Research

Scientific research

Scientific research conducted at the Department of Applied Mechanics focuses on the analysis of dynamic phenomena in mechanical systems, structural strength and biomechanics of biological systems.

The research activity is carried out in three specialized research units: the Division of General Mechanics, the Division of Strength of Materials and the Division of Biomechanics. Research carried out in the Department combines laboratory experiments, numerical simulations and mathematical modelling, enabling the analysis of complex physical phenomena and the development of modern engineering solutions.

Dynamics of mechanical systems
Strength of materials
Biomechanics
Numerical simulations

Research units

Research areas of the Department

The scientific profile of the Department is built around three complementary divisions, combining theoretical foundations, engineering analysis and interdisciplinary applications.

Division of General Mechanics

The Division of General Mechanics conducts research in the field of dynamics of complex mechanical systems and modern methods for modelling engineering structures.

dynamics of mechanical systems
modelling of active composite structures
analysis of nonlinear vibrations, bifurcations and deterministic chaos
vibration control methods
energy harvesting technologies from mechanical vibrations

Division of Strength of Materials

The Division of Strength of Materials conducts research on the behaviour of materials and structures under mechanical loads.

analysis of structural strength and stability
optimization of engineering structures
research in the field of mechanics of materials
analysis of material and structural failure processes

Division of Biomechanics

The Division of Biomechanics specializes in experimental research and numerical simulations of biomechanical systems.

analysis of kinematics and dynamics of biomechanical systems
research on methods of energy harvesting during physical activity
analysis of the human musculoskeletal system during sports activity
studies of vibrations of microscopic biological structures (e.g. auditory ossicles)

Projects

Currently implemented research projects

Researchers of the Department carry out projects financed, among others, by the National Science Centre (NCN), focused on the development of advanced methods for analysing mechanical and biomechanical systems.

NCN 2021/41/B/ST8/003190

Principal investigator: Prof. Jerzy Warmiński

Topic: Regular and chaotic vibrations of nonlinear multistable systems with active elements for energy harvesting

Project period: 10.01.2022 – 10.01.2025

NCN DEC-2024/53/B/ST8/03778

Principal investigator: Prof. Rafał Rusinek

Topic: Dynamics of the human ear stimulated by a piezoelectric membrane – an innovative hybrid model

Project period: 2025 – 2028

NCN 2022/45/N/ST8/02447

Principal investigator: M.Sc. Eng. Robert Zabłotni

Topic: Nonlinear effects occurring during simultaneous stimulation of the human ear with sound and an implant

Project period: 02.02.2023 – 01.02.2025

How we work

Research carried out in the Department integrates theoretical analysis, experimental investigations and computer-based modelling. This approach enables the team to study complex nonlinear phenomena, evaluate structural behaviour and develop practical solutions for engineering and biomedical applications.

Research methodology

laboratory experiments
numerical simulations
mathematical modelling
structural and dynamic analysis
interdisciplinary engineering applications

Summary

Research with scientific and practical impact

Research carried out in the Department of Applied Mechanics contributes to the development of modern methods for analysing dynamic systems, designing engineering structures and applying biomechanics in medicine and technology.