List of consultations conducted by employees of the Department in the summer semester of the academic year 2024/2025:

• Assoc. Prof. Stanisław Parafiniuk – Tuesday 9:30-11:30
• Prof. Sławomir Kocira – Tuesday 12:00-13:00 and Saturday 8:00-9:00 (meeting days)
• Prof. Edmund Lorencowicz – Monday 9:30-10:30 and 13:00-14:00
• Assoc. Prof. Magdalena Kachel-Górecka – Wednesday 9:00-10:00
• Assoc. Prof. Milan Koszel – Monday 9:30-10:30 and Thursday 9:00-10:00
• Assoc. Prof. Artur Kraszkiewicz – Monday 12:15-13:00
• PhD Paweł Karpiński – Tuesday 9:00-9:45 and Wednesday 9:30-10:30
• PhD Anna Krawczuk – Thursday 10:00-11:30
• PhD Jacek Ogrodniczek – Tuesday 10:00-12:00
• PhD Artur Przywara – Wednesday 10:00-12:00
• MSc Karolina Sokal – Monday 11:00-13:00
• MSc Małgorzata Szwed – Thursday 15:00-17:00

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Information and templates of documents for the engineering project and thesis can be found at:

• Engineering project: https://up.lublin.pl/wip/ksztalcenie/#projekt
• Thesis: https://up.lublin.pl/wip/ksztalcenie/#prace_dyplomowe  

The Department focuses on interdisciplinary scientific research and education, integrating knowledge from the fields of environmental engineering, mining and energy, mechanical engineering, agriculture and horticulture, economics and finance, and management and quality sciences. The goal is to develop innovative technologies and solutions supporting the sustainable development of agriculture and industry.

The department’s main scientific research concentrates on production process management and the operation of agricultural and eco-energy machinery and equipment. The key research objective is:

‘Optimization of production processes in agriculture in terms of environmental and raw material quality aspects.’

Additionally, the following research tasks are being carried out:

• Economic and ecological efficiency of energy utilization of plant raw materials and technological processes.
• Biological, qualitative, and economic aspects of using biostimulants in plant cultivation.
• Evaluation of techniques and technologies for applying agrochemicals in terms of raw material and agricultural product quality.

The department has modern laboratories that enable the highest level of research:

• Agrochemical application techniques laboratory.
• Mineral fertilization laboratory.
• Renewable energy sources laboratory.
• Production engineering laboratory.

Since 2000, the department has achieved the following results:

• Doctoral theses: 13 doctoral theses completed.
• Academic degrees: 6 employees obtained the degree of habilitated doctor, 3 the title of professor of agricultural sciences, and 1 the title of professor of engineering and technical sciences.
• Publications: Over 950 original creative works (scientific articles or chapters in monographs), including 182 published in journals with a calculated IF index.
• Patents and utility models: 19 patents, 11 utility models, and 5 industrial designs filed.
• Research projects: Two projects financed by the National Centre for Research and Development (NCBiR) and one international project carried out in cooperation with CRA-W in Gembloux were completed.

The department cooperates with many recognized scientific centers around the world, including:

• Europe: ‘Angel Kanchev’ University of Ruse (Bulgaria), Technical University of Varna, Technological College of Dobrich (Bulgaria), Agricultural University of Tirana (Albania), Centre Wallon de Recherches Agronomiques (Belgium), University of South Bohemia (Czech Republic), Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra (Slovakia), Ataturk University, Erzurum (Turkey), University of Szeged (Hungary), Obuda University, Budapest (Hungary), University of Bari ‘Aldo Moro’ (Italy), and others.
• Africa and South America: University of Botswana (Botswana), University of Buenos Aires (Argentina), Universidad del Salvador (Argentina).

Since 2006, the department has been organizing the International Symposia ‘Farm Machinery and Process Management in Sustainable Agriculture’ (FMPMSA) jointly with CRA-W Gembloux. The twelfth edition took place in Lublin in 2024 and gathered participants from many countries, emphasizing the importance of sustainable development in agriculture.

Thanks to its interdisciplinary approach, modern infrastructure, and broad international cooperation, the department is an important research center contributing to the development of innovations in agriculture and related industries.

