14th WDZYDZEANUM CONFERENCE ON FLUID-SOLID INTERACTION
WDZYDZE LANDSCAPE PARK, POLAND
30.08 - 3.09.2026
Basic information
You are cordially invited to participate in the 14th Wdzydzeanum Conference on Fluid-Solid Interaction, which will be held from 30.08.2026 – 3.09.2026 in Wdzydze Landscape Park.
This meeting is organized annually to integrate the community of researchers and inventors involved in modeling, testing and application of phenomena occurring at the fluid-solid interface.
The scope of topics is not strictly defined, but traditionally includes combustion processes, renewable energy sources, flow through porous materials, combustion in the presence of a catalyst, filters, fuel cells, cooling of turbine components, cost-effectiveness analysis, and energy storage systems.
We also invite entrepreneurs and employees of the energy sector to support the processes of commercialization of scientific achievements promoting the goals of sustainable development with their knowledge and experience.
All talks will be delivered in English.
The conference will be located in the heart of the Wdzydze Landscape Park, offering crystal clear lakes and lush forests.
Hope to see you in Wdzydze Kiszewskie
Organisers
Organizers
This event is organized by three entities:
Sponsors
The 14th Wdzydzeanum Conference on Fluid-Solid Interaction is co-financed by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Poland under the ministerial programme Wektory Nauki on the basis of Agreement No. WNK/SP/0359/2025/01. Funding from the Ministry amounts to PLN 123,500, with a total project value of PLN 185,500.
The project is financed from the state budget, allocated by the Minister of Science and Higher Education as part of the Wektory Nauki programme.
Projekt finansowany ze środków budżetu państwa, przyznanych przez Ministra Nauki i Szkolnictwa Wyższego w ramach Programu Wektory Nauki.
Conference profile
This event is organized to integrate the community of researchers and inventors focused on modelling, testing and utilization of phenomena occurring at the boundary between fluid and solid. That includes, but is not limited to:
- combustion,
- renewable energy generation,
- porous media flow,
- catalytic combustion,
- filters application,
- fuel cells,
- turbines cooling,
- profitability studies,
- energy storage technologies
and many more …
Entrepreneurs and power sector employees are warmly welcomed. Their feedback will be an important input into the discussion about the scientific work commercialization.
All presentations and posters are to be presented in English.
Committees
Scientific comittee
Head:
prof. Janusz Badur PhD, DSc, Eng. – Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery PAS in Gdańsk
Members:
Mariusz Banaszkiewicz, PhD, DSc, Eng. – Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery PAS in Gdańsk
prof. Waldemar Dudda, PhD, DSc, Eng. – University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn
prof. Piotr Duda, PhD, DSc, Eng. – Cracow University of Technology
prof. Sławomir Dykas PhD, DSc, Eng. – Silesian University of Technology
prof. Katarzyna Grochowska, PhD, DSc. – Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery PAS in Gdańsk
prof. Krzysztof Jesionek, PhD, DSc, Eng. – Witelon’s Collegium in Legnica
prof. Hanna Koshlak , PhD, DSc, Eng. – Kielce University of Technology
prof. Zbigniew Kowalewski, PhD, DSc, Eng. – Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, PAS in Warsaw
prof. Marcin Lackowski, PhD, DSc. – Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery PAS in Gdańsk
prof. Adam Lipiński, PhD, DSc, Eng. – University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn
prof. Paweł Madejski, PhD, DSc, Eng. – AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków
prof. Katarzyna Majewska, PhD, DSc. – Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery PAS in Gdańsk
