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| name = Jan Popczyk
| name = Jan Popczyk
| birth_date = 21 September 1945
| birth_date = 21 September 1945
| birth_place = [[Ślęcin]]
| birth_place = [[Ślęcin]], Poland
| death_date = 13 September 2024 (aged 78)
| death_date = {{death date and age|2024|9|13|1945|9|21|df=y}}
| death_place = [[Gliwice]]
| death_place = [[Gliwice]], Poland
| resting_place = Central Cemetery, Gliwice
| resting_place = Central Cemetery, Gliwice
| nationality = Polish
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'''Jan Popczyk''' (21 September 1945 - 13 September 2024)<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Ostatnie pożegnanie śp. Profesora Jana Popczyka. |url=https://www.sep.gliwice.pl/aktualnosci-gliwice/ostatnie-pozegnanie-sp-profesora-jana-popczyka |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=www.sep.gliwice.pl |language=pl-pl}}</ref> was a [[Poland|Polish]] [[Electrical engineering|electrical engineer]] and [[professor]] of [[Engineering|technical sciences]]. President of [[Polish Electrical Grids]], member of the Committee on Power Engineering of the [[Polish Academy of Sciences]] and of the [[Association of Polish Electrical Engineers]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Politechnika Śląska {{!}} Zmarł prof. dr hab. inż. Jan Popczyk |url=https://www.polsl.pl/ps_aktualnosci/zmarl-prof-dr-hab-inz-jan-popczyk/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=Politechnika Śląska |language=pl-PL}}</ref> President of the Founding Association of Electroprosumerism.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Stowarzyszenie Założycielskie Elektroprosumeryzmu |url=https://szep.pl/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |language=pl-PL}}</ref> President of the 3x20 Cluster Association, vice-president of the Polish Green Energy Technology Platform.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Popczyk Jan prof. |url=https://www.kongresobywatelski.pl/osoby/jan-popczyk/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=Kongres Obywatelski |language=pl-PL}}</ref> Co-founder of the Dolivo Association.<ref>{{Cite journal |title=Konwersatorium IE |url=https://ppte2050.pl/platforman/bzppte/enwiki/static/uploads/02.%20Informator%2022.11.2022.pdf |journal=Informator Stowarzyszenia Założycielskiego Elektroprosumeryzmu i Centrum Energetyki Prosumenckiej |pages=2}}</ref> Creator of the Common Platform for Energy Transition.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Powszechna Platforma Transformacyjnej Energetyki |url=https://ppte2050.pl/platforman/index.php |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=ppte2050.pl}}</ref>
'''Jan Popczyk''' (21 September 1945 – 13 September 2024)<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Ostatnie pożegnanie śp. Profesora Jana Popczyka. |url=https://www.sep.gliwice.pl/aktualnosci-gliwice/ostatnie-pozegnanie-sp-profesora-jana-popczyka |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=sep.gliwice.pl |language=pl}}</ref> was a Polish [[Electrical engineering|electrical engineer]] and [[professor]] of [[Engineering|technical sciences]]. President of [[Polish Electrical Grids]], member of the Committee on Power Engineering of the [[Polish Academy of Sciences]] and of the [[Association of Polish Electrical Engineers]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Politechnika Śląska {{!}} Zmarł prof. dr hab. inż. Jan Popczyk |url=https://www.polsl.pl/ps_aktualnosci/zmarl-prof-dr-hab-inz-jan-popczyk/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=Politechnika Śląska |language=pl}}</ref> President of the Founding Association of Electroprosumerism.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Stowarzyszenie Założycielskie Elektroprosumeryzmu |url=https://szep.pl/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |language=pl}}</ref> President of the 3x20 Cluster Association, vice-president of the Polish Green Energy Technology Platform.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Popczyk Jan prof. |url=https://www.kongresobywatelski.pl/osoby/jan-popczyk/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=Kongres Obywatelski |language=pl}}</ref> Co-founder of the Dolivo Association.<ref>{{Cite journal |title=Konwersatorium IE |url=https://ppte2050.pl/platforman/bzppte/enwiki/static/uploads/02.%20Informator%2022.11.2022.pdf |journal=Informator Stowarzyszenia Założycielskiego Elektroprosumeryzmu i Centrum Energetyki Prosumenckiej |pages=2}}</ref> Creator of the Common Platform for Energy Transition.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Powszechna Platforma Transformacyjnej Energetyki |url=https://ppte2050.pl/platforman/index.php |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=ppte2050.pl}}</ref>


