Scientific, educational, government and public activities V.Kurnika - Rector of the Warsaw University of Technology "Warsaw Polytechnic" (IUT). V.Kurnik was born on 11/20/1950. In 1974. received a Master of Engineering at Warsaw University of Technology in 1978 - defended his thesis and received his Ph.D. in 1988 became a doctor of science.
V. Kurnik His career began in 1977 as assistant faculty automotive and heavy machinery Warsaw Polytechnic and then worked as an assistant professor from 1993 - professor at Warsaw Polytechnic in 1988-1989. - Head of the mechanics and the theory of machines, professor in the 1990-1996 biennium. - Deputy dean of truck and heavy machinery, p 1996-1999. - Dean of the faculty in the 1999-2005 biennium. - Deputy rector of Warsaw University of Technology on general issues of 2005 - rector IUT.
V.Kurnik is a specialist in the field of statics and vibrations of mechanical systems dynamics composite structures, rotor dynamics and active control of vibration. He is the author of over 130 scientific papers, including scientific publications, articles and books. He has awards from the Polish Minister of Education for scientific achievements (1989, 1990, 1998).
Professor V.Kurnik is a member of many scientific organizations, including the European Society of Mechanical, Polish Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Polish Society for Applied Electromagnetism and the Polish Society of Ecological transport. He is also the chief editor of the international journal "Problems machine dynamics" and others.
Dedication ceremony rector of Warsaw University of Technology (Poland) in Professor Vladzimezha Kurnika Honoris Causa "KPI" on 3 March 2008 in the meeting room of the Academic Council of the University.
"110 years ago, a decree of Tsar Nicholas II approved the decision to establish three higher technical educational institutions, Kiev, Warsaw and St. Petersburg Polytechnic Institute - Welcoming the participants, said the rector" KPI "MZ Zgurovsky. - Since originate partnerships between our universities. " He informed that many famous names and common affairs combined these universities for many years.
Since 2006 in the new political and economic realities operating base trilateral agreement between Warsaw, Kiev and St. Petersburg Polytechnic - established fruitful relationships between teachers, researchers and students in the professional sphere, carried out joint sports and cultural events.
Much of the credit in saturation partnership between NTU "KPI" and the Warsaw Polytechnic belongs claim. V.Kurniku. Exchange of delegations of teachers and students, joint conferences, preparation of common textbooks and scientific publications - this is an incomplete list of areas of joint work. "Honorary Doctor" KPI "rector of Warsaw University of Technology professor. Kurnik Vladzimezh awarded for a significant role in the development of relations and mutual understanding between Ukraine and the Republic of Poland, the recovery - under the new historical conditions - and the development of cooperation between Warsaw and Kiev Polytechnic ", - concluded Academician M. Zgurovsky.
In a word responses Honorary Doctor "KPI" V.Kurnik said that between Warsaw and Kyiv Polytechnic for decades formed the rich tradition of bilateral cooperation. After the signing of the tripartite agreement between the university-cities - Warsaw, St. Petersburg and Kiev Polytechnic - joint planning went into the general mainstream of practical implementation. "
On behalf of the Embassy of Poland Ms. O.Hnatyuk congratulated prof. V.Kurnika with the Honorary Award and thanked the administration of "KPI" for the great honor shown to the Polish scientist and public figure.
In memory of Mr. V.Kurniku solemn event was given a picture of Honored Artist of Ukraine L.Dmytrenka main building overlooking the CPI, in response to guest presented the message IUT-sign with the wishes of fruitful cooperation, friendship and understanding.