Poznan University of Life Sciences, Poland
Prof. Dr. Jan Bocianowski is a distinguished scholar in agricultural sciences with a strong foundation in mathematics and computer science, having earned his Master of Science from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań with a thesis on combinatorial BIB systems, and a vocational background as a Mechanical Technician specializing in automation and mechanization of metallurgical processes. He obtained his Doctor of Agricultural Sciences in Agronomy from the Institute of Plant Genetics, Polish Academy of Sciences, and later achieved habilitation in agricultural sciences with specialization in biometry at Poznań University of Life Sciences, focusing on methods for estimating effects of non-allelic loci interaction based on phenotypic and molecular data. In 2025, he was appointed Professor of Agricultural Sciences in the discipline of Agriculture and Horticulture and has been serving at the Department of Mathematical and Statistical Methods, Poznań University of Life Sciences, in various roles since 1998, progressing from assistant to full professor. He has authored or co-authored 571 scientific publications, including 357 on the Philadelphia List, contributed to 240 national and international conference reports, participated in over 100 seminars and conferences, and serves as editor in 22 scientific journals, being recognized six times since 2020 among the top 2% most cited scientists worldwide. His teaching experience spans from specialized courses in experimental design and plant genetics to tutorials in mathematics, IT, and applied computer science for students across diverse fields such as Food Technology, Biotechnology, Agriculture, and Environmental Protection. Prof. Bocianowski has undertaken numerous scholarships and research internships internationally, including in Italy, Norway, and Croatia, and has received multiple awards for scientific achievements from the Rector of Poznań University of Life Sciences. He has been actively involved in organizing scientific seminars and conferences, serving on scientific and faculty councils, recruitment and electoral committees, and national research program teams. His international engagement includes membership in advisory committees such as the IEECP Conference in Silicon Valley and active participation in the Scientific Committee of symposiums on quantitative genetics and crop breeding. He also holds leadership roles in strategic and disciplinary scientific councils, contributing to the advancement of agriculture and horticulture research and education, reflecting a career that integrates high-level scientific research, teaching, organizational service, and international collaboration.