Maciej Zasuwa

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Scientific degree: Ph.D.
Position: Teaching assistant professor, Head of the Simulators Lab

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

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Research Interest

  • Simulation of aerial & ground vehicles
  • Aeronautical 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

Research Visits to 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

  • Algorithms to reduce the workload of a commercial airliner pilot (automatic/autonomous flight control, detection of anomalies in the operation of aircraft systems)
    2023-2023
    The objective of this project is to develop algorithms that reduce the workload of commercial airliner pilots and improve the safety and efficiency of flight operations. The algorithms will include automatic and autonomous flight control systems and detection of anomalies in the operation of aircraft systems.
  • Development of Boeing 737 MAX Simulator
    2022-2023
  • 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