What you gain
- access to international academic expertise,
- exposure to modern research methods and technologies,
- development of professional English language skills,
- opportunity to expand academic networks and international contacts.
Visiting Professors Program
The Visiting Professors Program at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Lublin University of Technology, is designed to enrich the educational experience of students through direct contact with distinguished international scientists and industry experts.
Within the program, renowned professors from leading universities and research institutions around the world are invited to deliver lectures, workshops and specialised courses in English. These courses allow students to gain knowledge about the latest scientific developments, emerging technologies and global engineering trends.
Courses
Courses offered within the Visiting Professors Program focus on advanced topics in mechanical engineering and related fields. They include areas such as:
Classes are conducted in English and may be organised in online, hybrid or on-site formats, allowing participation of both international lecturers and students.
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Participation in the Visiting Professors Program supports academic development, internationalisation and future career opportunities.
The courses are optional and end with a pass mark. Successfully completed classes are included in the Diploma Supplement, providing formal recognition of the student’s participation in international academic activities.
Add completed courses to your academic profile and highlight your international learning experience.
Internationalisation
The Visiting Professors Program is part of the Faculty’s strategy to strengthen international cooperation and provide students with access to global scientific knowledge.
By inviting professors from international universities and research centres, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering creates a dynamic environment that fosters innovation, collaboration and academic excellence.
The program also opens opportunities for future joint research projects, academic mobility and international cooperation between universities.
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Join the program
Join international courses in English and gain experience that strengthens your academic and professional profile.
Visiting Professors Program
Dear Students, starting on March 1st, 2026, optional courses taught in English by visiting professors will begin.
Upon successful completion, students will receive a pass mark and an entry in the Diploma Supplement.
Please contact the professor directly to be added to the group in Microsoft Teams.
Course: Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering (Part 2)
Schedule: Fridays, 14:00–17:00
Workload: 3 hours weekly, total 30 hours
Format: Online
Note: All classes with visiting professors can be attended by students who are 18 years of age or older.
Rooms are subject to change. Updated room information is available in room 113.
Course: Renewable Energies - Advanced Level
Dates: 09–13.03.2026
Total: 30 h
Room: M206
Course: Computational Fluid Dynamics part II
Dates: 09–13.03.2026
Total: 30 h
Room: M513
Course: Helical Gear Drives
Dates: 09–13.03.2026
Total: 30 h
Room: M601
Course: Aircraft Structure
Dates 1: 25–27.03.2026 – 15 h
Room: M513, LUT
Dates 2: 20–24.04.2026 – 30 h, University of Žilina (study trip)
Course: Human-Machine Interaction in Transport
Dates 1: 25–27.03.2026 – 15 h
Room: M206, LUT
Dates 2: 20–24.04.2026 – 30 h, University of Žilina (study trip)
Course: Helicopter Operation
Dates 1: 25–27.03.2026 – 15 h
Room: M601, LUT
Dates 2: 20–24.04.2026 – 30 h, University of Žilina (study trip)
Course: Production Systems and Technologies
Dates: 20–24.04.2026
Total: 30 h
Room: M601
Course: Continuous and Discrete Simulation in Production Logistics
Dates 1: 15–17.04.2026 – 15 h
Room: M601, LUT
Dates 2: 04–07.05.2026 – 30 h, TUKE (study trip)
Course: Programming Turning CNC Machines
Dates 1: 15–17.04.2026 – 15 h
Room: M206, LUT
Dates 2: 04–07.05.2026 – 30 h, TUKE (study trip)
Course: Extended Modeling of Transport Mechanisms
Dates 1: 15–17.04.2026 – 15 h
Room: M513, LUT
Dates 2: 04–07.05.2026 – 30 h, TUKE (study trip)
Course: Experimental Methods of Mechanics II
Dates 1: 05–07.05.2026 – 15 h
Room: M601, LUT
Dates 2: 18–21.05.2026 – 30 h, TUKE (study trip)
Course: Parametric Design in Additive Manufacturing
Part 1: 15 h – LUT
Part 2: 30 h – TUKE
Dates 1: 05–07.05.2026
Room: M206, LUT
Dates 2: 18–21.05.2026 – TUKE (study trip)
Course: Advanced Surface Modeling
Dates 1: 05–07.05.2026 – 15 h
Room: M513, LUT
Dates 2: 18–21.05.2026 – 30 h, TUKE (study trip)
Course: Optimization of Mechanical Engineering Technological Processes I & II
Part 1: 15 h – LUT
Part 2: 30 h – TUKE
Dates 1: 05–07.05.2026
Room: to be announced
Dates 2: 18–21.05.2026 – TUKE (study trip)
Meet the international lecturers participating in the Visiting Professors Program at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.
