Special Session #11

SPECIAL SESSION #11

Mirosław Wendeker

Lublin University of Technology, Poland

• m.wendeker@pollub.pl

Zbigniew Czyż

Polish Air Force University, Poland

• z.czyz@law.mil.pl

Paweł Karpiński

University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland

• pawel.karpinski@up.lublin.pl

The session focuses on the recent advancements in aerodynamic measurements and control strategies for new unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The session will highlight advanced measurement techniques, including experimental, numerical, and analytical methods, to understand the complex aerodynamic phenomena associated with UAVs. Additionally, the session will discuss the practical applications of research findings in the context of improving UAV designs, increasing flight efficiency, reducing drag, and optimizing control systems. This session is an excellent platform for the exchange of knowledge and experience among researchers, engineers, and practitioners interested in developing and improving UAV technology through modern measurement methods and aerodynamic control strategies.

Topics for this Special Session include:

• Measurements of aerodynamic load and flow field
• Flight control systems of unmanned aerial vehicles
• Designing and measurement of unmanned aerial vehicles propulsion systems
• Measurement and operating tests of unmanned aerial vehicles

Professor Mirosław Wendeker is a renowned technology expert with over 30 years of experience in the field of automotive, aerospace and energy industries. Prof. Wendeker invented, tested and implemented a number of advanced technologies, certified by 13 patents and awarded with a gold medal at the 2014 Geneva Inventions international conference. Prof. Wendeker was awarded a “Renoma Roku 2014” award in the field “Inventor” by Prestiż magazine. In VERS Company, Prof. Wendeker is responsible for Product Development, Research and Technology. Prof. Wendeker successfully introduced to market a numer of products - photovoltaic citybus energy management system, new type of aerospace engine, automotive injection control system, automotive diagnostic system and others. Prof. Wendeker worked on new technologies with major global players in the Automotive Industry, i.e. Delphi, Bosch and AVL Technologies. Prof. Wendeker holds a position of the Head of the Department of Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Propulsion Aviation, is a former Associate Dean for Science of Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, founder and CEO of the Auto&Aero Technologies company. Prof. Wendeker promoted a dozen of PhD candidates and authored hundreds of publications in the field of mechanical engineering.

Dr Zbigniew Czyż is a staff member of the Aeronautics Faculty at the Polish Air Force University (since 2018) where he holds the position of assistant professor. He studied at Lublin University of Technology where he graduated in 2013 with a specialization in construction and operation of aircraft propulsion systems. In 2019, he received the degree of PhD in engineering. He is the author of 79 reviewed papers and scientific publications and editor of 14 monographs. He co-authored 17 patents and 21 patent applications. Two of them were awarded by international organizations, e.g. gold medal at the International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva in 2016, gold medal at the 10th International Warsaw Exhibition of Inventions IWIS 2016, special award from the First Institute of Researchers and Inventors (Iran) at the 44th International Exhibition of Inventions "Geneva Inventions", gold medal granted by the Chinese Innovation & Invention Society (Taiwan) and silver medal granted by Association of Polish Inventors and Rationalisers during the International Warsaw Inventions Exhibition – IWIS 2013. Worker in many projects in the field of aviation propulsion systems and fluid mechanics. His main area of research involves computational fluid dynamics, experimental aerodynamics and construction of unmanned aerial vehicles. The research is aimed at the practical application and cooperation between science and enterprises.

Dr Paweł Karpiński is a lecturer and researcher at the Department of Machine Operation and Production Processes Management at the University of Life Sciences in Lublin (Poland). He studied at the Lublin University of Technology where he graduated specializing in construction and operation of aircraft propulsion systems (bachelor degree) and in helicopter construction (master of science degree). He earned his doctoral degree with honors in 2022. He is the author of numerous peer-reviewed papers and scientific publications. He possesses substantial experience in research and development projects centered on aviation and fluid mechanics. His research interests are primarily focused on aircraft propulsion systems, modeling and simulation, computational fluid dynamics, and experimental aerodynamics.