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I have very good knowledge about machining processes with whom I’m connected since my technical high-school. I finished program Machine Tools Technology in 2000, receiving a diploma and title Mechanic Technician with a specialization in Machining. I continued this path by studying Machine Engineering, which I finished as the second the best student in the year 2005.

I completed my doctoral thesis with honors (9.668 points of 10) in 2013, on "Analysis of stereometric features of surfaces after abrasive processes with the use of the new parameters of evaluation". Since 2008, I worked as a researcher in the Laboratory of Micro- and Nano-engineering in the Chair of Precision Mechanics, at Koszalin University of Technology (KUT), Poland. In 2015, I started my scientific journey in Sweden where I live and work.

 

In my scientific activity I deal particularly with:

  • precision machining processes (subtractive and additive),

  • surface integrity metrology using various measurement methods, such as:

    • contact measurement methods (stylus, AFM, STM),

    • optical measurement methods (interferometry, confocal, SEM, 3D scanning, etc.),

    • measurement of the residual stresses (X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Electronic Speckle Pattern Interferometry (ESPI) and Magnetic Barkhausen Noise (MBN)),

  • modeling and simulation of the processes,

  • engineering calculations and machine learning.

The ultimate goal is to develop new Hi-Tech solutions and knowledge which can be applied to Industrial Revolution 4.0 solutions and sustainable, robust production systems.

From 2006, I participated in 10+ scientific projects, published 30+ publications, including 6 indexed by JCR (Thomson Reuters), I am the editor of 1 book, co-authored 2 monographs and 16 chapters in conference books. I was responsible for 5 final reports of research projects, as well as for 7 applications of new research projects (total funding in the amount of about 11 million SEK). I’m also co-author of software for the analysis of the surface topography, so-called ATOP (Analysis of TOPography), developed in Matlab.

Education

Dec. 2013

Ph.D., Machine Design and Operation / KUT, Poland

  • Defense in December 2013

2005 – 2010

Doctoral Studies, Ph.D. candidate/ KUT, Poland

  • 5 years studying advanced classes (e.g. DoE, Operational Research)

  • conducting research

  • supervision of metrology lab

2000 – 2005

MSc BSc, Machine Design and Operation / KUT, Poland

1994 – 2000

Machine Tools Technology, Mechanic Technician, Specialization: Machining
Technical School of Mechanical Engineering in Miastko, Poland

Work experience

from 2018

Researcher at IIP, MMS / KTH Royal Institute of Technology

  • conducting research on functional surfaces

  • writing scientific papers

  • research project co-coordinating

  • projects reporting

  • application writing for new projects

  • co-supervision of sample preparation lab

  • co-supervision of the metrology lab

  • supervision of MSc students and co-supervision of Ph.D. students

  • representing KTH on the national and international level

  • RAE team coordinator for MMS team

2016 – 2018

Postdoctoral Researcher at KTH / KTH Royal Institute of Technology

  • conducting research in residual stress measurement methods

  • NDT measurement

2015 – 2016

Postdoctoral Researcher with KAMI Research Foundation scholarship
Scania and KTH Royal Institute of Technology

  • research on NDT methods

  • consulting surface topography assessment methods and methodology

2015 – 2018

Consultant, NDT methods, Surface metrology
Scania CV AB

2014 – 2017

Assistant Professor / KUT, Poland

  • conducting research (40%)

  • teaching on BSc, MSc, and Ph.D. level (40%)

  • administration (20%)

2014 – 2015

Assistant Professor / The Jacob of Paradyż University of Applied Sciences in Gorzów Wielkopolski

  • teaching BSc and MSc (80%)

  • conducting research (20%)

