Science Day of the Poznań University of Technology
Science Day of the Poznań University of Technology 2026
We invite the academic community of Poznań University of Technology to a unique event – Science Day! On May 18, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in the Lecture Center. The event aims to showcase the University's scientific achievements, integrate the academic community, and promote research and innovation. The conference includes:
- a series of plenary lectures with the participation of outstanding scientists from EUNICE partner universities,
- a poster session presenting the scientific achievements of employees and research teams,
- information stands of units promoting science at the university,
- accompanying events: workshops and lectures.
Science Day Program
09:00 – 10:15
Sala: AULA MAGNA
OPENING CEREMEONY
Prof. Teofil Jesionowski - PUT Rector
&
EUNICE Rectors
10:15 – 10:50
Sala: AULA MAGNA
Graphene and Beyond: From Nano-science to Transformative Macro-scale Applications
Prof. Maria Giovanna Pastore Carbone
10:50 – 11:25
Sala: AULA MAGNA
How physico-chemical cues shape cellular fate decisions?
Prof. Sylvain Gabriele
11:25 – 12:00
Sala: AULA MAGNA
Designing Sustainable Motion Sensors: The Shift from Polymeric to Bio-Polymeric Materials
Prof. Salvatore Graziani
12:00 - 12:30
coffe break/group photo
12:30 – 13:05
Sala: AULA MAGNA
Becoming Richer by Becoming Greener
Dr Petra Berg
13:05 – 13:40
Sala: AULA MAGNA
Rethinking Sustainability: A Holistic Journey from Brundtland to the Green Deal
Prof. Maria Margallo
13:40 – 14:15
Sala: AULA MAGNA
The Role of Human Resource Management in Demographic Change
Prof. Dr. phil. Silke Michalk
14:15-15:15
lunch
15:15 – 15:50
Sala: AULA MAGNA
Machine Learning Models for Detecting the Progression of Chronic Diseases Based on VO₂ Max
using Smartwatches
Prof. Rui Pedro Duarte
15:50 – 16:25
Sala: AULA MAGNA
Musculoskeletal and finite element modeling in biomechanics: application to the temporomandibular joint
Prof. Christophe Marechal
16:25 – 17:00
Sala: AULA MAGNA
The practice of Security – Hands-on cybersecurity training at scale
Prof. Leonardo Martucci
17:00
Closing
Below is a map of the stands of individual faculties of Poznań University of Technology.
Come and talk with us!
Academic Business Incubator
• Analysis of business ideas.
• Preparing to run a business.
• Workshops with business leaders.
• Innovative solutions and best practices in entrepreneurship.
Library of Poznan University of Technology
• Submitting publications and available functionalities of the Scientific Information System (SIN).
• Accessing and using electronic resources offered in the library (e-journals, e-books).
• Using programs that finance open access to scientific articles.
Centre for Technology Transfer
• Effective collaboration with industry and other external partners in R&D projects.
• Science or business? A career path focused on research implementation.
• Commercialisation of university-born technologies through startups.
Intellectual Property Centre
• Idea → Project → Patent → Publication → Commercialization
Discover the right path from your idea and research findings to their protection and commercialisation.
• From protection strategy to patent – a comprehensive service from the Intellectual Property Centre.
• Your research results may have market value. Let’s talk about protection.
Research and Project Office
• How to successfully develop research projects and secure funding?
• From idea to implementation — how do we support researchers?
• Collaboration between science, business, and society.
• Support opportunities for national and international projects.
• New directions in research and innovation development.
• How can administration effectively support scientific work?
Doctoral School
• Recruitment rules and process (applications open until June 30, 2026).
• Curriculum - compulsory and elective courses, compulsory internship and professional practical trainings.
• Required documents submitted during the education.
• Financial benefits.
Publishing House of PUT
• The publishing process, step by step – from submission, through review, collaboration with the editorial team and authorial proofreading, to typesetting and preparation for publication.
• Publication preparation – how to prepare text, tables, figures, bibliography, and files in accordance with editorial and technical requirements.
• Publishing models – copyright, open access, Creative Commons licenses, and rules for sharing publications.
• Formal requirements – financing of publication, required documentation, procedure, and principles of publication ethics.
