Maciej Zasuwa

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Scientific degree: Ph.D.
Position: Teaching assistant professor, Head of the Simulation Research Center

Institute: Aeronautics and Applied Mechanics
Division: Automation and Aeronautical Systems
Room: NL145 (office hours)

Phone: +48 22 234 7515
E-mail: maciej.zasuwa@pw.edu.pl

Research Interest

  • Simulation of aerial & ground vehicles
  • Unmanned systems
  • Artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning in aerospace engineering

Teaching

  • Flight Simulators, Simulation of Aeronautical Systems
  • Aeronautical Systems (PL, EN)
  • Programming (C/C++, Matlab/Simulink)
  • Intermediate projects and diploma thesis (topics)

All teaching activity both in Polish and English.

Education

  • Ph. D. (with distinction)
    2004 
    Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Aeronautics and Power Engineering
    thesis: Integrated Navigation System of Mobile Vehicles Based on Image Processing Methods
  • M. Sc. Eng.
    2000
    Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Aeronautics and Power Engineering

Part Time Job at Foreign Universities

  • Griffith University (Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA)
    2016
    Institute for Integrated and Intelligent Systems, Machine Intelligence and Pattern Analysis Laboratory
    Visiting Academic Staff
  • University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI, USA)
    2006-2007
    College of Engineering, Aerospace Engineering Department, Visiting Assistant Research Scientist, Dekaban Fellow

Professional Training (selected)

  • Master of Didactics
    2022
    University of Groningen, The Netherlands
  • Digital Twins: Enhancing Model-based Design with AR, VR, and MR
    2022
    University of Oxford, UK
  • FLIGHTLAB Advanced Training
    2017
    Advanced Rotorcraft Technology, Inc. (ART), Sunnyvale (Silicon Valley), CA, USA
  • Certified Labview Associate Developer
    2017
    National Instruments, Warsaw, Poland
  • PRINCE2 (Foundation) project management
    2012 
  • Flight and Ground Vehicle Simulation Update
    2010
    Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science, Binghamton University, NY, USA
  • Visual System Specifications and Acceptance Tests
    2010
    Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science, Binghamton University, NY, USA

Head of Educational Projects Sponsored by The Boeing Company

  • Development of an Improved Educational Curriculum with Focus on Artificial Intelligence in Aerospace Industry
    2021 – 2022
    Project supposed to equip students with the right skillset needed for a career as AI specialists within aerospace and defense industry
    Head of team of students developing AI software
  • Development of an Improved Educational Curriculum in Aerospace Engineering with Focus on Simulator Upgrades
    2017 – 2018
    Project supposed to equip students with the right skillset needed for a career as software and simulation specialists within aerospace and defense industry.
    Head of team of students developing simulation software

Participation in International Research Projects (selected)

  • OpUSS - Optimization of Unmanned System of Systems (sponsored by Lockheed Martin)
    2015 – 2016
    Task: unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) communication software development
    Tools: National Instruments LabVIEW
  • TALOS - Transportable Autonomous patrol for Land bOrder Surveillance system
    2007 – 2012
    Task: unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) navigation systems development
    Tools: C/C++ (MS Visual), Matlab/Simulink
  • NEFS - New Track integrated Electrical Single Flap Drive System
    2007 – 2011
    Task: simulation of flaps system operation for midrange class jetliner
    Tools: Matlab/Simulink

Participation in National (Polish) Research Projects (selected)

  • HELIMARIS - Modification of an Optionally Piloted Helicopter for Maritime Mission Performance
    2017 – 2020
    Task: helicopter flight simulator development
    Tools: C/C++ (MS Visual, Qt), Flightlab, Matlab/Simulink
  • Potential for Development and Implementation of Vacuum Railway Technology in Poland in Social, Technical, Economic and Legal Context
    2019 – 2020
    Task: development of Hyperloop simulator involving motion platform and VR technology
    Tools: C/C++ (MS Visual, Qt), Arduino
  • Active Vehicle Damping System
    2016 – 2018
    Task: automotive onboard computer development (sensors integration)
    Tools: National Instruments LabVIEW
  • MYSTERY The methodology for the synthesis of the aircraft control system, considering the elevated risk situation
    2014 – 2016
    Task: fixed wing UAV flight simulator development, autopilot (hardware in the loop) integration (CAN Aerospace databus)
    Tools: C/C++ (MS Visual), Matlab/Simulink
  • Development of Small Unmanned Rotorcraft
    2012 – 2014
    Task: rotorcraft UAV flight simulator development
    Tools: C/C++ (MS Visual), Matlab/Simulink
  • PROTEUS - Integrated Mobile System for Counterterrorism and Rescue Operations
    2011 – 2013
    Task: ground vehicle simulator development
    Tools: C/C++ (MS Visual), Matlab/Simulink

Major Publications (selected)

  • Bogusz Sz., Zasuwa M., Detection and Removal of Cars from Satellite Imagery of Urban Areas with Image Reconstruction Using Deep Learning Techniques, International Astronautical Congress 2022, Paris, France.
  • Zasuwa M., Kopyt A., Ptasiński G., Automated, Objective Assessment of Pilot Performance in Simulated Environment, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 2019, vol. 13, nr 9, s.1-7 (presented in Tokyo, Japan).
  • Bibik P., Narkiewicz J., Zasuwa M., Żugaj M., Quadrotor Dynamics and Control for Precise Handling, Innovative Simulation Systems, Studies in Systems Decision and Control, Volume 33, Springer 2016, ISBN 978-3-319-21118-3.
  • Zasuwa M., Obrępalski P., Kobryń J., Development of an Educational Platform for Simulation Developers, Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) 2018, Orlando, FL, USA.
  • Bibik P., Zasuwa M., Żugaj M., Research and Training Simulator of Unmanned Quadrotor, 18th IEEE International Conference on Methods and Models in Automation and Robotics (MMAR), 2013, Międzyzdroje, Poland.
  • Bibik P., Narkiewicz J., Zasuwa M., Żugaj M., Modeling of Quadrotor Dynamics for Research and Training Simulator, 39th European Rotorcraft Forum 2013, Moscow 2013.
  • Zasuwa M., Innovative, Reconfigurable UGV Simulator to Support Anti-crisis Operations, Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) 2012, Orlando, FL, USA.

Hobby

  • Scuba Diving (PADI Rescue Diver)
  • Long-distance running
  • Mountain climbing
  • Skiing
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