Robert Matysko, PhD, DSc, Eng. – Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery PAS in Gdańsk
prof. Zdzisław Nowak, PhD, DSc, Eng. – Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, PAS in Warsaw
prof. Tomasz Ochrymiuk, PhD, DSc, Eng. – Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery PAS in Gdańsk
prof. Anatoliy Pavlenko, PhD, DSc. – Kielce University of Technology
prof. Elżbieta Pieczyska, PhD, DSc, Eng. – Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, PAS in Warsaw
prof. Katarzyna Siuzdak, PhD, DSc, Eng. – Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery PAS in Gdańsk
prof. Wojciech Sobieski, PhD, DSc, Eng. – University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn
prof. Ryszard Szwaba, PhD, DSc, Eng. – Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery PAS in Gdańsk
prof. Grzegorz Żywica, PhD, DSc, Eng. – Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery PAS in Gdańsk
Organizing comittee
Head:
prof. Tomasz Ochrymiuk, PhD, DSc, Eng. – Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery PAS in Gdańsk
prof. Waldemar Dudda, PhD, DSc, Eng. – University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn
Members:
prof. Wojciech Sobieski, PhD, DSc, Eng. – University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn
prof. Zdzisaw Nowak, PhD, DSc, Eng. – Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, PAS in Warsaw
Sylwia Kruk-Gotzman, PhD, Eng. Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery PAS in Gdańsk
Mateusz Bryk, PhD, Eng. – Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery PAS in Gdańsk
Patryk Chaja, PhD, Eng. – Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery PAS in Gdańsk
Piotr J. Ziółkowski, MSc, Eng. – Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery PAS in Gdańsk
Agnieszka Wnuk, Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery PAS in Gdańsk
Anna Sawicka, Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery PAS in Gdańsk
Małgorzata Ostachowicz, Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery PAS in Gdańsk
Karolina Kreft, Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery PAS in Gdańsk
Agnieszka Lisicka, Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery PAS in Gdańsk
Jarosław Karwacki, PhD – Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery PAS in Gdańsk
Conference venue
The Wdzydze Landscape Park is one of the most valuable natural areas in the Pomeranian region, encompassing extensive forest complexes, clean ribbon lakes, and a distinctive postglacial landscape. The park is renowned for the Wdzydze Lakes, often referred to as the “Kashubian Sea,” as well as for its high biodiversity, with numerous protected species of birds, mammals, and plants. The area is well suited for hiking, kayaking, and cycling, while at the same time preserving peace and the natural rhythm of nature. Its close contact with nature, limited urban development, and careful landscape protection make the park an ideal location for events that require focus, a connection with nature, and an atmosphere conducive to discussion and the exchange of ideas.
PROGRAMME
| Sunday (30.08.2026) | |
| 17:30–18:30 | Welcome and registration (check-in at Hotel Gołuń) |
| 19:00 | Welcome dinner (Hotel Gołuń) |
| Monday (31.08.2026) | |
| 08:00–09:00 | Breakfast (Hotel Gołuń) |
| 09:00–14:00 | Fluid-Solid Interaction Laboratory on sailboats (Marina at Hotel Gołuń) |
| 14:15–15:00 | Lunch (Hotel Gołuń) |
| 15:30–15:40 | Conference Opening by Director of IMP PAN |
| Keynote Lecture 1 - Chair dr hab. inż. Mariusz Banaszkiewicz - conference hall A | |
| 15:40–16:15 | J. Vogt (DH) - Experimental Study of Hybrid Heat Pipe–Water Cooling Concepts for High-Heat-Flux Applications |
| 16:15–16:20 | Technical break (Hotel Gołuń) |
