Achievements

Research and Scholarship

Books

1. _Dynamics of Pneumatic Drive Systems._ (Editor: Prof. F. Siemieniako), Bialystok Technical University Publisher, Bialystok 2007, coauthor of the sections 3, 4, 5, and 6 of the monograph. (In Polish).
2. Kulesza Z. S.: Laboratory Excercises of Control Instrumentation. Configurable Controllers. Bialystok Technical University Publisher, Bialystok 2006. (In Polish).
3. Kulesza Z. S., Siemieniako F., Mystkowski A.: Excercises in Automatics. Simulation of Elements and Systems. Bialystok Technical University Publisher, Bialystok 2004. (In Polish).

Doctoral thesis

Kulesza Z.S.: Modeling multi-circuit pneumatic drive systems. Ph.D. thesis, Warsaw 2003. (In Polish).

Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications

1. Kulesza Z. S., Gosiewski Z.: An FPGA Implementation of the Robust Controller for the Active Magnetic Bearing System. Solid State Phenomena, Vol. 147-149 (2009), pp. 399-409. (In English).
2. Kulesza Z., Siemieniako F.: Experimental Investigation of the Pneumatic Brake System Equipped with the Relay-Control Valve. Pneumatics (Pneumatyka) 4/2008, pp. 14-17. (In Polish).
3. Kulesza Z. S., Miatluk M., Kuźmierowski T.: Dynamics of the Two-Stage Pneumohydraulic Drive Equipped with the Pneumatic Discharge Valve. Hydraulics and Pneumatics (Hydraulika i Pneumatyka) 3/2008, pp. 34-36. (In Polish).
4. Kulesza Z. S., Mikołajczyk B., Siemieniako F.: Modeling the Relay-Control Valve. Pneumatics (Pneumatyka) 1/2008, pp. 31-35. (In Polish).
5. Kulesza Z. S.: Modeling the Pneumatic Brake System Equipped with the Relay-Control Valve. Pneumatics (Pneumatyka) 1/2008, pp. 58-61. (In Polish).
6. Kulesza Z. S., Miatluk M.: Analysis of the Transient Processes in the Pneumatic Brake System Equipped with the Relay Valve. Archives of Motorization (Archiwum Motoryzacji) 1/2008, pp. 33-43. (In Polish).
7. Sajewicz E., Kulesza Z. S.: A New Tribometer for Friction and Wear Studies of Dental Materials and Hard Tooth Tissues. Tribology International Vol. 40, No 5/2007, pp. 885-895. (In English).
8. Gosiewski Z., Kulesza Z. S.: FPGA Devices Implementation for Magnetic Bearing Control. Measurements, Automatics, Robotics (Pomiary, Automatyka, Robotyka) R.11, No 2/2007. (In Polish).
9. Kulesza Z. S., Siemieniako F.: The Equations of Movement of the Moving Parts of the Pneumatic Main Brake Valve. Hydraulics and Pneumatics (Hydraulika i Pneumatyka) 1/2007, pp. 8-11. (In Polish).
10. Kulesza Z. S.: Modeling the Pneumatic Main Brake Valve. Hydraulics and Pneumatics (Hydraulika i Pneumatyka) 1/2007, pp. 9-12. (In Polish).
11. Kulesza Z. S., Czapko L., Siemieniako F.: The Influence of the Type of Braking on Pressure Changes in Pneumatic Brake Cylinders. Pneumatics (Pneumatyka) 4/2006, pp. 32-35. (In Polish).
12. Kulesza Z. S., Siemieniako F.: A System for Shaping Periodical Pneumatic Signals in the Biotribological Device. Mechanical Review (Przeglad Mechaniczny), 2/2006, pp. 25-29. (In Polish).
13. Kulesza Z. S.: The Assessment of the Temperature Influence and the Heat Exchange on the Pressure Changes in the Pneumatic Drive Cylinders. Industrial Hydraulics and Pneumatics (Промислова Гидравлика и Пневматика) 2/2006, pp. 99-103. (In Russian).
14. Siemieniako F., Miatluk M., Kulesza Z. S.: Investigating the Dynamics of the Two-Stage Pneumohydraulic Drive Systems Equipped with the Pneumatic Discharge Valve. Industrial Hydraulics and Pneumatics (Промислова Гидравлика и Пневматика) 2/2006, pp. 77-81. (In Russian).
15. Kulesza Z. S.: Modeling the Pneumatic Drive Systems Equipped with the Relay Valve. Pneumatics (Pneumatyka) 4/2004. (In Polish).
16. Kulesza Z. S.: Modeling the Pneumatic Drive System with Two Membrane Cylinders. Pneumatics (Pneumatyka) 3(34)/2002. (In Polish).
17. Mietluk M., Siemieniako F., Kulesza Z. S.: A Mathematical Model of the Multi-Circuit Pneumatic Drive Systems. Problems of the Working Machines (Problemy Maszyn Roboczych), 10/1997. (In Polish).

