Farewell to Prof. Piotr Maria Przybyłowicz, PhD, DSc, Eng (1968–2026)
It is with profound sadness and regret that we learned of the death of Professor Piotr Maria Przybyłowicz, PhD, DSc, Eng. – an outstanding scientist, Dean of the Faculty of Automotive and Construction Machinery Engineering, friend of the Center for Advanced Studies, and valued educator of many generations of engineers. He was a specialist in the field of machine dynamics and mechanics, and his achievements, crowned with the title of professor in 2021, have become a permanent part of the history of Warsaw University of Technology.
Professor Piotr Przybyłowicz was an important figure in the community of the Center for Advanced Studies at Warsaw University of Technology, with which he had been associated since 2009, holding numerous responsible positions. As Deputy Director of the Center, member of the Program Council, and expert supporting the work of the Competition Committees for the Warsaw University of Technology Development Project, and later, the Warsaw University of Technology Teaching Grants Program, he had a real impact on the shape and development of our University. He passionately co-created the educational offerings of the Center for Advanced Studies at Warsaw University of Technology, enriching them with his own lectures and a publication in the Lecture Notes series entitled "Elements of Analytical Mechanics. Holonomic Systems."
We will remember him above all as an exceptionally kind man who led numerous meetings with positive energy and eagerly participated in symposia and workshops. His calm demeanor, high culture, and openness fostered an atmosphere of collaboration. A distinguished scholar and friend has left us.
We express our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones.