INFORMATION ABOUT SCIENTIFIC AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Scientific degree			Prof.D.Sc.Ph.D.M.E.M.Sc. KRZYSZTOF WIERZCHOLSKI 18.03.1939,Żnin
Scientific degree	year	Name of University
M.E. master of engineering.	1961	Technical University Poznań
M.Sc. master of mathemitisc	1967	University A. Mickiewicz Poznań
Ph.D.	1970	Technical University Poznań
Visiting Professor	1979	RWTH Aachen
Dr hab. nauk technicznych	1983	AGH Kraków
Profesor nauk technicznych	1989	Main Qualifying Board in Warszawa
Visiting Professor	1992	University Hannover
Visiting Professor	1997	Tech.Univ.Essen

 

Przebieg pracy zawodowej
Time period	University or institution	Position
1961-1966	Work in industry	Engineer
1967-1970	Technical University Poznań (Poland)	Assistant in chair of Mathematics
1970-1974	Technical University Kielce (Poland)	Adjunct in chair of Mathematics
1974-1979	Technical University Lublin(Poland)	Lecturer in chair of Mathematics
1979-1981	RWTH Aachen	Visiting Professor
1981-1985	Technical University Lublin (Poland)	Lecturer in chair of Mathematics
1985-1989	Technical University Szczecin	Assistant Professor in chair of Mechanics
1989-1992	Technical University Szczecin	Assistant Professor in chair of Thermodynamics
1992-1995	University Hannover	Visiting Professor
1995-1997	Technical University Szczecin	Professor in chair of Thermodynamics
1997-1999	Technical University Essen	Visiting Professor
1999-2000	Technical University Szczecin	Professor in chair of Thermodynamics
2000-2008	Maritime University Gdynia (Poland)	Professor in chair of Thermodynamics
2003-2008	Technical University Gdansk	Professor in chair of Mechanics in Faculty of Ocean and Ship Engineering

 

Quantitative comparison of scientific papers, monographs, books and scripts
Kind of achievement	quantity
Papers in scientific journals of Philadelphia register	30
Papers in reviewed scientific journals	344
other scientific papers	30
Monographs and scientific books	23
scripts	4
total	431
Pełna lista publikacji (pdf 550710 B)

 

Main papers
Schmerungstechnik und Tribologie (Germany)	11 papers
Internatio- nal Journal of Friction Lubrication and Wear	6 papers
System Analysis Modelling Simulation OPA Overseas Publishers Association	5 papers
Control and Cybernetics	1 paper
Acta Mechanica Springer Verlag	1 paper
Engineering Transactions (Rozprawy Inżynierskie)	2 papers
Revue Roumaine des Sci. Tech. Serie Mecanique Appliquee	7 papers
Acta of Bioengineering and Biomechanics	13 papers
Proceedings of Vibration Problems	1 paper
Exploitation Problems of Machines Polish Academy of Sciences    (Zagadnienia Eksploatacji Maszyn Kwartalnik PAN)	39 papers
Tribology (Tribologia)	50 papers
Exploiation Problems (Problemy Eksploaacji)	6 papers
Russian Journal of Biomechanics	9 papers

International Distinctions

1. Certificate about biographical record in time period from 2006 to 2007 in the field Science and Engineering, attested by the Marcus Who is Who Publication Board
2. Certificate about publishing record in time period from 2008 in the field Science and Engineering, attested by the Marcus Who is Who Publication Board

