Wojciech Sas

Areas of expertise

• Condensed matter physics

• Measurements at extreme conditions (low temperatures, high pressures, high magnetic fields)

• Nanostructures synthesis

Education

• Institute of Nuclear Physics PAN, Cracow, PolandPhD in Physics

• AGH University of Science and Technology, Cracow, PolandMaster’s degree in Physics

• AGH University of Science and Technology, Cracow, PolandBachelor’s degree in Physics

Professional background and credentials

Wojciech has always been interested in science and technology, so the choice of studying physics at the AGH University of Science and Technology in Cracow was quite natural. During his Bachelor’s and Master’s, he mainly engaged in experimental work on molecular magnetism. As a PhD candidate, Wojciech was leading a scientific project on the synthesis and analysis of nanostructures. Shortly after obtaining his PhD degree from the Institute of Nuclear Physics PAN in Cracow, he moved to the Institute of Physics in Zagreb. He is currently working as a postdoctoral researcher, and his primary focus is to investigate novel materials under extreme conditions, which include low temperatures, high pressures, or high magnetic fields. Wojciech is always eager to learn new skills and explore his knowledge. He has conducted several experiments at large-scale user facilities, such as the Elettra synchrotron in Trieste and the Solaris synchrotron in Cracow. He also participated in a prestigious Hercules School at the ESRF/ILL center in Grenoble, devoted to research using various X-ray and neutron sources. Apart from the scientific work, Wojciech is also actively involved in science popularization. He regularly participates in events such as Polish Researcher’s Night, Croatian “Frizbijada”, or open days.

Achievements

Led the Preludium project “Synthesis and properties studies of Prussian Blue analogues nanorods” funded by the Polish National Science Center (NCN). PhD thesis defended with distinction.

Featured in

• How the Razzle-Dazzle Game Takes All Your Money; LifeHacker

• Ile plastikowych odpadów produkujesz? Oblicz. Te liczby szokują; Onet

• League of Legends ELO Rankings; DevPost

• Solved! This is How High to Mount Your TV on the Wall; Bob Vila

• Ile plastiku zużywasz tygodniowo, a ile w ciągu roku? Teraz możesz to policzyć; WP Tech

• Farmer Puts VR Headsets on Cows to Simulate Green Pastures; Futurism

• 15 Tips for Thawing and Roasting Your Thanksgiving Turkey; 24/7 Wall St

• Here’s how to make perfect pancakes every time - according to scientists; The Yorkshire Post

• Here’s how to make perfect pancakes every time - according to scientists; Sussex Express

• Water density; Science Learning Hub

Publications

• Sas W, Fitta M. The study of magnetocaloric effect in the electrodeposited thin films of M3[Cr(CN)6]2·zH2O (M = Fe and Cr); Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials; Jun 2023

• Konieczny P, Sas W, Czernia D, Pacanowska A, Fitta M, Pełka R. Magnetic cooling: a molecular perspective; Dalton Transactions; Jan 2022

• Sas W, Jasiurkowska‐Delaporte M, Czaja P, Zieliński PM, Fitta M. Magnetic Properties Study of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles-Loaded Poly(ε-caprolactone) Nanofibres; Magnetochemistry; May 2021

• Sas W, Pinkowicz D, Perzanowski M, Fitta M. Magnetic, Structural and Spectroscopic Properties of Iron(II)-Octacyanoniobate(IV) Crystalline Film Obtained by Ion-Exchange Synthesis; Materials; Jul 2020

• Fitta M, Sas W, Korzeniak T. Tunable critical temperature and magnetocaloric effect in ternary Prussian blue analogue; Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials; Nov 2018

• Fitta M, Pełka R, Sas W, Pinkowicz D, Sieklucka B. Dinuclear molecular magnets with unblocked magnetic connectivity: magnetocaloric effect; RSC Adv.; Jan 2018