – Dept. of Physiology, Anatomy & Genetics (DPAG), University of Oxford
2006, 2008 – Interdisciplinary Center for Neural Computations (ICNC), Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
2001 – Institute for Theoretical Computer Science at Technische Universitaet Graz, Austria
Decorations
5.07.2024 – Medal of the National Education Commission for Special Merits in Education and Upbringing
25.02.2024 – Silver Shooting Badge of Polish Shooting Sport Association, Centerfire Pistol (Pcz20), Erma ESP 85A
25.02.2024 – Silver Shooting Badge of Polish Shooting Sport Association, Sport Pistol (Psp20), Erma ESP 85A
10.12.2023 – Bronze Shooting Badge of Polish Shooting Sport Association, Center-fire Pistol (Pcz20), Erma ESP 85A
30.07.2023 – Bronze Shooting Badge of Polish Shooting Sport Association, Sport Pistol (Psp20), Erma ESP 85A
23.03.2023 – Gold Shooting Badge of Polish Shooting Sport Association, Air Pistol (Ppn20), FWB 65
Awards
2025 – Jubilee Award for 25 years of professional work
2023 – 3rd Class Individual Award of Rector of Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin for outstanding service for the University
2023 – Homo Didacticus – for outstanding teaching work in the winter semester 2022/23 (UMCS)
2023 – Homo Didacticus – title for the best lecturers of the Mara Curie-Sklodowska University
2021 – 4th Class Team Award of Rector of Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin for outstanding service for the University
2021 – Team Award of Rector of Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin for outstanding scientific work
2020 – 3 × Team Award of Rector of Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin for outstanding scientific work
2020 – Jubilee Award for 20 years of professional work
2018 – 2nd Class Individual Award of Rector of Maria Curie-Sklodowska Universityin Lublin for outstanding service for the University
2014 – 3rd Class Individual Award of Rector of Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin for outstanding service for the University
2013 – Individual Award of Rector of Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin for Habilitation
2012 – 3rd Class Individual Award of Rector of Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin for outstanding service for the University
2011 – 3rd Class Individual Award of Rector of Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin for outstanding service for the University in academic year 2010/2011
Membership
Since 8.08.2023 – Member of OT73 – Virtual Field Division of Polish Amateur Radio Union
Since 21.10.2022 – Member of Yacht Club UMCS, Lublin District Yachting Association, Polish Yachting Association
Since 7.06.2019 – Member of SNAJPER Lublin Shooting Club, Lublin Shooting Sport Association, Polish Shooting Sport Association
2016-2020 – Rector’s Representative in the Council of Academic Centre of Culture “Chatka Żaka” in Lublin, Poland
2016-2020 – Supervisory Council Member of Centre of Transfer of Knowledge and Technology at Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin, Poland
Since 2015 – Editorial Board Member of Bio-Algorithms and Med-Systems
Since 2015 – Program Council of High Field Magnetic Resonance Laboratory at the ECOTECH-COMPLEX Centre in Lublin, Poland
Since 2015 – Vice-Chairman of the Comission of Fundamentals and Applications in Chemistry, Physics and Technology, Agriculture and Medicine. Polish Academy of Sciences, Filiale in Lublin, Poland. Chairman of Section of Physics. Member since 2009
Since 1.03.2009 – Member of National Geographic Society
2009-2010 – Chapter Member (area: Science) in the Competition “Promotion of the Achievements of Polish Science”. Foundation OIC Poland, Lublin
Since 8.12.2005 – Member of Polish Numismatic Society. Since 2015 Board Member of Lublin Branch
Courses
25 – 29.07.2022 – Intensive sailing course, Wind Hunter, Gdansk, Poland
16 – 17.12.2017 – Introduction to Project Management, Altkom Akademia, Lublin, Poland
12.02.2006 – 28.02.2006 – Changing your Mind about the Brain, workshop at InterdisciplinaryCenter for Neural Computations (ICNC), Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
19.08.2002 – 13.09.2002 – EU Advanced Course In Computational Neuroscience. An IBRO Neuroscience School, Obidos, Portugal
1999 – Novell NetWare 4.11 Administartion Course (NW520)
Licenses & Certificates
2022 – Patent of Inland Skipper (No. PU/54986)
2022 – 1st Class Certificate of Ameteur Radio Operator (No. A-29915). Call Sign: SQ8GMW (DC.WML.5101.1697.2022.2)
2021 – Fundamental Neuroscience for Neuroimaging. Coursera. Johns Hopkins University.(coursera.org/verify/KK83ZTXAUM6M)
2019 – Shooting Patent: pistol, rifle, shotgun. (No. 61325/PAT/11/2019)
2019 – Shooting Sport License: pistol, rifle, shotgun (No. L69023)
2015 – Introduction to Programming with MATLAB (with distinction). Coursera. Vanderbilt University
2002 – Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), No. 8585438
1999 – Certified Novell Administrator (CNA) – intraNetWare, No. 9695185
1997 – Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE), No. 976PL0100060
1994 – Driving Licence B-category
Foreign Languages
English – Full professional proficiency
Russian – Basic proficiency
Polish – Native
Interests
Numismatics – Swiss shooting thalers and shooting medals
Target shooting – Pistol, rifle, shotgun
Ham radio – SQ8GMW. Yaesu FT-950 + EFHW, Yaesu FT-65