Conference Proceedings and Other Publications

1. Sawicki J.T., Kulesza Z.: A new rotor detection method based on auxiliary state observer. Proceedings of the IFToMM International Symposium on dynamic of steam and gas turbine, Gdańsk 2009, pp. 229-240.
2. Siemieniako F., Dzierżek K., Kulesza Z.: Laboratory Stand for Flip-Flop Control Tests of Tank Air Pressure. 12th International Conference: Developments in Machinery Design and Control. Bydgoszcz, Poland 2008. (In Polish).
3. Kulesza Z., Gosiewski Z.: An FPGA implementation of the robust controller for the active magnetic bearing system. 4th International Conference "Mechatronic Systems and Materials, MSM 2008". Abstract book. Bialystok 2008. s. 126.
4. Kulesza Z. S., Miatluk M.: Analysis of the Transient Processes in the Pneumatic Drive System Equipped with the Relay Valve. Proceedings of the 7th Scientific Conference ”Brakes of the Road Vehicles”, Lodz, Poland, November 2007. (In Polish).
5. Kulesza Z. S., Gosiewski Z.: Control Laws Implementation in the FPGA Chips. Proceedings of the 10th Scientific Seminar ”Developments in Machinery Design and Control”, Bydgoszcz, Poland, September 2006. (In Polish).
6. Kulesza Z. S., Koszewnik A.: PID Controller Implementation in an FPGA Chip. Proceedings of the 1st Students Seminar „The Role of the Students Associations in the Modern Science”. Bialystok Technical University Publisher, Bialystok, June 2006. (In Polish).
7. Siemieniako F., Kulesza Z. S.: Computer Aided Determining of the Parameters of the Static Systems. 24th Scientific Conference ”Polyoptimization and Computer Aided Design”, Mielno, Poland, June 2006. (In Polish).
8. Kulesza Z. S.: A Laboratory Stand for Pneumatic Piston Cylinder Postion Control. Proceedings of the 10th Scientific Seminar ”Developments in Machinery Design and Control”, Bydgoszcz, Poland, September 2006. (In Polish).
9. Kulesza Z. S., Siemieniako F: Computer Aided Determining of the Parameters of the PID Controllers for the Static Systems. Proceedings of the 10th Scientific Seminar ”Developments in Machinery Design and Control”, Bydgoszcz, Poland, September 2006. (In Polish).
10. Kulesza Z. S.: Investigation of the Pneumatic Drive Systems Equipped with the Relay Valve. International Scientific Conference “Hydraulic and Pneumatic Drives and Controls”, Wroclaw, Poland, 2005. (In Polish).
11. Kulesza Z. S., Siemieniako F.: A System for Shaping Periodical Pneumatic Signals in the Biotribological Device. Proceedings of the 7th Conference “Active Noise and Vibration Control Methods”, Wigry, Poland, May 2005. (In English).
12. Kulesza Z. S.: A Library of the Simulink Blocks for the PSW-8 Controller. Proceedings of the 9th Scientific Seminar ”Developments in Machinery Design and Control”, Bydgoszcz-Muszyna, Poland, September 2005. (In Polish).
13. Kulesza Z. S.: A Computer Program for the Dynamics of the Pneumatic Drive Systems. Proceedings of the 9th Scientific Seminar ”Developments in Machinery Design and Control”, Bydgoszcz-Muszyna, Poland, September 2005. (In Polish).
14. Kulesza Z. S., Siemieniako F.: Computer Aided Determining of the Time Constant of the Static Systems. Proceedings of the 9th Scientific Seminar ”Developments in Machinery Design and Control”, Bydgoszcz-Muszyna, Poland, September 2005. (In Polish).
15. Kulesza Z. S., Siemieniako F.: Research on Function Approximating Flow Rate Coefficient for Pneumatic Connecting Pipes. V Deutsch-Polinsches Seminar: Innovation und Fortschritt in der Fluidtechnik, Warschaw, September 2003. (In English).
