professor of chemical engineering
priority research area: (Re)EnergyTech
Research achievements
Dr. Szymon Szufa, PhD, DSc, Eng., a university professor at the Faculty of Process and Environmental Engineering at Lodz University of Technology, is a leading researcher in the field of chemical engineering. Professor Szufa conducts pioneering work on biomass valorization and the development of modern biorefineries. His work is characterized by a high degree of interdisciplinarity, combining ecological, economic, and legal aspects of energy production. His publications, including those on biomass-coal co-firing, provide hard scientific evidence supporting energy transition processes in Poland and Europe.
Research profile and directions
The professor’s activities focus on key technologies for the circular economy and renewable energy sources, making him an indispensable expert in achieving the university’s decarbonization goals. The professor actively shapes the development of environmental engineering in the region. His research extends beyond the theoretical phase and focuses on waste-toenergy and raw materials conversion, working to transfer technology from the laboratory to the real economy. The professor’s work represents the practical implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (in particular SDGs 7, 9, and 12), positioning him as a key researcher in building Lodz University of Technology’s competitive advantage in the area of clean energy.
Collaboration with industry and expertise
Since 2023, the professor has served as coordinator of the National Economy Bank’s 3W Initiative (Coal, Water, Hydrogen) project at Lodz University of Technology. He is a coordinator in prestigious international projects such as BioTrainValue and an active participant in projects such as MSCA Staff Exchanges, confirming his team’s international recognition. The high profile of his work is reflected in his role as Chairman of the Scientific Committee of the 1st International Conference on Thermochemical Conversion and Bioenergy (TCCB) and membership in the National Smart Specialization KIS-7 working group at the Ministry of Development. His contribution to the development of scientific staff and knowledge transfer is confirmed by his role as an accredited PARP consultant and advisor within ministerial projects and innovation networks, making him a key link between the academic world and industry.