2008 – 2014

Independent Technician, Researcher, Head of MicroNanoLab / KUT, Poland

  • organizing measurement lab

  • conducting measurement

  • coordinating and writing projects reporting

  • procurements

2009 – 2010

Teacher of Graphics Design / Computer College Koszalin

Held positions

From 2018 KTH IIP representative in Nordic Residual Stress Group
2019 - 2020 KTH IIP representative in International Grinding Centre, leader of Quality group
2019 - 2020 KTH IIP Faculty Club Leader
2008 – 2015 Dean’s representative and Leader of the Committee for Promotion of the Dep. of Mechanical Engineering at Koszalin University of Technology, Poland
2012 – 2015 Coordinator of the dean's office on the National Qualifications Framework for the field of study: Investments and Industrial Implementations, Poland
2014 Editor of the scientific conference: XXXVII Scientific School of Abrasive Machining, Koszalin, 23-25.09.2014, Poland
2008 - 2012 Representative in the Senate of the Koszalin University of Technology, Poland
2010 Secretary of the conference, which was combined with the meeting of the Committee for Machine Design and the Section of Fundamentals of Technology of the Polish Academy of Sciences, on \"Complementary systems for regional development. EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, INNOVATIONS. \", Poland
2007 – 2008 Representative in the Department Board of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Koszalin University of Technology, Poland
2007 – 2008 Member of the Faculty Scholarship Commission of PhD students, Poland
2008 – 2009 Chairman of the Doctoral Student Union of KUT, Poland
2007 – 2008 Vice-chairman of the Doctoral Student Union of KUT, Poland
2008 – 2009 Chairman of the Council of Doctoral Students of the Dep. of Mechanical Engineering at KUT, Poland
2006 – 2008 Vice-chairman of the Council of Doctoral Students of the Dep. of Mechanical Engineering at KUT, Poland

Participation in research projects

SWEDEN

[1]   FriText – Friction control trough surface texturing, funded by VINNOVA, Sweden, Project period: 03.2018 – 03.2021.

[2]   HiCut – Nanostructured vibration-damping coatings for high-performance cutting technologies, funded by Vinnova Eurostar 2017-03571, Sweden, Project period: 09.2017 – 09.2019

[3]   FFI OFP4p – Non-destructive characterization concepts for production, funded by VINNOVA, Sweden, Project period: 11.2015 – 04.2018.

POLAND

[4]   Innovative, hybrid abrasive tools for the light alloys machining – Place: Koszalin University of Technology, Koszalin, Poland, Project period: 01.11.2013 – 31.10.2016. (implementation project)

[5]   Hybrid system for monitoring, optimization and prediction of the quality in precision grinding processes using artificial intelligence methods to integrate the knowledge of operators and diagnostic data – Place: Koszalin University of Technology, Poland, Project period: 05.2011 – 05.2014.

[6]   The laser method of active control of the geometric structure of precisely machined surfaces using imaging and analyzing the scattered light – Place: Koszalin University of Technology, Koszalin, Poland, Project period: 05.2011 – 05.2014

[7]   New methods and tools to the micro- and nano-grinding and to the nano-finishing of materials used in mechatronics and nanoengineering – Place: Koszalin University of Technology, Koszalin, Poland, Project period: 03.2010 – 03.2013.

[8]   Adaptive model of the geometric properties of machined surface for the monitoring of machine cutting process – Place: Koszalin University of Technology, Koszalin, Poland, Project period: 03.2010 – 03.2012

[9]   The laser system for testing parameters of very smooth surfaces based on the new method of the measuring scattered light – Place: Institute of Mathematical Machines, Warsaw, Poland, Project period: 06.2011 – 12.2012.

[10]Measurements and analysis of surfaces topography created by progressive technologies and cold rolling sheet from point of view of classical materials and nanomaterials and their mechanism of the establishment – Research project within the framework of Polish-Czech cooperation, Project No. 8071/2010 (RP) – MEB 051021 (ČR), Place: the Koszalin University of Technology, Poland and VŠB Technical University of Ostrava, Ostrava, Czech Republic, Project period: 07.2009 – 07.2011.

[11]System for analysis and evaluation of the topography of technical surfaces – Place: Koszalin University of Technology, Koszalin, Poland, Project period: 10.2007 – 09.2010.

[12]  Fundamentals of the new precise grinding methods and processes of micro- and nano-grinding – Place: Koszalin University of Technology, Koszalin, Poland, Project period: 10.2006 – 11.2009

Teaching Experience

SWEDEN

Guest lectures:

  • Friday seminar (PhD Course) – 2 lectures
  • MG2010 (Modern Metrology) – 1 lecture
  • MG2110 (Advanced Metrology) – 1 lecture
  • MG2109, (Advanced Manufacturing) – 1 lecture
  • Support for teaching, examination
  • New courses development support

POLAND

All courses were taught in the past at Polish universities:

  • Metrology (lecture)
  • Presentation and data analysis (lecture)
  • Engineering calculations and analysis (lecture and project)
  • Operational research (lecture and exercises)
  • Practical applications of operational research (lecture and laboratories)
  • Basics of innovation design (project)
  • Management of implementation projects (lecture and exercises)
  • Prediction in technology (lecture)
  • Methods and applications of artificial intelligence (laboratories)
  • Process monitoring and diagnostics (laboratories)
  • Modeling of production processes (laboratories)
  • Decision theory and operational research (laboratories)
  • Technical use of databases (project)
  • Computing systems (laboratories)
  • Operating systems (laboratories)
  • Basics of creativity (exercises)