Monographs and scientific books

1. 1 Wierzcholski Krzysztof:Computer solutions of the ordinary n-order differential equation. Monograph Warsaw COPAN, Computation Centre Polish Academy of Sciences,Issue 114,1973,pp.1-40
2. Wierzcholski Krzysztof: On some n -order recurrence. About some n-order recurrence. (O pewnej rekurencji n-tego rzędu.)Monograph(in Polish)..State Scientific Publishing House Polish Acad.of Science.(PWN),1975,pp.1-125
3. Wierzcholski Krzysztof: About the system of solutions of the difference equation Monograph (in Polish).O pewnym ukladzie rozwiazań równania rekurencyjnego. Monograph. Technical University Press, Lublin,1977,pp.1-125
4. Wierzcholski Krzysztof: Hydromagnetic,non-isothermic lubricant flow in journal bearing including the lubricant inertia forces and variable oil viscosity.. Monograph.(in Polish).. Monografia. Tech.Univ.Press Lublin,ser.A,Nr.1,1978,pp.1-218
5. Pytko Stanislaw,Ziemba Stefan,Wierzcholski*Krzysztof: Contact Mechanics Problems.(in Polish) Monograph.Problemy wytrzymałości kontaktowej.Participation of the Author* is 25%.Monografia.Warszawa PWN 1982,pp.1-203
6. Wierzcholski Krzysztof: Analysis of the lubricant flow in the deformable bearing gap. (in Polish). Monograph. Analiza przeplywu lepkiego czynnika smarującego w odkształcalnych szczelinach łożysk ślizgowych.Praca habilitacyjna. Technical University Press. Lublin 1982, Serie A, Nr.10 pp.1-182
7. Wierzcholski*Krzysztof, Janiszewski Ryszard:The problems of magneto-elasticity and magneto-hydrodynamics. Monograph. (in Polish)..Participation of the Author* is 50%. Technical University Press Lublin, Series A, No.27,1983, pp.1-97
8. Wierzcholski Krzysztof: Discrete functions. Lecture. (in Polish). Discrete Special Functions (Dyskretne funkcje specjalne). Monograph. Technical University Press Szczecin, 1988, pp.1 - 194
9. Wierzcholski Krzysztof: Theory of slide bearing lubrication. Monograph. (in Polish). Teoria smarowania łożysk ślizgowych. Monograph.Technical University Press of Szczecin, ISSN 0209-1151, Nr.392, 1989, pp.1 – 492
10. Wierzcholski Krzysztof:.Mathematical methods in hydrodynamic theory of lubrication (in English.).Tech.Univ.Press Szczecin,Monograph.,Nr.511, ISSN0209-1151,1993,pp.1-226,
11. Wierzcholski*Krzysztof,Miszczak A.,Kostencki P., Nowowiejski R.: Elements of slide bearing calculations. Lectures.(in Polish). Elementy obliczania łożysk ślizgowych. Participation of the Author* is 67%, Agricultural University of Press, Szczecin 1994, pp.1-186
12. Wierzcholski Krzysztof: Slide Bearings Lubrication.Monograph.(in Russian).International Foundation of Kragelsky, ISBN 5-85343-007-6, Moskva MFK, 1994/1995
13. Wierzcholski Krzysztof: Non Conventional Lubrication Theory Theory of Slide Bearing.(in Polish) Participation of the Author* is 95%.Technical University Press of Szczecin ISBN 83-86359-13-7,Nr.524,1995/1996,pp.1-450
14. Wierzcholski Krzysztof: Bio and slide bearings: their lubrication by non-Newtonian fluids and application in non conventional systems. Vol.I : Principles of human joint lubrication with non-Newtonian liquids for deformable bone and cartilage in magnetic field. Monograph (pp.1-162), Foundation for the Development of Gdynia Maritime University, ISBN 83-87438-44-8, Gdańsk 2005
15. Wierzcholski Krzysztof, Miszczak Andrzej: Non-stationary model of human joint lubrication for deformed cartilage In magnetic field and computer aide optimization during tissue cultivation in bioreactor.(In Polish) Vol.I :Model of conjugated fields for synovial liquids and deformed bones, cartilages, in magnetic fields.(in polish). Monograph (pp.1-176), Foundation for the Development of Gdynia Maritime University, ISBN 83-87438-49-9, Gdynia 2005
16. Wierzcholski Krzysztof, Miszczak Andrzej: Non-stationary model of human joint lubrication for deformed cartilage in magnetic field and computer aide optimization during tissue cultivation in bioreactor.(In Polish) Vol.II :Analytical and numerical determination of pressure, capacity and friction forces in deformable human joint gap (in polish). Monograph (pp.1-151), Foundation for the Development of Gdynia Maritime University, ISBN 83-87438-89-8, Gdynia 2006
17. Wierzcholski Krzysztof: Bio and slide bearings: their lubrication by non-Newtonian fluids and application in non conventional systems. Vol.I I: The theory of human joint unsteady lubrication. Monograph (pp.1-172), Published by Krzysztof Wierzcholski, Gdansk University of Technology, ISBN 83-923367-0-4, Gdańsk 2006
18. Wierzcholski Krzysztof: Bio and slide bearings: their lubrication by non-Newtonian fluids and application in non conventional systems. Vol.I second edition: Principles of human joint lubrication with non-Newtonian liquids for deformable bone and cartilage in magnetic field. Monograph (pp.1-164), Published by Krzysztof Wierzcholski,Gdansk University of Technology, ISBN 83-923367-2-0, Gdańsk 2006
19. Wierzcholski Krzysztof: Bio and slide bearings: their lubrication by non-Newtonian fluids and application in non conventional systems. Vol.III: Tribology process for chondrocytes,human joint and micro-bearing ,Monograph (pp.1-129), Published by Krzysztof Wierzcholski,Gdansk University of Technology, ISBN 83-923367-0-4, Gdańsk 2006-2007
20. Wierzcholski Krzysztof, Miszczak Andrzej: Non-stationary model sof human joint lubrication for deformed cartilage in magnetic field and computer aide optimization during tissue cultivation in bioreactor.(in Polish) Vol.III : The elements of micro and nano tribology in the aspect of flow of biological liquids within boundary layer (in polish) Elementy mikro- i nano-tribologii w aspekcie przepływów cieczy biologicznych w warstwie przyściennej, Monograph, Foundation for the Development of Gdynia Maritime University, ISBN 978-83-61054-08-5., Gdynia 2007

