Prof Dr. Andrzej Chmielewski | Seoaration Techniqes | Best Researcher Award
Prof Dr. Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology, Poland
Andrzej G. Chmielewski, a distinguished nuclear chemical engineer, graduated from Warsaw University of Technology (WUT) and obtained his PhD and DSC from the same institution. He has held pivotal roles at the Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology (INCT) since 1983, currently serving as Director General. Chmielewski has lectured globally, contributed to numerous international projects, and authored over 150 papers and 65 patents. Recognized with high-ranking state orders and international awards, he played a key role in IAEA projects, contributing to the Nobel Peace Prize in 2005. His work in hydrometallurgy is highly cited, marking significant advancements in circular economy and metal recovery.
👨🔬 Early Life and Education 👨🎓
Name: Andrzej G. Chmielewski Date of Birth: April 8, 1945 Birthplace: Warsaw, Poland Academic Journey: Graduation: Warsaw University of Technology (WUT), Chair of Nuclear Chemical Engineering. PhD and DSC: Defended at WUT. Titular Professor: Republic of Poland, 1992.
💼 Professional Career 💼
1983-Present: Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology (INCT) Head of Department bScientific Director (1986-2002) Director General (2008-Present) Collaborating Centre: INCT nominated by IAEA (2010-2024). Warsaw University of Technology: Professor (1967-83, 2002-13). Postdoc: University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA (1976-77). Technical Officer: IAEA, Vienna, Austria (2003-2005). Lecturer: International institutions including University School for Advanced Studies IUSS, Pavia, Italy; University of Sao Paulo, Brazil; University of Hefei; and honorary professor at the University of Pavlodar, Kazakhstan (2017).
🏅 Honors and Recognitions 🏅
IAEA DG Standing Advisory Group: Member (2012-2019). Polish Atomic Energy Agency: Deputy Chairman, State Council on Nuclear Safety and Radiological Protection (2013-Present). Polish Academy of Sciences: Member since 2012. Scientific Councils: Member of National Center for Nuclear Research, Swierk, Poland; Chairman of Scientific Council of Central Laboratory for Radiological Protection (2012-Present). Ministry of Science and Higher Education: Member of section for international grants co-financing projects since 2008. National Atomic Energy Agency: Vice-Chairman (1990-2007), Chairman (2007-2011). Social Advisory Team for Government Plenipotentiary for Polish Nuclear Power (2009-2013): Member. Advisory Committee Euratom Supply Agency (2009-2015): Representative of Poland. NEA OECD (2011-2014): Representative of Poland. GNEP (2008-2010): Reliable Nuclear Fuel Services Working Group member. Project Development: Involved in “Project supporting safe nuclear energy” (2010-2015) and Polish coordinator of Euratom project “Transnational Access to Large Infrastructure for Safe Management of ActiNide” (2013-2015).
🌍 International Contributions 🌍
IAEA Regional Projects: Leading country for RER projects RER1020. National TC Projects: In charge of POL8007, 8013, 8020, 8011. IAEA Nobel Peace Prize (2005): Shared as staff member. International Irradiation Association (iiA): Lifetime Award for Science (2013), Team Merit Award (2005).
🏆 Awards and Decorations 🏆
Golden Cross of Merit Chevalier and Officer Crosses of Polonia Restituta Commandeur de l’Ordre des Palmes Academiques (France) Scopus: 207 documents, cited 3,796 times, H-index 31.