48th Invention Exhibition “INOVA 2024”, October 16-19, 2024, Zagreb, Croatia. Budi Uzor Award from the Croatian Inventors Network: Gold medal and diploma for the invention “Section valve and section valve system for feeding the boom of an agricultural sprayer”

48th Invention Exhibition “INOVA 2024”, October 16-19, 2024, Zagreb, Croatia. Special Award from the Croatian Inventors Network: Statuette and diploma for the invention “Section valve and section valve system for feeding the boom of an agricultural sprayer”

48th Invention Exhibition “INOVA 2024”, October 16-19, 2024, Zagreb, Croatia. Special Award from the Romanian Inventors Forum: Medal and diploma for the invention “Section valve and section valve system for feeding the boom of an agricultural sprayer”

48th Invention Exhibition “INOVA 2024”, October 16-19, 2024, Zagreb, Croatia. Special Award from TISIAS Toronto International Society of Innovation & Advanced Skills: Medal and diploma for the invention “Section valve and section valve system for feeding the boom of an agricultural sprayer”

48th Invention Exhibition “INOVA 2024”, October 16-19, 2024, Zagreb, Croatia. Budi Uzor Award from the Croatian Inventors Network: Gold medal and diploma for the invention “Plant biostimulant and how it is made”

48th Invention Exhibition “INOVA 2024”, October 16-19, 2024, Zagreb, Croatia. Award from “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu: Medal and diploma for the invention “Plant biostimulant”

48th Invention Exhibition “INOVA 2024”, October 16-19, 2024, Zagreb, Croatia. Special Award from TISIAS Toronto International Society of Innovation & Advanced Skills: Medal and diploma for the invention “Plant biostimulant and how it is made”

17th International Invention and Innovation Fair “Intarg 2024”, May 21-23, 2024, Katowice, Poland. Award: Silver medal with a diploma for the invention “Plant Protection Sprayer”

Inventions filed by the University of Life Sciences in Lublin (UP):

