Dr. Mariusz Holtzer is a full professor at AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow, Poland. His research focuses on physical chemistry of metallurgical and foundry phenomenon on the interface of the liquid metal - ceramic material and metallurgical slag. He is also involved in researching the impact of the foundry industry on the environment, with a special focus on waste management, hazard evaluation of materials, and quality assessment of moulding and core sands. He is the author or co-author of 300 scientific papers, the co-author on 14 patents, and represents Poland in Commission No. 2 Environmental Protection of CAEF (The European Foundry Association).
Dr. Angelika Kmita is a assistant professor at AGHUniversity of Science and Technology, Krakow, Poland. Her research focuses on design, synthesis and characterization of hybrid nanoparticles and nanocomposites, as well as environmental concernsin the foundry industry. She is the author or co-author of 45 scientific papers, the co-author of 3 monographs, and the co-author of 3 patents. She represents Poland in COST (European Cooperation in Science & Technology) as MC substitute in Action CA18125 .