During a ceremonial meeting of the Senate of Lodz University of Technology on October 30, Prof. Bogusław Buszewski was awarded the title of Doctor Honoris Causa of Lodz University of Technology.
Professor Bogusław Buszewski is an internationally renowned scholar. He is an undisputed scientific and organizational leader in the fields of analytical and environmental chemistry, as well as numerous related areas. He has mentored many generations of young scientists. We invite you to view a photo report from the event.
He was born on September 28, 1951, in Wroclaw. He completed his chemistry studies in 1982 at Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin. He obtained his doctorate at the University in Bratislava in 1986. Six years later, he earned his habilitation at the same university, which he later recognized in Poland. In 1994, he became head of the Department and later the Chair of Environmental Chemistry and Ecoanalytics at the Faculty of Chemistry at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun. In 1999, he was awarded the title of Professor of Chemical Sciences.
Prof. Bogusław Buszewski is one of the most distinguished and internationally recognized specialists in analytical chemistry, bioanalysis, and environmental chemistry. His work is interdisciplinary, encompassing biochemical, biomedical research, and materials engineering. Prof. Buszewski has achieved success in modern methods for extracting, separating, and identifying chemical compounds that have become part of the canon of global scientific literature. He is the founder of a sizable international scientific school at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, one of the most dynamic institutions in Poland.
The professor has supervised nearly 50 doctoral candidates, 25 of whom have achieved scientific independence. He has authored nearly 800 scientific publications and holds 58 patents. He has developed patented technologies for utilizing microorganisms in the biosynthesis of nanocomposites, created a new generation of dressings for hard-to-heal wounds, and industrially produced biologically active substances from Polish crops.
He ranks among the most frequently cited Polish chemists (27,000 citations, Hirsch Index = 73). His works are published in recognized international journals.
Prof. Bogusław Buszewski has worked on methodological solutions in electromigration techniques that enable their application in the immediate diagnosis of certain pathogens. Recently, he has focused on designing, developing, and implementing modern analytical methods for selective markers for early cancer detection. He primarily utilized chemical composition analysis of exhaled air from patients.
Prof. Buszewski is also the founder of the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Scientific and Technological Center named after Prof. Jan Czochralski. Over the years, he has held and continues to hold many important positions in science management bodies. He was a member of the Central Commission for Degrees and Titles and served as Vice-Chairman of the Council for Scientific Excellence. For two terms, he was President of the Board of the Polish Chemical Society. He is also a full member of the Polish Academy of Sciences and a member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts.
Professor Buszewski has received seven honorary doctorates (from the University in Bratislava, the University of Trnava, Military Technical Academy, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Warmia and Mazury, Poznan University of Technology) as well as an honorary professorship at Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences.
The scientist has also been awarded several prestigious honors, including: Knight's Cross and Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta, Gold Cross of Merit, Medal from the National Education Commission, as well as medals from Societas Humboldtiana Polonorum, Kemuli, and Heisenberg.
Prof. Bogusław Buszewski's passions include music, sports, and travel as sources of inspiration.