Dr. hab. inż. Jan Marczak (prof. MUT) completed his studies of technical physics at the Military University of Technology in 1973.  He achieved his doctoral habilitation in the field of surface engineering.  He specializes in laser technology and its applications in micro-technology and the conservation of cultural heritage.  He is the director of the Laser Applications Lab at the Institute of Optoelectronics, MUT.  His research also includes laser material interactions, material engineering, and laser induced shock wave hardening of materials (metals, ceramics).