| Keynote Lecture 2 - Chair dr hab. inż. Mariusz Banaszkiewicz - conference hall A | |
| 16:20–16:55 | D. Šimurda (IT CAS) - Unsteady Aerodynamics in Vibrating Transonic Blade Cascades: Experimental and Numerical Investigations |
| 16:55–17:05 | Coffee break (Hotel Gołuń) |
| First Parallel Session – A – Chair prof. dr hab. inż. W. Sobieski - conference hall A | |
| 17:05–17:20 | P. Duda (PK) - CFD Modeling and Experimental Evaluation of an Automotive Diesel SCR Aftertreatment System |
| 17:20–17:35 | R. Acquah (UoP) - Wind-Driven Rain Modelling and Fluid–Structure Interaction for Service Life Prediction and Aesthetic Colour Change of Timber Façades |
| 17:35–17:50 | M. Banaszkiewicz (IMP PAN) - Possibilities of converting 200 MW turbo-sets for operation as synchronous condensers |
| First Parallel Session – B – Chair dr hab. inż. Ryszard Szwaba, prof. IMP PAN - conference hall B | |
| 17:05–17:20 | J. Karwacki (IMP PAN) - Heat Demand Coverage Analysis for a District Heating Network in Central Poland Supplied by a Hybrid PVT–Heat Pump System with Thermal and Electrical Energy Storage |
| 17:20–17:35 | W. Radziszewska (IMP PAN) - Safety and (cyber)security of V2X - Polish use case |
| 17:35–17:50 | J. Verstaete (IMP PAN) - The prospects of V2X development in Poland |
| 17:50–18:00 | Short break (Hotel Gołuń) |
| Second Parallel Session – A – Chair prof. dr hab. inż. S. Dykas - conference hall A | |
| 18:00–18:15 | P. Szmytkiewicz (IBW PAN) - Remarks on thermal discharge modelling of waste heat in the sea – a case study of the planned nuclear power plant in Lubiatowo, Poland |
| 18:15–18:30 | A. H. Tabrizi (AGH) - Experimental Visualization and Analysis of Water Jet Breakup and Droplet Formation Using High-Speed Camera Imaging |
| 18:30–18:45 | B. Szałowski (AGH) - Numerical Modeling of Turbulent Multiphase Flows Using the Euler–VoF Method |
| 18:45–19:00 | G. Bzymek (PGE GiEK Opole) - A comprehensive assessment of the wear and tear on the rotor blades of the final stages of the NP section of STF 100 DKY5-6N45 turbines, and the potential for predicting their technical condition in terms of long-term operation across a wide range of loads |
| Second Parallel Session – B – Chair prof. dr hab. inż. P. Duda - conference hall B | |
| 18:00–18:15 | A. Ozga (AGH) - Mechanistically-informed machine learning in stochastic mechanical systems modeling |
| 18:15–18:30 | S. Kruk-Gotzman (IMP PAN) - Horizon-Dependent Crossover Between SARIMAX and Gradient Boosting for Day-Ahead District Heating Demand Forecasting: A Multi-Network Study Under Honest Rolling-Origin Evaluation |
| 18:30–18:45 | Ch. Hamrani (AGH) - The problem of identifying random impulse distributions with identical lower-order stochastic moments |
| 18:45–19:00 | T. Kodlewicz (PZU Lab) - Predictive Maintenance Under Data Scarcity: Regime Classification and Self-Referential Degradation Detection from Scalar Vibration |
| 19:30 | Workshop dinner (Hotel Gołuń) |
| Tuesday (01.09.2026) | |
| 08:00–09:00 | Breakfast (Hotel Gołuń) |
| 09:00–14:00 | Fluid-Solid Interaction Laboratory on sailboats (Marina at Hotel Gołuń) |
| 14:15–15:00 | Lunch (Hotel Gołuń) |
| Keynote Lecture 3 – Chair prof. E. Pieczyska - conference hall A | |
| 15:30–16:05 | A. Sandak (UoP) - Living Interfaces: Fluid–Solid Interactions in Engineered Living Materials |
| 16:05–16:15 | Technical break (Hotel Gołuń) |
| Keynote Lecture 4 – Chair prof. Z. Kowalewski - conference hall B | |
| 16:15–16:50 | J. Sandak (UoP) - Wetting of wood surface |
| 16:50–17:00 | Coffee break (Hotel Gołuń) |
| Third Parallel Session – A – Chair prof. J. Badur - conference hall A | |
| 17:00–17:15 | E. Pieczyska (IPPT PAN) - Smart Microactuators based on Shape Memory Polymers |
| 17:15–17:30 | K. Wojno (IMP/GUT) - From 3D Printing to Plasma and Laser Surface Engineering: A Low-Cost Automated Modification Platform |
