Master’s degree in Cell Biology at the Jagiellonian University, Poland
Scientific Editor
Marcin Powęska is responsible for creating press releases and proofreading content prepared by scientists. Standardizes and checks materials published on the ICTER website and social media channels.
He has over 15 years of journalistic experience. He is the author of numerous popular science articles in the magazines “Focus”, “Wiedza i Życie”, “Świat Wiedzy”, as well as on the portals Interia.pl and Focus.pl.
Phd, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK
IP Broker
ultrafast laser physics
Industrial RD&I experience. Laser systems development (8 years at MSquared UK), product development and customer relations, patent application preparation process, laser laboratory and high-tech production site design and organization, high-tech business development.
Graduate in sociology and international relations, University of Warsaw
Joanna Kartasiewicz is an experienced manager and international education enthusiast. She is skilled in research project management in an international setting. She has built her expertise working for more than 15 years for leading private universities in Poland and in public sector. Joanna has also been an active member of international associations that support internationalisation of higher education and research managers and administrators.
Master’s degree in Economics at the Warsaw Agricultural University, Poland
HR and Accounting Officer
Completed: numerous courses and training in HR, accounting and tax issues. I work in the field of HR, payroll, and Human Resources. I also do bookkeeping and records of fixed assets and equipment.
MSc in Psychology at the Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw
Purchasing Expert
Purchasing expert with over 20 years of experience in purchasing, logistics and finance. Strengths include combining knowledge of import-export transactions, triangular and chain transactions closely related to customs regulations, the VAT Law, with knowledge of guidelines for the moment of tax liability and the completion of documentation necessary for the application of the relevant VAT rates.
For many years she has managed purchasing and logistics processes in full scope, from procurement to delivery and sale of goods. She executed international import-export contracts, coordinated international, triangular and chain transactions. She worked closely with the sales, accounting, legal, IT departments, combining the requirements of multiple parties involved in the projects. In 2018-2019, she was responsible for the implementation of SAP ByD in an international organization for the purchasing-warehouse-sales panel.
Since 2020, she has led purchasing procedures for the International Eye Research Center. She has knowledge of the Guidelines for eligibility of costs in projects financed by EU funds POIR, FENG, KPO, as well as national funds ABM, NCBR. He has experience in conducting procurement processes in accordance with the Public Procurement Law.
Privately an amateur athlete. Triathlete.
Master’s degree in psychology from Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University. She is currently studying Project Management at Kozminski University. She is certified as an EY R&D Project Manager.
Bachelor’s degree graduate of Finno-Ugric Philology at the University of Warsaw.
Administrative Support Assistant
Alicja joined ICTER in July 2024. She manages calendars and visits, handles correspondence, supports meetings and events, and prepares documents. She maintains records and assists some departments, handles invoices for the purchasing team, and ensures effective communication with the Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, as well as internal and external stakeholders, promptly addressing inquiries.
An animal enthusiast, she also has a keen interest in classical and fantasy literature, as well as history and peri-theological sciences.
Photo taken by Dr. Karol Karnowski.
