Category: Technicians

Tomasz Gawroński, MSc Eng.

University Degree:

MSc diploma in Automatic Control, Robotics, and Industrial Information Technology, Faculty of Mechatronics, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland

Position at ICTER:

Technical Specialist

Research Areas:

Robotics, data analysis, machine learning

E-mail: tgawronski@ichf.edu.pl
Researcher's ORCID Id: 0009-0003-4018-2443

In the IDoc Group, Tomasz works on robotics-related issues, with a particular focus on data analysis and the development of machine learning algorithms for robotic systems.

In his free time, he enjoys swimming and listening to heavy metal music.

The photo of Tomasz was taken by Dr. Karol Karnowski.

Mateusz Grochalski, MSc.

University Degree:

MSc in Technical Physics, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland

Position at ICTER:

Specialist

Research Areas:

Two-photon vision, vision sciences

E-mail: mateusz.grochalski@ichf.edu.pl
Researcher's ORCID Id: 0009-0008-6752-7938

Mateusz completed his Master’s degree in Technical Physics at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń in 2024. He is currently pursuing his academic career as a PhD student at the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School “Academia Copernicana” at the same university.
At ICTER, Mateusz works in the Physical Optics and Biophotonics Team since November 2024. He is involved in the project “Retinal display based on two-photon vision for augmented reality.”

In his free time, Mateusz enjoys karaoke, playing chess, and cycling.

Patricio Espinoza Guevara, MSc

University Degree:

Electronic, Telecommunication and Network Engineer, Polytechnic of Chimborazo (ESPOCH), Ecuador; Master’s in Photonics from the Warsaw University of Technology

Position at ICTER:

Specialist

Research Areas:

Physical optics, two-photon vision, terahertz radiation

He pursued his Master’s studies remotely during the pandemic at the Universidad de la Rioja (UNIR) in Spain, earning a degree in Educational Technologies and Digital Skills. Afterwards, he continued his education in Poland, obtaining a Master’s in Photonics from the Warsaw University of Technology (WUT). Patricio also worked as a technical professor at his alma mater in Ecuador (ESPOCH) and taught Spanish and English in Poland while completing his Master’s degree.

His hobbies are photography, edition of videos and photos, read books, box, mixed martial arts, professional dancer and he is a scout.

Patricio joined ICTER, the Physical Optics and Biophotonics (POB) group as a Specialist in October, 2024, where he is involved in the project “Observation of the visual cycle in vivo using fluorescence with two-photon excitation”.

Jan Klajnert, MSc

University Degree:

MSc degree in Biotechnology at the Medical University of Łódź in 2020.

Position at ICTER:

Technical Specialist

He joined the Computational Genomics Group (CGG) in 2024 in the role of Technical Specialist. Jan Klajnert supports the CGG team in the NDS project, and is involved in research on improving the protocol for processing paraffin-embedded samples and SHARE-seq. In science, he is interested in learning new molecular biology techniques. Jan Klajnert plans to start a PhD on Microbiome Analysis, under the supervision of Dr. Marcin Tabaka.

Jan’s MSc thesis was devoted to the dynamic regulation of the oncogene amplicons number in primary in vitro cultures of glioblastoma cells. Over the following years, he participated in commercial projects aimed at innovative approaches to isolating bacteria from animal samples (with particular emphasis on aquatic pathogens), and developing diagnostic processes based on biochemical and genetic techniques. He worked 4 years at Proteon Pharmaceuticals.

After work, Jan likes to relax by playing strategy games, he is also interested in developing his knowledge of physics.

Krzysztof Gromada, PhD

University Degree:

Master and Engineer of Robotics, Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Mechatronics; PhD, Warsaw University of Technology

Position at ICTER:

Robotics Software Architect

Research Areas:

Software engineering, robotics, electronics

E-mail: kgromada@ichf.edu.pl
Researcher's ORCID Id: 0000-0003-3125-7661

Krzysztof Gromada received his engineer and master of science diplomas in Robotics from Warsaw University of Technology – faculty of Mechatronics. He started his PhD as Industrial Doctorate for Polish Armament Group, but interrupted his studies after 2 years, when he joined ICTER. In the meantime Krzysztof finalized his thesis by developing localization algorithm for GPS-denied navigation. He defended his doctoral thesis at Warsaw University of Technology as extrinsic student of AEEiTK (Robotics).

He is a researcher focused on synthetic aperture radars imagery processing and autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles navigation.

His professional achievements include the co-development of the PGZ-19R ‘Orlik’ UAV system, next-gen household robot system, and Porsche Taycan electric safety metrology systems.

In his spare time, Krzysztof does acrobatics, builds guitars and other handcrafts (some can be viewed on his personal YouTube channel), but also plays PC games.

Krzysztof joined the IDoc Team in April 2022 in the position of Robotics Software Architect. His main tasks focus on:

 – Software architecture and development at IDOC project.

 – Development of algorithms for robot control, signal processing, and computer vision (including AI).  

– Robotics-related support in the project.

Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@madrobotchris.

Adam Kurek, Eng.

University Degree:

Engineering degree from the University of Ecology and Management in Warsaw, Poland

Position at ICTER:

Technical specialist

Research Areas:

Software development for robot arm manipulator

Adam is a computer engineering graduate from the University of Ecology and Management in Warsaw (now the Technical and Artistic Academy of Applied Sciences in Warsaw). He began his professional journey at ICTER as an intern and now continues his work as a technical specialist. In the IDoc project, Adam is responsible for the software for human-computer and computer-human interfaces, as well as device communication itself.
Outside of work, Adam is passionate about taekwondo as well as various sports and e-sports.

Adam’s photo was taken by Dr. Karol Karnowski.

Jadwiga Milkiewicz, MSc

University Degree:

MSc Chemistry (Jan Długosz Academy; University of Leeds)

Position at ICTER:

Specialist

Research Areas:

optical engineering, femtosecond spectroscopy, multiphoton processes, fluorescences

E-mail: jmilkiewicz@ichf.edu.pl
Researcher's ORCID Id: 0000-0002-1789-2266

Graduated in Chemistry, for the most of her professional carrier she worked on developing and using various spectroscopic systems, such as, gas phase ion imaging, or fluorescence up-conversion. She joined the Physical Optics and Biophotonics Group in 2019 to work on developing pioneering ophtalmoscopic technique based on two-photon excited fluorescence from the retina of the human eye. Recently, she became a member of the Image-guided Devices for Ophthalmic Care Group, and her main focus is on building an innovative device for fast screening of an early stage keratoconus.

Marta Nowak

Position at ICTER:

Animal Keeper

Research Areas:

Animals

Animal keeper – daily care of animals.