Patents

1. Patent titled “Apparatus for testing atomisers”, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, inventors: Józef Sawa, Stanisław Parafiniuk, Exclusive right number: Pat.193975, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/P.338110
2. Patent titled “Slotted sprayer”, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Walloon Agricultural Research Centre (CRA-W) in Gembloux, inventors: Witold Kowalik, Józef Sawa, Stanisław Parafiniuk, Bruno Huyghebaert, Exclusive right number: Pat.227485, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/P.412369
3. Patent titled “Spraying beam of the field crop sprayer”, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Walloon Agricultural Research Centre (CRA-W) in Gembloux, inventors: Marek Milanowski, Alaa Kamel Subr, Józef Sawa, Stanisław Parafiniuk, Sławomir Kocira, Bruno Huyghebaert, Exclusive right number: Pat.232064, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/P.419095
4. Patent titled “Sprayer for plant protection sprayings”, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, inventors: Sławomir Kocira, Stanisław Parafiniuk, Milan Koszel, Artur Przywara, Exclusive right number: Pat.238326, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/P.425429
5. Patent titled “Spraying beam of the field crop sprayer”, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, inventors: Stanisław Parafiniuk, Marek Milanowski, Witold Kowalik, Magdalena Kachel-Jakubowska, Sławomir Kocira, Exclusive right number: Pat.237738, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/P.425727
6. Patent titled “Application of an aqueous extract of Artemisia absinthium L. leaves”, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Koszalin University of Technology, University of Rzeszów, inventors: Sławomir Kocira, Agnieszka Szparaga, Ireneusz Kapusta, Grzegorz Zaguła, Exclusive right number: Pat.242826, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/P.434975
7. Patent titled “Biostimulator for the enhancement of plant yield”, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Koszalin University of Technology, University of Rzeszów, inventors: Sławomir Kocira, Agnieszka Szparaga, Ireneusz Kapusta, Grzegorz Zaguła, Exclusive right number: Pat.242827, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/P.434976
8. Patent titled “Biostimulator for the enhancement of plant yield”, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Koszalin University of Technology, University of Rzeszów, inventors: Sławomir Kocira, Agnieszka Szparaga, Ireneusz Kapusta, Grzegorz Zaguła, Exclusive right number: Pat.242828, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/P.434977
9. Patent titled “Biostimulator for the enhancement of plant yield”, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Koszalin University of Technology, University of Rzeszów, inventors: Sławomir Kocira, Agnieszka Szparaga, Ireneusz Kapusta, Grzegorz Zaguła, Exclusive right number: Pat.242829, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/P.434978
10. Patent titled “Biostimulator for the enhancement of plant yield”, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Koszalin University of Technology, University of Rzeszów, inventors: Sławomir Kocira, Agnieszka Szparaga, Ireneusz Kapusta, Grzegorz Zaguła, Exclusive right number: Pat.242830, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/P.434979
11. Patent titled “Device that burns waste gases from the combustion of solid biofuels and method of burning waste gases”, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, inventors: Artur Kraszkiewicz, Artur Przywara, Exclusive right number: Pat.241239, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/P.435251
12. Patent titled “Section valve and section valve system to power the field boom of an agricultural sprayer”, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, inventors: Stanisław Parafiniuk, Sławomir Kocira, Magdalena Kachel, Artur Kraszkiewicz, Exclusive right number: Pat.245321, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/P.445563
13. Patent titled “Section valve and section valve system to power the field boom of an agricultural sprayer”, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, inventors: Stanisław Parafiniuk, Sławomir Kocira, Anna Krawczuk, Jacek Ogrodniczek, Exclusive right number: Pat.245322, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/P.445564
14. Patent titled “Section valve and section valve system to power the field boom of an agricultural sprayer”, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, inventors: Stanisław Parafiniuk, Sławomir Kocira, Milan Koszel, Exclusive right number: Pat.245323, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/P.445565
15. Patent titled “Section valve and section valve system to power the field boom of an agricultural sprayer”, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, inventors: Stanisław Parafiniuk, Sławomir Kocira, Jacek Ogrodniczek, Exclusive right number: Pat.245324, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/P.445566
16. Patent titled “Power supply system for the sprayer boom”, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, inventors: Stanisław Parafiniuk, Sławomir Kocira, Milan Koszel, Jacek Ogrodniczek, Exclusive right number: Pat.245325, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/P.445567
17. Patent titled “Ignition initiation device in a burner for solid biofuels” (pending), University of Life Sciences in Lublin, inventors: Małgorzata Dula, Artur Kraszkiewicz, application number P.448199, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/P.448199
18. Patent titled “Plant biostimulator and method of its production” (pending), University of Life Sciences in Lublin, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, inventors: Sławomir Kocira, Agnieszka Szparaga, Andrea Bohatá, Michał Świeca, Anna Krawczuk, Petr Bartoš, Jan Bárta, Jan Šima, Jan Bedrniček, František Lorenc, Pavel Olšan, Jana Lencová, Adéla Stupková, Markéta Jarošová, Kristýna Perná, application number P.448421, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/P.448421
19. Patent titled “Plant biostimulator and method of its production” (pending), University of Life Sciences in Lublin, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, inventors: Sławomir Kocira, Agnieszka Szparaga, Andrea Bohatá, Michał Świeca, Anna Krawczuk, Petr Bartoš, Jan Bárta, Jan Šima, Jan Bedrniček, František Lorenc, Pavel Olšan, Jana Lencová, Adéla Stupková, Markéta Jarošová, Kristýna Perná, application number P.448417, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/P.448417

