KT Krzysztof Marian TOMICZEK Assistant Professor at SUT PL

Academic profile

Assistant Professor at the Silesian University of Technology

Krzysztof Marian TOMICZEK is a researcher and lecturer working in geomechanics, geotechnics, rock and rock mass mechanics, numerical modelling, geomatics and disaster risk reduction.

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  • AffiliationSilesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland
  • FacultyMining, Safety Engineering and Industrial Automation
  • TeachingApprox. >240 hours per academic year
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Born

1969

Nationality

Polish

Academic rank

PhD, Assistant Professor

Research laboratory experience

>15 years

Focus / Research keywords

Soil mechanicsGeotechnicsRock MechanicsGeomechanicsMechanics of Rock MassesProperties of RocksSoilsGranular Materials (constitutive modeling and boundary condition criteria, failure criteria, material constants, behavior under high pressure, elastic strain energy storage capacity, creep and stress relaxation, friction, anisotropy, joint properties, deformations and movements of soil and rock masses, deformational and dynamic behavior of rock pressure in excavations, geomechanical fundamentals of design of underground openings and structures, experimental studies of behavior of soils, rocks and granular materials, damage and fracture of rocks)Underground ConstructionsMechanics of MaterialsSimulationNumerical Modeling of Soils, Rocks, Geomaterials and Rock MassesNatural Disasters (tremors, earthquakes, floods, landslides)Neural Networks (NN)Geographic Information Systems and Geographic IT Systems (GIS)LLMs and Artificial Intelligence (AI)Coordination of Research and Educational Projects

About

Academic and professional identity

Krzysztof Marian TOMICZEK works at the Department of Geoengineering and Raw Materials Extraction and the Chair of Geomechanics and Underground Constructions at the Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice, Poland. His work combines engineering geology, soil mechanics, rock mechanics, computational methods, underground construction, environmental analysis and applications of geomatics to natural hazards.

His academic profile integrates research, teaching, organisational activity, project coordination and collaboration with industry. The profile also includes international activity in the framework of research, mobility, training, capacity building and disaster risk reduction initiatives.

The website is designed as a concise but complete academic information page. Extended lists of publications, conference papers, projects, reviews, didactic activity and organisational achievements are available below in expandable sections.

Research areas

Main scientific themes

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Underground construction and tunnelling

Geomechanical foundations of underground opening stability, support design and engineering analysis of tunnel environments.

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Rock mechanics laboratory research

Strength, deformation and failure behaviour of rocks under compression, tension, shear, Brazilian and bending tests.

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Slope stability and landslides

Geotechnical assessment of slopes, hydro-mechanical factors, mudslides, landslides and hazard interpretation.

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Geomatics, GIS and disaster risk reduction

Use of GIS, geographical IT systems, satellite data, Python and spatial analysis in the study of floods, landslides and other hazards.

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Numerical modelling

Application of FEM, FDM, DEM and BEM methods to soils, rocks, rock masses and geotechnical engineering problems.

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Teaching and higher education

Lectures, projects, laboratory work and seminars in engineering subjects, including courses taught in English.

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Climate, environment and sustainability

Environmental protection, modern energy, monitoring and research linked with sustainable development and the green transition.

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International cooperation

Academic mobility, collaborative research, training and project work spanning Poland, Europe, Asia and other international contexts.

Detailed profile

Professional profile, skills and experience

The following sections provide a structured presentation of professional qualifications, skills and experience.

Personal data and qualifications

Full name

Krzysztof Marian TOMICZEK

Sex

Male

Nationality

Polish

Marital status

Married

Birth year

1969

Level of education

PhD in engineering sciences in the field of “Rock and rock mass mechanics”, 19.12.2006.MSc in „Mining and Geology”, 19.12.2006.BAgrSc in “Economics and Management of Companies", 22.06.1990.Other: Completed and passed a “Pedagogical Course” to qualify to teach at universities, 1999.

Languages and digital competences

Languages

Polish - fluent, · English - good, · Russian - basic, · French - poor, · German - poor.

Computer skills

- geomechanics and geotechnical programs (based FEM and DEM methods): PFC2D, PFC3D, FLAC2D, FLAC3D, UDEC, 3DEC, ZSoil, RocScience, GeoStudio etc., - CAD’s programs (e.g. AutoCAD), graphical programs (e.g. CorelDraw, Gimp), OCR (e.g. ABBY FineReader), operating systems (MS DOS, MS Windows), other (e.g. MathCAD, Statistica, Grapher, Surfer etc.), - computing/ICT, general competences, - computer assembly skill, - simple WWW projects (MS FrontPage), - AI agents, LLM models, prompt engineering and AI assistants. - GIS software and geographical and satellite analysis of the terrain, particularly in the context of natural disasters and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR).

Professional experience and work history

Jan 2007 - presentPhD, Assistant Professor (lecturer/researcher), Department of Geoengineering and Raw Materials Extraction / Chair of Geomechanics and Underground Constructions, Faculty of Mining, Safety Engineering and Industrial Automation, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Upper Silesia, Poland EU.

Jan 2003 - Dec 2006PhD, technologist, researcher, lecturer, Laboratory of Rock Mechanics, Chair of Geomechanics and Underground Constructions, Department of Mining and Geology, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Upper Silesia, Poland EU.

Jan 1998 - Dec 2002MSc, PhD candidate at the Department of Geomechanics, Underground Construction and Surface Safety Management, Faculty of Mining and Geology, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Upper Silesia, Poland EU.

1995 - 1997MSc, Young constructor / constructor at Polish Mining Mechanization Centre KOMAG, Gliwice, Upper Silesia, Poland EU.

1990 - 1995MSc study, Department of Geomechanics, Underground Construction and Surface Safety Management, Faculty of Mining and Geology, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Upper Silesia, Poland EU.

1988 - 19902-years high school study “Economics and Management of Companies”, Ruda Śląska, Upper Silesia, Poland EU.

1984 - 1988BAgrSc, secondary school, Ruda Śląska, Upper Silesia, Poland EU.

Research experience

  • - failure criteria of rocks,
  • - deformational behavior of rocks under tension and compression; properties of brittle damage behavior of rocks,
  • - deformational and strength parameters of rocks and soils,
  • - post-critical behavior of rocks,
  • - ability of rocks to accumulate elastic energy,
  • - ability of rocks to rockbursting,
  • - deformational behavior of rock mass and surface under underground mining,
  • - geomechanical basis of mining support design and underground opening stability,
  • - stress and displacement distribution in the vicinity of open cast and underground headings and excavations,
  • - numerical modelling of rock masses: Finite Element Method (FEM) codes, Finite Difference Method (FDM) codes, Distinct Element Method (DEM)codes and Boundary Element Method (BEM) codes,
  • - soil mechanics and geotechnics (including slope and slope stability, seismicity, landslides, mudslides),
  • - natural disasters (including tremors, earthquakes, mudslides, landslides, coordination of Erasmus Projects),
  • - 15 years research experience in Rock Mechanics Laboratory (uniaxial and triaxial compression, shear, Brazilian, uniaxial tension and bending tests etc., numerical modelling in geomechanics, proposals/projects writing etc.),
  • - research and analysis of natural disasters, in particular floods and landslides, using tools such as GIS, Python, Google Earth Engine and 3D visualisation, in the context of disaster risk reduction (DRR).

Work experience

  • 1. Department of Geoengineering and Raw Materials Extraction / Chair of Geomechanics and Underground Constructions / Department of Geomechanics, Underground Construction and Surface Safety Management, Gliwice, Poland (17 years; PhD, Assist. Prof., researcher, lecturer, laboratory specialist, academic teacher).
  • 2. Polish Centre for Mining Mechanization KOMAG, Gliwice, Poland (2 years, young constructor / constructor, mechanical engineer and mining support designer).
  • 3. “Sośnica” coal mine - Gliwice, Poland (apprentice,1-2 months for a year, 3 years).
  • 4. Silesian Railway Directorate, Katowice, Poland (apprentice, 1 month for a year, 2 years).

Memberships and functions

  • since 1998member, International Society for Rock Mechanics,
  • since 1998member, International Society for Rock Mechanics NG Poland,
  • 2009 - 2011member, National Program Foresight Poland 2020, (president: Prof. Michał Kleiber, Polish Academy of Science, Warsaw, Poland),
  • 2009 - 2019co-initiator and a member of the International Commitee Geochange (president Prof. Elchin Khalilov, Director General of the Scientific Research Institute for Prognosis and Study of Earthquakes Baku, Azerbaijan),
  • 2011 - dateSecretary of Section of Geomechanics, Tunnel Construction and Mining, Mining Commission of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Katowice,
  • 2020 - dateCo-Coordinator of the Priority Research Area of the Silesian University of Technology: 6. Climate and Environmental Protection, Modern Energy. 6.1. Climate and Environmental Changes and Reduction of Air Pollution (Coordinator of 6th area: prof. Marcin Lutyński, Silesian University of Technology, Poland).