Foreign Grants

1. Wierzcholski Krzysztof (project manager): GRANT (Deutsche Luft und Raumfahrt) Bonn DLR -198-96 cooperation in European integration 1998-2000 Computer optimization of slide bearing parameter
2. Wierzcholski Krzysztof (participant): GRANT UNII EU. GROWTH 2001- 2003 NAS.Computer aided optimization of newly developed bioreactor for tissue –engineering G5RD-CT-2000-00282
3. Wierzcholski Krzysztof (project manager): GRANT DLR 2002-2004(Deutsche Luft und Raumfahrt) Bonn –Berlin :Optimierung nicht Newtonscher Flüssigkeiten mit biologischen Eigenschaften aufgrund der Analogien zwischen den Strömungen des Schmiermittels im Reibkontakt in Lagern und in der Umgebung menschlicher Gelenke DLR-2002-00011
4. Wierzcholski Krzysztof –GRANT UNI EU-coordinator Transfer of knowledge 2005-2008 : Bio and Slide Bearings,their Lubrication by Non-Newtonian Oils and Applications in Non-Conventional Systems, MTKD-CT-2004-517226-

Home Grants

1. Wierzcholski Krzysztof (project manager): A new methods calculation of slide bearing lubricated with non-Newtonian oils (Nowe metody obliczeń sił nośnych łożysk ślizgowych smarowanych czynnikami o własnościach nienewtonowskich). MEN DN9-T103378/90-2 financed in time period 1991-1993 r.
2. Wierzcholski Krzysztof (project manager): Magneto-hydrodynamic fluid friction in sidle bearing gaps (Analiza magnetohydrodynamicznego tarcia płynnego w szczelinach łożysk ślizgowych). Polish research project KBN number 3.0538.91.01 financed in years 1991-1994.
3. Wierzcholski Krzysztof (project manager): Theoretical and experimental analysis of material properties deformation for non-Newtonian lubricant. (Analiza teoretyczno doświadczalna wyznaczania własności materiałowych nie-newtonowskich czynników smarujących). KBN 1997-2000, 8-T0B00913
4. Wierzcholski Krzysztof (main performer): The problems of human joint lubrication for non-Newtonian synovial fluids.(Problemy smarowania stawów człowieka nienewtonowskimi cieczami synowialnymi). KBN 1999-2001, 8-T11E-021-17
5. Wierzcholski Krzysztof (project manager) grant 2001-2004:Theoretical and experimental investigations of thermodynamical and magnetical bearing materials properties in the field of exploitation problems in slide journal bearings.(Doświadczalno teoretyczne badania termodynamicznych i magnetycznych własności materiałów łożyskowych w problemach wyznaczania parametrów eksploatacyjnych poprzecznych łożysk ślizgowych) 2001-2004 GRANT KBN –8-T10B-061-21
6. Wierzcholski Krzysztof (main performer )grant (2003-2006).Non stationary problems of human joint lubrication for deformable cartilage ta king into account computer aided optimization of bone tissue culture in bioreactor. Modele niestacjonarnego smarowania stawów człowieka z odkształcalną chrząstką w polu magnetycznym przy wspomaganej komputerowo optymalizacji hodowli tkanek kostnych w bioreaktorze, KBN 4 T-11 E 030-25
7. Wierzcholski Krzysztof (Project manager) (2009-2012). Non- conventional lubrication of slide micro bearings. Niekonwencjonalne smarowanie mikro- łożysk ślizgowych 3475/B/T02/2009/36

