Assoc Prof. Dr. Tadeusz Szymczak | Damage Mechanics Awards | Best Researcher Award
Assoc Prof .Dr. Tadeusz Szymczak, Motor Transport Institute, Poland
Tadeusz Szymczak, D.Sc., Ph.D., Eng., Assoc. Prof., is an esteemed figure in the realm of mechanical engineering, renowned for his expertise in material fatigue, fracture mechanics, and durability testing. With a rich academic background, including a Doctor of Technical Sciences from Warsaw University of Technology and a Doctor Habil. in Engineering Mechanics from the Air Force Institute of Technology, Szymczak has made significant contributions to the field through his research and teaching endeavors.
His professional journey has seen him in various roles, from a draftsman in AnatolāPolska Company to his current position as an Associate Professor at the Motor Transport Institute, Department of Vehicle Type-Approval & Testing in Warsaw. Throughout his career, Szymczak has displayed a diverse skill set, excelling in conducting mechanical tests, utilizing modern measurement techniques, and providing expert opinions on technical matters
Professional Profiles:
š Education:
- Master of Science: BiaÅystok University of Technology, 1997
- Doctor of Technical Sciences: Warsaw University of Technology, 2007
- Doctor Habil. in Engineering Mechanics: Air Force Institute of Technology, 2019
š¢ Employment History:
- Draftsman, AnatolāPolska Company Branch, Bielsk Podlaski, Nov-Dec 1997
- Research and Teaching Worker, Assistant Professor, BiaÅystok University of Technology, Jan 1998 – Feb 2009
- Senior Specialist, Centre for Material Testing, Motor Transport Institute, July 2008 – April 2009
- Assistant Professor, Centre for Material Testing, Motor Transport Institute, April 2009 – present
- Deputy Head, Centre for Material Testing, Motor Transport Institute, Dec 2009 – Nov 2018
- Head of Mechanical Testing Laboratory, Centre for Material Testing, Motor Transport Institute, July 2009 – Nov 2018
- Assistant Professor, Motor Transport Institute, Department of Vehicle Type-Approval & Testing, Jan 2019 – present
- Associate Professor, Motor Transport Institute, Department of Vehicle Type-Approval & Testing, April 2021 – present
š¼ Skills:
- Mechanical tests (static, fatigue, fracture mechanics, creep)
- Durability tests
- Digital image correlation system (DIC)
- Analytical strength calculations
- Assessment of technical conditions
- Welded joint inspection
- Expert and technical opinions
š Keywords:
Fatigue of materials, fracture mechanics, durability tests, static tests, high-strength steels, composites, welded joints, analytical calculations, expert opinions.