Honours and awards

  • 1995 The second award of the Alumni Association of Faculty of Mining and Geology in the Silesian University of Technology for M. Sc. thesis, Gliwice, Poland,
  • December 2006 Faculty Council of the Department of Mining and Geology honors degree for PhD thesis “Features of the Process of Deformation and Brittle Fracturing of Rocks under Tension”, Faculty of Mining and Geology, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland,
  • October 2007 Individual Rector's 2nd Award for Achievements in the Field of Science. Politechnika Śląska w Gliwicach, Rektor prof. dr hab. inż. Wojciech Zieliński, 14.10.2007r.
  • December 2013 Distinguished “Mining Director” honorable title,
  • December 2014 3rd degree Team Award of the Rector of Silesian University of Technology for organizational activities, Gliwice, Poland.
  • July 2023 H.E. Rector's individual award for organizational activities in 2022. LP/062/2211/23 SFN, Prof., DSc Arkadiusz Mężyk, Rector of SUT PL
  • July 2024 H.E. Rector's individual award for didactic activity in 2023. Prof., DSc Marek Pawełczyk, 2024.07., Rector of SUT PL
  • July 2025 H.E. Rector's individual award for organizational activity in 2024. Prof., DSc Marek Pawełczyk, 2025.07., Rector of SUT PL
  • July 2026 H.E. Rector's collective award for organizational activity in 2025. Prof., DSc Marek Pawełczyk, 2026.08., Rector of SUT PL

Teaching experience summary

  • - teaching activities: lectures, projects, laboratory work and seminars in rock mechanics, geomechanics, geotechnics, underground buildings and constructions, chemistry, materials science, materials engineering, environmental protection, tunnel construction
  • - teaching load: about 240-280 teaching hours per academic year,
  • - classis with abroad students, “Geotechnia”, “Geomechanics”, “Tunnel and Special Constructions”, “Building Materials”, Socrates and Erasmus Programmes in 2003-2026, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland.

Selected courses and internships

Selected courses, internships and scientific training activities.

PlaceInstitutionTopicsYear
Poland, Ustroń-ZawodzieDepartment of Geomechanics, Underground Construction and Surface Safety ManagementParticipant at a Short Course on Rock Joint Network Modelling, Including Validations and Applications of Kinematics Analysis and Block Theory for Surficial Excavations, Prof. Pinnaduwa H. S. W. Kulatilake (University of Arizona, Tucson, USA)1998
Italy, UdineInternational Centre for Mechanical Sciences (CISM)Participant at a “Course on Damage Mechanics: Statistical Aspects”, Prof. Dusan Krajcinovic and Prof. Jan G. M. van Mier1999
Poland, WarsawInstitute of Fundamental Technological Research Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN)Participant at a “Course on Theory of Plasticity and Elasticity”, Prof. Zenon Mróz and Prof. Wiktor Gambin (head of Institute - Prof. Michał Kleiber1998 - 1999
PolandAGH University of Science and Technology (Krakow) and University of Technology (Wrocław)Participant and speaker at a “Winter Schools of Geomechanics”, Prof. Jan Walaszczyk, Prof. J. Gustkiewicz, Prof. Zenon Mróz et al.2001-2007
Switzerland, Rapperswil-Zürich,Friedli Geotechnik AG Zürich, ETH ZürichParticipant at a geotechnical, tunnelling and underground constructions practice, M. Sc. Peter Friedli2001
Poland, Ustroń-ZawodzieDepartment of Geomechanics, Underground Construction and Surface Safety ManagementParticipant and speaker at a Schools of Geomechanics and Geotechnics, Prof. Mirosław Chudek, Silesian University of Technology, Poland2002-2012
Germany, GelsenkirchenItasca Consulting Group, Inc., USParticipant at a conference and a numerical modeling course via Particle Flow Code (PFC2D/3D) chairmen’s: Prof. David Potyondy and Peter Cundall; University of Minnesota , US2002
Germany, GelsenkirchenItasca Consulting Group, Inc., GmbHScience internship (Dr Hab. Heinz Konietzky, ICG, Germany)2003
Germany, GelsenkirchenItasca Consulting Group, Inc., GmbHNumerical M odeling C ourse via Particle Flow Code (PFC2D/3D) „PFC-Einführungskurs 2003” (chairmen Dr Lothar te Kamp, ICG, Germany)2003
Hungary, MiskolcBay Zoltan Foundation for Applied Research, HungaryParticipant and lecturer at a “Innotool 2” Conference2005
Czech Republic, BrnoGF Instruments, s.r.o.Participant at an Ares II tomography resistivity system training2015
Republic of South Africa (RSA), Republiek van Suid - AfrikaJTC Ltd., MINCO mineral mining operationShort-term scientific-training intership . Coal and platinum mines in the provinces: Limpopo, Pretoria and Orange Free State. Mining Corporation Directorate, Department of Technology (Johannesburg)2019
Poland, Kazimierz Dolny n. WisłąLublin University of Technology , LublinWorkshops and Conference ( Prof. Zenon Mróz, Polish Academy of Science )2019
Malaysia, PenangUniversiti Sains MalaysiaInternship (H.E. Prof. Narimah Samat)2023
Malaysia, PenangUniversiti Sains MalaysiaInternship (H.E. Prof. Narimah Samat)202 4
Philippines, Cagayan de OroXavier UniversityInternship (Prof. Hercules Cascon)2024
Malaysia, SintokUniversiti Utara MalaysiaInternship (Prof. Azman B. Yasin)2024
Malaysia, PenangUniversiti Sains MalaysiaInternship (H.E. Prof. Narimah Samat)2025
Malaysia, PenangUniversiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Multimedia Universiti (MMU KUL MY)Internship /working visit2025

Scholarly output

Publications, conference papers and seminars

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Publications in Polish and international periodicals and monographs66 items

Publications and scholarly outputs.

