Abstract
When we look at the history of AGH – University of Science and Technology,
recognized as one of the best universities in the country, we find that
for that success many people worked for several dozen years. However, the
subjects, the methodology and directions of their work were shaped by
units – outstanding personalities of science. Just to mention, among
others Professors Stanisław Zuber, Władysław Takliński, Witold Budryk,
Maksymilian Tytus Huber and Władysław Bogusz. These people have shaped our
institution, marked its new path of development and permanent place in the
history of Polish and world science. To belong to such a group is a great
ennoblement, for which one works out for his entire life. Undoubtedly,
such personality was also Professor Zbigniew Witold Engel, to whom we said
goodbye on November, 6th, 2013, in the St. Clement’s church in Wieliczka.
Professor was born on April 1, 1933, in Zawady near Zhovkva in the
province of Lviv. After graduating from Jan Matejko Middle and High School
in Wieliczka in 1950 earned a matriculation certificate. Then he began his
studies at the Department of Communications of Polytechnic Departments of
Academy of Mining and Metallurgy and involved with our university for the
next 63 years. October 1, 1952 the Department of Mechanics of the
University of Mining and Metallurgy was created, and soon after began
professor’s adventure that was the work of science, education and
organization. The history and fate of our university are inextricably
linked with the person of professor who practically since the very
beginning of the Faculty supported it in all areas of its activities, and
has always actively participated in academic life.
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