Networking

During the 5 years being in Sweden, I was able to establish my own network of contacts on national and on the international level, such as:

  • Scania CV AB
  • Volvo Cars
  • Volvo AB
  • Husqvarna
  • GKN Powertrain AB
  • Plasmatrix AB
  • Mitutoyo Sverige AB
  • Specialverktyg AB
  • RISE IVF
  • Swerim AB
  • Chalmers University of Technology
  • Halmstad University of Technology
  • Tampere University, Finland
  • Poznan University of Technology, Poland
  • Koszalin University of Technology, Poland

Publications

LIST OF SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

1.     PEER-REVIEWED ORIGINAL ARTICLES

[1]     Daemi B., Tomkowski R., Archenti A., High precision 3D evaluation method for Vickers hardness measurement, CIRP Annals, 2020 (accepted for publication) (IF 3.826)

[2]     Wei Y.; Tomkowski R.; Archenti A., Numerical study of the influence of geometric features of dimple texture on hydrodynamic pressure generationMetals 202010, 361. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/met10030361
(IF 2.259)

[3]     Tomkowski, R.; Sorsa, A.; Santa-aho, S.; Lundin, P.; Vippola, M. Statistical Evaluation of Barkhausen Noise Testing (BNT) for Ground Samples. Sensors 201919, 4716. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/s19214716
(IF 3.031)

[4]     Iwona Michalska-Pożoga I., Tomkowski R., Rydzkowski T., Kumar Thakur V., Towards the usage of image analysis technique to measure particles size and composition in wood-polymer composites, Industrial Crops and Products, Vol. 92, 2016, 149–156. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2016.08.005 (IF 3.449)

[5]     Janiszewska-Olszowska J., Tomkowski R., Tandecka K., Stepien P., Szatkiewicz T., Sporniak-Tutak K., Grocholewicz K. (2016) Effect of orthodontic debonding and residual adhesive removal on 3D enamel microroughness, PeerJ 4:e2558, 2016. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.2558 (IF 2.18)

[6]      Janiszewska-Olszowska J., Szatkiewicz T., Tomkowski R., Tandecka K., Grocholewicz K., Effect of orthodontic debonding and adhesive removal on the enamel – current knowledge and future perspectives – a systematic review, Medical Science Monitor, 2014; 20:1991-2001, (DOI: 10.12659/MSM.890912) (IF 1.403)

[7]     Lipiński D., Kacalak W., Tomkowski R., Methodology of evaluation of abrasive tool wear with the use of laser scanning microscopy, SCANNING, 2013. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/sca.21088 (IF 1.304)

[8]     Haluzíková B., Valíček J., Škubala P., Harničárová M., Bražina D., Szarková V., Koštial P., Kušnerová M., Rokosz K., Tomkowski R., Kapłonek W., Identification of surface quality of plastic electrodes after blasting, Defect and Diffusion Forum, vol. 334-335, 2013, 71-76. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/DDF.334-335.71

[9]     Lipinski D., Tomkowski R., Kacalak W., Application of the Hamming Network to the classification of surfaces after abrasive machining, Journal of Machine Engineering, 2018; 18 (4): 114-126. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0012.7722

[10]   Tomkowski R., Lipiński D., Kacalak W., Measurement and analysis of residual stresses in Ti6Al5 using electronic speckle pattern interferometry (ESPI), Measurement Automation Monitoring, 2013, Vol. 11, 1223-1226

[11]   Tomkowski R., Kapłonek W., Kacalak W., Łukianowicz Cz., Lipiński D., Cincio R., Digital filtering methods in the assessment of surface topography, Measurement Automation Monitoring, 2013, Vol. 06, 507-510

[12]   Tomkowski R., Kacalak W., Lipiński D., Evaluation of the surface topography after precision machining, Journal of Machine Engineering, Vol. 12/4, 2012, 81-98

[13]   Lipiński D., Kacalak W., Tomkowski R., Application of the laser scanning microscopy to evaluation of abrasive tool wear, Journal of Machine Engineering, Vol. 12/4, 2012, 99-116

[14]   Kapłonek W., Nadolny K., Tomkowski R., Valicek J., High-accuracy surface topography measurements of abrasive tools using a 3D optical profiling system, Measurement Automation Monitoring, 2012, Vol. 05, 443-447