  • Bzówka J. and TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Underground construction in Switzerland. Part 1: New railway lines built under the "Bahn + Bus 2000" project. Bud. Gór. Tunelowe 2001 nr 3, s. 32-42
  • Bzówka J. and TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Underground construction in Switzerland. Part 2: Selected underground structures in Zurich, which were built during the building the second railway line Zurich-Thalwil. Bud. Gór. Tunelowe 2002 R. 8 nr 1, s. 35-40
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): The simulation of uniaxial compression test of a granular sample of rock material. Prace Naukowe Instytutu Geotechniki i Hydrotechniki Politechniki Wrocławskiej; nr 73 Seria: Konferencje; nr 40 1230-3100, 2002
  • TOMICZEK K.: Modeling of sandstone rock samples using PFC2D code. In: Numerical modeling in micromechanics via particle methods, Proc. of the 1st International PFC Symposium, Gelsenkirchen, Germany, 6-8 November 2002. Ed. by Heinz Konietzky. Lisse: Balkema, pp. 233-239, 2003
  • Strzałkowski P. and TOMICZEK K.: Some aspects connected with mining influence on the environment in Upper Silesia. In: International Conference Innovation - a tool for encouraging the revitalization and rehabilitation of brown field areas. INNOTOOL 2, Miskolc-Lillafüred Hungary, June 9-10, 2005, Bay Zoltán Foundation for Applied Research, Institute for Logistics and Production Systems, pp. 1-10, 2005
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Axial deformations of rocks under direct tensile conditions. W: Geotechnika - Geotechnics 2006. XII Międzynarodowe sympozjum, Gliwice - Ustroń, 17-20 października 2006r. Materiały naukowe. Cz. 1: Polska. Cz. 2: Zagraniczna. Gliwice : Katedra Geomechaniki, Budownictwa Podziemnego i Zarządzania Ochroną Powierzchni Wydziału Górnictwa i Geologii Politechniki Śląskiej, s. 355-369, 2006
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Properties of the process of deformation and brittle damage of rocks under tension. Ph.D. Dissertation, Politechnika Śląska. Wydział Górnictwa i Geologii, Gliwice 2006
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): A short numerical analysis of the influence of the mine face advance on the deformation of the rock mass and the surface. Zeszyty Naukowe Politechnika Śląska nr 1751 Górnictwo; z. 276) Gliwice, Wydaw. Politechniki Śląskiej, s. 193-207, 2007
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Differences in the tensile strength of rocks determined on the basis of direct tensile and Brazilian tests. W: VIII Szkoła Geomechaniki 2007. Międzynarodowa konferencja, Gliwice-Ustroń, 16-19 października 2007r. Materiały naukowe. Cz. 1: Polska. Wydział Górnictwa i Geologii. Politechnika Śląska. Gliwice: Katedra Geomechaniki, Budown. Podziemn. i Zarządz. Ochr. Pow. Wydz. Górn. i Geologii PŚ, s. 421-434, 2007
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Differences in rock behavior under uniaxial tension and compression. Gór. i Geoinż., AGH 2007 R. 31 z. 3/1, s. 543-554, 2007
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Properties of rock deformation behaviour under tension. Prace Nauk. Inst. Geot. i Hydrotechn. Polit. Wrocław.; nr 76 Seria: Konf.; nr 42 1230-3100, 2007
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Behavior of rocks under tensile stress conditions. Part 1. Bud. Gór. Tunelowe 2007 R. 13 nr 1, s. 38-44, 2007
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Behaviour of rocks under tensile stress conditions. Part 2. Bud. Gór. Tunelowe 2007 R. 13 nr 2, s. 24-34, 2007
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Behaviour of rocks under tensile stress conditions. Part 3. Bud. Gór. Tunelowe 2007 R. 13 nr 3, s. 34-43, 2007
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Behaviour of rocks under tensile stress conditions. Part 4. Bud. Gór. Tunelowe 2007 R. 13 nr 4, s. 36-44, 2007
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Shear strength tests of rocks. Bud. Gór. Tunelowe 2008 R. 14 nr 3, s. 11-20, 2008
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Simple numerical analysis on the problem of undermining seams with caving. Zesz. Nauk. P.Śl., Gór. 2008 z. 283, s. 301-312, 2008
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): A short numerical analysis of the influence of the mine face advance on the increase in the hazard of tremors. W: Geotechnics 2008. XIII Międz. Symp., Gliwice - Ustroń, 14-17.10. 2008r. Mater. Nauk. Cz. 1: Polska. Pol. Śl. Wydz. Górn. i Geologii. Gliwice: KGBPiZOP. Wydz. Górn. i Geol. PŚ, s. 439-452, 2008
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Laboratory tensile tests of rock samples. Bud. Gór. Tunelowe 2008 R. 14 nr 1, s. 32-42, 2008
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Phenomenological and micromechanical models of fracture of rocks under tension. Part 1. Basic concepts in damage mechanics. Bud. Gór. Tunelowe 2008 R. 14 nr 4, s. 29-34, 2008
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Damage variable D for rocks under uniaxial tension. Górn. i Geoinż., AGH 2008 R. 32 z. 1, s. 347-358, 2008
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Phenomenological and micromechanical models of fracture of rocks under tension. Part 2. Verification of fracture models of rocks under tension. Bud. Gór. Tunelowe 2009 R. 15 nr 1, s. 16-25, 2009
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Damage variable D for rocks. Part 1: Selected methods for determining the variable D. Bud. Gór. Tunelowe 2009 R. 15 nr 3, s. 12-17, 2008
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Damage variable D for rocks. Part 2: D values of rocks subjected to monocyclic uniaxial tensile tests. Bud. Gór. Tunelowe 2009 R. 15 nr 4, s. 43-46, 2009
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Damage variable D for rocks. Part 3: D values of rocks subjected to polycyclic uniaxial tensile tests. Bud. Gór. Tunelowe 2010 R. 16 nr 1, s. 39-46, 2010
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): The influence of faults on the tremors in a rock mass subjected to mining. Bud. Gór. Tunelowe 2010 R. 16 nr 4, s. 21-33, 2010
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): The ability of rocks to accumulate elastic energy and bursting. Part 1: Elastic energy WE and PES bursting indicators of rocks. Bud. Gór. Tunelowe 2011 R. 17 nr 2, s. 32-36, 2011
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): The ability of rocks to accumulate elastic energy and bursting. Part 2: Results of tests on the elastic energy indicator WE. Bud. Gór. Tunelowe 2011 R. 17 nr 3, s. 12-22, 2011
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): The ability of rocks to accumulate elastic energy and bursting. Part 3: Results of tests on the bursting indicator PES. Bud. Gór. Tunelowe 2011 R. 17 nr 4, s. 16-25, 2011
  • Strzałkowski P. and TOMICZEK K.: Analytical and numerical method assessing the risk of sinkholes formation in mining areas. Int. J. Min. Sci. Technol. 2015 iss. 1, pp. 85-89, 2015
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): The influence of rocks properties on the possibility of sinkholes occurrence over the dog heading on the areas of the past mining at low depth. Bud. Gór. Tunelowe 2016 R. 22 nr 1, s. 24-30, 2016
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Numerical analysis of the influence of roof rocks properties ability to reduce roof fall to the free working face. Syst. Wspomag. Inż. Prod. 2017, vol. 6 iss. 3, pp. 274-284, 2017
  • Ścigała R., Szafulera K., Kruczkowski M. and TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): The use of electrical resistivity tomography for identification of shallow voids inside the rock mass. Syst. Wspomag. Inż. Prod. 2017, vol. 6 iss. 3, pp. 249-256, 2017
  • TOMICZEK K.: Stability simulations of the multi-leveler dumps made of mining waste. In: International scientific and technical internet conference "Innovative development of resource-saving technologies of mineral mining and processing", Petrosani, Romania, Dec. 14, 2018. Book of abstracts Petrosani: Univ. Publishing, pp. 113-116, ref. 6, ISBN: 978-973-741-616-2, 2018
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): On the strength and deformation properties of a some sandstone under three-point bending in the context of tension and compression behaviour. W: Górnictwo Zrównoważonego Rozwoju 2018, Konferencja Naukowa, Gliwice, 28 listopada 2018, Informator konferencyjny. Gliwice: Usługi Komputerowe i Poligraficzne J. Gębka i D. Gębka 2018, s. 44-45, ISBN: 978-83-65547-16-3, 2018
  • TOMICZEK K.: An attempt to determine and verify the properties of a dump material. In: International scientific and technical internet conference: Innovative development of resource-saving technologies of mineral mining and processing, Petrosani, Romania, December 14, 2018, Book of abstracts: Petrosani Universitas Publishing 2018, pp. 66-69, ref. 4, ISBN: 978-973-741-616-2, 2018
  • TOMICZEK K.: A note on the application of the distinct element method (DEM) to geomechanics. In: Resources and resource-saving technologies in mineral mining and processing. Multi-authored monograph, Petrosani: Universitas Publishing 2018, pp. 128-149, ref. 34, ISBN: 978-973-741-592-9, Romania, 2018
  • TOMICZEK K.: Analysis of the possibility of using stone post-mining waste with unknown properties to make a multi-level embankment and land reclamation. In: Sustainable development of resource-saving technologies in mineral mining and processing, Petrosani: Universitas Publishing 2019, pp. 60-81, ref. 20, ISBN: 978-973-741-622-3, Romania 2019
  • TOMICZEK K.: A note on the strength and deformation properties of a some sandstone under three-point bending in the context of tension and compression behavior. Mining of Sustainable Development IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science 261 (2019), 012055IOP, Publishing doi:10.1088/1755-1315/261/1/012055
