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We have an experienced and qualified team of scientists and technical staff specialising in the following fields: environmental engineering, chemistry, biology, microbiology, ecology, environmental management, IT, mathematics, economics, physics, and public relations.
Managing Board
IETU Director
Dr. Adam Drobniak
+48 32 254 60 31 ext. 279,
Habilitated doctor in Economics and Finance, specialising in Urban and Regional Studies, Associate Professor at the University of Economics in Katowice. Head of the Department of Strategic and Regional Research. Member of the Polish Academy of Sciences - National Spatial Development Committee and the Regional Studies Association (RSA). Specialisation: programming new concepts of urban development, including diagnostic, strategic and evaluation analyses as well as project development. Author of 150 scientific publications, including monographs, articles, editorials and over 80 works in economy, in that expert studies: opinions, diagnoses, strategies, programmes, evaluation studies, such as: Silesian Voivodship Development Strategy (2020), City Development Strategy - Jaworzno 2030 (2019), City Development Strategy - Zabrze 2030 (2018), Development Strategy for the University of Economics in Katowice (2018), Economic Development Programme for Katowice 2017-2027 (2017), Strategy for Building Mutual Partnership in the Context of Development of Selected Post-industrial Areas in Mysłowice, Jaworzno and Sosnowiec (2015), City Development Strategy - Katowice (2015), Socio-economic Analysis of Katowice with the Designation of Areas for Revitalisation and Strategic Analysis (2015), Report on the Condition of the City of Katowice (2014), Development Strategy for the Wałbrzych Agglomeration (2012), etc.
Member of the RegioStar Competition Jury in the “Smart Industrial Transition” category (European Commission, 2020), Chairman of the “Just Transition” Thematic Group established by the Minister of Climate (2020), Advisor for the cities of Katowice, Zabrze, and Jaworzno. Head of research projects organised by the National Science Centre and Regional Studies Association.
Deputy Director for Research and Development
Piotr Cofałka
+48 32 254 60 31 ext. 154,
He graduated from the Silesian University of Technology - Faculty of Automatic Control, Electronics and Computer Science. He gained his experience at the Institute of Theoretical and Applied Informatics at the Polish Academy of Sciences, Hydrobudowa Śląsk S.A. and Hydrobudowa Polska S.A. He is an experienced team manager, computer programmer and system developer with a wide knowledge of environmental issues (mainly water and air protection), technologies and modelling. Since 1997 he has been working for IETU focusing on environmental IT projects aimed at the development of dedicated systems and databases as well as on gathering and processing of monitoring data, visualisation of modelling data and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). He was also involved in many national and international R&D projects (FP5, FP7, Norway Grants, Horizon 2020) and coordinated infrastructure projects under the Innovative Economy Programme (PO IG).
Deputy Director for Finance and Administration
Ewa Małota
+48 32 254 60 31 ext. 295,
Graduate of the University of Economics in Katowice, Faculty of Economics (Department of International Economic Relations). Postgraduate studies at the WSB University in Chorzów, Faculty of Company Management. Diploma of an independent accountant with specialisation in balance sheets, issued by the Accountants Association in Poland. Expert in financial management, controlling and accounting. Professional experience in banking (financial analyst), industry, investment financing and international R&D projects settlement. Deputy Director for Finance and Administration responsible for implementation of the financial strategy and policy of the Institute.
Scientific Secretary of IETU
Dr. Marta Pogrzeba, Associate Professor of IETU
+48 32 254 60 31 ext. 252,
D.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences in the field of environmental protection and management. Key research areas: environmental biotechnologies, environmental protection and engineering, environmental ecotoxicology. Since 2010 she has been the head of the remediation team carrying out research projects in the field of phytoremediation of heavy metal contaminated soils (phytoextraction, phytostabilisation), assessment of phytotoxicity of plant growth substrates, development of plant covers on contaminated sites, and development of artificial soil from waste materials. Recently she has been involved in studies on the use of energy crops in soil remediation processes. Member of the Committee on Environmental Protection and Waste of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Programme Committee for Environmental Protection at the University of Silesia and the International Phytotechnology Society. Representative of Poland in the Horizon Europe Mission Board for Soil Health and Food. Expert of the EIP AGRI Focus Group on Protecting Agricultural Soils from Contamination as well as Focus Group - Sustainable Industrial Crops in Europe.