Utility Models

1. Utility model titled “Permanent magnet controlled non-return valve”, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Lublin University of Technology, inventors: Stanisław Parafiniuk, Sławomir Kocira, Jarosław Zubrzycki, Antoni Świć, exclusive right number Ru.069031, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/W.123910
2. Utility model titled “Non-return valve for temporary diversion of a liquids or gases flow direction”, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Lublin University of Technology, inventors: Stanisław Parafiniuk, Józef Sawa, Dariusz Wołos, Antoni Świć, exclusive right number Ru.069032, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/W.123911
3. Utility model titled “Biodegradable mesh for topsoil protection”, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, University of Natural Sciences and Humanities in Siedlce, inventors: Sławomir Kocira, Krzysztof Kapela, Marek Gugała, Krystyna Zarzecka, Marek Niewęgłowski, Anna Kocira, exclusive right number Ru.072277, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/W.128903
4. Utility model titled “Agricultural set”, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, University of Natural Sciences and Humanities in Siedlce, inventors: Sławomir Kocira, Krzysztof Kapela, Marek Gugała, Krystyna Zarzecka, Marek Niewęgłowski, Anna Sikorska, Anna Kocira, Urszula Malaga-Toboła, exclusive right number Ru.070803, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/W.125856
5. Utility model titled “Plant protection sprayer”, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, inventors: Stanisław Parafiniuk, Sławomir Kocira, Anna Krawczuk, Ewa Czerwińska, exclusive right number Ru.071900, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/W.127893
6. Utility model titled “Stabilizing and fixing holder for a butt adhesive joint”, Lublin University of Technology, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, inventors: Anna Rudawska, Jacek Ogrodniczek, exclusive right number Ru.073781, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/W.131690
7. Utility model titled “Fixing and fastening holder for glued lap joints”, Lublin University of Technology, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, inventors: Anna Rudawska, Jacek Ogrodniczek, exclusive right number Ru.073780, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/W.131689
8. Utility model titled “Seed drill section for sowing of rapeseed” (awaiting examination), University of Life Sciences in Lublin, inventors: Sławomir Kocira, Stanisław Parafiniuk, Anna Krawczuk, Artur Przywara, application number W.131050, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/W.131050
9. Utility model titled “Seed drill section for sowing of rapeseed” (awaiting examination), University of Life Sciences in Lublin, inventors: Sławomir Kocira, Stanisław Parafiniuk, Anna Krawczuk, Magdalena Kachel, application number W.131051, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/W.131051
10. Utility model titled “Seed drill section for sowing of rapeseed” (awaiting examination), University of Life Sciences in Lublin, inventors: Stanisław Parafiniuk, Sławomir Kocira, Anna Krawczuk, Artur Kraszkiewicz, application number W.131052, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/W.131052
11. Utility model titled “Seed drill section for sowing of rapeseed” (awaiting examination), University of Life Sciences in Lublin, inventors: Stanisław Parafiniuk, Sławomir Kocira, Anna Krawczuk, Milan Koszel, application number W.131049, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/W.131049

Industrial Designs

1. Industrial design titled “Sprayer for spraying”, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, inventors: Stanisław Parafiniuk, Jacek Wawrzosek, exclusive right number Rp.25414, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/Wp.27406
2. Industrial design titled “Sprayer for spraying”, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, inventors: Stanisław Parafiniuk, Jacek Wawrzosek, exclusive right number Rp.25415, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/Wp.27407
3. Industrial design titled “Sprayer for spraying”, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, inventors: Stanisław Parafiniuk, Jacek Wawrzosek, exclusive right number Rp.25416, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/Wp.27408
4. Industrial design titled “Sprayer for spraying”, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, inventors: Stanisław Parafiniuk, Jacek Wawrzosek, exclusive right number Rp.25417, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/Wp.27409
5. Industrial design titled “Sprayer for spraying”, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, inventors: Stanisław Parafiniuk, Jacek Wawrzosek, exclusive right number Rp.25418, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/Wp.27410

Inventions filed outside the University of Life Sciences in Lublin (UP):

Patents

1. Patent titled “Automotive vehicle trailer roof”, University of Natural Sciences and Humanities in Siedlce, inventors: Marek Gugała, Krzysztof Kapela, Krystyna Zarzecka, Anna Sikorska, Marek Niewęgłowski, Sławomir Kocira, exclusive right number Pat.231451, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/P.416029
2. Patent titled “Device for seed dressing”, University of Natural Sciences and Humanities in Siedlce, inventors: Marek Gugała, Krzysztof Kapela, Krystyna Zarzecka, Anna Sikorska, Marek Niewęgłowski, Sławomir Kocira, exclusive right number Pat.229579, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/P.416374
3. Patent titled “Mixer for loose feeds”, University of Natural Sciences and Humanities in Siedlce, inventors: Marek Gugała, Krzysztof Kapela, Krystyna Zarzecka, Marek Niewęgłowski, Sławomir Kocira, Anna Sikorska, Iwona Mystkowska, exclusive right number Pat.234580, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/P.421415
4. Patent titled “Ecological agent for releasing forms from concrete (ordinary and architectural)”, Bioeco Oil Spółka Akcyjna, inventors: Andrzej Machnikowski, Danuta Barnat-Hunek, Małgorzata Szafraniec, Magdalena Kachel, exclusive right number Pat.243891, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/P.437754
5. Patent titled “Folding rotor blade yoke”, Lublin University of Technology, inventors: Zbigniew Czyż, Mirosław Wendeker, Paweł Karpiński, Krzysztof Skiba, exclusive right number Pat.244046, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/P.443345
6. Patent titled “Main rotor hub”, Lublin University of Technology, inventors: Zbigniew Czyż, Mirosław Wendeker, Paweł Karpiński, Krzysztof Skiba, exclusive right number Pat.244047, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/P.443346
7. Patent titled “Method of producing a polysilicone agent for surface hydrophobization of mineral building materials” (pending), WKM-Energia Spółka z Ograniczoną Odpowiedzialnością, inventors: Andrzej Machnikowski, Danuta Barnat-Hunek, Magdalena Kachel, application number P.438149, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/P.438149
8. Patent titled “Method for obtaining agent for surface hydrophobization of mineral building materials” (pending), WKM-Energia Spółka z Ograniczoną Odpowiedzialnością, Andrzej Machnikowski, Danuta Barnat-Hunek, Magdalena Kachel, application number P.438151, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/P.438151
9. Patent titled “Retaining and fixing holder, especially overlay adhesive joints” (awaiting examination), Lublin University of Technology, inventors: Anna Rudawska, Izabela Miturska-Barańska, Patrycja Waleszkiewicz, Jacek Ogrodniczek, application number P.441639, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/P.441639
10. Patent titled “Hub with main rotor locking mechanism” (pending), Lublin University of Technology, Zbigniew Czyż, Krzysztof Skiba, Paweł Karpiński, Mirosław Wendeker, application number P.446982, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/P.446982
11. Patent titled “Hub with rotor removal mechanism” (pending), Lublin University of Technology, Zbigniew Czyż, Krzysztof Skiba, Paweł Karpiński, Mirosław Wendeker, application number P.446983, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/P.446983

