In 2025, I received the Award of the Director of the Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery of the Polish Academy of Sciences, a special award granted for outstanding scientific achievements, daily hard work and commitment. The award also confirms the high level of research activity, as measured by the 532 points awarded for employee achievements in 2025. The award was presented by the Director of the Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Dr Marcin Lackowski, Professor at the Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery of the Polish Academy of Sciences.