| 17:30–17:45 | S. I. Khan (IMP PAN) - Anodization of magnetron-sputtered titanium films on ITO coated glass substrates: Phenomena governing the formation of aligned and separated titania nanotubes at the fluid-solid interface |
| Third Parallel Session – B – Chair dr hab. inż. Zdzisław Nowak - conference hall B | |
| 17:00–17:15 | J. Podliński (IMP PAN) - Small electrostatic precipitator for local space heaters |
| 17:15–17:30 | T. Przybyliński (IMP PAN) - Phase Change Materials (PCMs) Doped with Nanoparticles: Their Effects and CFD Modeling Methods |
| 17:30–17:45 | O. Dolna (IMP PAN) - A Simplified Mathematical Model for Analysing Fluid Flow Through a Converging Channel |
| 17:40–17:50 | Short break (Hotel Gołuń) |
| Fourth Parallel Session – A – Chair prof. J. Badur - conference hall A | |
| 17:50–18:05 | Z. Kowalewski (IPPT PAN) - Effect of fatigue loading scenarios on the behaviour of power engineering steels |
| 18:05–18:20 | Ved Prakesh Dubey (IPPT PAN) - Yield Surface Evolution of Ti-Cu Bimetal under Complex Loading for Multifunctional Engineering Components |
| 18:20–18:35 | A. Haryńska (IMP PAN) - Mechanical Stress and Morphological Control in Triple-Cation Perovskite Thin Films: A Systematic Analysis of Macroscopic Deformations |
| 18:35–18:50 | Ł. Breńkacz (IMP PAN) - Structural Dynamics of an Active Gas Foil Bearing as an Experimental Basis for Fluid-Structure Interaction Modeling |
| 18:50–19:05 | B. Moczulak (UWM) - Influence of the working medium on the operation of foil bearings in the start-stop cycle. |
| Fourth Parallel Session – B – Chair dr hab. inż. T. Ochrymiuk, prof. IMP PAN - conference hall B | |
| 17:50–18:05 | A. Cenian (IMP PAN) - Project Baltwreck – how to avoid and remediate environmental pollution resulting from wrecks in the Baltic Sea |
| 18:05–18:35 | B. Hac (IMP PAN) - An assessment of the impact of the ‘Triple Barrier’ system and active reactive minerals on the biodegradation kinetics of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in Baltic Sea bottom sediments under psychrotolerant conditions. |
| 18:35–18:50 | M. Bryk (IMP PAN) - CFD Modelling of Heavy Fuel Oil Dispersion and Sediment Penetration from the s/s Stuttgart Wreck in the Baltic Sea |
| 18:50–19:05 | K. Kuligowski (IMP PAN) - Modelling the mobility of PAH through the Baltic Sea bed, from the leaked fuel accumulated around the WWII wreck “Stuttgart” |
| 19:30 | Workshop dinner (Hotel Gołuń) |
| Wednesday (02.09.2026) | |
| 08:00–09:00 | Breakfast (Hotel Gołuń) |
| 09:00–14:30 | Engineering Heritage Laboratory in Kashubian Open-Air Ethnographic Museum (Wdzydze Kiszewskie) or Fluid-Solid Interaction Laboratory on sailboats (Marina at Hotel Gołuń) |
| 14:15–15:00 | Lunch (Hotel Gołuń) |
| Keynote Lecture 5 – Chair dr hab. inż. G. Żywica, prof. IMP PAN - conference hall A | |
| 15:30–16:05 | Y. Kharchenko (Lviv Pol.) - Modeling transverse vibrations of drilling masts with a step change in cross-section |
| 16:05–16:15 | Short break (Hotel Gołuń) |
| Fifth Parallel Session – A – Chair dr hab. inż. Adam Cenian, prof. IMP PAN - conference hall A | |
| 16:15–16:30 | A. Pavlenko (PŚ) - Improving the efficiency of building energy systems in urban areas |
| 16:30–16:45 | H. Koshlak (PŚ) - Energy Efficiency Enhancement of PV Integrated Smart Windows through Optimal Localization of Self Adhesive Heating Elements |
| 16:45–17:00 | I. Zagrodzki (EMPEC) - Hybrid Decarbonization of District Heating Systems – Why Cost Optimization is Not Enough? The Case Study of Ustka |
| 17:00–17:15 | P. J. Ziółkowski (IMP PAN) - An example of effective cooling technique for CPV system |
| Fifth Parallel Session – B – Chair prof. dr hab. inż. Piotr Duda - conference hall B | |
| 16:15–16:30 | W. Sobieski (UWM) - Discrete Modeling and Thermal Analysis of FDM/FFF Additive Manufacturing Processes |
