Deputy Rector for Student Affairs

 

Mirosław Czechowski, DSc(Eng), Associate Professor 


Academic Degrees and Titles:

  • Doctor of Technical Science in Mechanical Engineering - Faculty of Marine Engineering, Szczecin Maritime Academy
  • Doctor of Technical Science - Faculty of Marine and Electrical Engineering, Polish Naval Academy (1993)
  • Master of Mechanical Engineering - Faculty of Engineering and Ship Technology, Gdansk Technical University (1981)

Employment:

  • Full Professor - Department of Ship Materials and Overhaul Technology at Gdynia Maritime University (2014 - present)
  • Assistant Professor at Gdynia Maritime Academy (1993-2014)
  • Lecturer - Department of Ship Materials and Overhaul Technology at Gdynia Maritime University (1987-1991)
  • Senior Assistant - Department of Ship Materials and Overhaul Technology at Gdynia Higher Maritime School (1987-1991)
  • Assistant - Institute of Marine Electrical Power Engineering (1982-1097)
  • Trainee Assistant -  Gdynia Higher Maritime School

Professional Experience:

  • Head of repair work - Enterprise for the Innovation and  Implementation of New Arrangements and Technologies (1988–1992)
  • Head of the Department of Ship Materials and Overhaul Technology (1999–2003)
  • Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning in the Faculty of Marine Engineering (2005–2008)
  • Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning in the Faculty of Marine Engineering (2008–2012)
  • Member of the Faculty of Marine Engineering Council (2005-2019)
  • Member of the GMU Senate (2012-2020)
  • Chairperson of the Senate Committee for Education (2012-2019)
  • Member of the Senate Committee for Finance (2012-2019)
  • ISO Plenipotentiary (2012-2016)
  • Associate Rector For Education at Gdynia Maritime Academy
  • Associate Rector For Education at Gdynia Maritime University

Areas of Research:

  • Aluminium alloys used in marine structures
  • Welding of aluminium alloys
  • Research into the causes of the breakdown of welded alloy joints (AI)
  • Welding of aluminium joints using the FSW method
  • Weldability of hard-wearing steels used in hull construction
  • Scientific, Educational and Directorial Activity:
  • Author or co-author of around 100 publications and papers, including, a monograph, 53 articles in peer-reviewed journals, 2 scripts, 8 research reports
  • In 2002-2004 - Head of the KBN Research Project

Awards:

  • Outstanding Achievements in Education Award - Minister of the 3rd Degree, 1984
  • Contributions to Science Award – Rector of the Maritime Academy in Gdynia – 1987, 1988, 1994, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018
  • Distinctions: Meritorious Worker of the Sea, Bronze and Gold Cross of Merit (1999, 2004), National Education Commission Medal (2008), Gold Medal for Long Service (2011)