Contribution into development of young research worker

• ¡5-succesfull finalized doctor procedures,
• 5 reviewed doctor Ph.D. dissertations,
• 2 reviewed doctor D.Sc. dissertations

Cooperation with European Universities

1. Research Centre Institute of Biological Boundary Layers in Karlsruhe (Germany)
2. Central Institute of Biomaterial of Ulm University (Germany)
3. National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, chizhik_sa@tut.by, Tel.375-172841060, 2842137
4. University of Applied Science Giessen-Friedberg (Germany),
5. Tallinn Technical University (Estonia)
6. Technische Akademie Esslingen, Postfach 1265, D-73748 Ostfildern, Prof.-Dr.Ing. Wilfried J. Bartz (Germany) 7.Technical University 614013 Perm, Korolev Street 12-7,Russia, nyashin@theormech.ostu.ac.ru
7. University GH Essen, 45117 Essen, Konstruktionstechnik und Kolbenmaschinen, Schützenbahn 70 (Germany)
8. ETH Technische Hochschule Zürich,Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich,CH-8092 Zürich, Rämistrasse101,
9. Technical University Monachium,Lehrstuhl Maschinenelemente, 85747 München,Bolzmanstrasse 15, (Germany)
10. University Hannover, Institut für Mechanik, Appelstrasse 11(Germany)
11. Universität der Bundeswehr Hamburg,2000 Hamburg, Fachbereich Maschinenbau,Holstenhofweg 85, (Germany)
12. Graz Uni. of Tech., Computational Biomechanics, A 8010 Graz, Prof.G.Holzapfel Schiesstattgasse 14-B, Austria
13. Institut für Reibungstechnik und Maschinenkinetik,Technische Universität Clausthal,38678 Clausthal,Leibnizstr.32.
14. Klinik u. Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Sportorthopädie der Technischen, Universität München, Abteilung Biomechanik ,Klinik u. Poliklinik für Orthopädie u. Sportorthopädie am Klinikum Rechts der Isar der TU München Ismaninger Str. 22, D-81675 München, Prof. Dr. Reiner Gradinger, Dr. Rainer Burgkart, r.burgkart@lrz.tum.de
15. Universität Karlsruhe, Zentralinstitut für Mechanik Kaiserstrasse 12 D 76128 Karlsruhe Prof.Dr.-Ing.Oertel, oertel@isl.mach.uni-karlsruhe.de tel.7216082369
16. Clinic of Orthopedics and Traumatology in Sosnowiec, (Medical Academy in Zabrze, Medical Faculty), 41200-209 Sosnowiec, Medyków Square1, Prof. zw. dr hab. med. Tadeusz Gażdzik, Tel.3682029-3682000 mobile: 0602633902