| 16:30–16:45 | S. Piątkowski (UWM) - Representative Length for Tortuosity Estimation in Granular Beds Using the Path Tracking Method |
| 16:45–17:00 | Ł. Miazio (UWM) - Analysis of the Temperature Profile of the Deposited Layer during 3D Printing |
| 17:00–17:15 | B. Moczulak (UWM) - Numerical analysis of the influence of Savonius turbine blade settings on the control characteristics over the ridge of a gable roof |
| 17:15–17:30 | Coffee break (Hotel Gołuń) |
| Sixth Parallel Session – A – Chair prof. dr hab. inż. Anatoliy Pavlenko - conference hall A | |
| 17:30–17:45 | Z. Nowak (IPPT PAN) - Nanocomposite materials mechanical properties determination based on indentation test and finite element simulation and energy equivalence |
| 17:45–18:00 | P. J. Ziółkowski (IMP PAN) - An investigation of behaviour of 26H2MF and St12T steels during torsional test at elevated temperatures using Finite Element Method |
| 18:00–18:15 | Ł. Dziubiński (UWM) - Experimental determination of the power characteristics of a Rushton turbine in a baffled tank |
| 18:15–18:30 | P. J. Ziółkowski (IMP PAN) - A Parametric CFD Analysis of the wind loads on the industrial steel chimney depending on the distance from a nearby building |
| Sixth Parallel Session – B – Chair dr hab. inż. Hanna Koshlak, prof. PŚ - conference hall B | |
| 17:30–17:45 | T. Borzyszkowski (IMP PAN) - Performance analysis of a Darrieus wind turbine in the low Reynolds number regime |
| 17:45–18:00 | T. Kowalczyk (Energa) - Application of Digital Twin Technology for Production Scheduling Optimization under Limited Availability of Generating Units |
| 18:00–18:15 | S. Krupa (Energa) - Exergy-Based Analysis of Distributed Polygeneration Systems with Synthetic Fuel-Based Energy Storage for Microgrids under Islanded Operation |
| 18:15–18:30 | M. Kowalczyk (IMP PAN) - Dynamic Modelling of a High-Temperature Thermal Energy Storage System with Direct Steam Generation: Optimisation of the Charging Process with Consideration of Thermal Constraints |
| Closing Lecture of prof. J. Badur – Chair prof. Zbigniew Kowalewski - conference hall A | |
| 18:30–19:00 | J. Badur (IMP PAN) - A Statement of the Cosserats Materials within the Framework of the Port-Hamiltonian Thermodynamics |
| 19:30 | Workshop dinner |
| Thursday (03.09.2026) | |
| 08:00–08:30 | Breakfast (Hotel Gołuń) |
| 11:30–12:30 | Hotel check-out |
CONFERENCE LOCATION
The conference will take place at the Hotel Gołuń ,Gołuń 1, 83-406 , Poland.
It is located directly by a lake, with access to a pier, kayaks, and recreational equipment. The surrounding forests offer excellent conditions for walks and cycling, providing opportunities for relaxation after conference sessions.
IMPORTANT DATES
| 31/05/2026 | Submission of abstract |
| 10/06/2026 | Notification of abstract acceptance |
| 30/06/2026 | End of early registration |
| 30/07/2026 | End of registration |
| 20/08/2026 | Submission of full paper (draft version) |
| 30/08/2026 | Start of congress |
| 03/09/2026 | End of congress |
| 20/09/2026 | Submission of full paper (final version) |
PUBLICATIONS
All accepted submissions will be published in a book of abstracts with an ISBN:
- Archives of Thermodynamics (ISSN 1231-0956);
- Engineering Transactions (ISSN: 0867-888X, e-ISSN: 2450-8071).
The final decision on accepting a manuscript for publication in these journals will depend on meeting the requirements of the respective editorial offices.
REGISTRATION
Registration Fee (net prices)
| Before 30/06/2026 | After 30/06/2026 | |
| Standard* | 1700 PLN (400 €) | 1900 PLN (450 €) |
| Reduced (PhD students)* | 1400 PLN (340 €) | 1600 PLN (380 €) |
| Accompanying Person** | 1300 PLN (310 €) | 1500 PLN (360 €) |
The conference fee is exempt from VAT. Therefore, all registration fees listed above are VAT-exempt and represent the final amounts payable.