16. Kulesza Z. S., Siemieniako F.: Finding the Function Approximating the Flow Rate Coefficient of the Pneumatic Connecting Pipes. 21st Scientific Conference ”Polioptimization and Computer Aided Design”, Mielno, Poland, June 2003. (In Polish).
17. Kulesza Z. S., Siemieniako F.: Using Experimental Researches Results in Modeling a Driving System with a Membrane Operating Motor. IV Deutsch-Polinsches Seminar: Innovation und Fortschritt in der Fluidtechnik, Sopot, 20-21 September 2001. (In English).
18. Kulesza Z. S., Siemieniako F.: The Structure of the Mathematical Model of the Pneumatic Connecting Pipes. Researches of the Kielce University of Technology. Electrics (Elektryka) 39/2000. (In Polish).
19. Mietluk M., Siemieniako F., Kulesza Z. S.: Determinig the Parameters of the Pneumatic Drive System with the Double-Acting Piston Cylinder. Proceedings of the 11th Scientific Conference ”Problems of the Development of the Working Machines”, Zakopane, Poland, January 1998. (In Polish).
20. Kulesza Z. S.: Investigations of the Long Connecting Pipes in the Multi-Circuit Pneumatic Drive Systems. Proceedings of the 20th Scientific Simposium in Zielona Gora, Zielona Gora, Poland, May 1998. (In Polish).
21. Miatluk M., Siemieniako F., Kulesza Z. S.: Mathematical Description of the Transient Processes in the Pneumatic Multi-Circuit Drives. Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference, Kiev, Ukraine, May 1998. (In Russian).
22. Kulesza Z. S., Siemieniako F., Mietluk M.: Properties of the Pneumatic Drive System with Constant Volume Chambers. Proceedings of the 10th Scientific Conference PNEUMA’98, Koszalin, Poland, September 1998. (In Polish).
23. Siemieniako F., Kulesza Z. S.: Automation of the Washing Process of the Milk Pouring Line. Proceedings of the 8th Scientific Conference “Machines and Devices of the Food Industry”, Bialystok-Bialowieza, September 1998. (In Polish).
24. Siemieniako F., Kulesza Z. S., Miatluk M., Dzierżek K.: Progress Trends in the Pneumatic Drive Systems. Proceedings of the 16th Scientific Conference of the Mechanism and Machine Science, Rzeszow-Jawor, September 1998. (In Polish).
25. Kulesza Z. S., Siemieniako F., Miatluk M.: The Influence of the Load on the Movement of the Pneumatic Piston Cylinder. Researches of the Bialystok Technical University. Machine Building and Operation (Budowa i Eksploatacja Maszyn) 6/1998. (In Polish).
26. Miatluk M., Kulesza Z. S.: The Methods of Experimental Determining of the Flow Rate Coefficient of the Pneumatic Connecting Pipes. Proceedings of the International Conference in Minsk, Minsk, Belarus, November 1997. (In Russian).
27. Kulesza Z. S., Siemieniako F.: A Laboratory Stand for Programming and Controlling the Manipulators. Proceedings of the 15th Scientific Conference of the Mechanism and Machine Science, Bialystok-Bialowieza, September 1996. (In Polish).
28. Miatluk M., Kulesza Z. S.: Mathematical Modeling the Transient Processes in Pneumatic Drive Systems. Proceedings of the 15th Scientific Conference of the Mechanism and Machine Science, Bialystok-Bialowieza, September 1996. (In Polish).
29. Miatluk M., Kulesza Z. S.: The Means for Increasing the Speed of Pneumatic Drive Systems. Proceedings of the Scientific Conference “Hydraulic Drives and Controls”, Szklarska Poreba, June 1996. (In Polish).
30. Miatluk M., Kulesza Z. S.: The Methods of the Experimental Determining the Flow Rate Coefficient of the Pneumatic Resistors. Researches of the Bialystok Technical University. Mechanics (Mechanika) 17/1996. (In Polish).
31. Kulesza Z. S.: Selected Systems of the Industrial Processes Visualisation. Researches of the Bialystok Technical University. Mechanics (Mechanika) 17/1996. (In Polish).