[15]   Kapłonek W., Tomkowski R., Zeleňák M., Measurements of surface topography of microfinishing films with use of confocal laser scanning microscopy, Measurement Automation Monitoring, 2012, Vol. 01, 37-39

[16]   Kapłonek W., Łukianowicz Cz., Tomkowski R., Confocal laser scanning microscopy used for assessment of stereometric features of engineering surfaces, Measurement Automation Monitoring, 2011, Vol. 11, 1409-1413

[17]   Kacalak W., Szafraniec F., Tomkowski R., Lipiński D., Łukianowicz C., Methodology for evaluation of classification abilities of parameters characterizing stereometry features of surface irregularities, Measurement Automation Monitoring, 2011, Vol. 05, 542-546

[18]   Kapłonek W., Tomkowski R., Analysis of the surface topography of diffractive optical elements by white light interferometry, Measurement Automation Monitoring, 2009, Vol. 04, 272-275

[19]   Kacalak W., Bałasz B. Tomkowski R., Lipiński D., Królikowski T., Szafraniec F., Tandecka K., Rypina Ł., Scientific problems and development trends of abrasive micromachining, Mechanik, 8–9, 2014, 157-170

[20]   Kacalak W., Tomkowski R., Lipiński D., Szafraniec F., System to the analysis and the evaluation of the topography of surfaces after grinding processes, Mechanik, 8–9, 2014, 219-226

[21]   Lipiński D., Kacalak W., Szafraniec F., Tomkowski R., Methodology of neural modelling of grinding process using analytical and experimental data, Mechanik, 8–9, 2014, 255÷260

2.    PEER-REVIEWED CONFERENCE CONTRIBUTIONS

[1]      Tomkowski R., Jonsson S., Lundin P., Nerman P., Penetration depth investigation of Barkhausen noise signal for case-hardened components, 12th International Conference on Barkhausen Noise and Micromagnetic Testing - ICBM12, 2017

[2]     Tomkowski R., Kapłonek W., Łukianowicz Cz., Lipiński D., Mapping accuracy of the surface topography in optical measurements, The 11th International Scientific Conference "COORDINATE MEASURING TECHNIQUE" CMT2014, 2014, 182-187

[3]     Kacalak W., Szafraniec F., Tomkowski R., Modeling methodology of abrasive grains made of different materials, Innovative Manufacturing Technology 2, 555–562, The Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Kraków, Poland, 2012, (in polish)

[4]     Tomkowski R., Kacalak W., Lipiński D.: Methodology of evaluation of extra smooth surfaces with the use of new evaluation parameters, International Conference on Surface Metrology, France, Annecy, 2011, 64-71

[5]     Lipiński D., Kacalak W., Tomkowski R.: Methodology of evaluation of abrasive tools’ wear with the use of laser scanning, International Conference on Surface Metrology, France, Annecy, 2011, 72-78

[6]     Kacalak W., Szafraniec F., Tomkowski R., Lipiński D., Analiza cech stereometrycznych powierzchni po obróbce ściernej z wykorzystaniem informacji o rozmieszczeniu i ukształtowaniu wierzchołków, 3rd International Manufacturing Conference 2010 Contemporary problems of manufacturing and production management [book of abstracts], The Institute of Mechanical Technology, Poznań University of Technology, 2010, 92-92

[7]      Kacalak W., Szafraniec F., Lipiński D., Tomkowski R., Analiza komplementarności wybranych zbiorów parametrów stereometrycznych powierzchni, 3rd International Manufacturing Conference 2010 Contemporary problems of manufacturing and production management [book of abstracts], The Institute of Mechanical Technology, Poznań University of Technology, 2010, 91-91

[8]      Tomkowski R., Kacalak W., Lipiński D., Analiza właściwości stereometrycznych powierzchni w procesach mikro- i nanowygładzaniu, Podstawy i technika obróbki ściernej, Wydawnictwo Uczelniane Politechniki Łódzkiej, 2010, 427-440

[9]      Kacalak W., Tomkowski R., Szafraniec F., Lipiński D., Cechy stereometryczne i wyróżniające powierzchnie o bardzo niskiej chropowatości, 3rd International Manufacturing Conference 2010 Contemporary problems of manufacturing and production management [książka abstraktów], Instytut Technologii Mechanicznej, Politechnika Poznańska, 2010, 94-94