* The standard and reduced registration fees include publication in the book of abstracts; access to all scientific sessions; coffee breaks; full board (breakfasts, lunches, and dinners); social events; and accommodation in a beautifully located hotel surrounded by forest and situated directly by a lake. Participants will also have access to all hotel attractions and recreational facilities, offering a perfect setting for relaxation, networking, and informal discussions in nature.
Hotel accommodation: Single-room accommodation is available for an additional one-time fee of 210 PLN (€50).
** Accompanying person fee full board (breakfasts, lunches, and dinners) and social events
The registration fee cost of publishing post-conference papers in international journals.
Payment method
Payment for the conference fee should be made by bank transfer using the following details:
Title: FSI 2026, followed by your name and surname. An invoice will be emailed to you once the
payment has been made.
Please note that payments should be made in Polish Złoty (PLN) to the following account:
22 1130 1121 0006 5498 9520 0022 or in Euros (EUR) for account: 12 1130 1121 0006 5498 9520 0008
The invoice is issued by:
Instytut Maszyn Przepływowych im. Roberta Szewalskiego
Polish Academy of Sciences
ul. Fiszera 14, 80-231 Gdańsk
NIP/VAT IN: 5840357882
PAPER SUBMISSION
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Please submit your abstract until 31.05.2026 using the form on the website (which will be available soon). The abstract must consist of up to 2,500 characters, including spaces, and should be written in English.
Kindly note that abstracts submitted via fax or e-mail will not be accepted.
PAPER SUBMISSION
After an abstract is accepted, its author(s) will be invited to submit a full paper. The deadline for submitting the draft version of the paper is 20.08.2026. The final version of the paper is expected by 20.09.2026.
Invited speakers
Anna Sandak
Anna Sandak is an associate professor at the University of Primorska, where she leads the Materials Group at the InnoRenew CoE Department. Her academic background bridges biology and wood science. In 2022, Dr Sandak was awarded the ERC consolidator grant for the project ARCHI-SKIN, which develops a living coatings system based on fungal biofilm. Her study on probiotic architecture continues within the REMEDY project, awarded under the European Innovation Council Pathfinder call, which she coordinates. Dr Sandak represents research and academia on the European Commission’s Technology Council for Advanced Materials and chairs the steering committee of the EIC’s Engineered Living Materials portfolio. Her research focuses on the intersection of biotech and advanced materials, concentrating on exploiting renewable materials and engineered living systems to revolutionize the construction industry. By integrating biotechnology with traditional building practices, she aims to create resilient, eco-friendly structures that adapt and evolve with their environments, setting new standards for sustainability in the built environment.
Jan Vogt
Prof. Jan Vogt is a professor of Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Process Engineering at the Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University Mannheim (DHBW Mannheim), where he has been teaching since 2020. His teaching activities primarily focus on thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, and process engineering.
He studied Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Darmstadt, where he also completed his doctoral degree at the Institute of Technical Thermodynamics. His PhD research focused on the development of a laser-based optical measurement technique for the simultaneous acquisition of temperature and velocity fields.
Following his doctorate, he worked in industry from 2012 to 2020 at Alstom Power AG and later General Electric, where he was involved in the development of computational models for lifetime assesments of steam turbines, with a strong emphasis on finite element analysis and heat transfer applications.
His current research interests include thermodynamics, thermal and fluid transport phenomena, and applied process engineering, with a particular focus on heat transfer in complex technical systems.
Yevhen Kharchenko
Prof. Dr. Hab. Eng. Yevhen Kharchenko works at the Department of Strength of Materials and Structural Mechanics of the Lviv Polytechnic University in Ukraine. He has been the Head of this Department since 2002. From 1998 to 2024, he also worked at the University of Warmia and Mazury.
He studied Dynamics and Strength of Machines at the Faculty of Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering of the Lviv Polytechnic University, where he earned a PhD in Machine Design and Operation in 1983. In 1997, he obtained his habilitation in the field of dynamics in drive systems and support structures of drilling machines. He obtained the title of Professor (awarded by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine) in 2001 in the field of technical sciences.