Utility Models

1. Utility model titled “Fish feeder”, University of Natural Sciences and Humanities in Siedlce, inventors: inventors: Marek Gugała, Krzysztof Kapela, Krystyna Zarzecka, Marek Niewęgłowski, Sławomir Kocira, exclusive right number Ru.069927, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/W.125113
2. Utility model titled “Applicator of fertilizers” (decision expired), Sfoggia Polska Spółka z Ograniczoną Odpowiedzialnością, inventors: Antonio Sfoggia, Giorgio Sfoggia, Sławomir Kocira, application number W.125493, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/W.125493

Industrial Designs

1. Industrial design titled “Hybrid unmanned aerial vehicle”, Lublin University of Technology, inventors: Zbigniew Czyż, Krzysztof Skiba, Paweł Karpiński, Ksenia Siadkowska, Jacek Morawski, Piotr Blicharski, Bartosz Wyżykowski, exclusive right number Rp.26913, https://ewyszukiwarka.pue.uprp.gov.pl/search/pwp-details/Wp.29260

The date for the XIII FMPMSA Symposium has been set – it will take place on June 10-12 (Wednesday-Friday), 2026 in Szeged, Hungary. More information coming soon.

The 12th International Scientific Symposium “FARM MACHINERY AND PROCESS MANAGEMENT IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE” was held on June 12-14, 2024 in Lublin, Poland.

[Conference Proceedings of the XII International Scientific Symposium FARM MACHINERY AND PROCESS MANAGEMENT IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE]

The XI International Scientific Symposium “FARM MACHINERY AND PROCESS MANAGEMENT IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE” was held on June 13-15, 2022 in Bari, Italy.

[Conference Proceedings of the XI International Scientific Symposium FARM MACHINERY AND PROCESS MANAGEMENT IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE]

The 10th International Scientific Symposium “FARM MACHINERY AND PROCESS MANAGEMENT IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE” was held on November 20-20, 2019 in Lublin, Poland.

[Conference Proceedings of the X International Scientific Symposium FARM MACHINERY AND PROCESS MANAGEMENT IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE]

The 9th International Scientific Symposium “Technology and Process Management in Sustainable Agriculture” was held on November 22-24, 2017 in Lublin, Poland. The symposium was once again under the patronage of the European Society of Agricultural Engineers (EurAgEng).

[Conference Proceedings of the 9th International Scientific Symposium FARM MACHINERY AND PROCESS MANAGEMENT IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE]

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The 7th International Scientific Symposium “Management of Technology and Processes in Sustainable Agriculture” was held on November 25-27, 2015 in Gembloux, Belgium. The symposium was sponsored by the European Society of Agricultural Engineers (EurAgEng).

[Conference Proceedings of the 7th International Scientific Symposium FARM MACHINERY AND PROCESS MANAGEMENT IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE]

Representatives of our department, Professors Edmund Lorencowicz, Józef Sawa, and Stanisław Parafiniuk, as well as Professors Janusz Gołaszewski of UW-M and Stanisław Gędek of Rzeszów University of Technology, attended the workshop on the Polish side.

