Prof. Tadeusz Tatara | vibration | Innovative Research Award

Prof. Tadeusz Tatara , Cracow University of Technology , Poland.

Prof. Tadeusz Tatara 👨‍🏫 is a distinguished Full Professor in technical sciences since 2013 🧪. He has been a faculty member at Cracow University of Technology 🇵🇱 since 1981, contributing over four decades of academic excellence. His pioneering research delves into structural dynamics, paraseismic vibrations, and dynamic diagnostics 🌍🏗️. With over 223 scientific publications 📚, including monographs and international reports, he is also a patent holder and co-author of national vibration standards 📑🔬. His impactful work has influenced building safety, environmental vibration analysis, and innovative anti-vibration solutions ♻️🚧.

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Education & Experience

• 🎓 PhD and Academic Degrees in technical sciences (specific institution not mentioned).

• 🏫 Employed at Cracow University of Technology since 1981.

• 🌍 Research Scholar, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands (1991–1992, 12 months).

• 🇮🇹 Training Scholarship, ISMES Institute, Bergamo, Italy (1995, 1 month).

• 🧑‍🏫 Full Professor title awarded in 2013.

Summary Suitability

The Innovative Research Award is designed to honor trailblazing researchers who have made transformative contributions to science and technology through originality, applied impact, and real-world problem-solving. Prof. Tadeusz Tatara exemplifies the spirit of this award through his groundbreaking work in structural dynamics, environmental vibration assessment, and the development of anti-vibration solutions for public safety and infrastructure resilience.

Professional Development 

Prof. Tatara has continuously expanded his global academic presence through international collaborations and technical expertise 🌐📖. He gained advanced insights in structural dynamics during a 12-month research scholarship at TU Delft 🇳🇱 and further developed his skills during observational training in Italy 🇮🇹. His professional growth is marked by his involvement in standardization work, co-authoring two key Polish standards on vibration impact 📘🛠️. As a technical consultant, he has authored hundreds of expert reports and designs for anti-vibration protection, showcasing a rare blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application 🔍🏢.

Research Focus 

Prof. Tatara’s research primarily falls within Structural Engineering and Environmental Dynamics 🏗️🌍. His work addresses paraseismic vibrations, including those caused by mining, transportation, and industrial activity 🚄🛤️. He investigates the dynamic interaction between soil and structures, propagating wave effects, and human exposure to vibrations 👥🌐. His innovative use of recycled materials for vibration mitigation and dynamic diagnostics reflects a commitment to sustainability ♻️🔧. Bridging theoretical modeling with field applications, his research advances building safety and urban resilience in vibration-sensitive environments 🌇🏘️.

Awards and Honors 

• 📊 Over 223 publications, including 2 authored and 1 co-authored monograph.

• 📚 3 international reports published by TU Delft.

• 🧬 h-index of 10 (Web of Science and Scopus).

• 📜 Co-author of two Polish vibration standards (PN-B-02170:2016–12 & PN-B-02171:2017-06).

• ⚙️ 1 granted patent and 3 patent applications.

• 🏆 Author of hundreds of expert technical reports for industry.

Publication Top Notes

1️⃣ Multi-criteria optimisation of an experimental complex of single-family nearly zero-energy buildings

Authors: M. Fedorczak-Cisak, A. Kotowicz, E. Radziszewska-Zielina, B. Sroka, T. Tatara, et al.
Journal: Energies
Volume/Issue: 13(7), Article No. 1541
Citations: 44
Year: 2020
📘 Focuses on optimizing design factors for sustainable, nearly zero-energy single-family homes using multi-criteria analysis.

2️⃣ Damping of vibration in precast buildings with bearing concrete walls

Authors: R. Ciesielski, K. Kuźniar, E. Maciąg, T. Tatara
Journal: (Likely a technical journal or institutional publication)
Citations: 40
Year: 1995
📘 Investigates vibration damping in precast concrete buildings, relevant to structural safety and dynamic response.

3️⃣ Evaluation of the criteria for selecting proposed variants of utility functions in the adaptation of historic regional architecture

Authors: M. Fedorczak-Cisak, A. Kowalska-Koczwara, K. Nering, F. Pachla, T. Tatara
Journal: Sustainability
Volume/Issue: 11(4), Article No. 1094
Citations: 38
Year: 2019
📘 Focuses on architectural heritage preservation using modern functional adaptation and sustainability criteria.

4️⃣ Empirical formulae for fundamental natural periods of buildings with load bearing walls

Authors: R. Ciesielski, K. Kuźniar, E. Maciąg, T. Tatara
Journal: (Likely a structural engineering publication)
Citations: 36
Year: 1992
📘 Proposes empirical models for calculating the fundamental vibration periods of masonry and concrete-wall buildings.

5️⃣ Thermal and vibration comfort analysis of a nearly zero-energy building in Poland

Authors: M. Fedorczak-Cisak, M. Furtak, J. Gintowt, A. Kowalska-Koczwara, F. Pachla, T. Tatara
Journal: Sustainability
Volume/Issue: 10(10), Article No. 3774
Citations: 34
Year: 2018
📘 Analyzes both thermal and vibrational comfort in low-energy residential buildings, supporting occupant well-being.

6️⃣ Response spectra of ground motions and building foundation vibrations excited by rockbursts in the LGC region

Authors: E. Maciąg, K. Kuźniar, T. Tatara
Journal: Earthquake Spectra
Volume/Issue: 32(3), pp. 1769–1791
Citations: 34
Year: 2016
📘 Examines seismic response spectra of foundations exposed to mining-induced rockbursts, contributing to paraseismic vibration studies.

7️⃣ The influence of vibration duration on the structure of irregular RC buildings

Authors: F. Pachla, A. Kowalska-Koczwara, T. Tatara, K. Stypuła
Journal: Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering
Volume: 17
Pages: 3119–3138
Citations: 33
Year: 2019
📘 Investigates how prolonged vibration affects the stability and structural response of irregular reinforced concrete buildings.

Conclusion

Prof. Tadeusz Tatara’s exceptional contributions in the field of structural dynamics and paraseismic vibration control represent not only academic innovation but also applied engineering excellence. His research has set benchmarks in safety, sustainability, and standards development. For these reasons, he is highly suitable for the Innovative Research Award, and stands as a leading example of how engineering research can translate into societal impact and global best practices.