Research Projects/Grants

1. Executive of the research project: Autonomous, Integrated Reconaissance System Implementing Autonomous Flying Micro-Platforms, Bialystok Technical University, Air Force Institute of Technology, Director: Dr. Ryszard Szczepanik, 2008-2010.
2. Executive of the research project: Designing and Testing of the Mechatronic Subsystems for Automatics, Robotics and Diagnostics, Bialystok Technical University, Director: Prof. Zdzislaw Gosiewski, 2007.
3. Executive of the research project: Diagnostics of the Technical and Biological Systems, Bialystok Technical University, Director: Prof. Pawel Lindstedt, 2006.
4. Executive of the research project: Active Methods of the Mechanical and Electromechanical Systems Movement and Vibration Control, Bialystok Technical University, Director: Prof. Zdzislaw Gosiewski, 2006.
5. Executive of the research project: Modeling and Simulation of the Automation Systems, Bialystok Technical University, Director: Prof. Franciszek Siemieniako, 2006.
6. Executive of the research project: Modeling, Simulation and Testing of the Spatial Parallel Mechnisms Equipped with the Mechatronic Drives, Bialystok Technical University, Director: Prof. Franciszek Siemieniako, 2005.
7. Executive of the research grant: Electromechanic High-Speed Stationary Energy Store, Bialystok Technical University; Institute of Aviation, Warsaw; Warsaw University of Technology; AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow; Director: Prof. Stanislaw Pirog, 2005 - 2008.
8. Second main executive of the research project: Modeling of the Pneumatic Elements and Systems in Automatics, Bialystok Technical University, Director: Prof. Franciszek Siemieniako, 2004.
9. Director of the research project: The Analysis of the Pneumatic Drive Systems, Bialystok Technical University, 1998-1999.
10. Second main executive of the research project: Research of the Dynamic Properties of the Pneumatic Drive Dystems, Bialystok Technical University, Director: Prof. Franciszek Siemieniako, 1997.

Editorial Activities

1. Scientific editor in the field of Automatics and Robotics, Acta Mechanica et Automatica, Bialystok Technical University, 2008-2012.
2. Guest editor of Solid State Phenomena, Vols. 147-149 (2009).

Conferences Organized

1. Member of the Scientific Committee of the 5th International Conference Mechatronic Systems and Materials, MSM 2009, Vilnius, Lithuania, October 2009.
2. Secretary of the 4th International Conference Mechatronic Systems and Materials, MSM 2008, Bialystok, Poland, July 2008.
3. Member of the Organizing Committee of the 16th Conference of Pneumatics, PNEUMA'2008, Bialystok, Poland, June 2008.
4. Member of the Organizing Committee of the 12th Conference of Pneumatics, PNEUMA'2002, Bialystok-Wigry, Poland, June, 2002.
5. Member of the Organizing Committee of the 15th Scientific Conference of the Mechanism and Machine Science, Bialystok-Bialowieza, Poland, September 1996.

Faculty Committees/Associations

1. Director of the didactic team for automatics and robotics, Department of Automatics and Robotics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Bialystok Technical University, from October, 1, 2009.
2. Vice-director of the Department of Automatics and Robotics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Bialystok Technical University.
3. Chairman of the Electoral Comission of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Bialystok Technical University for the term 2008-2012
4. Scientific Carer of the Students Association of the Industrial Processes Automation, Bialystok Technical University, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, March 2005 – present

Membership in Professional Societies

1. Polish Mechanical Engineers and Technicians Association, SIMP, since December 2008.

Scholarships

1. Postdoctoral study - from 28, June, 2009 to September, 25, 2009, Center for Rotating Machinery Dynamics and Control (RoMaDyC), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Cleveland State University, USA.

Didactic Achievements

1. Author of the programs, lecture aids and textbooks of the following courses: Automation Devices I and II, Real Time Systems, Bialystok Technical University, 2003-2006.

Awards

1. Award for the above-average scientific and didactic activity, Rector of the Bialystok Technical University, 2009.
2. Award for the above-average organizational activity, Rector of the Bialystok Technical University, 2008.
3. Award for the above-average organizational and didactic activity, Rector of the Bialystok Technical University, 2007
   
4. Award for improving the didactic process, Rector of the Bialystok Technical University, 2006
   
5. Award for the organizational and didactic achievements, Rector of the Bialystok Technical University, 2005
   
6. Award for the scientific progress and Ph.D. achievement, Rector of the Bialystok Technical University, 2004
   
7. Award for the best MSc thesis, Polish Mechanical Engineers and Technicians Association, 1995
   
8. Silver badge Primus Inter Pares, Polish Students Association, 1995
   

Social Activities

1. Honor blood donor, since December, 2004.