  • TOMICZEK K.: A brief analysis of behavior possibility of a joined rock mass near to longwall excavation face simulation using Distinct Elements Method (DEM) in the context of the Beam on Elastic Foundation (BEF) theory. In: 5th International Scientific Conference on Civil Engineering-Infrastructure-Mining, Eds. E. Pilecka, T. Tatara and J. P. Kogut, pp.1-11, Les Ulis: EDP Sciences, 2019
  • TOMICZEK K.: Brief study of the volumetric deformations and dilatancy of soils and rocks as a precursors of failure. In: 2nd International scientific and technical internet conference Innovative Development of Resource-Saving Technologies of Mineral Mining and Processing, book of abstracts, ISBN: 978-973-741-656-8, pp.13-15, Petrosani: Universitas Publishing, 2019
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Brief analysis of the phenomenon of rock dilatancy as a harbinger of their damage and failure in the context of laboratory tests and numerical simulations. W: Zagadnienia mechaniki pękania i skrawania materiałów - VI Sympozjum (In: Problems of Fracture and Cutting Mechanics of Materials - 6th Symposium), book of abstracts, pp. 10-14, ref. 13, Politechnika Lubelska, Lublin 2019
  • TOMICZEK K.: Stability assessment of rock mass under short drift and pillars between drifts exploitation with caving, based on the analytical and numerical solutions to guarantee the rock mass stability and surface buildings protection. In: Modernization and engineering development of resource-saving technologies in mineral mining and processing, multi-authored monograph, Eds.: Vsevolod Kalinichenko and Ronald Moraru, ISBN: 978-973-741-645-2, pp.230-251, ref. 27, Petrosani: Universitas Publishing, 2019
  • TOMICZEK K.: Short numerical analysis of the possibilities of the plastic rocks made stresses influence on the pit shaft near the waste dump. In: Traditions and innovations of resource-saving technologies in mineral mining and processing, multi-authored monograph, ISBN: 978-973-741-629-2, pp. 63-76, ref. 22, Petrosani: Universitas Publishing, 2019
  • Siegmund M., Jonak J. and TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Preliminary analysis of the relationship between the range of loosening of rocks with the use of an undercut anchor and selected strength properties of rocks. W: Zagadnienia mechaniki pękania i skrawania materiałów - VI Sympozjum (In: Problems of Fracture and Cutting Mechanics of Materials - 6th Symposium), book of abstracts, pp. 15-16, Politechnika Lubelska, Lublin 2019
  • TOMICZEK K.: A study on the influence of mining face advance rate on the risk of rockbursts and deformation of a rock mass and a land surface. In: Resource-saving technologies of raw-material base development in mineral mining and processing. Multi-authored monograph. Eds.: Zinovii Malanchuk and Roland Moraru, Petrosani: Universitas Publishing, ISBN: 978-973-741-694-0, pp. 85-206, 2020
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Analysis of the possibility of using numerical methods to describe the stability of post-mining voids in the rock mass. W: Prognozowanie powierzchniowych nieciągłych deformacji na terenach górniczych i pogórniczych (In: Forecasting of surface discontinuous deformations in mining and post-mining areas). ISBN: 978-83-7880-667-7, pp. 35-55, Wydaw. Politechniki Śląskiej, Gliwice, 2020
  • TOMICZEK K.: Selected problems of strength and deformation properties of rock in the context of laboratory tests. In: Innovative development of resource-saving technologies and sustainable use of natural resources, 3rd International Scientific and Technical Conference. Petrosani, book of abstracts, University of Petrosani & National University of Water and Environmental Engineering, pp. 108-111, Petrosani: Universitas Publishing, 2020
  • TOMICZEK K.: The problem of beds stability in the conditions of undermining higher deposited beds in the context of selected analytical solutions. In: Topical scientific researches into resource saving technologies of mineral mining and processing, multi-authored monograph, ISBN: 978-954-353-408-1, pp. 95-116, Sofia: Publishing House St. Ivan Rilski, 2020
  • TOMICZEK K.: Selected problems of rheology in the context of rocks behavior. Variability of the modulus of elasticity as an example of the influence of time and stress factors. In: Energy- and resource-saving technologies of developing the raw-material base of mining regions. Multi-authored monograph, Eds.: Zinovii Malanchuk, Maria Lazar, Serhii Chukharev and Elena Samoiluk, ISBN: 978-973-741-733-6, pp. 82-103, Petrosani: Universitas Publishing, 2021
  • TOMICZEK K. (and 14 co-authors, in Polish): Climate and environmental change and air pollution reduction. In: Climate and environmental protection, modern energy, Werle S., Ferdyn-Grygierek J. i Szczygieł M. (red.), Monografia, Politechnika Śląska, Vol. 909, 2021, Politechnika Śląska, ISBN 978-83-7880-790-2, s. 9-42
  • TOMICZEK K.: A case study of determining the intensity of vibration accelerations and the potential impact on structures. In: Prospects for developing resource-saving technologies in mineral mining and processing. Multi-authored monograph, Korniyenko Valerii and Lazar Maria (Eds.), 2022, Universitas Publishing, ISBN 978-973-741-820-3, pp. 242-260, DOI:10.31713/m1109
  • TOMICZEK K.: A study of rock response to failure in the context of the bending properties and comparison with uniaxial tensile and compression behaviour, IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science , Institute of Physics Publishing Ltd., vol. 1049, No. 1, 2022, Article No.: 012010, pp. 1-12, DOI:10.1088/1755-1315/1049/1/012010
  • Pysmennyi S., Peremetchyk A., Chukharev S., Fedorenko S., Anastasov D. and TOMICZEK K.: The mining and geometrical methodology for estimating of mineral deposits, IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science , Institute of Physics Publishing Ltd., vol. 1049, No. 1, 2022, Article No.: 012029, pp. 1-11, DOI:10.1088/1755-1315/1049/1/012029
  • Bluszcz A., Tobór-Osadnik K., TOMICZEK K., Mansor N. S. and Awang Hapini: The use of geomatics tools in critical infrastructure management. Inżynieria Mineralna, Polskie Towarzystwo Przeróbki Kopalin, nr 1, 2023, s. 169-174, DOI:10.29227/IM-2023-01-21
  • Bandira P. N. A., TOMICZEK K. and Tan M. L.: Selected environmental engineering problem of geotechnical numerical modelling of slope landslides using a simplified landslide model based on Batang Kali (Malaysia) example. In: Climate and environment protection, modern energy: selected problems. Werle S. and Ferdyn-Grygierek J. Eds., UIW48600, e-ISBN 978-83-7880-978-4, Silesian University of Technology Publishing House, Gliwice, Poland 2024, pp. 392-407
  • TOMICZEK M. K., Yasin M. A. B., Słota K., Azhari M. S. B., Bajko P., Danielczyk M., Jamaludin M. I. B., Jusshairi N. E. F. B., Marzuki W. M. I. B.: Numerical study of the effects of seismicity on foundations- and earth structures in the context of the properties of the near-surface soil layers and rock mass, and underground tremor characteristics. Poster publication, International Congress on Education Quality, Poland Gliwice-Katowice, 23-25.10.2024
  • TOMICZEK K. and Yasin A. M. B.: Survey of geometrically simplified complex numerical model of earthquake in the vicinity of water reservoir and earth dam. Poster Publication, GeoDRR Final Conference, UUM MY, Sintok, Malaysia 7-8.10.2024
  • TOMICZEK K.: Selected aspects of susceptibility to landslides and mudslides with elements of geoinformatics and risk analysis. Poster publication, GeoDRR Final Conference, UUM MY, Sintok, Malaysia 7-8.10.2024
  • Atiqah N., TOMICZEK K. and Leong M.: Selected environmental engineering problem of geotechnical numerical modelling of slope landslides using a simplified landslide model based on Batang Kali (Malaysia) example. In: Ochrona klimatu i środowiska, nowoczesna energetyka : wybrana problematyka / Werle Sebastian, Ferdyn-Grygierek Joanna (red.), Monografia / Politechnika Śląska, 2024, nr 1037, Wydawnictwo Politechniki Śląskiej, s.392-407, ISBN 978-83-7880-969-2
  • TOMICZEK K.: Properties of rocks under bending and tensile stress, and selected examples of models of rock failure under bending (in Polish). In: Górnictwo i ochrona środowiska. Wybrane zagadnienia. Praca zbiorowa / Bańka Piotr, Sokoła-Szewioła Violetta (red.), Monografia / Politechnika Śląska, 2025, vol. 1072, Wydawnictwo Politechniki Śląskiej, s.438-451, ISBN 978-83-68390-23-0
  • TOMICZEK K.: A note on the applicability of the discrete synthetic rock mass (DSRM) concept to the analysis of rockfall phenomena. In: Ochrona klimatu i środowiska, nowoczesna energetyka. Wybrane zagadnienia 2 / Lutyński Marcin, Bańka Piotr (red.), Monografia / Politechnika Śląska, 2025, nr 1088, Politechnika Śląska, s.174-193, ISBN 978-83-68390-45-2
  • TOMICZEK K.: Geomatics in forecasting, analysis, management and response to natural disasters (in Polish), 1-1 s., 2025, III Śląski Konwent Klimatyczny 2025, poster
  • TOMICZEK K. and Vallente J. R.: The Synthetic Rock Mass Model (SRRM) and the phenomenon of rockfall from slopes (in Polish). 1-1 s., 2025, Górnictwo Zrównoważonego Rozwoju. Partnerstwo nauki, przemysłu, samorządu i administracji dla przyszłości górnictwa i transformacji regionu 2025, poster
  • TOMICZEK K. and Zabidi H.: The impact of selected geotechnical parameters on slope stability failure in the context of the EU standard - EUROCODE 7 (in Polish). 1-1 s., 2025, In: Górnictwo Zrównoważonego Rozwoju. Partnerstwo nauki, przemysłu, samorządu i administracji dla przyszłości górnictwa i transformacji regionu 2025, poster
  • Siegmund M, Jonak J. and TOMICZEK K.: Experimental and numerical analysis of rock separation using rock bolts (in Polish), Prace Naukowe - Monografie KOMAG, nr 61, 2025, Instytut Techniki Górniczej KOMAG, 225 s., ISBN 978-83-65593-51-1. Przejdź do dokumentu po identyfikatorze cyfrowymDOI: 10.32056/KOMAG/Monograph2025.7
Papers delivered at Polish and international conferences40 items