[10]   Kacalak W., Majewski M., Lipiński D., Królikowski T, Tomkowski R., Szafraniec F., Kunc R., Innowacyjne zastosowania sztucznej inteligencji w budowie i eksploatacji maszyn, 3rd International Manufacturing Conference 2010 Contemporary problems of manufacturing and production management [książka abstraktów], Instytut Technologii Mechanicznej, Politechnika Poznańska, 2010, 16-18

[11]   Łukianowicz Cz., Tomkowski R., Analysis of topography of engineering surfaces by white light scanning interferometry, Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Metrology and Properties of Engineering Surfaces, Publications Rzeszów University of Technology, 2009, 63-67

[12]   Tomkowski R., Tomkowska A., Kacalak W., Analysis of values chosen parameters in relation to evaluation of stereometric properties and classification of surface features, Proceedings of The 12th International Conference on Metrology and Properties of Engineering Surfaces, Publications Rzeszów University of Technology, 2009, 289-293

3.    MONOGRAPHS

[1]     Tomkowski R., Analysis of stereometric features of surfaces after abrasive processes with the use of the new parameters of evaluation, Doctoral thesis, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Koszalin University of Technology, 2013

[2]     Tomkowski R., Computer algebra systems, Manual in electronic version for blended learning (in polish), Realisation under EU project “Koszalin University of Technology development program in the field of technical education”, 2011

4.    BOOKS AND BOOK CHAPTERS

[1]     Robert Tomkowski (Ed.) et al., The Barkhausen Noise Measurements: good. Practice Guide, ISBN 978-91-7729-978-3, 2018

[2]     Paweł Pawlus (ed.) et al., Development of surface metrology, Wydawnictwo Naukowe Akademii Techniczno-Humanistycznej w Bielsku-Białej, Bielsko-Biała, 2012, 57-69

[3]     Kacalak W., Lipiński D., Bałasz B., Królikowski T., Bernat A., Tomkowski R., Szafraniec F., Selected problems in measurement of surface irregularity, surface roughness assessment and classification of the surface topography based on their stereometric features, Tendencje rozwoju metrologii i aparatury naukowej, Wydawnictwo Uczelniane Politechniki Koszalińskiej, 2010, str. 7-64 (in polish)

[4]     Kacalak W., Tandecka K., Tomkowski R., Methodology of analysis and evaluation of the surface topography of the abrasive films, Podstawy i technika obróbki ściernej, Wydawnictwo Uczelniane Politechniki Łódzkiej, 2010, 177-192 (in polish)

[5]      Kapłonek W., Tomkowski R., The application of the Talysurf CLI 2000 measuring system to the surface topography evaluation of the abrasive tools, Współczesne problemy obróbki ściernej, Wydawnictwo Uczelniane Politechniki Koszalińskiej, 2009, 225-234 (in polish)

5.    GOOGLE SCHOLAR Bibliometric (2009-2020) (date 24.03.2020)

Total number of publications: 31

  • Original articles in refereed scientific journals: 21
    • High-profile journal scientific articles: 7
  • Contribution to refereed scientific conferences: 12
  • Books: 1
  • Monographs: 2
  • Review articles, book chapters: 5
  • ·       Citation: 242
  • ·       h-index: 8
  • ·       i10-index: 8

Five most cited articles (date 24.03.2020, Google scholar):

P1. Effect of orthodontic debonding and adhesive removal on the enamel–current knowledge and future perspectives – a systematic review
Janiszewska-Olszowska J., Szatkiewicz T., Tomkowski R., Tandecka K., Grocholewicz K.
Medical Science Monitor 20, 1991-2001
Number of citations: 52

P2. The methodology of evaluation of abrasive tool wear with the use of laser scanning microscopy
Lipiński D., Kacalak W., Tomkowski R.
Scanning 36 (1), 53-63
Number of citations: 35

P3. Methodology for evaluation of classification abilities of parameters characterizing stereometric features of surface irregularities
Kacalak W., Szafraniec F., Tomkowski R., Lipiński D., Łukianowicz C.,
Measurement Automation Monitoring, 2011, Vol. 05, 542-546
Number of citations: 22

P4. Effect of orthodontic debonding and residual adhesive removal on 3D enamel microroughness
Janiszewska-Olszowska J., Tomkowski R., Tandecka K., Stepien P., Szatkiewicz T., Sporniak-Tutak K., Grocholewicz K.
PeerJ 4:e2558
Number of citations: 15

P5. Towards the usage of image analysis technique to measure particles size and composition in wood-polymer composites

Michalska-Pożoga I., Tomkowski R., Rydzkowski T., Thakur V.K.
Industrial Crops and Products 92, 149-156
Number of citations: 14


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