Elżbieta Pieczyska | Mechanics | Best Researcher Award
Prof.Dr.Elżbieta Alicja Pieczyska , Institute of Fundamental Technological Research (IPPT PAN), Poland.
Prof.Dr.Elżbieta Alicja Pieczyska, D. Sc., is a distinguished Full Professor at the Institute of Fundamental Technological Research (IPPT PAN), Polish Academy of Sciences. She obtained her Ph.D. in 1998 and later earned her D.Sc. from IPPT PAN in 2010. Recognized for her contributions, she was appointed as a Full Professor in 2021 through a special procedure by the President of Poland. Professor Pieczyska is known for her expertise in multifunctional materials and structures, particularly in investigating the mechanical and thermomechanical properties of advanced alloys and polymers.
Publication Profile
Education and Experience 
Dr.Elżbieta Pieczyska’s academic journey includes a postdoctoral tenure at the AICHI Institute of Technology in Japan from 2004 to 2006. Throughout her career, she has supervised several doctoral theses and PhD student theses, focusing on topics such as shape memory alloys and polymers. Her leadership extends to being a member of the IPPT PAN Scientific Council and heading the Division of Applied Thermomechanics at the Department of Experimental Mechanics.
Professional Development 
Professor Pieczyska has authored numerous scientific papers published in prestigious journals and has co-authored several books and book chapters. She has also coordinated and participated in over 25 research projects, collaborating extensively with institutions in Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, and Europe. Her international recognition includes invited lectures at prominent conferences and universities worldwide, emphasizing her impact on shaping the field of experimental mechanics and materials science.
Research Focus 
Her research focuses on the characterization of novel materials like shape memory alloys (TiNi) and shape memory polymers (SMP), exploring their applications in smart biomedical actuators and 3D printing. She investigates the mechanical behaviors of these materials under various loading conditions, contributing significantly to the understanding of their functional properties and potential industrial applications.
Elżbieta Alicja Pieczyska continues to pioneer advancements in materials science through her interdisciplinary research and leadership in experimental mechanics, solidifying her reputation as a key figure in the global scientific community.
Publications 

- Full-Field Deformation Study of Ti–25Nb, Ti–25Nb–0.3O and Ti–25Nb–0.7O Shape Memory Alloys During Tension Using Digital Image Correlation
(2024) – 0 Citations
- Investigation of Shape Memory Polyurethane Properties in Cold Programming Process Towards Its Applications
(2024) – 1 Citation
- Investigating a shape memory epoxy resin and its application to engineering shape-morphing devices empowered through kinematic chains and compliant joints
(2023) – 4 Citations
- Energy Storage and Dissipation in Consecutive Tensile Load-Unload Cycles of Gum Metal
(2023) – 4 Citations
- Polyurethane shape memory polymer: structure characterization and estimation of energy storage and dissipation during the tension process
(2023) – 0 Citations
- Experimental study of thermomechanical behaviour of Gum Metal during cyclic tensile loadings: the quantitative contribution of IRT and DIC
(2023) – 5 Citations
- Characterization of Polyurethane Shape Memory Polymer and Determination of Shape Fixity and Shape Recovery in Subsequent Thermomechanical Cycles
(2022) – 22 Citations
- INFLUENCE OF THE STRAIN RATE ON THE MECHANICAL AND STRUCTURE CHARACTERISATION OF GUM METAL
(2022) – 0 Citations
- Quasi-Static and Dynamic Compressive Behavior of Gum Metal: Experiment and Constitutive Model
(2021) – 3 Citations