Conference talks, papers and related scholarly dissemination activities.

  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Numerical simulation of uniaxial compression test of granular rock sample. XXIV Zimowa Szkoła Mechaniki Górotworu, Lądek Zdrój 2001
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Deformational properties of a certain sandstone under uniaxial tension. XXV Zimowa Szkoła Mechaniki Górotworu, Zakopane 2002
  • TOMICZEK K.: Modeling of Sandstone Rock Samples Using PFC2D Code, 1st International PFC Symposium - Numerical Modeling in Micromechanics via Particle Methods, Gelsenkirchen 2002
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Behavior of sandstone and granite under polycyclic direct tension. VI Szkoła Geomechaniki, Gliwice-Ustroń 2003
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Theoretical models of damage of rocks under uniaxial tension. VII Międzynarodowa Szkoła Geomechaniki, Ustroń 2005
  • TOMICZEK K. (speaker) and Strzałkowski P.: Some aspects connected with mining influence on the environment in Upper Silesia. International Conference Innovation - a tool for encouraging the revitalization and rehabilitation of brown field areas - INNOTOOL, June 9-10, Miskolc 2005
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Axial deformations of rocks under direct tension. Geotechnika - Geotechnics 2006, XII Międzynarodowe sympozjum, Gliwice - Ustroń, 17-20 października 2006
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Behavior of rocks under tension. XXX Zimowa Szkoła Mechaniki Górotworu i Geoinżynierii, Szklarska Poręba, 11-16 marca 2007
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Differences between behavior of rocks under tension and compression. Polski Kongres Górniczy, Sesja X: Geomechanika w służbie przemysłu, Kraków 2007
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Differences between tensile strength of rocks determined on the basis of uniaxial tensile and Brazilian tests. VIII Międzynarodowa Szkoła Geomechaniki, Gliwice-Ustroń 2007
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Numerical analysis of the influence of mining face advance on the deformation of the rock masses and the strata deformation. II Międzynarodowa Konferencja Naukowo - Techniczna: Ochrona Środowiska w Górnictwie Podziemnym i Odkrywkowym, Gliwice - Krapkowice 2007
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Numerical analysis of the influence of mining face advance on the increase in the hazard of rockbursts. XIII. Międzynarodowe Sympozjum „Geotechnika-Geotechnics 2008”, Gliwice - Ustroń 2008
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Damage variable D for rocks under uniaxial tension. XXXI Zimowa Szkoła Mechaniki Górotworu i Geoinżynierii, Szklarska Poręba 2008
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Simple numerical analysis on the problem of undermining seams with caving. III Międzynarodowa Konferencja Naukowo-Techniczna „Ochrona Środowiska w Górnictwie Podziemnym, Odkrywkowym i Otworowym 2008”, Kłodzko - Złoty Stok 2008
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Short numerical analysis of the influence of the mining face advance on the rock mass near the excavation. IX. Międzynarodowa Szkoła Geomechaniki, Ustroń 2009
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Influence of faults on the behavior of rock masses near the mining excavation. XIV Międzynarodowe Sympozjum „Geotechnika-Geotechnics 2010”, Ustroń 2010
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Influence of selected strength and deformation properties of rocks on rockbursting. XI. Międzynarodowa Szkoła Geomechaniki "Geomechanics 2013" Ustroń, 15-18.10.2013
  • Strzałkowski P. i TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Proposal of a methodology assessing the risk of sink holes formation in mining areas. Referat wygłoszony na seminarium Sekcji Komisji Ochrony Terenów Górniczych PAN Oddz. Katowice Gliwice, maj 2014
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Numerical analysis of the influence of properties of roof rocks on roof fall (poster). Konferencja Naukowa „Górnictwo Zrównoważonego Rozwoju 2016”, 23 listopada 2016, Gliwice.
  • Ścigała R. (speaker), Szafulera K., Kruczkowski M. i TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): The use of electrical resistivity tomography for identification of shallow voids inside the rock mass. Konf. Naukowa „Górnictwo Zrównoważonego Rozwoju 2016”, 23.11.2016, Gliwice.
  • TOMICZEK K.: A note on the numerical research on the influence of joints density on the rock mass stability in the vicinity of longwall mining. In: Innovative development of mining industry, 2nd International scientific and technological Internet-conference. Kriyvyi Rih: Kryvyi Rih National University, p. 114, ref. 9, 2017
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Strength and deformational properties of some sandstone in the context of its behaviour under tension and compression. Konferencja Naukowa „Górnictwo Zrównoważonego Rozwoju 2018”, godz. 12.30, 28 listopada 2018, Gliwice.
  • TOMICZEK K.: A brief analysis of behaviour possibility of a joined rock mass near to longwall excavation face simulation using Distinct Elements Method (DEM) in the context of the Beam on Elastic Foundation (BEF) theory. 5th International Scientific Conference of Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Mining, January 17-18th, 2019, Cracow University of Technology, h.:17:15, 17.01.2019
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Brief analysis of the phenomenon of rock dilatancy as a harbinger of their damage and failure in the context of laboratory tests and numerical simulations. In: Problems of Fracture and Cutting Mechanics of Materials - 6th Symposium, Kazimierz Dolny n. Wisłą, 11-13 października 2019r.
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Simplified numerical simulation of the behaviour of the block rock mass near to the longwall in the context of selected theoretical analyses and measurements of the exploitation stress distribution in the vicinity of the longwall face. W: 21. Międzynar. Konf. Naukowo-Techniczna Innowacyjne-Techniki i Technologie Przemysłowe Przyjazne dla Środowiska", book of abstracts, pp.1-26, Gliwice 23-24.03.2021r.
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Selected practical elements of laboratory research in the field of rock mechanics as a basis for describing the properties of a rock mass in the context of designing and implementing energy buildings and structures. W: Ochr. Klimatu i Środowiska, Nowoczesna Energetyka. Prioryt. Obszar Badaw. POB6, ref. 15, 30.06.2021.
  • TOMICZEK K.: Geomatics for Disaster Risk Reduction. GeoDRR - brief overview, 2022, 2nd Intern. Educ. Training in the Framework of the EU Intern. GeoDRR Project 2022
  • TOMICZEK K.: Selected problems of slope stability. Landslides. Examples of simple free to use programs: FLAC/Slope (Itasca C.G.) and Hyrcan (R. G. Mikola), 2022, 2nd Intern. Educat. Training in the Framework of the EU Intern. GeoDRR Project 2022
  • TOMICZEK K.: A study of rock response to failure in the context of the bending properties and comparison with uniaxial tensile and compression behaviour, 3rd Intern. Confer. on Sust. Futures: Environm., Techn., Social and Economic Matters, 24-27.05.2022 / Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, 24.05.2022, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6g1uykkOnE&t=9319s
  • TOMICZEK K.: The role of geomatics in natural disaster risk strategies, 2023, 3rd International Educational Training in the Framework of the EU International GeoDRR Project and Short-Term Internship 2023
  • TOMICZEK K.: Selected strength and deformation properties of rock as an elastic-plastic granular material, 2023, 3rd International Educational Training in the Framework of the EU International GeoDRR Project and Short-Term Internship 2023
  • TOMICZEK K.: Research methodology, 2023, 3rd International Educational Training in the Framework of the EU International GeoDRR Project and Short-Term Internship 2023
  • TOMICZEK K.: Mudslides as a Special Case of Landslides?, 2023, 3rd Educational Workshop in the Framework of the EU International Erasmus+ GeoDRR Project 2023
  • TOMICZEK K.: Introduction to the Workshops GeoDRR Project, 2023, 3rd Educational Workshop in the Framework of the EU International Erasmus+ GeoDRR Project 2023
  • TOMICZEK K.: Introduction to GeoDRR Project. GeoDRR Final Conference, UUM MY, Sintok, Malaysia 7-8.10.2024
  • TOMICZEK K. (speaker) and Yasin M. B.: Survey of geometrically simplified complex numerical model of earthquake in the vicinity of water reservoir and earth dam. GeoDRR Final Conference, UUM MY, Sintok, Malaysia 7-8.10.2024
  • TOMICZEK K.: Opportunities in European Union (EU) Funding, Internationalization, and Transnational Education. 2024, Geomatics for Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Change Adaptation Masterclass 2024
  • TOMICZEK K.: The Impact of Natural Disasters on the Environment and Natural Resource Management in Southeast Asia. 88 s., USM, Malaysia 2025
  • TOMICZEK K.: Economic Aspects of the Impact of Natural Disasters on the Economies of Southeast Asian Countries and Safety Strategies in Reducing Post-Disaster Losses. 76 s., USM Malaysia 2025
  • TOMICZEK K.: Geotechnical and Geomechanical Factors Affecting the Intensity of Selected Natural Disasters: Landslides, Mudslides, and Earthquakes in Asia. 234 s., USM Malaysia 2025
Seminars12 items
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Application of the Distinct Elements Method (DEM) to modelling and studying the behaviour of granular rock material. Seminarium Naukowe Wydziału Górnictwa i Geologii Politechniki Śląskiej w Gliwicach, Gliwice 2001
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Behaviour of rocks under uniaxial tension. Seminarium Naukowe Wydziału Górnictwa i Geologii Politechniki Śląskiej w Gliwicach, Gliwice 2002
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Deformational properties of some rocks under polycyclic direct tension. Seminarium Naukowe Wydziału Górnictwa i Geologii Politechniki Śląskiej w Gliwicach, Gliwice 2007
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Influence of discontinuities on the increase of the rock burst hazard near mining excavations. Part I. Numerical research on the influence of the slope of the fault on the distribution of the stresses and deformations in the rock mass. Seminarium Naukowe KGBPiZOP, 2010
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Numerical research on the influence of some geotechnical parameters on the embankment stability. Seminarium Naukowe KGBPiZOP, 12:00, 15.03.2018
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): The latest facts about coal mining - and selected social aspects of life in South Africa. Semin. Nauk. KGiBP i Sekcji GBGiT PAN o/Katowice, 24.10.2019r.
  • TOMICZEK K. (speaker) i Jendryś M. (in Polish): Research in the field of POB6 at the Department of Geomechanics and Underground Construction. Selected examples and possibilities of applying geotechnical and geomechanical solutions, also numerical simulations to solving problems of environmental protection, post-mining pollutants and strippings. Konferencja 6-go Priorytetowego Obszaru Badawczego Politechniki Śląskiej, Gliwice, 27.10.2020r.
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Modern methods of displacements and stresses monitoring and its measuring in the vicinity of tunnels based on selected examples of investments in China. Seminarium Naukowe KGiBP i Sekcji GBGiT PAN o/Katowice, 19.05.2021r.
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Selected practical elements of laboratory research in the field of rock mechanics as the basis for describing the properties of a rock mass in the context of designing and constructing underground and energy structures. Seminarium. POB6.11. Strategia Zrównoważ. Rozwoju Energetyki i Energetyka Gazowa, Gliwice, 30.06.2021r.
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Selected problems of geomatics in the context of analyzing natural disasters resulting from climatic determinants for Southeast Asian countries. 1-26 s., Seminarium POB6.1: Zmiany klimatu i środowiska oraz redukcja zanieczyszczenia powietrza 2022
  • TOMICZEK K.: Selected strength and deformation properties of rock as an elastic-plastic granular material, Short-Term Internship 2023, USM MY
  • TOMICZEK K.: Natural disasters and environmental protection. Selected aspects. 71 s., 2025, Międzynarodowe połączone Seminarium Naukowe: Katedry Geoinżynierii i Eksploatacji Surowców, Sekcji Geomechaniki, Budownictwa Górniczego i Tunelowego Komisji Górniczej PAN oddział w Katowicach oraz Priorytetowego Obszaru Badawczego 6: Ochrona Klimatu i Środowiska, Zrównoważona Energetyka 2025

Projects and research work

Research projects, grants and applications

Individual research projects13 items

Individual scientific and research projects.