BOKU University, Vienna (Austria)
Scientific interests: Bioenergy and optimization of hybrid renewable energy systems, editorial board member of international journals, coordinator of Central European exchange program networks.
Teaching experience: Mechanical and thermal processing technology, renewable energy sources, energy and process engineering, energy economics.
E-mail: rafat.alafif@boku.ac.at
University of Novi Sad (Serbia)
Scientific interests: Fluid mechanics, nanofluids.
Teaching experience: Fluid mechanics, computational fluid dynamics, hydraulics and pneumatics, gas and oil systems.
E-mail: sinisa.bikic@polj.uns.ac.rs
Technical University of Košice (Slovakia)
Scientific interests: Logistics, computer simulation, exponential technologies, Industry 4.0.
Teaching experience: Logistics, computer simulations.
E-mail: gabriel.fedorko@tuke.sk
Technical University of Košice (Slovakia)
Scientific interests: CNC programming, machining.
Teaching experience: Programming of CNC milling machines and lathes.
E-mail: petermichalik8@gmail.com
Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (Slovakia)
Scientific interests: Production machines, robotics, hybrid additive manufacturing, CAD/CAM systems, biomass recovery machines.
Teaching experience: Production systems and machines, unconventional technologies, hybrid additive manufacturing, renewable energy technologies, CAD/CAM systems, hydraulic systems.
E-mail: peter.krizan@stuba.sk
Technical University of Košice (Slovakia)
Scientific interests: Design of measuring system structures, mathematical and statistical methods.
Teaching experience: 3D modeling of ecological transport systems, experimental research and measurements.
E-mail: vieroslav.molnar@tuke.sk
University of Novi Sad (Serbia)
Scientific interests: Mechanical power transmission, screw gear drives, product development and mechanical design.
Teaching experience: Fundamentals of machine design, engineering graphics, engineering graphic communication, mechanical design.
E-mail: racmil@uns.ac.rs
Ternopil National Technical University (Ukraine)
Scientific interests: Technology and engineering of food and chemical industries, hydrodynamic cavitation equipment.
Teaching experience: General mechanics, thermodynamics, refrigeration and air conditioning.
E-mail: vitenko@tntu.edu.ua
Remote classes
University of Žilina (Slovakia)
Scientific interests: UAV operation, aerodynamics.
Teaching experience: Aerodynamics, aircraft construction, aircraft maintenance technology.
E-mail: martin.bugaj@uniza.sk
Technical University of Košice (Slovakia)
Scientific interests: Solid body mechanics, experimental mechanics.
Teaching experience: Statics, kinematics, physics, experimental methods in mechanics.
E-mail: peter.frankovsky@tuke.sk
Technical University of Košice (Slovakia)
Scientific interests: Polymer processing technologies, simulation and optimization of polymer processing, additive manufacturing.
Teaching experience: Tool design and production, CAD modeling, rapid prototyping, production process simulation and optimization, injection molded part design.
E-mail: ivan.gajdos@tuke.sk
Technical University of Košice (Slovakia)
Scientific interests: Production machines and equipment, additive technologies.
Teaching experience: Computer modeling, surface design, structural and computer geometry, CNC programming.
E-mail: jan.kral.2@tuke.sk
University of Žilina (Slovakia)
Scientific interests: E-commerce and digital marketing, logistics network design, HMI and UX testing.
Teaching experience: E-commerce, digital marketing, postal and distribution networks, database design, ICT in business.
E-mail: radovan.madlenak@uniza.sk
University of Žilina (Slovakia)
Scientific interests: Transport science, air transport technology.
Teaching experience: Transport, air transport.
E-mail: andrej.novak@uniza.sk
Technical University of Košice (Slovakia)
Scientific interests: Modeling and simulation of mechanical engineering processes.
Teaching experience: Visiting professor at universities in Poland, Ukraine, South Korea and the Czech Republic between 2009–2024.
E-mail: jan.slota@tuke.sk
Project co-financed by the European Union under the European Social Fund, Operational Programme Knowledge Education Development 2014–2020 "PL2022 – Integrated Development Programme of Lublin University of Technology" POWR.03.05.00-00-Z036/17