SCIENCE, RESEARCH, INNOVATION LODZ UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

e wzorca tekstu SCIENCE, RESEARCH, INNOVATION LODZ UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

LODZ IS SITUATED IN THE CENTRE OF EUROPE ONE OF POLAND'S BIGGEST CITIES e wzorca tekstu The city of unique historical and cultural heritage, constantly changing and developing THIRD LARGEST CITY IN POLAND over 705 000 citizens in Lodz

LODZ A UNIVERSITY CITY e wzorca tekstu Lodz a University City: 23 public and private universities 90 732 students (2014/2015) 24 739 graduates (2013/2014) The biggest public universities in Lodz: University of Lodz, Lodz University of Technology, Medical University in Lodz.

0h e wzorca tekstu to Reymont Airport (within citi limits) LODZ THE BEST-CONNECTED CITY IN POLAND 1h to Chopin Airport (via motorway) 2h 3h to Warsaw by train (22 trains/day) to major cities in Poland STRATEGIC CROSSROADS: A1 NORTH SOUTH GDANSK-VIENNA A2 WEST- EAST BERLIN-MOSCOW EXPRESS ROADS: S8 and S14

HOW ARE WE DIFFERENT? e wzorca tekstu 32 ha in the center of the city. Contemporary and revitalised post-industrial buildings surrounded by greenery. Villas and palaces that once belonged to industrialists right next to steelglass structures. This is what makes Lodz University of Technology stand out from other Polish universities. Lodz University of Technology: 1 535 academic staff, 18 698 students, 698 Ph.D. students, 98 000 graduates, 45 fields of study, 9 faculties, 3 collegies, International Faculty of Engineering (IFE), International Doctoral School (IDS)

DISTINCTIONS e wzorca tekstu ECTS LABEL AND DIPLOMA SUPPLEMENT LABEL Lodz University of Technology was awarded ECTS Label and Diploma Supplement Label by the European Commission. Lodz University of Technology is the only technical university in Poland which obtained these prestigious distinctions which is an acknowledgment of compliance with the highest standards of quality of education and international exchange. HR EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH The European Commission awarded Lodz University of Technology the HR Excellence in Research badge acknowledging that Lodz University of Technology ensures attractive work conditions and development opportunities for researchers. TUL is the first technical university and the third university in Poland to be recognized by the European Commission.

DISTINCTIONS e wzorca tekstu 2013 FORBES DIAMONDS TUL has been listed on the prestigious 2013 Forbes Diamonds list as the only university in Lodz among many businesses. Forbes Diamonds is a ranking of enterprises which most rapidly increase their value. MAGNA CHARTA UNIVERSITATUM TUL is a signatory of The Magna Charta Universitatum that has been signed by over 750 Vice-Chancellors globally. TUL is committed to the principles laid out by Magna Charta that include: the freedom in research and training; open dialogue; autonomy; relevant teaching and research and to attain full universal knowledge.

DISTINCTIONS e wzorca tekstu 3th HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION/RESEARCH INSTITUTE in the number of invention applications and utility model applications filed with the Patent Office of the Republic of Poland under the national and international procedures (Polish Patent Office report). 4th HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION/RESEARCH INSTITUTE in the number of patents and rights of protection for utility models granted by the Patent Office of the Republic of Poland (Polish Patent Office report).

RESEARCH AND SCIENCE e wzorca tekstu Student exchange and research projects are carried out in cooperation with 500 organizations in 61 countries. TUL is also engaged in research projects financed with national and international grants funded by e.g. Polish-Swiss Research Program, National Science Centre and National Research and Development Centre Programs.

UNIVERSITY COOPERATION e wzorca tekstu Warsaw University of Technology, Military University of Technology and Lodz University of Technology signed an agreement on cooperation to consolidate teaching, research and innovation potential of the three universities. Airbus Helicopters, a leading manufacturer of helicopters, signed a cooperation agreement with three Polish universities of technology: Lodz University of Technology, Gdansk University of Technology and Kazimierz Pulaski University of Technology and Humanities in Radom. The universities will work on improving systems and components for helicopters manufactured by the company.

e wzorca tekstu POLISH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Six technical universities and two institutes have joined their forces to create a new consortium - Polish Institute of Technology (PIT). PIT provides expert services in the area of innovation, knowledge transfer, consulting and training. PIT members hope to enable improved communication with public administration offices, EU agencies and international organizations that focus on innovation in technology.

PRIORITY AREAS OF RESEARCH e wzorca tekstu Modern technologies for sustainable development Advanced materials technologies Energy, environment and infrastructure IT Production management systems Industrial biotechnology Biomedical engineering

e wzorca tekstu FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING The Faculty is a leading nationwide research center with long-standing experience in the area of advanced technology, such as production of polycrystalline graphene - innovative material with a wide range of applications, e.g. in space, arms and automotive industry. The Faculty has close academic cooperation with the largest European companies, such as Eurocopter and PSA Peugeot Citroen.

FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC, COMPUTER AND CONTROL ENGINEERING e wzorca tekstu The Faculty carries out research in the broad spectrum of areas strictly related to crucial branches of economy, including power system safety improvement, applications of microelectronics and computer engineering in medicine (among them: medical imaging and technologies supporting people with disabilities), teleinformatics, innovative mechatronic, control and robotic systems, as well as modern transportation vehicles and infrastructure.

FACULTY OF CHEMISTRY e wzorca tekstu Research activities at this Faculty are focused on the three main areas of modern chemistry: natural and synthetic chemical compounds that exhibit therapeutic and/or diagnostic potential design, synthesis, SAR analysis and authentication, chemistry in environmental protection physicochemical properties of catalyst-support, utilization of waste waters and fumes (exhaust gases) including those contaminated with radionuclides, and remediation, materials engineering biodegradable polymers, modern wound dressings, polymeric and hybrid materials for optoelectronics.

FACULTY OF MATERIAL TECHNOLOGIES AND TEXTILE DESIGN e wzorca tekstu Research conducted at this Faculty is centered around issues concerning ecological and innovative textiles. One robust area of scientific investigation here is the use of a number of typical fibrous products in the production of new polymer and textile composites. Designing polymer syntheses, new technologies of producing and designing fibrous products from biopolymers, and functionalization of textiles through nanotechnology, textronics and printing electronic systems on a wide range of textile substrates all take an important place in the scientific profile of the Faculty.

e wzorca tekstu FACULTY OF BIOTECHNOLOGY AND FOOD SCIENCES The Faculty carries out basic and applied research in many areas connected with industrial, environmental and food biotechnology. Basic studies are focused on proteomics, metabolomics and microorganism screening as tools for search of enzymes and cells useful in biocatalysis and biotransformation processes. Applied studies are focused on the following topics: biomass utilization and transformation, search of microbial enzymes of potential applicability in industrial biotechnology, synthesis and application of biomaterials, fermentation technology and microbiology, pro- and prebiotics, physicochemical analysis and application of plant natural products, bioremediation of biotopes polluted by petroleum, biogas production and purification.

FACULTY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING e wzorca tekstu Studies at this Faculty have a direct bearing on improving the stability of buildings, counteracting aggressive environmental influences, and using energy-saving materials and construction technologies. They also support such business activities as restoration of degraded areas, protection of national heritage, shaping buildings and transport, hydrotechnical and technical infrastructure, reducing emissions of anthropogenic pollution, using innovative technology of sewage and waste disposal, as well as drainage methods in urban areas and modernization of water supply and sewage infrastructure.

FACULTY OF TECHNICAL PHYSICS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS e wzorca tekstu Research in the field of computer science and mathematical finance and insurance conducted at this Faculty responds to recent social needs. Significant level of innovation is demonstrated by research in the field of computer science and computer networks (intelligent calculations, technical and medical diagnostics, computer systems security, next-generation networks). Research in the field of physics also shows high degree of innovation (modification of properties of diamond thin films relevant to the design of sensors used for measuring bio-environment, use of different hardeners in polymer networks, modelling of optical-electrical-thermal phenomena in semiconductor laser).

e wzorca tekstu FACULTY OF ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT The Faculty conducts multidirectional research in the field of broadly understood management. The research focuses on the issues of production management, human resources management, methods of strategic planning, change implementation, functioning of network companies, marketing, logistics, quality management, ergonomics and organizational safety, competitiveness of companies on international markets as well as issues of biomedical engineering.

FACULTY OF PROCESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING e wzorca tekstu In recent years, molecular engineering has been the priority research field of the Faculty. A particularly important achievement in this regard is the development of a new technology for producing, by means of cold plasma, the nanostructure resembling totally waterrepellent (superhydrophobic) surface structure of the lotus leaf.

e wzorca tekstu INSTITUTE OF PAPERMAKING AND PRINTING Interdisciplinary character of the Institute, the only institution of this kind in Poland (unique specializations: pulp and paper technology, printing, paper converting and packaging, machines for paper, printing and converting industries) makes it possible to carry out research projects from the initial idea, through laboratory tests, equipment design to testing of a prototype for implementation into the industry.

e wzorca tekstu INTERNATIONAL FACULTY OF ENGINEERING The main objective of the Faculty is to educate professional engineers and managers, fluent in foreign languages, able to apply their knowledge in science, engineering, technology and business. At present, there are over 1000 students at the Faculty. The students have the opportunity to obtain double diplomas, one from TUL and the other from a partner university in France, Holland, Great Britain, Denmark and other European countries. TUL is the leader of student exchange.

TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER e wzorca tekstu over 50 laboratories equipped by industry, 450 R & D projects carried out in collaboration with 230 business partners. Technology Transfer Centre, Ltd. is the first technology transfer company in Poland operating within the University. Established in August 2009. The major objective of the Interdisciplinary School of Innovation (ISI) is to engage scientific community in the process of creating and developing new enterprises based on innovative ideas. The Interdisciplinary School of Innovation is one of the latest initiatives undertaken by the University to support, encourage and promote academic entrepreneurship among researchers, doctoral candidates and students.