[Conference Proceedings of the Workshop SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE – POLAND AND PORTUGAL]

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The 6th International Scientific Symposium “Technology and Process Management in Sustainable Agriculture” was held on November 20-22, 2013 in Lublin (Poland). The symposium was under the patronage of the European Society of Agricultural Engineers (EurAgEng). Conference materials were posted at CABI (www.cabi.org).

We would like to thank all sponsors for their engagement and support of the Symposium.

[Conference Proceedings of the 6th International Scientific Symposium FARM MACHINERY AND PROCESS MANAGEMENT IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE]

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The 5th International Scientific Symposium “Technology and Process Management in Sustainable Agriculture” was held on November 23-24, 2011 in Lublin (Poland).

[Conference Proceedings of the 5th International Scientific Symposium FARM MACHINERY AND PROCESS MANAGEMENT IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE]

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He was born on April 13, 1973 in Włodawa (Poland). In the years 1988-93 he attended the Agricultural Mechanization College in Korołówka. After graduating from the college in 1993, he began his studies at the Agricultural University in Lublin, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering. He completed these studies in 1998 with a master’s degree in the specialty: Organization of Production and Technical Service of Agriculture. He wrote his master’s thesis entitled “The influence of the technical and operational parameters of the Sampo combine harvester on the amount of losses during the harvesting of grain-legume mixtures” under the supervision of Prof. Mieczysław Szpryngiel.

After completing his studies in the same year, he began his doctoral studies at the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering at the Lublin Agricultural Academy. During his doctoral studies, he completed a one-year internship in the United States organized by The Ohio State University.

In 2003, he received his doctorate in agricultural sciences in the field of Agricultural Engineering, specialty: Economics and Organization of Agricultural Mechanization at the Lublin Agricultural Academy. He wrote his doctoral dissertation at the Lublin Agricultural Academy under the supervision of Prof. Józef Sawa entitled “The influence of the agricultural production system on the efficiency of mechanization in family farms.”

In 2013, he received his post-doctoral degree in agricultural engineering, specialty: application of agrochemicals, based on his scientific achievements and the submitted habilitation dissertation entitled “Conversion of the results of single nozzle research to the identification of the field boom operation of a sprayer”.

Since 2020, he has been employed as a university professor.

In 2003, he began working at the Department of Machine Operation and Management in Agricultural Engineering, at the Quality Management Department, as an assistant. He was then appointed to the position of assistant professor in 2004. On April 1, 2011, he was appointed head of the Laboratory of Agrochemical Application Techniques at the same department.

His scientific achievements include 106 publications, 56 of which are considered original creative works. He is a co-author of 7 chapters in scientific monographs, a co-author of 5 patents, 3 utility models, and 5 industrial designs. He has supervised one completed PhD thesis, 35 master’s theses, and 62 engineering theses.

He has served as a reviewer in two habilitation proceedings, secretary of a habilitation proceeding, and reviewer in three doctoral proceedings.

He completed scientific internships at:

• Centre Wallonde Recherches Agrronomiques Gembloux, Belgium
• Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Slovakia
• Department of Agrobiotechnology at the Koszalin University of Technology, Poland
• Department of Monitoring and Signalling of Agropests at the Plant Protection Institute – State Research Institute, Poznań, Poland

Between 2010 and 2019, he was a member of the advisory board for the Management and Production Engineering program.

Since 2019, he has been the chairman of the advisory board for the Agricultural and Forest Engineering program and since 2022, for the Agricultural Machinery and Agrotronics program.

• Member of the Association of Agricultural Engineers and Technicians
• Member of the Polish Society of Agricultural Engineering
• Member of the International Commission of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
• Member of the Committee on Agricultural Engineering
• Member of the Senate Commission for Experimental Farms of the University of Life Sciences in Lublin

Awarded the Bronze Medal for Long Service and the Medal of the Union of Lublin.

