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 Anatol–Polska 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:

SCOPUS

ORCID

📚 Education:

Master of Science: Białystok University of Technology, 1997
Doctor of Technical Sciences: Warsaw University of Technology, 2007
Doctor Habil. in Engineering Mechanics: Air Force Institute of Technology, 2019

🏢 Employment History:

Draftsman, Anatol–Polska Company Branch, Bielsk Podlaski, Nov-Dec 1997
Research and Teaching Worker, Assistant Professor, Białystok 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

💼 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

🔍 Keywords:

Fatigue of materials, fracture mechanics, durability tests, static tests, high-strength steels, composites, welded joints, analytical calculations, expert opinions.