From May to June I had the chance to work as a Visiting Professor at Seoul National University, thanks to a NAWA scholarship (the PROM programme) carried out at Wrocław University of Economics and Business. I set myself an ambitious goal: to compare how zero-emission buses, including hydrogen ones, had been deployed in the Incheon-Seoul metropolis and in the Polish city of Wałbrzych, and on that basis to sketch a roadmap for the optimal use of alternative fuels, above all hydrogen. Now that the stay is behind me, I can see it was one of the most intense and formative lessons of my research career so far.
In 2025-2028 I have been part of the innovation brokers team in Science4Business (Nauka dla Biznesu), a project run at Wrocław University of Economics and Business. Its aim is to bring academic research closer to the real needs of companies and public institutions.
I had the pleasure of embarking on another academic adventure at the Faculty of Drilling, Oil and Gas at AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow, beginning studies in the specialized postgraduate program “Hydrogen and Biomethane – Acquisition, Transport and Utilization. Energy Transformation.”
Together with the H2FAST team, we became finalists in this year’s edition of EU TalentOn 2024. Over five days of intense competition, we worked on an innovative hydrogen installation project, also winning the Audience Award.
I am proud to share our innovative approach to teaching international business, which we presented to the Executive MBA students from the Warsaw University of Technology Business School. Together with Dr. Karolina Łopacińska, since 2021 we have been working on a course utilizing Virtual Reality technology to offer students an immersive experience in managing the internationalization process of an enterprise.
I had the pleasure of participating in the “Student – Citizen. Voter Turnout Initiatives for the 2024 European Parliament Elections” project, which was a unique opportunity for direct engagement of academic youth in the democratic process and promoting civic activity. By combining theory with practical action, participants gained the chance for personal development and a real impact on increasing voter turnout.
Two days after the European Parliament elections, I participated in the European Sustainable Energy Week 2024 in Brussels. It was a unique opportunity for me to deepen my knowledge about the climate and energy challenges facing Poland and the European Union.
I had the honor of participating in the European Youth Week in Brussels, representing the Wrocław University of Economics and Business. Together with Aleksandra Szlachcic and Paulina Graczyk, we took part in debates and workshops focused on mobility, transport, and climate.
I had the pleasure of participating as an expert in a debate on the hydrogen revolution in transport, held at the European House in Wrocław. Together with other specialists, we discussed the future of hydrogen-powered transport and its impact on Polish cities and municipalities.
Excitement, pride, and joy — these words best describe my feelings while moderating the debate titled “Yes! We’re 20 Years in the EU: Is Poland Ready for the Next Challenges?”. The event took place at the Wrocław University of Economics and Business, where, as a member of the Team Europe Direct Poland Experts Network at the European Commission Representation in Poland, I had the honor of leading the discussion.