Professional activities

1. Membership of Polish Academy of Sciences PAN, member of group of Surface Engineering KBNPAN,
2. Research Board of Advisors(Naukowy doradca Komitetu) of American Biographical Institute in 1999 (Amerykańskiego Instytutu Biograficznego w 1999),
3. Active Member of the New York Academy in 1998,
4. Active Member of the New York Academy in 1999,
5. Member of Szczecin Scientific Society from 1997 year,
6. Member of Lublin Scientific Society from 1996 roku,
7. Member of board of Polish Tribological Society from 1998,
8. Member of Polish Mathematical Society from 1996,
9. Member of East Pomeranian Group of Exploitation Machines Section PAN
10. Member of the European Science Society of Powertrain and Transport Kones Poland, Brussels, 1.12.2004
11. Member of Section Mechanics T07A,XIX Competition of Research Projects in KBN
12. Member of Section Biomechanics Polish Academy of Sciences, Committee Mechanics, Warsaw 1999
13. Member of Section Exploitation in Machine Construction Group Polish Academy of Sciences 1991-1993

Citations
About 300 citations of scientific papers:

• 5cytowań w Review of Applied Mechanics.: vol.43, Nr.8, Aug.1990, 8A 782; vol.45, Nr.3, Part.1 March 1992, 3A669; vol.39, Nr.12, Dec.1986, 12J642.
• 10 Cytowań w Dokumentation Rheologie ISSN BAM Deutschland u.a: 1978, Nr.44 s.540, s.536-537; 1980, Nr.46, s.730, s.723; 1981, Nr.47, s.695; 1982, Nr.48, s.790; 1983, Nr.49, s.958; 1984, Nr. 50, s. 788 (84-4920); 1985/86, Nr.51, s.780, s.787 (85-4848, 85-4890, 85-4892).
• 10 Zitierungen in ehemaligen sovietischen Ref. Zur.Mech. Svod. Band, u.a.: L.A. Fajtelson (96691, 1985), Ju. S. Skenev (3W27, 1981), W. A. Naletov (10B758, 1981), G. B. Frojsteter (6G184, 1985), S.J. Sergeev (7B145, 1980).

Main research achievements

1. Analytical and numerical determination of pressure, capacity, friction forces and flow parameters of non-Newtonian lubricants in gaps of slide hydrodynamic bearings with curvilinear, orthogonal journal shapes
2. Analytical, numerical and experimental operation parameters determination for sidle Bering lubrication with magnetic ferro- fluid properties taking into account electromechanical conjugated fields and random conditions.
3. Analytical and numerical non-Newtonian synovial fluid flow parameter determination in a new aspects of pressure and friction forces distributions for curvilinear human joint with various shapes of gaps and bone heads.
4. Exploitation parameters of intelligent micro bearings with memory.
5. Memory simulations and influences of genetic code on the processes occurring in the human joint lubrication.
6. Determination of operating parameters in micro-and nano-bearings occurring in micro-mechanisms and micro-devices.
7. Mathematical description of tribological processes occurring during the biological fluid flow in very thin layer around the living cells in bioreactor
8. A New mathematical integration methods of second order, partial, differential, non-linear, sets of equations occurring in non-Newtonian fluid flow problems inside the thin boundary layers

Main actual research achievements

KrzysztofWierzcholski-JCwanek_EXPERIMENT1.pdf 4.0 MB – EXPERPERIMENT 1: MEASUREMENTS OF BIOMATERIAL TISSUE SURFACE PROPERTIES

KrzysztofWierzcholski-BurhardZiegler_EXPERIMENT2.pdf 2.1 MB – EXPERIMENT 2: MEASUREMENTS OF FRICTION FORCES,FRICTION COEFFICIENT AND WEAR IN JOURNAL BEARING USING ACOUSTIC EMISSION METHODS

AndrzejMiszczak-KrzysztofWierzcholski_EXPERIMENT3.pdf 583.7 kB – EXPERIMENT 3: DYNAMIC VISCOSITY AND LUBRICITY MEASUREMENTS OF FERROOIL

KrzysztofWierzcholski-BurhardZiegler_EXPERIMENT4.pdf 1.5 MB – EXPERIMENT 4: A NEW TEST STAND CONSTRUCTION FOR FRICTION FORCES MEASUREMENTS IN SLIDE BEARING USING THE ACOUSTIC EMISSION METHOD