Our team
Dr. Ewa Błaszczyk
Leading Expert - Diagnosing the condition of the environment and adaptation to climate change
+48 32 254 60 31 ext. 247,
Doctor of medical sciences in the discipline of medical biology, specialisation - environmental toxicology. She has over 10 years’ experience in the field of environmental quality assessment. Her primary interests are environmental health threats. She specialises in biological human monitoring with the use of non-invasive biomarkers. Her focus area is exposure to atmospheric air pollutants and indoor air pollution, including the influence of dust pollutants and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). She performs analyses of biological effects and her field of interests are studies on the level of cytogenetic damage in human epithelial cells. In 2018 she carried out work related to the development of an inventory of potential historical pollutants of the Earth's surface. At the same time, she was involved in the development of climate change adaptation plans for cities with more than 100,000 inhabitants and was responsible for investigating issues connected with the impact of climate change on human health, including vulnerable populations. She also works as an academic lecturer and has experience in organising and conducting workshops for secondary school students and teachers. She is a co-author of various publications and scientific studies.
Dr. Justyna Gorgoń
Leading Expert - Climate neutral and smart cities
+48 32 254 60 31 ext. 287,
PhD in technical sciences at the Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice, architect and urban planner. Her fields of expertise include: transformation of urbanised environment, urban and regional policy, adaptation of urban environment to climate changes. Coordinator and/or partner in Polish and EU research and development projects connected with transformation of post-industrial and urbanised areas, spatial planning, urban regeneration and adaptation to climate changes in cities. She cooperates with international research and urban planning partners. Author of several books and dozens of scientific articles.
Dr. Janusz Krupanek
Leading Expert - Strategic analyses, environmental policies, life cycle analyses and energy transition
+48 32 254 60 31 ext. 284,
PhD in Economics. He has many years of experience in environmental policy and management. He carries out research and scientific studies in this field as well as renders services to various economic entities and public institutions. He has been involved in many international projects co-financed by the European Union.
Marek Matejczyk
Leading Expert - Resources and waste management
+48 32 254 60 31 ext. 235,
Expert in the field of waste management and consultant in environmental protection, with more than thirty years of experience. Expert in environmental impact assessments and forecasts of the effects of changes in spatial development plans, auditor of the Polish Centre for Accreditation. For many years head of a research team conducting studies on waste, waste management, recovery and disposal technologies, as well as on fuels from waste and biological waste treatment products.
He performed environmental audits, EIA reports, prepared documentations connected with integrated permits, environmental permits and licenses as well as conducted consultations for service, industrial and administration sectors.
Author and co-author of several hundred studies and expert opinions as well as publications and patents.
Prof. Grażyna Płaza
Leading Expert - Environmental biotechnologies
+48 32 254 60 31 ext. 246,
Professor of technical sciences in the field of technical microbiology. Employed at the Institute for Ecology of Industrial Areas in Katowice as a leading expert in environmental microbiology and at the Silesian University of Technology as a member of academic staff. Key research areas: activity and properties of microorganisms, including biodegradation of chemical compounds, identification, characterisation and properties of biosurfactants produced by microorganisms, biological synthesis of nanoparticles, harmful microbial agents in the workplace. Author of many scientific articles and monographs in the field of biotechnology and environmental microbiology (e.g. Biosurfactants: Green Surfactants).
Dr. Marta Pogrzeba, Associate Professor of IETU
Leading Expert – Soil remediation, nature-based solutions and urban agriculture
+48 32 254 60 31 ext. 252,
D.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences in the field of environmental protection and management. Key research areas: environmental biotechnologies, environmental protection and engineering, environmental ecotoxicology. Since 2010 she has been the head of the remediation team carrying out research projects in the field of phytoremediation of heavy metal contaminated soils (phytoextraction, phytostabilisation), assessment of phytotoxicity of plant growth substrates, development of plant covers on contaminated sites, and development of artificial soil from waste materials. Recently she has been involved in studies on the use of energy crops in soil remediation processes. Member of the Committee on Environmental Protection and Waste of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Programme Committee for Environmental Protection at the University of Silesia and the International Phytotechnology Society. Representative of Poland in the Horizon Europe Mission Board for Soil Health and Food. Expert of the EIP AGRI Focus Group on Protecting Agricultural Soils from Contamination as well as Focus Group - Sustainable Industrial Crops in Europe.
