Since 2012, Dr. Joanna Gąbka has served as an Assistant Professor at the Chair of Advanced Manufacturing Techniques, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology. Her research focuses on production planning in dispersed, heterogeneous manufacturing environments, simulation-supported decision-making, VR/AR and other smart applications for Industry 4.0, as well as industrial software design. In addition to her academic role, she is the CEO of an IT startup, where she leads innovative projects on AI-based training systems for production engineering, including the development of a specialized training platform. Dr. Gąbka has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and has coordinated research projects in collaboration with both academic and industrial partners. She has also worked as an R&D project manager in stereoscopic video systems for virtual reality and actively promotes cooperation between science and industry through involvement in industrial clusters. Her teaching portfolio includes: Project Management (PRINCE2), Organization and Optimization of Manufacturing Processes in Simulation Systems and Manufacturing Enterprise Management.