In memory of Prof. Andrzej M. Brandt - scientific session On October 7–9 in Cedzyna, the 24th Scientific and Technical Conference KONTRA 2026 "Durability of Structures and Corrosion Protection" took place, gathering over 150 participants. A special event was the scientific session "Dispersed reinforcement - microstructure - durability", dedicated to the memory of Prof. Andrzej Marek Brandt, PhD, DSc, Eng. (1930–2025) - a long-time scientific worker of IPPT PAN, an outstanding specialist in the field of material mechanics and concrete technology, and a Master of the Institute. The session was an opportunity to recall the Professor's achievements and His contribution to the development of research on fiber-reinforced concrete, structural optimization, and the durability of building materials. Memories were accompanied by presentations of contemporary research results referring to the scientific directions developed by Him. The session was opened by Prof. Michał A. Glinicki, presenting the Professor as an ambassador of Polish science and the creator of a scientific school for designing brittle matrix composites. Prof. Maria Kaszyńska, Chair of the Committee of Civil and Water Management of the Polish Academy of Sciences, recalled His merits for Polish civil engineering. Four representatives of IPPT PAN participated in the conference: Prof. Michał A. Glinicki, Assoc. Prof. Daria Jóźwiak-Niedźwiedzka, Dr. Paweł Lisowski, and MSc. Dominik Nowicki, presenting research results on structures in nuclear power plants, the durability of cementitious materials, and the use of recycled materials. The achievements of Prof. Andrzej M. Brandt continue to inspire scientists, and the ideas He developed are reflected in modern research.

International cooperation for civil safety! IPPT PAN has joined forces with the National Headquarters of the State Fire Service of Poland and the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection (DSB) under the ALARM-PL project. The team led by Dr. Rami Faraj will contribute to developing an open technical standard and prototypes for public warning systems. Funded by the Norwegian Financial Mechanism 2021–2028. 🔗ippt.pan.pl/en/news/ippt-pan… "Working together for a green, democratic and resilient Europe" #IPPTPAN #IPPT #NorwayGrants

🎓 New PhD conferred at IPPT PAN! The Scientific Council of IPPT PAN has awarded a PhD to Hojjat Mousavisogolitappeh for his dissertation supervised by Dr. hab. Aneta Ustrzycka. 🔬 Using molecular dynamics simulations on Fe-Ni-Cr alloy (310S stainless steel), the research investigates radiation damage mechanisms and ductile-to-brittle transition (DBT) in nuclear structural materials. 🔗 Read more: ippt.pan.pl/en/news/doctor-o…

We cordially invite you to the public defense of the PhD thesis submitted by MSc. Paweł Nałęcz-Jawecki! 📅 Date: October 30, 2026 🕒Time: 15:00 📍 IPPT PAN, Scientific Council Room on the 1st floor

📢 Join us at the IPPT PAN Seminar on Mechanics, honoring W. Olszak and A. Sawczuk, delivered by Professor Piotr Kiełczyński 📅 Date: October 26, 2026 (Monday) 🕚 Time: 11:00 📍 IPPT PAN, the Wacław Olszak Aula on the 2nd floor 📝Topic: A New Class of Love-Type Shear-Horizontal (SH) Surface Acoustic Waves with Ultrahigh Mass Sensitivity

IPPT PAN and Pathway explore new opportunities for cooperation On September 23, 2026, IPPT PAN welcomed dr Zuzanna Stamirowska, CEO and co-founder of @pathway_com, and co-architect of the Dragon Hatchling (BDH) architecture. The visit provided an opportunity to present the Institute’s current work, particularly in artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomous systems. Discussions focused on potential applications of the BDH architecture in research and engineering, covering topics such as model reasoning mechanisms, inference control, safety in agentic systems, and generalization theory. The Institute was represented by its Director, Prof. Janusz Szczepański, Deputy Directors: dr hab. inż. Łukasz Jankowski and dr hab. inż. Tomasz Mościcki, alongside Prof. Tadeusz Burczyński and dr hab. inż. Iwona Pokorska-Służalec. Follow-up discussions will continue at the working level between research teams from both organizations.

🎓 Kalinowski Scholarship awarded to IPPT PAN Young Researcher! We are pleased to share that Maria Loiko, M.Sc., from the Division of Strain Fields (Department of Experimental Mechanics, IPPT PAN) working under the supervision of Prof. M.A. Glinicki, has been awarded the Kalinowski Scholarship and has commenced her studies at the University of Warsaw. The K.Kalinowski Scholarship Programme supports young Belarusian scholars who are unable to continue their education in Belarus due to political and social conditions, enabling them to pursue their academic and professional goals in Poland. 🔬 At IPPT PAN, Maria and her team focus on research into inorganic binders used for radioactive waste immobilization. Their work aims to develop and characterize materials that safely confine radioactive waste, minimizing substance migration and improving the safety of long-term storage. Starting her studies at the University of Warsaw marks an exciting new stage in Maria’s academic journey, allowing her to further deepen her expertise in this field. 👏 We extend our warmest congratulations to Maria and wish her continued success and fulfillment in her research and studies!

📢 Join us at the Seminar of the Department of Biosystems and Soft Matter 📅 Date: October 21, 2026 (Wednesday) 🕚Time: 12:00 📍 Online: global.gotomeeting.com/join/… 🎙️Speaker: MSc. Anna Zakrzewska 📝Topic: "Green" Cross-Linking Strategies for the Sustainable Development of PVA-Based Nanofibrous Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications.