CLUSTERS e wzorca tekstu TUL is a member of CLIB 2021 - Cluster of Industrial Biotechnology, which brings together more than 90 organizations (industrial companies, business environment institutions and research institutions) working in the area of industrial biotechnology. The aims of CLIB2021 are the promotion of industrial biotechnology in science and application of industrial biotechnology in commercial/industrial businesses.

RESEARCH AND SCIENCE e wzorca tekstu Advanced Information Technology Centre Advanced Technology Cluster in Textile Clothing Industry Advanced Technology Centre BioTechMed National Center of Space and Satellite Engineering AeroNet Agro Tech ProHumanoTex RIMAMI CLIB 2021 Cluster Industrielle Biotechnologie Advanced Technology Cluster EKOENERGIA E-Health Cluster Fashion Incubator Fruit and Vegetables Cluster ICT Cental Poland Cluster Media Cluster Linux Cluster

e wzorca tekstu LODZ SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL PARK Lodz University of Technology is one of the organizers of the Lodz Scientific and Technological Park (Technopark Lodz) and strongly supports the Regional Technology and Industry Park in Belchatow (BKPPT) contributing know-how in the form of innovative technologies. At the BioNanoPark building on the premises of the Technopark, the construction of the Analyzer of Real Complex Systems - a unique digital simulator of chemical processes, is coming to completion. Lodz University of Technology is the originator of the concept of the machine design and operation.

RESEARCH AND SCIENCE e wzorca tekstu In 2016, Lodz University of Technology entered into an agreement with CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research famous for its gigantic particle accelerator the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). The framework agreement lays the groundwork for the development of cooperation in electrical engineering, electronics, computer science, automatic control, mechanical engineering, physics and research engineering in the fields of molecular and nuclear physics.

TUL s ACTIVITIES FOR THE REGION AND THE COUNTRY e wzorca tekstu Due to the efforts undertaken by the University s European Center for Biotechnology and Nanotechnology, the areas of cooperation between the University and the biggest Polish producer of electric power, PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna S.A., have been mapped. One such area is reduction of mercury emissions. The National Center for Research and Development awarded to the consortium made up of the two institutions 22 million zloty for the first joint research project titled Development and implementation of technology for reduction of mercury emissions from fossil-fuel burning processes whose goal is to limit mercury emissions from combustion flue emitted by the Bełchatów Power Plant.

TUL s ACTIVITIES FOR THE REGION AND THE COUNTRY e wzorca tekstu TUL and Seco/Warwick are working together on developing graphene-based materials for hydrogen storage. It is a pioneering and currently the most environmentally friendly solution in automotive industry due to the fact that water is the only byproduct of hydrogen combustion. Owing to the successful cooperation with Corning Cable Systems Polska, an optical fiber network (Fibre To The Home) with a transmission rate of 10Gb/s is now in use. It is a passive optical network that uses the latest technology of optical fiber cable systems.

TUL s ACTIVITIES FOR THE REGION AND THE COUNTRY e wzorca tekstu Long-term cooperation with Airbus Helicopters, world leading manufacturer of helicopters, has been very successful. Recently, our scientists developed solutions for Airbus Helicopters X3 hybrid helicopter that has claimed the unofficial speed record in helicopter level flight reaching the speed of 472 km/h. Currently, research on aerodynamic properties of these world fastest machines is being carried out. Owing to the successful cooperation with Corning Cable Systems Polska, an optical fiber network (Fibre To The Home) with a transmission rate of 10Gb/s is now in use. It is a passive optical network that uses the latest technology of optical fiber cable systems.

e wzorca tekstu COMMERCIALLY APPLIED TUL S TECHNOLOGIES EYE-BLINK CONTROLLED HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERFACE Human-computer interfaces allow for a more natural communication between human beings and machines, and they are particularly useful for the elderly and the paralysed. LATOPIC INNOVATIVE PRODUCT WITH A SOLID SCIENTIFIC BACKGROUND Latopic is a dietary food for special medical purposes intended to be used in atopic dermatitis (AD).

e wzorca tekstu COMMERCIALLY APPLIED TUL S TECHNOLOGIES 3D MEDICAL IMPLANTS 3D RECONSTRUCTION VIRTUAL MODEL BIOMODEL IMPLANT (TITANIUM MESH 0,4 MM) DECODE LODZ is the first in Europe virtual guide book which you may access from your mobile phone and which makes use of the technology of smart codes.

COOPERATION e wzorca tekstu TECHNOLOGIE PŁ W PRAKTYCE

LODZ UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY e wzorca tekstu LODZ UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY 116 Żeromskiego Street 90-924 Lodz, Poland www.p.lodz.pl