Participant in research teams:

• Research project KBN No. 5 PO6F01216 entitled: “New methods for the study of material and energy costs and the assessment of energy intensity of production in agricultural farms” IBMER Warsaw, 1999-2001.
• Research project KBN No. 3 P06R 037 22 entitled: “The impact of new technologies and the level and structure of material and energy costs on the quality of agricultural raw materials” (Lublin Agricultural Academy, 2002-2004).
• Research project – NCBiR No. NR 120043 06/2009 entitled: “Technological and ecological modernization of selected family farms” Technological and Natural Sciences Institute in Falenty (former IBMER), 2009-2012.
• As the main contractor in the international project MNiSW 493/N-Belgia/2009/0 “Development of methods and devices for comprehensive studies of the quality of work of agricultural sprayers and validation of these methods”, 2009-2012.
• Research project of the NAWA program, Joint Research Projects. Bilateral exchange between Poland and Belgium-Wallonia 2019, “The use of biostimulants in soybean cultivation”.
• Research project of the NAWA program under the Strategic Partnership program. Project “Key, long-term cooperation for the development of an innovative, ecological approach to the production of biostimulants” (BPI/PST/2021/1/00034/U/00001) Project started in 2022.

Born on August 21, 1945 in Łopiennik Górny (Lublin Voivodeship, Poland). Graduated from the Poznań University of Life Sciences in 1968.

Master’s thesis in Agricultural Economics and Organization at the Poznań University of Life Sciences (1968). Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences from the Warsaw Institute of Agricultural Mechanization, Building, and Electrification (IBMER) (1977). Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering – Organization and Economics of Agricultural Mechanization from the Lublin University of Life Sciences (1998). Professor of Agricultural Sciences (2004).

Worked at the IBMER in Poznań (1968-1978) and Lublin (1978-1990), including as Deputy Head of the Department of Agricultural Machinery Testing. Worked at the Lublin University of Life Sciences since 1991. Completed a one-year internship in the United States (1971-1972).

He published over 210 papers, including 88 authored and 56 original works. Co-author of 1 textbook. Author or co-author of 5 patents. Conducted over 200 unpublished studies on qualification tests and safety of agricultural machinery operation. Supervised two doctoral dissertations and 56 master’s theses, as well as 22 engineering theses.

He collaborated with the Agricultural Research Centre (W-CRA) Gembloux in Belgium and other research centers in Poland. Multiple co-author of projects at the IBMER in Warsaw. Participated in and coordinated KBN research projects, including:

• Principal investigator of the project 3 P06R 037 22 (2002-2004) on the impact of new technologies and the level and structure of material and energy inputs on the quality of agricultural raw materials
• Coordinator of the international project MNiSW: Decision NR 493/N-Belgia/2009/0 (2009-2012) on the development of methods and devices for comprehensive studies of the operation of agricultural sprayers and the validation of these methods
• Coordinator of the KBN research topic B1 / 2001-2002, conducted with W-CRA Belgium, on the study of environmentally acceptable techniques for the application of agrochemicals in agriculture

Member of the Polish Society of Agricultural Engineering, the Mechanization Section of the Polish Academy of Sciences Committee on Agricultural Technology, and the Scientific-Problem Commission on Motorization and Energy in Agriculture of the Polish Academy of Sciences Lublin Branch.

Awards and honors: Golden Cross of Merit, Golden IBMER Warsaw Badge, “Meritorious Agricultural Worker” badge.

Born on August 10, 1943 in Lutsk (Ukraine).

Graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture, Warsaw Agricultural University (WSR) in Lublin in 1968. Doctorate in Agricultural Engineering from the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural University in Lublin (AR) in 1974. Senior Assistant (1975-1976). Associate Professor (1976-1994). Associate Professor (1994-2004). Full Professor (since 2004). Vice Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering (1993-1999). Dean of the Faculty of Production Engineering (1999-2005).

Author and co-author of over 200 scientific and popular science publications in the field of new technologies for combine harvesting of seeds of non-cereal crops, forage grasses, millet, canary grass and new zero-zero varieties of rapeseed. Popularizer and enthusiast of the use of non-conventional energy sources, including solar and wind energy. Co-author of 1 textbook; author of 2 patents and 14 utility models. Supervisor of 6 doctoral dissertations, 35 master’s theses and 5 engineering theses.

Member of: Section of Mechanization of the Committee on Agricultural Technology of the Polish Academy of Sciences (1993-1995 and 2003-2005). League for the Defense of the Country (since 1957). Polish Association of Engineers and Mechanics (since 1963). Polish Teachers’ Union (since 1970). Polish Agrophysical Society (since 1997).