  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Analysis of possibility of laboratory floor rockburst simulations in longwall mining with mechanized support. Prace Badawcze Zakładu Obudów Zmechanizowanych Centrum Mechanizacji Górnictwa „KOMAG”, BO-7504/97, Gliwice 1997
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Research to describe the properties of the process of deformation and brittle rock fracture under tension. Prace Katedry Geomechaniki, Budownictwa Podziemnego i Ochrony Powierzchni Politechniki Śląskiej, BW-407/RG-4/98, Gliwice 1998
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Research on the properties of the deformation and brittle rock fracture phenomena of rocks under compression and tension based on the Distinct Element Method (DEM). Prace Katedry Geomechaniki, Budownictwa Podziemnego i Ochrony Powierzchni Politechniki Śląskiej, BW-487/RG-4/99, Gliwice 1999
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Research on the deformational behaviour some sandstones under uniaxial tension. Prace Katedry Geomechaniki, Budownictwa Podziemnego i Ochrony Powierzchni Politechniki Śląskiej, BW-419/RG-4/2000, Gliwice 2000
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Experimental research on the deformational properties of rocks under tension. Prace Katedry Geomechaniki, Budownictwa Podziemnego i Ochrony Powierzchni Politechniki Śląskiej, BW-523/RG-4/2001, Gliwice 2001
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Experimental research on the properties of deformation and brittle damage of rocks under tension. Prace Katedry Geomechaniki, Budownictwa Podziemnego i Ochrony Powierzchni Politechniki Śląskiej, BW-533/RG-4/2002, Gliwice 2002
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Research on the deformational and strength properties of some sandstones and granites under uniaxial tensile conditions. Prace Naukowe Wydziału Górnictwa i Geologii Politechniki Śląskiej, BW-490/RG-0/02, Gliwice 2002
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Empirical deformational and damage model of quasi- isotropic rocks, under tensile forces, based on the results of laboratory tests of Jastrzebie sandstone and Strzelin granite samples. Prace Naukowe Wydziału Górnictwa i Geologii Politechniki Śląskiej, BW-492/RG-4/2003, Gliwice 2003
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Concepts of phenomenological and micromechanical damage model of rocks under tension. BW-492/RG-4/2004, Gliwice 2004
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Numerical simulation of an uniaxial compression test of a 3D rock sample based Distinct Element Method (DEM) and PFC3D code. Prace Naukowe Wydziału Górnictwa i Geologii Politechniki Śląskiej, BW- 472/RG - 4/2007, Gliwice 2007
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Numerical simulations of uniaxial tension test of slender cylindrical rock samples. Prace Naukowe Wydziału Górnictwa i Geologii Politechniki Śląskiej, BW-485/RG-4/2008, Gliwice 2008
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Influence of discontinuities on the increase of the rock burst hazard near mining excavations. Part I. Numerical research on the influence of the slope of the fault on the distribution of the stresses and deformations in the rock mass. BW-490/RG-4/2009, Gliwice 2009
  • TOMICZEK K. (praca wstrzymana z powodów finansowych, (in Polish): Influence of discontinuities on the increase of the rock burst hazard near mining excavations. Part II. Numerical research on the influence of the mining face advance on the distribution of the stresses and deformations near the faults in the rock masses. Gliwice 2010
Contracted work for industry24 items

Applied geomechanical and geotechnical work prepared for industry.

  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Numerical calculations of stress distribution in a tectonically disturbed rock mass. U-702/RG-4/2008, Gliwice 2008
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Numerical simulation of the behavior of a fault disturbed rock mass. U-734/RG-4/2008, Gliwice 2008
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Rock mass stability in the vicinity of J and W faults under the influence of P-bed excavation in the mining area of the Z coal mine. U-62/RG-4/2009, Gliwice 2009
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Numerical simulation of the behaviour of a Carboniferous rock mass under mining in the vicinity of A and B faults. U-764/RG-4/2009, Gliwice 2009
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Numerical analysis of the activation of faults under the underground mining. U-657/RG-4/2010, Gliwice 2010
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Numerical analysis of the activation of faults under the underground mining. U-693/RG-4/2010, Gliwice 2010
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Numerical analysis of the stability of faults under the influence of the exploitation of coal beds. U-774/RG-4/2010, Gliwice 2010
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Numerical simulation of the stress and strain distribution in a rock mass under the underground mining in the vicinity of fault B in KS Coal Mine. U-794/RG-4/2010, Gliwice 2010
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Numerical analysis of the influence of faults and mining stubs on the increase of the hazard of rockbursts in the area of planned mining. U-795/RG-4/2010, Gliwice 2010
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Numerical analysis of the influence of faults and mining stubs on the stability of rock masses. U-610/RG-4/2011, Gliwice 2011
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Numerical analysis of the influence of faults and mining stubs on the stability of rock masses in P Coal Mine. U-623/RG-4/2011, Gliwice 2011
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Influence of mining in the vicinity of K1 and K2 faults on the stability of the rock mass in the SM Coal Mine. U-689/RG-4/2011, Gliwice 2011
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Analysis of the influence of water flooding faults on the stability of a rock mass subjected to underground mining in the Z Coal Mine. U-760/RG-4/2011, Gliwice 2011
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Analysis of the influence of underground mining on the stability of the rock mass in the vicinity of the P fault. U-655/RG-4/2012, Gliwice 2012
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Analysis of the influence of underground mining on the stability of a faultless rock mass. U-687/RG-4/2012, Gliwice 2012
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Analysis of stress distribution at a depth below 400m in the non rockbursting rock mass. U-742/RG-4/2012, Gliwice 2012
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Verification of the results of analytical stresses and dislocations calculations in the rock mass for mining excavation at a depth up to -400m. U-822/RG-4/2012, Gliwice 2012
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Numerical analysis of the stress distribution in rock mass under the influence of underground mining in the P1 bed in the conditions of BS Coal Mine. U-823/RG-4/2013-14. Gliwice 2014
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Analysis of the stress distribution in rock mass under mining exploitation with long drift and pillars at the depth level to -300m. U-734/RG-4/2014, Gliwice 2014
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Analysis of the stress distribution in non rockbursted rock mass under mining exploitation with long drift and pillars at the depth level up to -400m. U-740/RG-4/2014
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Simplified analysis of the possibility of discontinuous deformations and strength effort of rock mass occurring. U-768/RG-4/2014, Gliwice 2014
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Simplified numerical analysis of the stress distribution in the vicinity of faults in rock mass under the longwall mining in P Coal Mine. U-649/RG-4/2015
  • TOMICZEK K. U-781/RG-4/2020 (in Polish): Assessment of rockbursts and numerical forecast of stresses at two walls exploited at depths greater than 400 m with fall of the roof layers, 2020
  • TOMICZEK K. U-769/RG-4/2020 (in Polish): Numerical forecast of stresses in the vicinity of mining with 4 longwalls in the conditions of rock mass so far not endangered by rockbursts, 2020
Department grants6 items

Department-based grant activities.

  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish, 4 co-authors, head - PhD H. Kleta) BK-249/RG4/2015: Dilatancy as a precursor of brittle rock failure. Application of a Distinct Element Method (DEM) for analysing the dilatation behaviour of rocks. Numerical study of the influence of the size and shape of grains on the dilatancy behaviour of rocks. Politechnika Śląska, Gliwice 2015
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish, 4 co-authors, head - Prof. P. Strzałkowski) BK-278/RG4/2015: Analysis of the possibility of forecasting the formation of surface discontinuous deformations. Politechnika Śląska, Gliwice 2015
  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish, 4 co-authors, head - PhD H. Kleta) BK-282/RG4/2016: Dilatancy as a precursor of brittle rock failure. Application of a Distinct Element Method (DEM) for analysing the dilatation behaviour of rocks. Numerical analysis on the mechanical properties of rock grains on the dilatantial deformation of clastic rocks under one- and triaxial compression conditions. 2016.
  • TOMICZEK K., BK 282/RG-4/2018 (in Polish): Failure behaviour and tensile strength of sandstone under three-point bending. 2018.
  • TOMICZEK K., 06/040/BK_19/0092 (in Polish): The influence of rock properties on the behaviour of the rock mass in the vicinity of mining excavations. Wydział Górnictwa, Inżynierii Bezpieczeństwa i Automatyki Przemysłowej, Politechnika Śląska, Gliwice 2019
  • TOMICZEK K., 06/040/BK_20/0104 (in Polish): Deformation and strength properties of a granular elastic-plastic-brittle material on the example of a certain sandstone under bending tests in the context of researches and analytical solutions for the phenomenon of rock bending. Politechnika Śląska, Gliwice 2020
KBN and NB grants and company research grants14 items

Ministry and company-funded scientific work.

