Department name |
Department of Safety Engineering |
Department authorities |
Head of Department prof. SUT, PhD, DSc, Eng. Małgorzata Wyganowska, e-mail: malgorzata.wyganowska@polsl.pl tel.:+48 32 237 27 10
Deputy Head of Department prof. SUT, PhD, DSc, Eng. Katarzyna Tobór-Osadnik, e-mail: katarzyna.tobor-osadnik@polsl.pl tel.: +48 32 237 17 74
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Research |
– Research areas The Department of Safety Engineering conducts research across a wide range of topics related to occupational safety, environmental protection, and public security. The work includes studies on gas emissions from decommissioned mines, fire hazards in post-mining areas, numerical simulations of fire development in buildings, as well as issues of digitization, energy transition, workplace ergonomics, and audits of occupational health and safety management systems. Another important focus is crisis management, protection of critical infrastructure, rescue systems, and the analysis of risks associated with major industrial accidents. Within the department, there are two dedicated research teams. The Occupational Safety Team focuses on safety culture, workplace psychology, ergonomics, and modern technologies in occupational health and safety. The Public Safety Team investigates environmental, energy, and mining hazards, as well as crisis management and rescue systems. More information can be found on the official website https://www.polsl.pl/rg/en/research-areas-2/ |
– Projects The Department of Safety Engineering participates in numerous research and implementation projects funded by European, national, and industrial sources. These initiatives include both international educational and research partnerships as well as the deployment of innovative technological solutions in the fields of occupational safety and energy transition. The projects encompass scientific research as well as practical applications—ranging from innovative technologies that enhance workplace safety, through the development of education and competencies in the area of safety, to international initiatives supporting sustainable development and energy transformation. Selected Research and Implementation Projects – CIRCEXTIN (2020–2023) 06/050/WDP20/ (2020-1-PL01-KA203-082089) – Geomatics for Disaster Risk Reduction (2020–2024) 06/050/WDP20/0110 – Importance of Raw Materials in the Economy of V4 Countries (2020–2022) 06/030/UED21/0060 Research on the role of raw materials in the economies of Visegrad Group countries. Project leader: Katarzyna Tobór-Osadnik. Role of Silesian University of Technology: Partner. Funding source: International Visegrad Fund. – Work Safety as a Value, Need and Obligation in Accordance with Industry 4.0 (2023) The project included two joint tasks carried out by a six-person team composed of employees from the Department of Safety Engineering at the Silesian University of Technology (Piotr Mocek, Adam Duda, Joanna Herczakowska, Marcin Krause, Maja Taraszkiewicz-Łyda, and Ewelina Włodarczyk), as well as four individual tasks performed by the project leader, Dr. Eng. Piotr Mocek. These individual tasks were related to obtaining implementation certificates for the Intrinsically Safe Noise Sensor GCH ver.1.01, designed to improve and enhance workplace safety conditions in heavy industry plants located within the Upper Silesian–Zagłębie Metropolis. Project leader: Dr. Eng. Piotr Mocek. – Study on Employee Reactions and Effectiveness of VR Training (2025) Project investigating the effectiveness of training methods using virtual reality and employee responses to new techniques. Project leader: Dr. Eng. Adam Duda. – Implementation Doctorate VI MI (2022–2026) Adaptive Business Intelligence models for monitoring the effectiveness of investment and implementation project management in a public university. Project leader: Anna Bluszcz. Funding source: Ministry of Education and Science (MEiN). – Support for the Just Transition Process through Promotion of Higher Education (2025) FESL.10.26-IZ.01-09F3/23. Activities included events and promotional initiatives such as “Modern Technologies in Safety Management” in Rybnik. Project performer: Ewelina Włodarczyk. – Safe Work – VR Demonstrator Integrated with AI (2025–2027) – Development of an interactive training system using VR and AI to enhance workplace safety and diversify industrial training beyond the mining sector. Project leader at Silesian University of Technology: Dr. Eng. Adam Duda. Role of SUT: Partner. More information can be found on the official website https://www.polsl.pl/rg/en/projects/ |
Education |
The programs offered by the Department of Safety Engineering cover both undergraduate (Bachelor’s) and graduate (Master’s) studies, available in full-time and part-time modes taught in Polish. The Bachelor’s degree curriculum is organized into two specialization tracks: Public Safety and Crisis Management and Occupational Safety and Health. During the first four semesters, students follow a common curriculum, while in the fifth semester they choose their specialization. The Bachelor’s program lasts seven semesters and leads to the professional title of Engineer. Graduates may continue their education in the Master’s program, which also offers two specialization tracks: Public Safety and Crisis Management and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). The Master’s program lasts three semesters and concludes with the professional title of Master of Science. |