Decorations: Golden Cross of Merit (1988). Gold Medal “For Merits to LOK” (1976). Medal of the National Commission of Education (1997). Gold Medal “For Merits to LOK” (2001). Gold Medal “For Merits to the Defense of the Country” (2002).

Born on January 20, 1925 in Radawiec (Lublin Voivodeship, Poland). Died on November 24, 2003 in Lublin.

Master of Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (1951). Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Warsaw Agricultural University (1969). Doctor of Technical Sciences in the field of agricultural mechanization, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering (1976). Associate Professor (1986). Full Professor (1994).

Assistant Professor, Department of General Plant Cultivation and Breeding, Faculty of Agriculture, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (1949-1952). Agronomist, County Office of Agriculture in Lublin (1952-1955). Vice President for Mechanization, Provincial Union of Agricultural Circles in Lublin (1961-1966). Senior Assistant for Mechanization, Institute of Agricultural Mechanization (1966-1969). Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Machinery Operation, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering (1969-1977). Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Machinery Operation (1977-1986). Deputy Director of the Institute of Agricultural Mechanization for Didactics (1976-1982). Vice Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering (1984-1990). Head of the Department of Agricultural Machinery Operation, Institute of Agricultural Mechanization (1989-1995).

Chairman of the Faculty’s ZNP organization (1976-1980). Member of the Sejm of the Polish People’s Republic (1957-1961). Member of the Provincial People’s Council and Chairman of the Agricultural and Forestry Commission of the Provincial People’s Council (1961-1966). Chairman of the Mechanization and Construction Team at the Lublin Voivodeship Governor’s Office (1986-1989). Member of the Committee on Agricultural Technology of the Polish Academy of Sciences (1985-1989). Member of the Agricultural Technology Section of the National Science Committee (1991-1993).

Author of over 140 publications in the field of machine technology, agricultural transport, organization and economics of mechanization in individual farms, including 3 textbooks and 3 scripts. Supervisor of 38 master’s theses, promoter of 2 doctoral dissertations.

Silver Cross of Merit (1957). Knight’s Cross of the Order of Regained Independence (1963). Medal of the National Commission of Education (1978). Officer’s Cross of the Order of Regained Independence (1989).

He was born on April 29, 1923 in Łupiny (Siedlce region, Poland). He died on May 24, 1989 in Lublin.

M.Sc. of the Faculty of Agriculture of the Maria Curie-Sklodowska University (1950), Ph.D. in agricultural sciences of the Faculty of Agriculture of the Warsaw Agricultural University (1960), Ph.D. in agricultural mechanization from the same Faculty (1965), associate professor (1969), professor (1975).

Assistant Professor of the Department of General Machine Construction, Faculty of Agriculture, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (1950-1960). Associate Professor of the Department of Agricultural Mechanization, Faculty of Agriculture, Warsaw Agricultural University (1961-1965). Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Agricultural Machinery Operation (1966-1989). Vice Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture (1960-1963). Deputy Director of the Institute of Agricultural Mechanization (1963-1969). Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering (1969-1972). Vice-Rector for Science (1972-1975). Director of the Institute of Agricultural Mechanization (1976-1982). Head of the Inter-University Pedagogical Studies (1986-1989).

President of the Polish Teachers’ Union (1955-1959). Chairman of the Scientific Council of the Polish Scientific Film Association (1977-1987). Chairman of the National Section of the Polish Society of Agricultural Engineers, Agricultural Mechanization Section (1970-1973). Chairman of the Polish Academy of Sciences Research Film Team (1977-1989). Member of the Main Council of Higher Education and Science (1972-1976). Chairman of the Training Technology Team, Deputy Chairman of the Main Council of Higher Education (1975-1981). Secretary of the Main Disciplinary Commission of the Ministry of Higher Education (1974-1978).

Author or co-author of over 500 publications in the field of agricultural mechanization, higher education didactics, as well as 8 textbooks and scripts, 19 educational and documentary films. Supervisor of 95 master’s theses, promoter of 20 doctoral dissertations, mentor of 8 habilitation dissertations.

Soldier of the Polish Home Army and the Peasants’ Battalions

Decorations: Silver Cross of Merit (1959), Gold Cross of Merit (1961), Knight’s Cross of the Order of Regained Independence (1971), Medal of the National Commission of Education (1969), “Meritorious Teacher of the Polish People’s Republic” (1974), Officer’s Cross of the Order of Regained Independence (1979).