The second Scientific Conference of the best scientists in the world – TOP 2%
On the 11th of September, the 2nd Scientific Conference of the best scientists in the world – TOP 2% took place at the Faculty of Transport and Aviation Engineering of the Silesian University of Technology. 47 scientists from universities and institutes in Katowice and the Silesian region who are among the 2% of the most cited scientists in the world, expressed their active interest in the conference.
The conference was held under the honorary patronage of the Rector of the Silesian University of Technology, Prof. Dr Hab. Eng. Marek Pawełczyk, Mayor of the City of Katowice Dr Marcin Krupa, as well as the Polish Academy of Sciences, Katowice Branch, whose president is Prof. Dr Hab. in Medical Sciences Andrzej Wiecek. The opening of the event was attended by, among others the Vice Rector for Collaboration with Civic and Economic Environment at SUT, Dr Hab. Eng. Marcin Staniek, Prof. SUT and Vice-Rector for General Affairs Prof. Dr Hab. Eng. Bożena Skołud.
- This is the prestige of a scientist, which means that their research is important at the present time and that many people reach for the results of these studies, - said the Vice-Rector Bożena Skołud. - It is also a promotion of the university. If young persons are looking for a university for themselves, they often check the rankings. If they see that there are top scientists, the best in the world, it is worth to look at this university, study there, shape their future there. It is a celebration of science and of those people who improve the quality of science and the whole environment.
The first four papers of scientists from among the 2% most cited in the world were about medicine. They were delivered by: Prof Andrzej Więcek Prof. Dr Hab in Med. Sciences, Michał Tender, world-famous cardiologist, Honorary Professor of the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Prof. Dr Hab Janusz Błaszczyk – professor emeritus, professionally associated with the Academy of Physical Education named after Jerzy Kukuczka in Katowice and Rector of the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice Prof. Dr Hab. in Medical Sciences Tomasz Szczepański.
- Then a paper prepared by Prof. Dr. Hab. Eng., hon. prof., DHC Mult Leszek A. Dobrzański was delivered, which concerned a very important combination of medical and technical issues and gradually introduced the listeners to the world of technology. Another paper on energy technologies and fuels of the future was prepared by Prof. Dr Hab. Eng. Janusz Kotowicz, Vice-Rector of the Silesian University of Technology in the last two terms – recalls the originator and chairman of the organizing committee of the conference Dr Hab. Eng. Grzegorz Wojnar, Prof. SUT from the Faculty of Transport and Aviation Engineering at SUT - The last two very interesting papers, delivered in the plenary session, were prepared by Prof. Dr Hab. Eng. Jarosław Polański and Dr. Hab Tomasz Siudyga from the University of Silesia in Katowice and Dr Hab, Artur Strzelecki, Prof. of the University. Economics in Katowice.
Then the conference proceedings were held in three panels. Among the speakers were many scientists from the Silesian University of Technology. The subject of the first panel concerned medicine, chemistry and modern materials that can be used in health care.
The second panel focused on energy, heat, climate, sustainable policy, and energy-intensive production.
In the third panel, the Queen of Science - mathematics was discussed, and its application in intelligent systems, modelling, dynamics, transport, and materials engineering. All the papers were received with great interest and talks on them took place both in the backstage and during a gala dinner – concluded Prof. Wojnar.
A detailed account and photo gallery can be found on the website: https://www.polsl.pl/rt2/top2nnws2025/