  • TOMICZEK K. (in Polish): Properties of deformation behaviour and brittle damage of rocks under tension. Projekt Badawczy Ministerstwa Nauki i Informatyzacji nr 5T12A04723, (główny wykonawca, kier. prof. Zenon Szczepaniak), 2002-2006
  • TOMICZEK K. (head author, kier. dr hab. inż. H. Kleta) NB-280/RG-4/2014, (in Polish): Laboratory analysis of compressive and tensile strength of post-mining waste from the P mining waste dump for its geotechnical reinforcement. 2014
  • TOMICZEK K. (co-author, kier. dr inż. J. Konior) NB-114/RG-4/2014, in Polish): Project of land reclamation of the open cut mining area in P with groundwater and legal conditions analysis. 2014
  • TOMICZEK K. (head author, kier. dr hab. inż. H. Kleta) NB-171/RG4/2015, in Polish): Uniaxial tensile and compressive strength and angle of internal friction of sandstone. 2015
  • TOMICZEK K. NB-150/RG4/2016 (in Polish): Numerical analysis of rockbursting in the rock mass under longwall mining in the vicinity of coal seam. 2016
  • TOMICZEK K. NB-350/RG-4/2018 (in Polish): Analysis of the forecast of the stress distribution and energy of tremors described in the annex to "Complex project of excavation in S Coal Mine in 2016-2018". 2018
  • TOMICZEK K. NB-363/RG4/2017 (in Polish): Some strength tests of magmatic and sedimentary rocks. Parameters of Coulomb-Mohr failure criterion, uniaxial compressive and tensile strength of Zalas porphyry. 2017
  • TOMICZEK K. NB-11/RG4/2017 (in Polish): Some strength tests of magmatic and sedimentary rocks. Parameters of Coulomb-Mohr failure criterion, uniaxial compressive and tensile strength of Braciszów sandstone. 2017-2018
  • TOMICZEK K. NB-117/RG4/2018 (in Polish): Strength tests of Guido 320 sandstone. Parameters of Coulomb-Mohr failure criterion, uniaxial compressive strength and Brazilian tensile strength. 2018
  • TOMICZEK K. NB 266/RG-4/2018 (in Polish): Strengths tests of the Brenna sandstone to verify the method of driving the rescue tunnels by reducing the cohesion of rocks. 2018
  • TOMICZEK K. NB 133/RG-4/2019 (in Polish): Evaluation of the natural tendency to rock bursts of the deposit and surrounding rocks and the opinion on the rockburst hazard - seam 301, "B" part at ZG S TN W S.A., 2019
  • TOMICZEK K. 06/040/NB_19/0091 (in Polish): Numerical analysis of stress distribution in the vicinity of two longwalls at a depth of 750m in the rock mass part separated by fault zones, 2019
  • TOMICZEK K. (co-a contractor, head: Jendryś M., Assist. Prof. at SUT, in Polish): Geomechanical analysis of the rock mass in the area of the designed TD-1 and TD-2 tunnels along the S1 expressway on the Przybędza-Milówka section, taking into account the drilling technology and the support used. 07.04.-15.06.2020r., ZB Interbudmontaż 2020
  • TOMICZEK K. (co-contractor, head: Bańka P., Prof. at SUT, in Polish): Selection of the most informative monitoring criteria parameters developed on the basis of available seismological measurements, combined with geomechanical models of subsidence and geophysical models of seismic activity development. NB RG-4/2026, SUT, 2026-2027
PBL projects14 items

Problem-based learning and collaborative project topics.

  • 2025/20263D and VR Visualization of Natural Disaster Maps, with Particular Focus on Floods and Landslides (3DVRofNDM). PhD K. TOMICZEK (Head Coordinator), Assist. Prof. at SUT PL, PhD N. S. Mansor, Direct./Sen. Lect. at. UUM (UUM MY), DSc A. Grodzicka, Prof. at SUT PL, PhD M. Żogała, Assist. Prof. at SUT PL
  • 2025/2026Geospatial data analysis in diagnostic applications for disaster land management. PhD K. TOMICZEK (Head Coordinator), Assist. Prof. at SUT PL, PhD N. S. Mansor, Direct./Sen. Lect. at. UUM (UUM MY), DSc A. Grodzicka, Prof. at SUT PL
  • 2025/2026Practical use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in research, analysis and management of the consequences of natural disasters using the example of the floods in south-western Poland (2024) and the landslide in Batang Kali, Malaysia (2022). PhD K. TOMICZEK (Head Coordinator), Assist. Prof. at SUT PL, PhD. H. Zabidi, Prof. at USM (USM MY), PhD M. Żogała, Assist. Prof. at SUT PL
  • 2024/2025Slope stability risk assessment and risk management based on the European Eurocode 7 (EC7) classification and numerical studies of the influence of selected geotechnical factors on the risk assessment. PhD K. TOMICZEK (Head Coordinator), Assist. Prof. at SUT PL, PhD. H. Zabidi, Prof. at USM (USM MY), PhD K. Szafulera, Assist. Prof. at SUT PL
  • 2024/2025Application of a Discrete Synthetic Rock Mass Model (SRMM) to investigate the effect of natural rockfall of fractured rocks from strongly inclined slopes using an example of a road run in mountainous terrain. PhD K. TOMICZEK (Head Coordinator), Assist. Prof. at SUT PL, MSc J. Jr. Vallente, Lect. at XU (XU PH), PhD M. Żogała, Assist. Prof. at SUT PL, MSc Y. Sia, (XU PH)
  • 2023/2024Numerical study of the effects of seismicity on foundations- and earth structures in the context of the properties of the near-surface soil layers and rock mass and underground tremor characteristics. PhD K. TOMICZEK, Assist. Prof. at SUT PL, Prof. M. A. B. Yasin UUM MY and PhD K. Słota, Assist. Prof. at SUT PL
  • 2022/2023Numerical study of the influence of water saturation of a soil and/or rock medium on the possibility of landslide in the context of different geometrical and material properties of this medium. PhD K. TOMICZEK, Assist. Prof. SUT, PhD T. Leong, Prof. at USM MY, DSc A. Bluszcz, Prof. at SUT and DSc K. Tobór-Osadnik, Prof. at SUT
  • 2021/2022Analysis of the possibility of depositing selected post-industrial waste in an after-mine excavation from the point of view of rock mass stability and the risk of surface deformation in the context of priority EU actions on circular economy (in Polish). PhD. K. TOMICZEK and PhD M. Kowalska
  • 2021/2022Selected models to describe the behaviour of post-industrial waste material as a construction foundation in terms of soil and rock mechanics (in Polish). DSc M. Łupieżowiec, PhD M. Kowalska and PhD K. TOMICZEK
  • 2021/2022Possibilities of tunnelling by the pull-out of anchors with particular focus on the propagation of the failure zone in the tunnel face and the impact on rock mass stability (in Polish). PhD K. TOMICZEK, PhD M. Kalita (ZMiU, ITG KOMAG), PhD W. Grzegorzek and MSc M. Siegmund (ZMiU, ITG KOMAG)
  • 2021/2022Analysis of rock mass stability for a selected example of exploitation of metallic raw materials with strategic critical and rare earth elements for the European Union, with assessment of the impact on deformation of the ground surface and the resulting environmental hazards (in Polish). PhD K. TOMICZEK and PhD A. Mierzejowska
  • 2021/2022Numerical model of tunnelling of shallow-located tunnel face using the anchor pull-out method in the context of preserving the continuity of the near-surface rock mass layers (in Polish). PhD K. TOMICZEK, PhD W. Grzegorzek and PhD M. Kalita (ZMiU, ITG KOMAG)
  • 2020/2021OPZT programme for assessing the probability of rock bursts based on the Mining Recognition Method and selected constants characterising the strength properties and rock mass rock bursts ability (in Polish). PhD K. TOMICZEK and PhD Marek Jendryś
  • 2020/2021Polish localization for the ADONIS® Free FE Geoengineering Software (in Polish). PhD K. TOMICZEK and PhD M. Jendryś
Submitted applications for international research projects completed with a positive score5 items

International research project applications.

  • EIT RawMaterials Capacity Building European Union, 2022-2023
  • 1. TOMICZEK K.: “Technology of Selective Exploitation …” (2x)
  • 2. TOMICZEK K.: “Highly Efficient Recycling System …” (2x)
  • Erasmus PLUS CBHE, (2025-2026)
  • 1. TOMICZEK K. (co-author): “Master’s in Renewable Energy …” (2x)

Teaching and academic service

Didactic activity, organisational work and training

Publication reviews for publishing houses14 items

Selected reviewing activities and review load for publishers and journals.

  • TOMICZEK K.: International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences. Recenzja artykułu nr IJRMMS-D-14-00313 (2014)
  • TOMICZEK K.: Studia Geotechnica et Mechanica. SGEM-00008-2015-01 (10.11.2015), SGEM-00050-2017-01 (2017), SGeM-D-19-00017 26.03.2019
  • TOMICZEK K.: Hindawi Publishing Corporation. 6195482, 28.02.2016 (2016)
  • TOMICZEK K., IMTech part 2 - Innovative Mining Technologies, IOP Publishing, Paper ID: SToNSotLSHS, 6.12.2019, IMTech part 2 - Innovative Mining Technologies, IOP Publishing, Paper ID: CAoHPSFaPRSAaOOPP, 6.12.2019, IMTech part 2 - Innovative Mining Technologies, IOP Publishing, Paper ID: AotPoLtRWDSPUtUB, 6.12.2019
  • TOMICZEK K., ICSF2020, Paper ID: ICSF061, 06.02.2020, Paper ID: ICSF101, 06.02.2020.
  • Paper ID: ICSF066, 08.02.2020, Paper ID: ICSF081, 08.02.2020
  • TOMICZEK K., ACEER2020, Paper ID: CEE1276, 22.02.2020, Paper ID: CEE1278, 23.02.2020, Paper ID: CEE1281, 28.02.2020, 2-nd review: paper ID CEE1278
  • TOMICZEK K., CMSE2020, Paper ID: 4276, 28.03.2020
  • TOMICZEK K., WRE4041, 5.06.2020
  • TOMICZEK K., Applied Sciences, Manuscript ID: applsci-868544, 10.07.2020, etc.
  • TOMICZEK K., Energies, Manuscript ID: 1113814 12.02.2021, etc.
  • TOMICZEK K., ICSF2021, Paper ID: ICSF035, 16.02.2021, Paper ID: ICSF044, 28.02.2021
  • Etc. …
  • In general, about 25 reviews / 1 year for high-profile publishers, primarily for MDPI Publishing House.
Didactic activity13 items

Teaching and didactic work, including course development and English-medium teaching.