📢 Join us at the Seminar of the Department of Experimental Mechanics, delivered by MSc. Karolina Piotrowska 📅 Date: October 21, 2025 (Wednesday) 🕚 Time: 11:00 📍 Venue: IPPT PAN, Aula on the 2nd floor 📝Topic: „Wpływ mikrostruktury oraz grubości powłoki aluminidkowej na wysokotemperaturowe utlenianie stopu MAR-M247"

🏆 Best Presentation Award for an IPPT PAN Young Researcher! We are delighted to announce that Izabela Mierzejewska, M.Sc. Eng., from the Laboratory for Testing of Materials and Structures (Department of Experimental Mechanics, IPPT PAN), received the Best Presentation Award at the 42nd Danubia-Adria Symposium on Advances in Experimental Mechanics, held in Split, Croatia. 🔬 Her award-winning presentation, titled “Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Thermomechanical Behaviour of 304 Stainless Steel during LENS Additive Manufacturing”, focused on analyzing 304 stainless steel behavior during LENS additive manufacturing. The study combined numerical modeling of thermal history and deformation with experimental validation using temperature measurements and Digital Image Correlation (DIC). This research was conducted as part of the National Science Centre (NCN) project "The influence of the thermal history on the microstructure and mechanical properties of additively manufactured materials" (No. 2022/47/I/ST5/00697), led by Prof. Polański from the Military University of Technology in Warsaw. 👏 Warmest congratulations to Izabela! We wish her continued scientific success, inspiring research challenges, and endless passion for discovery!

🌍 279 participants, 28 countries, 250 presentations, and 71 PhD students! These figures perfectly capture the impressive scale of the 44th Solid Mechanics Conference (#SOLMECH) — one of Poland's longest-running conferences dedicated to solid mechanics, co-organized by IPPT PAN and Cracow University of Technology. The scientific program covered a broad spectrum of modern mechanics - from atomistic and multiscale modeling, machine learning, and phase-field methods to biomechanics, smart structures, and advanced experimental techniques. The exceptional scientific level was highlighted by our distinguished plenary speakers: • Prof. Vikram S. Deshpande (University of Cambridge) • Prof. Marc G.D. Geers (Eindhoven University of Technology) • Prof. Stelios Kyriakides (The University of Texas at Austin) • Prof. Ricardo A. Lebensohn (Los Alamos National Laboratory) • Prof. Andreas Menzel (TU Dortmund / Lund University) • Prof. Błażej Skoczeń (Cracow University of Technology) • Prof. Stanisław Stupkiewicz (IPPT PAN) Special thanks to Conference Chair Prof. Katarzyna Kowalczyk-Gajewska and Co-Chair Prof. Jerzy Pamin, as well as the entire organizing team for making this edition in beautiful Kraków such a success! 📸 View the full photo gallery: solmech2026.ippt.pan.pl/phot… Co-financed by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. #IPPTPAN #IPPT #SOLMECH #SOLMECH2026 #ScienceForTheFuture

🌟 IPPT PAN Researchers Among the World's Top 2% Scientists (2026 Edition)! We are proud to share that researchers from @ipptpan have once again been recognized in the prestigious World's Top 2% Scientists ranking by Stanford University & Elsevier! IPPT PAN Highlights: 🏆 13 Researchers featured in the Career-Long Impact category, 📈 8 Researchers featured in the Single-Year Impact category (2025). This highlights the high quality and international reach of research conducted at IPPT PAN. Warmest congratulations to all recognized scientists! 🚀 (Full list attached in images) #IPPTPAN #IPPT #Top2PercentScientists

🚀 BASIA in Field Testing! Three-day operational usability tests of the #BASIA demonstrator (Passive Aerostatic Information and Analytical System) were successfully conducted in Wędrzyn. The tests took place as part of the “Dzielny Bóbr 2026” military exercise, aimed at evaluating the integration of reconnaissance and fire support capabilities in real-world range conditions. IPPT PAN is actively involved in developing this cutting-edge solution. For over five years, our team has been conducting R&D work on aerostat design, funded primarily by the National Centre for Research and Development (@NCBR_pl). 🔍 How does BASIA work? The system utilizes an aerostat platform to elevate sensors for continuous air and surface surveillance. A key function of the system is supporting the detection of low-flying objects, including small unmanned aerial vehicles (drones). Testing the demonstrator during field exercises provides invaluable data on its operational performance under realistic conditions - an essential milestone in advancing the technology further. The BASIA project is carried out in collaboration with academic and industrial partners. IPPT PAN’s participation highlights the impact of research and development in delivering practical, advanced technologies for national security and defense. 👇 Check out the article here: ippt.pan.pl/en/news/basia-ae… The field demonstration and tests at the Wędrzyn training grounds were funded by the Minister of Science and Higher Education @MNiSW_GOV__PL

📢 Join us at the Seminar of the Department of Mechanics of Materials 📅 Date: October 14, 2026 (Wednesday) 🕚 Time: 15:00 🔗 Online: teams.microsoft.com/meet/325… 🎙️ Speaker: Prof. Anter El-Azab 📝Topic: „A frist experiment at interfacing continuum dislocation dynamics and crystal plasticity"

How do we look inside materials? Through modeling. From the atomic scale to the microstructure, numerical models help us understand complex material behavior. At the recent #ICMM9 conference in Prague, researchers from IPPT PAN- Prof. Paweł Dłużewski, Dr. Deepjyoti Dhar, MSc. Hojjat Mousavisogolitappeh, and MSc. Mahdi Neghabi - shared cutting-edge findings on residual stresses, phase-field modeling, shape memory alloys, and radiation-induced embrittlement. Read more: ippt.pan.pl/en/news/ippt-pan… #IPPTPAN #IPPT #Science #Research