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Research at PK KUT happens where engineering meets real-world challenges: cleaner cities, smarter machines, safer infrastructure and better materials. Across eight scientific disciplines, our researchers work with partners in Poland and abroad, from Horizon Europe projects to experiments at CERN.<\/strong> Our educational offer covers 36 study programmes (1st and 2nd cycle) across 8 faculties.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main Research Disciplines<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Architecture and Urban Planning<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We design cities and protect heritage that can face a changing climate.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Heritage protection, from defensive architecture and fortified landscapes to conservation methods <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Climate-ready cities: climate standards for Krak\u00f3w, blue-green infrastructure<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Sustainable living: Poland\u2019s first energy-efficient social building and 15-minute city projects <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Information and Communication Technology<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    From artificial intelligence to quantum computing, making data and complex systems work.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • AI and data analysis, medical data: neural networks, fuzzy systems, evolutionary algorithms<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • High-performance and quantum computing, simulation and modelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Cybersecurity, cryptography, blockchain and cloud computing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Virtual and augmented reality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Civil Engineering and Transport<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      Buildings, structures and transport systems that last longer, use less energy and move people better.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Zero-energy, climate-neutral buildings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Building information modelling (BIM) supported by AI, VR and AR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Durability, diagnostics and strengthening of concrete, steel, timber and composite structures<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Sustainable mobility and optimisation of transport and logistics systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Automation, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Space Tech<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        Reliable, secure and efficient electrical and digital systems, from power grids to space applications.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Renewable energy and storage: hydropower, photovoltaics, power quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Monitoring and diagnostics of electrical machines and drives, electromobility<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Security of critical infrastructure, IoT, cloud and fog computing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Industrial and building automation, sensors, 3D printing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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          Mechanical Engineering<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

          Machines, vehicles and production systems for cleaner, smarter industry.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Eco-friendly vehicles and alternative fuels, including hydrogen<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Industry 5.0: robotics, AI in manufacturing, digital twins, underwater mobile robots<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Ultra-accurate coordinate measurements from nano to macro scale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Environmental Engineering, Mining and Energy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

            Cleaner water, smarter energy and healthier buildings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Water and wastewater treatment, sewage sludge and municipal waste, circular economy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Heat technology, unconventional energy sources, nuclear energy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Eco-friendly heating, ventilation and air conditioning, energy audits, thermal comfort <\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Protection and management of water resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Chemical Engineering<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

              Chemistry that leads to new drugs, materials and clean energy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • Design of drugs, nanomaterials and biomaterials, delivery systems for cosmetics and medical devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Industrial catalysis, molecular modelling, chemical and biochemical reactors<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Hydrogen technologies and renewable energy, circular economy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Detection of trace amounts of toxic substances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Materials Engineering<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                Smarter, greener materials made to heal, build and power.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                • Zeolites and geopolymer composites made from waste<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Additive manufacturing of metal, ceramic and geopolymer materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Smart biomaterials for tissue engineering and drug delivery, including cancer therapy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Particle physics at CERN (LHCb, FCC) and hadron structure research at BNL, USA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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