  • Didactic classes on: geomechanics, rock mechanics, geotechnics, soil mechanics, environmental protection, mining technology, chemistry, materials science, underground and tunnel construction, etc.
  • The didactic activity, in addition to the works related directly to the conduct of didactic classes, concerns four areas:
  • Updating the content of lectures, especially in the field of introducing up-to-date computer techniques.
  • Possibility of self-contained rocks and soils strength tests by students during laboratory classes.
  • Preparation courses and lectures conducted for the first time and in English with the use of the newest teaching and computer tools.
  • Presentations of the possibilities of conducting selected research in the field of the Department.
  • Other selected didactic activities:
  • Tutor of dean groups (2009/2010, 2014/2015, etc.).
  • Update and preparation of lecture content of the subjects (examples): “Geomechanics and geotechnics” (lectures) for the specialty of AiEwG (2010), ‘Geomechanics and geotechnics’ (lectures and laboratory) conducted for part-time students of the first degree course ‘Mining and Geology’ in Gliwice (from 2011. ), “Mechanics of the rock mass” and “Geomechanics” for the specialties “Mining and exploration geology” and “Exploitation of deposits and waste management (CKI)” conducted so far by Dr. M. Kwaśniewski (summer sem. 2014/2015), Development of the content of lectures for the specialties “Electrification and Automation in Mining” and “Mining, construction and road machinery” for NI studies (summer sem. 2014/2015), etc.
  • Designing and implementing a new test stand for strength tests of rock under three-point bending.
  • TOMICZEK K.: Presentation given in English to students from the Department of Geomechanics and Underground Construction of the Faculty of Civil Engineering in Ostrava and students from the Faculty of Civil Engineering of the Silesian University of Technology, under the supervision of doc. RNDr. Eva Hrubešová, Ph.D. (22.10.2013).
  • Teaching subjects in English (lectures in English): “Geotecnia“ (”Geotechnics") within the framework of the Socrates - Erasmus program for students from the University of Vigo (Spain), Faculty of Mines and Geology (2003), geomechanics consultation for students from Portugal staying within the framework of the Socrates program at the Faculty of Construction (2003), ‘Tunnel and special construction’ (lab, specialization BPiOP sem. VI, 2016/2017, 2020-2021), “Geomechanics” (proj. specialization GIiG, sem. V and Erasmus students, 2017/2018), etc. Teaching subjects in English: “Tunnelling and Special Construction” within the framework of the Erasmus program and for students of BPiOP specialty (proj. 2017/2018, proj. and lecture 2018-2021), etc. (to date).
  • New teaching modules developed and introduced: TOMICZEK K., Exploitation of rare-earth and critical raw materials (in Polish, from 2025/2026)
Organisational activity11 items

Selected organisational contributions and academic service.

  • In 1995-2006, taking care of hosting both trainees and lecturers in the Department of Geomechanics and Underground Construction of university and institute staff and students from abroad.
  • Market analysis and substantive reconnaissance for the purchase of research equipment, including participation in the preparation of equipment and investment proposals.
  • Taking care of foreign trainees and lecturers at the Rock Mechanics Laboratory from 1995 to 2006 (examples): Wang Jin-an, M.Sc. (Si'an (Xi'an) University of Mining and Technology, PRC (1995), Doc. D. Eng. Ju Yang (Institute of Fractal Mechanics at the China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing) PRC (1997, 2001), D. Eng. Zhou Hongwei (Institute of Rock and Fractal Mechanics at the China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing) PRC (1999).
  • Designing and equipping with measuring and recording systems, software and instrumentation a servo test rig in the Department of Geomechanics and Underground Construction to enable direct tensile testing of cylindrical slender rock specimens (2002-2006).
  • Preparation of apparatus and investment applications directed to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (preparation of apparatus and investment applications): TOMICZEK K.: Laboratory of Geotechnics and Geosynthetics, 2008; Klimas W. and TOMICZEK K.: Laboratory of Geotechnics and Materials Science, 2009; Strzałkowski P., Duży S. and TOMICZEK K.: Laboratory of Diagnostics of Underground Structures, 2010.
  • Substantive reconnaissance and market analysis for the potential purchase of gravimetric equipment, georadar and electro-resistance tomograph.
  • Substantive analysis and preparation of the purchase of an Ares-II electro-resistance tomograph and laptops, including those designed for field use, for the KGBPiZOP.
  • Editorial, translation and placement of notices of competitions held at the Faculty of Mining and Geology on the English-language portal http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/index.cfm/ jobs/index (since 2014).
  • Designing and managing the homepage of the Department's website (1999-2009).
  • Reporting of habilitation dissertations (Marek Kwasniewski, Ph.D., 2004; Stanislaw Duży, Ph.D., 2008).
  • Coordinating the acquisition and updating of subject charts for BPiOP specialties (2013-2019).
Additional training and courses11 items

Selected additional training since 2022.

  • Universal design as a way to create conditions for inclusive education in higher education institutions (in Polish), 23.03.2022r., POWR.03.05.00-00-A084/19, prof. dr hab. inż. Arkadiusz Mężyk, Rektor PŚ, 6h
  • Fundamentals of Python design (in Polish), 02-03.2023, POWR-03-05.00-00-Z098/17/00, dr inż. D. Buchczik, 30h
  • Raising awareness of the needs of people with disabilities (in Polish), 09.12.2021r., POWR.03.05.00-00A084/19, prof. dr hab. inż. Arkadiusz Mężyk, Rektor PŚ, 6h
  • Training of academic teachers to expand the use of interactive programs and other IT tools in remote, hybrid and combined teaching activities (in Polish), 08-16.05.2023r., POWR.03.04.00-00-P023/21, prof. dr. hab. inż. Anna Chrobok, 20h
  • Smart AI: Advanced prompting and the creation of personalised assistants in the context of green competences in line with the GreenComp framework - a training course culminating in an exam. 12 December 2025/168844/3208417 (28 February-1 March 2026), Polish Institute of Future Competences, PL/CK-MYPS/25/13634
  • Artificial Intelligence Specialist with elements of social media. 2 December 2025/168844/3186318 (7-8 February 2026), Polish Institute of Future Competences, PL/CK-MYPS/25/13214
  • Artificial Intelligence Specialist in the Context of Green Competences. (27-30 October 2025) Polish Institute of Future Competences, PL/CK-MYPS/25/9446
  • Research Project Coordination. Certificate. International Projects Office, Silesian University of Technology, 23 April-21 May 2026, Gliwice - Poland
  • Workshop on Strengthening Whole-of-Society Capacities for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Resilience: Inclusive Governance and Innovative Mechanisms, 12-14 May 2026, UN DESA/UN POG/UNITAR, UN Headquarters 2026
  • Training Courses in the Areas of Teaching, Digital Technology, the Green Transition and Universal Design. Topics: teaching tools for project-based learning, storytelling and wellbeing in the practice of academic teaching, the methodological use of generative AI in research and teaching, an introduction to cybersecurity, green competences in higher education, workshops on digital accessibility standards - UDL in practice, an introduction to universal design, 60h, Project FERS.01.05.-IP.08-0197/25-00, Project Leader: Dr Anna Waligóra, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice 2026
  • How to Mark AI Content to Avoid Penalties? The AI Act: Examples. CPE/ECE Points: 2, 13.08.2026, 2h, SecurITum
Head coordination of international projects1 items

International project coordination roles.

  • TOMICZEK K.: Geomatics for Disaster Risk Reduction, Erasmus E+ Capacity Building, since 01.2022-2025
Supervision of doctoral students2 items

Supporting supervision roles.

  • MSc Michał Siegmund (ITG Komag) 10.2021-12.2023. Thesis defence successfully completed (December 2023)
  • MSc Julius Emmanuel Emuriat 10.2024-05.2026. Resignation from supervising the PhD student.
Committees of international conferences5 items

Membership and leadership in conference committees.

  • 2025 - 1st South Asian Student Symposium "Geomatics for Disaster Risk Reduction" - Selected Problems. Silesian University of Technology, online Gliwice-Poland 20.09.2025 (Head of the Committee)
  • 2025 - 1st International Student Conference: Geomatics in Natural Disaster Reduction Cambodia-Malaysia-Filipines. Selected Problems. Silesian University of Technology, online Gliwice-Poland 13.02.2025 (Head of the Committee)
  • 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 - The International Conference on Sustainable Futures: Environmental, Technological, Social and Economics Matters, Krivyi Rih - Ukraine (Member of the Committee)
  • 2023 - 9th International Conference on Computing and Informatics (ICOCI2023), 13-14.09.2023 (Member of the Committee)
  • 2019, 2020 - International Conference on Advences in Civil and Ecological Engineering Research (ACEER), I-Shou University, China (Member of the Committee)

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