University of Warsaw
Profile
The University of Warsaw, the largest and top-ranked university in Poland, Polish leader in implementing R&D projects, has scientific expertise in multiple fields: social and economic sciences, mathematical and computer sciences, chemistry and biology as well as research strengthening the sustainability of the food system.
Competences & Capabilities
Main areas of research and development expertise in the field of food are:
- Research on consumer behaviour combined analysis in psychology, sociology, social anthropology, marketing and economics
- Regulatory frameworks for the food industry
- Operations and strategic management in FMCG sector
- Corporate Social Responsibility in the food sector
- Big data analytics
- Assessment of biological and chemical hazards and food spoilage
- Research on food ingredients and nutrient biofortification of food crops
Expertise related to the EIT Food Strategic Pillars
- We have best-of-breed research infrastructures, including the largest supercomputing centre in Warsaw and over 100 modern laboratories, representing science and technology fields as diverse as medicine, biotechnology, food research, cosmetology, environmental monitoring, waste management, renewable energy and data mining.
- The main research centers which aim is to run interdisciplinary research are Centre of New Technologies and Biological and Chemical Research Centre.
Contact: Dr. Magdalena Klimczuk-Kochańska
- The UW co-operates with over 800 international partners. It is a member of 90 international research initiatives.
- We have orchestrated a network of over 30 food-related stakeholder organisations in Poland and other countries.
- The UW is engaged in community outreach activities, aimed at popularising sciences and entrepreneurship, including Warsaw Science Festival, Science Picnic, Start-up Grind and TEDxUW.
- We manage the UW Botanical Garden, which is a popular sightseeing spot in Warsaw, offering opportunities for thematic exhibitions drawing the attention of international visitors.
Contact: Martyna Czerniakowska
- Our scientists have experiences with IPR management, technology transfer, incubating and accelerating technology-based companies.
- We have experts with a good track record in patenting, technology licensing, spinningoff businesses and forming corporate partnerships.
- Special purpose vehicle UWRC Sp. z o.o. could actively support the process of commercialization of research results for the food sector.
- We have excellent links with the local startup and venture capital community with the ability to support the development of innovative firms in the food industry.
Contact: Dr. Magdalena Marczewska
- We offer undergraduate and doctoral studies, organise summer schools, postgraduate studies and vocational courses, and initiates interdisciplinary programmes.
- The UW brings together scholars from a variety of disciplines including biology, chemistry, computer science, quantitative data analysis, psychology, management and law.
- Our Executive MBA programme is leading in Poland.
Contact: Dr. Agnieszka Wiśniewska