Marek Bauer is an academic lecturer and assistant professor at Cracow University of Technology, the Department of Transportation Systems and currently serves as the vice-rector for student affairs. His main scientific research interests are in the field of modelling, planning, and designing of transportation systems, with special emphasis on public transport. He deals with the methodology of travel research and subjects involving quality research in public transport. He is the author of over sixty scientific publications and over hundred expert reports and transportation analyses. He is also a member of task teams appointed by the Mayor of Krakow. Privately, he is a fan of heavy metal music.