Wojciech Szymkuć

Dr. Wojciech Szymkuć

Institute of Structural Analysis, Poznań University of Technology, Poznań, Wielkopolskie, Poland
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Biography

Wojciech Szymkuć, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Structural Analysis, Poznań University of Technology. His research focuses primarily on structural fire engineering, with a particular emphasis on the behavior, thermal creep modeling, and residual capacity of concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) columns and composite structures under elevated temperatures. Parallel to his academic endeavors, he actively bridges the gap between research and industry practice. He specializes in the fire resistance testing of building materials, specialized doors, gates, and fabric curtains. His expertise includes preparing Extended Application of Test Results (EXAP) reports in compliance with EN 15269-7 and EN 15269-11 standards. Additionally, his broader research interests encompass high-strength concrete mechanics, ballistic impact testing, cenosphere composites, and the integration of Digital Image Correlation (DIC) in advanced material testing.

Affiliations

Poznań University of Technology

Poznań, Wielkopolskie, Poland

Institute of Structural Analysis

Honors and Awards

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Appointed Technical Expert

European Committee for Standardization (CEN)

Nominated expert representing the national delegation in Technical Committee 127, Working Group 3 (CEN/TC 127/WG 3), focusing on the development of European standards, regulations, and Extended Application of Test Results (EXAP) for structural fire doors and shutters.

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Principal Investigator (PRELUDIUM Grant)

National Science Centre (NCN), Poland

Awarded a prestigious national research grant for promising early-career researchers under the PRELUDIUM scheme. Serving as the Principal Investigator managing the project timeline, methodology, and research team focused on advanced structural engineering.

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Award of the Chairman of the Scientific Discipline Council

Poznan University of Technology, Scientific Discipline Council for Civil Engineering, Geodesy and Tr

Awarded for an outstanding doctoral dissertation and overall scientific achievements in the field of civil engineering and structural safety.

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Distinction in the National Competition "Modern Technologies in Construction"

Polish Association of Civil Engineers and Technicians (PZITB), Poznań Branch

Awarded to a doctoral dissertation for outstanding scientific merit, innovation, and practical contribution to modern technologies in structural engineering.

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Co-supervisor of the Winning National Master's Thesis

Association of Fire Engineers and Technicians (SITP), Main Board

Served as a co-supervisor for a Master’s thesis that won 1st place in the prestigious nationwide competition for the best diploma theses in the field of fire safety engineering.

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Researcher

Poznań University of Technology, Poznań, Poland

01 Oct 2013 - present