Dr. Joachim Bronder
Geographic Information Systems
+48 32 254 60 31 ext. 117,
PhD in technical sciences, expert in application of geographic information systems in environmental management. His key research field is ground and soil contamination, with special focus on brownfields and degraded areas. He is a member of the Team for Degraded Areas at the Polish Ministry of the Environment. In his research and consulting activity he successfully applies tools of statistical, geostatistical and multi-criteria analysis. He has developed a series of numerical environmental models which are used, e.g. in modelling of air pollutant dispersion or in hydrogeological, hydrological (SWAT) and hydraulic modelling.
Jacek Długosz
Information technology systems for environmental management
+48 32 254 60 31 ext. 149,
Designer, developer and integrator of computer systems based on relational databases. Programmer in C# and SQL. He has experience in collecting, processing, analysing and sharing of spatial data. Currently specialising in hybrid ICT solutions based on .NET, SQL Server, ArcGIS and computing programmes operating on Linux system. He participated in the development of a computing cluster Sybilla. For over 15 years he has been engaged in research work on the development and implementation of ICT and GIS solutions in the field of environmental protection and management. He likes challenges and work in interdisciplinary teams.
Dr. Janina Fudała, Associate Professor of IETU
Diagnosing the condition of the environment and adaptation to climate change
+48 32 254 60 31 ext. 193,
PhD in Earth Sciences. Her key field of interest is strategic planning of air protection on a local, regional, national and European scale. She has got over 45 years’ experience in the development of air emission reduction scenarios at different management levels and emission inventories from industrial, area and line sources. She took part in 13 international projects realised under the EU RTD Framework Programmes. She implemented over 100 national research projects and performed 40 EIA reports. Author of 33 publications, from which 12 papers were published in journals from the ISI Master Journal List (Philadelphia List). Head of the International Thematic Scientific Network for Problems of Air Pollution and Climate Change (AIRCLIM–NET), member of the Managing Board of the Regional Commission for Environmental Impact Assessment, Clean Air Council of the city of Katowice and the team developing the "Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan for the city of Katowice" (SECAP).
Wanda Jarosz
Information and public relations, IETU spokeswoman
+48 32 254 60 31 ext. 136,
She specialises in public communication in the field of environmental protection, with special focus on risk communication. She has experience in identifying, assessing and solving environmental problems. Trainer in public communication and Public Outreach courses conducted in Poland by the US EPA. Responsible for information and promotion activities in EU-funded research and implementation projects. As a spokesman of IETU she acts in the field of science, public relations and journalism. She is also involved in educational and dissemination activities.
Oktawian Pastucha
Head of Central Laboratory
+48 32 254 60 31 ext. 211,
Izabela Ratman-Kłosińska
Manager of Environmental Technologies Verification Body
+48 32 254 60 31 ext. 243, 269,
Expert in environmental technology verification (ETV). She has been involved in the development and implementation of the ETV Programme on a national, EU and global level since 2009. She is trained in ISO 17020 and is a certified auditor of ISO 17025:2005. Member of the Environmental Technical Committee of the Polish Centre for Accreditation and a member of the Working Group ISO TC 207/SC4/WG5. Co-author of the technical standard ISO 14034 Environmental Management - Environmental Technology Verification. Member of the EU ETV Steering Group at the European Commission. External expert of the Ministry of Environment on ETV.
Dr. Eleonora Wcisło, Assoc. Prof. of IETU
Health risk assessment
+48 32 254 60 31 ext. 263,
PhD in biological sciences (environmental toxicology), degree of a habilitated doctor in technical sciences (environmental engineering). She specialises in health risk assessment of chemically degraded areas and evaluation of environmental health hazards in cities. For over 20 years she has been participating in a number of national and international R&D projects on assessment and remediation of contaminated land. She co-operated with the Florida State University, US Environmental Protection Agency and research institutions from UE countries. She is a co-author of software for health risk assessment of contaminated sites (NORISC-HRA and HRA2).
Scientific Board
IETU’s Scientific Board is a decisive, initiating, advisory and consulting body in the field of the statutory activity of the Institute and professional development of scientific, research and technical staff.
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