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Łukasz Breńkacz, Ph.D., Eng.

I am a research associate at the Institute of Fluid Flow Machinery of the Polish Academy of Sciences

About me

 

 

 

I develop 3d models of rotating machinery and perform calculations of machine dynamics and durability. I am interested in machinery health monitoring and use numerical methods (Finite Element Method) and conduct experimental research. I have worked on rotor dynamics and bearing selection for high-speed turbines. My research interests include hydrodynamic, gas, rolling, and foil bearings. I am a SIMP Expert and an author or co-author of several expert opinions. I am also author of more than 70 internal reports. I have authored about 80 scientific publications (including a book with Wiley Press) and 21 patent applications. I teach machine design (lectures) and engineering graphics (lectures and laboratories) at the WSB Academy. I have taught vibration in machine diagnostics (lectures and laboratories) and turbines for power generation (lectures) to PhD students at summer and winter schools within the Cenmat project. I have participated in 10 research projects, two of which I managed.

 

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Information

Professional experience

Professional experience

I work as a research associate at the Institute of Fluid Flow Machinery of the Polish Academy of Sciences, I Read More
Education

Education

Engineering and master's studies "Mechanics and Machine Design", engineering studies "IT". Postgraduate studies, doctoral studies. Read More
Scientific publications

Scientific publications

I am the author or co-author of many articles in national and international magazines, including a book and several chapters Read More
Projects

Projects

I participated in 9 scientific projects, in two of them as a manager. Read More
Scientific conferences

Scientific conferences

I took an active part in more than 20 conferences, including at ASME Turbo Expo, SIRM, IFToMM Rotordynamics... Read More
Awards

Awards

The list of awards and honors. Read More
Teaching

Teaching

I conduct classes in the subjects of engineering graphics (lectures and exercises in English) and machine construction (lectures in English). Read More
Reviews

Reviews

I am a reviewer in thirty journals related to the field of Mechanical Engineering. Read More
Tools

Tools

During my professional work, I use the following tools for design, numerical calculations, programming, experimental research, and other tasks. Read More
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Postgraduate studies "Assessment of technical condition of machines"

I am an organiser and supervisor of postgraduate studies.

Active foil bearings with variable dynamic properties

That is the project in which I am a manager (financed by the National Center for Research and Development, the project budget is PLN 1,200,000).

Training and courses

Training and courses in which I participated.

Membership in associations

I am an expert of SIMP, and a member of the PTDT.

Interests

Because the website is not just about my work, I will also post information about my interests.

News

Diploma Expert in SIMP in new specialisation

Diploma Expert in SIMP in new specialisation

07 January 2026
Award of the Director of the Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery of the Polish Academy of Sciences

Award of the Director of the Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery of the Polish Academy of Sciences

31 December 2025
The "Honorary Blood Donor – Distinguished Service to the Health of the Nation"

The "Honorary Blood Donor – Distinguished Service to the Health of the Nation"

31 December 2025
Diploma Expert in SIMP

Diploma Expert in SIMP

13 March 2025
Qualification certificate - obtaining qualifications to apply for the title: "SIMP expert in specialty No. 830"

Qualification certificate - obtaining qualifications to apply for the title: "SIMP expert in specialty No. 830"

06 December 2023
My second book has been published!

My second book has been published!

07 July 2023