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Wojciech Franus head of the team, professor in the field of Engineering and technology science. His scientific research includes:
-Synthesis of zeolites and mesoporous silica materials, MOF-s from fly ashes,
-The use of synthetic and natural mineral raw materials to remove inorganic and organic pollutants from aqueous solutions, sewage, and gases,
-Modification and application of a new generation of mineral additives for the production of building material

e-mail: w.franus@pollub.pl

Małgorzata Franus  works at Department of Construction. Her scientific interests are: synthesis and characterization of adsorbents used in the removal of impurities from water and wastewater, obtaining catalytic carriers for air purification, utilization of selected wastes for sintered lightweight aggregates production and concrete technology, and use of microwave radiation in production of building materials.

e-mail: m.franus@pollub.pl

Maciej Szeląg works at Department of Construction, Lublin University of Technology as an adjunct. He did his MSc and PhD in the field of civil engineering. His research focuses on cementitious materials (cements, pastes, mortars, concretes), mainly performance at elevated temperatures and early-age properties. He is searching for the practical use of materials obtained on the basis of fly ash (e.g. zeolites, silica materials) in order to improve the properties of cement composites.

e-mail: maciej.szelag@pollub.pl 

Rafał Panek works at the Department of Geotechnical Sciences, Lublin University of Technology as an adjunct. He did his MSc in Chemistry with specialization in Analytical Chemistry and he received PhD in the field of environmental engineering. His research focus on the synthesis of porous materials from fly ash (zeolites, silica materials and MOFs). He is searching for practical use of these sorbents for CO₂, HgO, Hg²⁺ capture, hydrogen storage and aggregates and building materials production. 

e-mail: r.panek@pollub.pl

Lidia Bandura works at the Department of Geotechnical Sciences, Lublin University of Technology as an adjunct. She did her MSc in chemistry and received PhD in the field of environmental engineering on June 29, 2016 (Thesis title: Use of synthetic zeolite adsorbents for the removal of petroleum substances). Her research focus on porous materials characterization, petroleum products removal, adsorption processes in environmental engineering, and waste materials utilization for building applications.

e-mail: l.bandura@pollub.pl

Szymon Malinowski works at Department of Geotechnical Engineering, Lublin University of Technology as an adjunct. His research focus on developing new plasma technique for deposition of enzyme bio-recognition layers and biosensor construction and  quantum-chemical modelling of interfacial phenomena using PQS/PQSMol package in terms of asphalt ageing processes.

e-mail: s.malinowski@pollub.pl

Agnieszka Woszuk works at the Department of Geotechnical Sciences, Lublin University of Technology as an adjunct. She did her MSc in Civil Engineering and Business Management in Lublin University of Technology.   She received PhD in the field of technical sciences on June 8, 2016 (Thesis title: The effect of the addition of zeolites on the decrease of production and compaction of mix asphalt). Her research focus on environmentally friendly road construction technologies, mainly heat asphalt technology and the use of waste materials.

e-mail: a.woszuk@pollub.pl

Joanna Fronczyk works in the TEAM-NET project as a team#2 leader at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Lublin University of Technology. She received PhD in the field of Geoscience (Environmental Geotechnics). From the beginning of her research work, she has been focused on following interdisciplinary issues: environmental protection, environmental engineering and civil engineering. Her research focuses on soil and groundwater protection, assessment of inorganic contaminants influence on soil properties, as well as the environmental aspects of ordinary concrete modification using fly ashes from combustion of municipal sewage sludge.

e-mail: . j.fronczyk@pollub.pl

Joanna Styczeń works at the Department of Construction, Lublin University of Technology as an adjunct. She received PhD in the field of Civil Engineering, Geodesy and Transport (Thesis title: Influence of zeolite skeleton type on the cement hydration process used in renovation renders). She also did post-graduate studies in Interior Architecture - Strzemiński Academy of Fine Arts Łódź. She obtained construction qualifications to manage construction works and structural design without any restrictions in the construction specialty. In her scientific research she is studying influence of zeolite skeleton type on the hydration process of cement used in renovation renders.

e-mail: j.styczen@pollub.pl 

Martyna Janek  works in the TEAM-NET project as a PhD student at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture. She is also a student of the Doctoral School at the Lublin University of Technology. Her BSc Thesis was entitled: „Properties of renovation plasters with additive of zeolite”.  She did her MSc in Civil Engineering, in the field of repairs and conservation of monuments.

e-mail: m.janek@pollub.pl 

Jakub Matusiak works in the NCN OPUS project as an adjunct at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Lublin University of Technology. He received PhD in the field of chemical sciences (Thesis title: The influence of fluorocarbon, silicone and hydrocarbon surfactants on stability of the polysaccharide/selected oxides systems). His research interests focus on the design and application of novel composite/hybrid materials and other complex systems for medical, environmental, and agricultural applications.

e-mail: j.matusiak@pollub.pl

Monika Białoszewska works in the TEAM-NET project as a PhD student at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture. Furthermore, she is a student of the Doctoral School at the Lublin University of Technology. Her MSc thesis was entitled: “Determination of the content of psychoactive substances in Cannabis sativa.”

e-mail: m.bialoszewska@pollub.pl

Nadella Marchelina works in the TEAM-NET project as a Ph.D. student at the Civil Engineering and Architecture faculty. She is originally from Indonesia, and she did her MSc in SGGW Poland. Furthermore, she is also a student of Doctoral School at the Lublin University of Technology. Her research interest is in geotechnics, soil mechanics, and engineering structure."

e-mail: nadellamarchelina@gmail.com

Robert Hunek is a graduate of the Civil Engineering Faculty He is currently a doctoral student at the Faculty of Environmental Engineering with an implementation doctorate entitled "Experimental and in situ studies of the durability of anti-corrosion coatings applied to a reinforced concrete cooling tower at PGE Energia Ciepła S.A."

e-mail: Robert.Hunek@gkpge.pl

Paulina Rozpędowska works in the OPUS-27 project as a PhD student at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture. Furthermore, she is a student of the Doctoral School at the Lublin University of Technology. She will be carrying out her doctoral thesis entitled „Bitumen binder modification to increase its resistance to aging processes”

e-mail: d625@pollub.edu.pl

Zuzanna Piechota a third-year Civil Engineering student, is conducting a research project titled “The effect of shale from Lubelski Węgiel ‘Bogdanka’ S.A. on the properties of selected cements.” The study focuses on assessing the impact of shale, added in amounts from 5% to 15%, on reducing the carbon footprint of cement while maintaining its required performance and strength characteristics. The aim of the project is to develop more sustainable cementitious binders. The project is supervised by Professor Wojciech Franus.

Natalia Pajdosz – a third-year Civil Engineering student, is carrying out a research project focused on modifying asphalt binders using zeolite-cyclodextrin additives impregnated with a water-oil emulsion. The goal of the project is to improve the stability of asphalt foam, optimize the foaming process, and enhance the durability of road pavements. The research includes an analysis of the rheological properties of modified foamed asphalts. The project is supervised by Dr. Lidia Bandura.

Mateusz Golda – a first-year master's student in Civil Engineering, is conducting a research project titled “Evaluation of the effectiveness of inhibiting the aging process of road asphalts using starches of various botanical origins.” His work focuses on analyzing the impact of biopolymers – specifically potato and corn starch – on reducing the aging of 50/70 road asphalt. The research includes binder modification and simulations of both short-term and long-term aging. The project is supervised by Dr. Szymon Malinowski.