Dr Marcin Szczygiel is an employee of the Department of Mechatronics at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the Silesian University of Technology since December 2002 and since September 2011 he has been working as an assistant professor. An author and co-author of 80 articles and monographs in the field of: unconventional electromechanical devices, modern measurement methods in the field of laser techniques, computer techniques and electrical devices and solutions for medicine. Dr Szczygiel has extensive experience gained at the Silesian University of Technology, during cooperation with the industrial environment as well as foreign cooperation as part of conferences, scientific stays and participation in international programs CEEPUS, ERASMUS+ and TEMPUS-MEDA. Co-author of 2 patents. Manager and contractor in 18 grants, scientific and research works and service works. Expert of District Court in Gliwice. Reviewer of 4 journals. Dr Marcin Szczygiel is a valued academic teacher who conducts classes at 4 different fields of study at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering. Is the organizer of events and classes for students aiming to interest young people in science, especially in the fields of electrical engineering, robotics and mechatronics conducted in the form of lectures, demonstrations and laboratory exercises.