Meet the Authors
Our MOOCs have been developed by experienced academics and professionals from the University of Gdańsk. Their expertise spans healthcare, education, technology, business, and social sciences.
Adam Barembruch, PhD
University of Gdańsk, Faculty of Management
Dr Adam Barembruch – economist, Assistant Professor at the Department of Banking and Finance, Faculty of Management, University of Gdańsk. His research and teaching focus on personal finance management, retail banking, and financial markets. He is the author of the monograph Personal Finance Management. Theory and Practice (University of Gdańsk Press, 2018). Combining academic expertise with advisory experience, he has taught undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students, and has delivered personal finance workshops for primary and secondary school pupils as well as adult learners.
Mariusz Chmielewski, PhD
University of Gdańsk, Faculty of Management
My name is Mariusz Chmielewski. I hold a PhD in Economics and work in the Department of Strategic Development and Quality Sciences at the Faculty of Management, University of Gdańsk. My work focuses on implementing circular economy principles and analysing research and development projects whose outcomes may be applied in this field. I am particularly interested in assessing how new technologies and circular solutions can be put to practical use in businesses. My work also considers life cycle costs and the risks associated with using recycled materials. I publish the results of my research and analyses on these topics in academic publications.
Wojciech Glac, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Gdańsk
University of Gdańsk, Faculty of Biology
Wojciech Glac is a neurobiologist at the University of Gdańsk and an experienced science communicator with a particular passion for bringing neuroscience closer to the general public. He has delivered more than 800 popular science lectures and workshops for children and adults, and for the past 15 years has organized Brain Awareness Days in the Tricity area. His contribution to science communication has been recognized with the Science Popularizer Award in the Scientist category, presented in the prestigious “Science Popularizer” competition organized by Science in Poland, a service of the Polish Press Agency (PAP), together with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
Ewa Malinowska, PhD
University of Gdańsk, Faculty of Management
Dr Ewa Malinowska is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Strategic Development and Quality Sciences at the Faculty of Management, University of Gdańsk. Her academic interests include quality management, food product safety, standardized management systems, and modern methods of organizational improvement. Her research also addresses sustainable development, consumer behaviour, and the influence of responsible product and packaging characteristics on purchasing decisions.
The Sustainable Consumer Today and in the Future course combines academic knowledge, teaching experience, and a practical interest in shaping more conscious and responsible consumer behaviour.
Ewa Piotrowska, PhD
University of Gdańsk, Faculty of Biology
Ewa Piotrowska, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Molecular Biology, University of Gdańsk, Poland. Her research interests include human genetics, rare diseases, and molecular mechanisms underlying genetic disorders. Alongside her research, she is actively involved in university teaching and the development of innovative, student-centred approaches to education.
She is also a FEBS Education Ambassador for Poland and is particularly interested in connecting science, education, and real-world perspectives.
In the Innovation in Healthcare course, she brings together insights from research, healthcare, business, and patient communities to explore how innovative ideas can contribute to meaningful change in healthcare.
Department of Molecular Biology, University of Gdańsk
FEBS: Federation of European Biochemical Societies
Knowledge Base/University of Gdańsk: E. Piotrowska
Joanna Sadkowska, PhD, Associate Professor
University of Gdańsk, Faculty of Management
Researcher in the Department of Strategic Development and Quality Sciences at the University of Gdańsk. Certified Project Management Associate (IPMA Level D) and PRINCE2 Foundation certificate holder. Has gained extensive project management experience in the district heating sector through projects implemented in cooperation with the World Bank and the Global Environment Facility, including the District Heating Modernization and Rehabilitation Project and the Modernization of the Matarnia Combined Heat and Power Plant. Has also participated in numerous project teams within the education sector. Has delivered lectures at Aalborg University, Bucharest University of Economic Studies and Universidad Europea Miguel de Cervantes.
Małgorzata Szymańska-Brałkowska, PhD
University of Gdańsk, Faculty of Management
PhD Małgorzata Szymańska-Brałkowska, an assistant professor in the Department of Strategic Development and Quality Sciences, Faculty of Management University of Gdańsk, specializes in quality management tools, Japanese techniques (including Kaizen, Lean, and Green Lean) and environmental management. Author of articles on quality management, environmental management, Japanese quality improvement techniques, including Green Lean approach (Lean and Green).
Sylwia Śliwińska, PhD, Associate Professor
University of Gdańsk, Faculty of Oceanography and Geography
I hold a PhD in Earth and Environmental Sciences and have more than 15 years of experience teaching, mentoring, and inspiring students in marine biology and related disciplines. Throughout my academic career, I have taught a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses in biology and environmental conservation, developed both laboratory and lecture materials, and supervised undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students. My students are my greatest legacy, and I am deeply proud of their achievements and growth.
My research interests span microbiology, cell biology, phycology, algal and cyanobacterial ecophysiology, marine botany, and plant interactions. Among all living organisms, however, picocyanobacteria hold a special place in my heart.
Beyond academia, I am passionate about plants and fungi and fascinated by their remarkable diversity, beneficial properties, and potential applications. When I am not in the office, classroom, or laboratory, you will most likely find me wandering through a forest or meadow, searching for botanical and fungal treasures and enjoying the thrill of discovering something new.
Thank you for taking part in my course! I truly appreciate your participation and hope you enjoyed discovering the fascinating world of algae and cyanobacteria – dr hab. Sylwia Sliwinska, prof. UG