Największy zagraniczny „transfer” w historii UŁ – nowi naukowcy z IDUB

This academic year at the University of Lodz will be another breakthrough in terms of internationalisation – thanks to IDUB grants, 45 researchers from around the world will appear at the University at the same time. The vast majority of them will spend several years here, working together with researchers of the University of Lodz. This is the largest scientific "transfer" in the history of the University. We would like to introduce 3 new researchers to you who have already made their home in Lodz, and soon we will tell you about the others.

 

The Japanese astrophysicist will cooperate with dr hab. Julian Sitarek

Of all the new researchers under the IDUB, Kazuma Ishio has probably travelled the longest way to join the community of the University of Lodz. The Japanese astrophysicist will cooperate with dr hab. Julian Sitarek (professor of the UL) as part of research on gamma energy radiation from distant galaxies. He has been appearing at the Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science for several months now. Kazuma will spend 2 years in Lodz, but he is already travelling all over Poland, mainly along the routes of historic railways, as he is a huge fan of rail vehicles. 

- In recent years, Professor Sitarek has become one of the most valuable scientific partners for me, he helped me solve the most difficult issues in my research. Therefore, when he mentioned the opportunity of coming to Poland, I decided to take advantage of it. Here, at the UL, I will be trying to use the methods of determining and describing gamma radiation in practice, the methods which I have recently perfected and improved. And privately in Lodz, I really like Piotrkowska Street and obviously the trams! 

says Kazuma.  

The historian from the University of Copenhagen will continue his research on private life in early modern European countries

Michaël Green has joined the group of researchers of the Faculty of Philosophy and History as part of the IDUB Advanced Researcher in Residence competition. The historian from the University of Copenhagen (Denmark) will conduct classes with students for 4 years, but also continue his research on private life in early modern European countries - the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Denmark and Norway, as well as on territory of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth of Two Nations. He will use sources such as diaries, journals and other types of memories from this period.  

Of course, the IDUB competition was a good opportunity to come to Lodz, but the choice of this particular city was not random for me. A few years ago I spent some time here, so I already knew that Lodz has a nice atmosphere and good working conditions. People are very open and friendly. International Hub of the University of Lodz is also of great help - thanks to this team, all formalities on the spot were handled efficiently, and, as I know from my previous experiences, that is not always so obvious and easy. I hope that soon I will be lecturing not only in English, but also in Polish

says the Danish researcher.  

I chose University of Lodz because I know that here I can develop scientifically in the field of chemistry and also in a great atmosphere

Sujoy Das will collaborate with scientists of the Faculty of Chemistry of the University of Lodz for the next three years, mainly with dr Bogna Rudolf (Vice-Dean and professor of the UL). It was the Vice-Dean who encouraged the Indian researcher to take part in the competition.   

I’ve been captivated by the hospitality of the Poles from the first day I came here. I chose University of Lodz because I know that here I can develop scientifically in the field of chemistry and also in a great atmosphere. I will work on organometallic molecules that help in the treatment of nervous system diseases (e.g. Alzheimer's disease). And as a big fan of travelling, I am going to visit the most beautiful places in Poland - from the mountains to the Baltic Sea

says Sujoy.

I really appreciate that my current colleagues perform "top" science and at the very same time they remain very humble and open

Professor Philippe Kok, who came to us from Belgium (but was born in the heart of Africa –  the Democratic Republic of Congo!) will spend at least four years in Poland, collaborating with scientists of the Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection. He will continue his research on the evolution of vertebrates, mainly amphibians and reptiles, from the Pantepui region (at the border of Venezuela, Brazil and Guyana). He also intends to teach at the Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection. Privately, professor Kok plans to explore Poland and the surrounding countries on foot (or running). He has already managed to explore the Polish Tatra Mountains.  

Eastern Europe is a new direction for "scientific migration", so I didn't really know what to expect here. But it turned out that I live in a nice area, with lots of parks and the proximity of Łagiewnicki Forest; being close to nature is very important for me. And you have more vegan restaurants here than in my home country! I really appreciate that my current colleagues perform "top" science and at the very same time they remain very humble and open

says the Belgian biologist.

International researchers from the first edition of IDUB UL represent almost all continents of the globe.

They came to the University of Lodz, among others from Argentina, Egypt, Japan, India or the USA. Of course, there are also many representatives of the Old Continent.  

University of Lodz wants to take full advantage of the opportunities arising from participation in the Initiative of Excellence - Research University competition. The arrival of the 45 researchers from all over the world is to be one of the important steps in scientific development that the University has been consistently focused on for many years.  

You can read more about IDUB UL competitions HERE.

Edit: Promotion Centre, UL
Photo: Maciej Andrzejewski, Bartosz Kałużny (UL)