Category: Senior Researchers

Dawid Borycki, PhD

University Degree:

PhD, Nicolaus Copernicus University

Position at ICTER:

Senior Researcher

Research Areas:

Statistical and diffuse optics, software engineering, biomedical engineering

Dawid Borycki, D.Sc., Ph.D. specializes in biomedical optics, statistical optics, and software engineering. Dawid graduated with honors from Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland (MSc. in 2007, Ph.D. 2011). In 2022 he received habilitation degree (D.Sc.) from the Institute of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering Polish Academy of Sciences. 

He co-authored more than 25 scientific articles published in peer-reviewed journals such as Optica, Scientific Reports, Biomedical Express, Optics Express, and Optics Letters. He also holds two patents issued by the US patent office. In addition, he published 11 books and over 60 articles on programming, cloud technologies, and machine learning.  

Dawid has more than 14 years of experience in research and development. He specializes in the field of biomedical engineering, especially in biomedical imaging. He completed scientific projects in various scientific institutions (Nicolaus Copernicus University, University of California Davis, Polish Academy of Sciences). In addition, he served as a consultant in various commercial companies: Canon, Optopol Technology, Optina Diagnostics. 

His most outstanding scientific achievement is the creation of novel optical methods which use light interferometry. The first one, interferometric near-infrared spectroscopy (iNIRS), is for non-invasive brain sensing. The second one, spatiotemporal optical coherence tomography (STOC-T), is for ultra-fast human retinal imaging at cellular resolution.  

At ICTER, Dawid developed computational algorithms for STOC-T

Karol Karnowski, PhD

University Degree:

PhD in Biophysics, Nicolaus Copernicus University

Position at ICTER:

Acting IDoc Leader, Senior Researcher

Research Areas:

Biomedical Applications of Photonics

“I am a seasoned researcher with over 15 years of experience in optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging techniques. My scientific interests lie in the biomedical applications of imaging technologies, particularly in enhancing contrast by exploring the dynamic, mechanical, and polarization properties of tissues. Additionally, I am passionate about the miniaturization of imaging systems and the development of cost-effective solutions.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed numerous research projects and secured various grants, demonstrating my ability to lead and execute. I have also been instrumental in developing prototype clinical devices, bridging the gap between research and practical medical applications.

Mentorship is a key aspect of my professional life. I take great pride in guiding and supporting younger colleagues, having supervised two PhD candidates and over ten master’s students to date. This role allows me to contribute to the growth of emerging scientists.

Currently, I serve as the Acting PI of the IDoc Group at ICTER, where I lead a team of specialists in advanced biomedical imaging techniques and robotics. Additionally, I actively support the centre’s public relations efforts, promoting our research achievements and enhancing our scientific community’s visibility”.

Katarzyna Komar, PhD Eng.

University Degree:

PhD, Polish Academy of Sciences, The Szewalski Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery in Gdansk

Position at ICTER:

Senior Researcher

Research Areas:

visual psychophysics, eye-imaging, non-linear optics, laser spectroscopy

E-mail: kkomar@ichf.edu.pl
Scopus Profile: 12241788500
Researcher's ORCID Id: 0000-0003-0229-3735

Exploration of two-photon vision, i.e., a phenomenon of perception of pulsed near-infrared lasers due to two-photon absorption in visual pigments. Focuses on developing optical systems and methods for psychophysical testing of this newly discovered way of perception of light and on integrating these methods into ophthalmic imaging systems.

Recently, at ICTER, she has been implementing the Proof of Concept project of the Foundation for Polish Science, which aims to construct a prototype of two-photon AR glasses.