He conducted research on the theory of linear vibrations and nonlinear mechanical systems of the concrete-continuous type. His research interests include the dynamics, strength, and technical diagnostics of machines and engineering structures, as well as mathematical modeling and computer simulations in mechanics and mechanical engineering.
His current interests include the start-up processes of shaft elevator drive systems, taking into account the interaction of electromagnetic phenomena occurring in asynchronous motors and wave processes in hoisting cables under non-stationary operating conditions.
Jakub Sandak
Jakub Sandak ("Kuba") is a leader of the Advanced Manufacturing Department at the InnoRenew Centre of Excellence and Associate Professor at the Andrej Marusic Institute, University of Primorska, Slovenia. He holds a PhD in Agricultural Sciences from Tottori University (Japan), an MSc in Natural Resources Process Engineering from Shimane University (Japan), and an engineering degree in Wood Science and Technology from the Poznań University of Life Sciences (Poland). As a third-generation carpenter, he combines a deep appreciation for traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge research and technological innovation.
His research focuses on the characterization and processing of wood and other bio-based materials, with particular interests in multi-sensor assessment of material properties, spectroscopy, chemometrics, hyperspectral imaging, computer vision systems, wood machining processes, wood mechanics and fracture, numerical modelling across multiple scales, mechatronics, and intelligent manufacturing systems. He has extensive experience in developing expert systems for process monitoring and control, as well as optimizing manufacturing processes in the furniture and wood industries.
Kuba is particularly passionate about designing, assembling, testing, and implementing innovative scientific instrumentation. His work bridges fundamental material science with advanced sensing, digitalization, and sustainable manufacturing technologies, contributing to the development of healthier and more sustainable built environments.
David Šimurda
Dr. David Šimurda has been actively involved in experimental research on turbomachinery aerodynamics since his studies at the Czech Technical University in Prague. He received his Ph.D. in 2011 with a thesis focused on transonic and supersonic flow in turbine blade cascades.
He is currently the Head of the Laboratory of Internal Flows at the Institute of Thermomechanics of the Czech Academy of Sciences and has been a lecturer in Fluid Mechanics at the Technical University of Liberec since 2019. His research focuses on experimental aerodynamics of turbomachinery, with particular emphasis on high-speed compressible flows and blade cascade aerodynamics, and more recently on aeroelasticity and blade vibrations. A significant part of his work is carried out in close collaboration with industrial partners, combining fundamental research with aerodynamic testing and development of turbomachinery components.
He is actively involved in the international turbomachinery community through the organization of scientific conferences and collaborative research activities.
SPONSORS
The 14th Wdzydzeanum Conference on Fluid-Solid Interaction, offers an excellent opportunity to promote your organisation to top professionals in the field of technical diagnostics.
We would like to invite your company to consider our sponsoring package, which includes:
- Participation of one person in the congress
- Company logo on the congress website
- Company logo on the congress programme
- Company logo on the cover of the congress proceedings
- A 15-minute presentation during a technical session
- A stand to use as an exhibition space
If you would like to support FSI 2026 please let us know.
CONTACT
Institute of Fluid – Flow Machinery,
Polish Academy of Sciences
Postal address: 14 Fiszera Str., 80 – 231 Gdańsk
Website: https://wdzydzeanum.imp.gda.pl/
Email: wdzydzeanum@imp.gda.pl
Phone: +48 58 5225 161, +48 58 5225 329
Secretarial office
Waldemar Dudda , tel. (89) 523-38-95, dudda@uwm.edu.pl,
Mateusz Bryk, tel. +48 58 5225 161, mbryk@imp.gda.pl
Agnieszka Wnuk , tel. +48 58 5225 329, agnieszka.wnuk@imp.gda.pl
Anna Sawicka , tel. +48 58 5225 329, anna.sawicka@imp.gda.pl
Małgorzata Ostachowicz , tel. +48 58 5225 329, malgorzata.ostachowicz@imp.gda.pl
Karolina Kreft , tel. +48 58 5225 136 , karolina.kreft@imp.gda.pl
Agnieszka Lisicka , tel. +48 58 5225 136 , a.lisicka@imp.gda.pl
Piotr J. Ziółkowski , tel. +48 58 5225 225 , pjziolkowski@imp.gda.pl
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