== Biography ==
== Biography ==
Born on 21 September 1945 in Ślęcin in what was then the [[Kielce Voivodeship|Kielce Voivodship]]. In 1970 he graduated with a [[master's degree]] in electrical engineering from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the [[Silesian University of Technology]]. At the same time, he began [[Doctor of Philosophy|doctoral studies]] and worked as an assistant. Four years later he became PhD, and in 1979 [[Habilitation|habilitated]] PhD (''dr hab.''). He was awarded the title of [[associate professor]] at the Silesian University of Technology in 1987 and full professor in 1997. Initiator and head of [[Postgraduate education|postgraduate studies]] "[[Energy market|Energy Market]]" at the university.<ref name=":1" />
Born on 21 September 1945 in Ślęcin in what was then the [[Kielce Voivodeship|Kielce Voivodship]]. In 1970 he graduated with a [[master's degree]] in electrical engineering from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the [[Silesian University of Technology]]. At the same time, he began [[Doctor of Philosophy|doctoral studies]] and worked as an assistant. Four years later he became PhD, and in 1979 [[Habilitation|habilitated]] PhD (''dr hab.''). He was awarded the title of [[associate professor]] at the Silesian University of Technology in 1987 and full professor in 1997. Initiator and head of [[Postgraduate education|postgraduate studies]] "[[Energy market|Energy Market]]" at the university.<ref name=":1" />


Specialist in [[energy transition]], [[distributed generation]], [[Renewable energy|renewable energy sources]] and [[Prosumer|prosumerism]] in electricity. Pioneer of [[statistics]], [[Probabilistic numerics|probabilistics]] and [[Mathematical optimization|optimisation]] in electrical grids. Co-author of the Polish energy transition project and participant in its implementation. In 1990, he chaired the parliamentary team for the reform of the Polish electricity system and initiated the establishment of the Polish Electrical Grids. In 1998–1999, he served as an advisor to the Minister of Finance [[Leszek Balcerowicz]], and in 1995–1999 as an advisor to the Upper Silesian Electricity Company (now the Gliwice Branch of [[Tauron Polska|Tauron]] Dystrybucja). Chairman of the CENTREL organisation from 1994 to 1995, which, during his term of office, led to the interconnection of the electrical system of the [[Visegrád Group]] with that of [[Western Europe]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zapadła decyzja o zakończeniu działalności CENTREL-a - Aktualności - PSE |url=https://www.pse.pl/-/zapadla-decyzja-o-zakonczeniu-dzialalnosci-centrel-a |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=www.pse.pl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-14 |title=Zmarł prof. Jan Popczyk. Wybitny polski energetyk i twórca PSE - WysokieNapiecie.pl |url=https://wysokienapiecie.pl/104050-zmarl-prof-jan-popczyk-wybitny-polski-energetyk-i-tworca-pse/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=wysokienapiecie.pl |language=pl-PL}}</ref> Member of the Energy Committee of the [[United Nations Economic and Social Council|UN Economic and Social Council]].<ref name=":1" /> Author of the ''White Paper on the Energy Transition to Electroprosumerism'' published under the auspices of the [[Senate of Poland|Polish Senate's]] Extraordinary Committee for Climate.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Popczyk |first=Jan |title=Biała Księga transformacji energetycznej do elektroprosumeryzmu |date=2024 |publisher=Kancelaria Senatu |isbn=978-83-67476-29-4 |location=Warszawa}}</ref>
Specialist in [[energy transition]], [[distributed generation]], [[Renewable energy|renewable energy sources]] and [[prosumer]]ism in electricity. Pioneer of [[statistics]], [[Probabilistic numerics|probabilistics]] and [[Mathematical optimization|optimisation]] in electrical grids. Co-author of the Polish energy transition project and participant in its implementation. In 1990, he chaired the parliamentary team for the reform of the Polish electricity system and initiated the establishment of the Polish Electrical Grids. In 1998–1999, he served as an advisor to the Minister of Finance [[Leszek Balcerowicz]], and in 1995–1999 as an advisor to the Upper Silesian Electricity Company (now the Gliwice Branch of [[Tauron Polska|Tauron]] Dystrybucja). Chairman of the CENTREL organisation from 1994 to 1995, which, during his term of office, led to the interconnection of the electrical system of the [[Visegrád Group]] with that of [[Western Europe]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zapadła decyzja o zakończeniu działalności CENTREL-a - Aktualności - PSE |url=https://www.pse.pl/-/zapadla-decyzja-o-zakonczeniu-dzialalnosci-centrel-a |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=pse.pl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-14 |title=Zmarł prof. Jan Popczyk. Wybitny polski energetyk i twórca PSE - WysokieNapiecie.pl |url=https://wysokienapiecie.pl/104050-zmarl-prof-jan-popczyk-wybitny-polski-energetyk-i-tworca-pse/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=wysokienapiecie.pl |language=pl}}</ref> Member of the Energy Committee of the [[United Nations Economic and Social Council|UN Economic and Social Council]].<ref name=":1" /> Author of the ''White Paper on the Energy Transition to Electroprosumerism'' published under the auspices of the [[Senate of Poland|Polish Senate's]] Extraordinary Committee for Climate.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Popczyk |first=Jan |title=Biała Księga transformacji energetycznej do elektroprosumeryzmu |date=2024 |publisher=Kancelaria Senatu |isbn=978-83-67476-29-4 |location=Warsaw}}</ref>


He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the [[Order of Polonia Restituta]] for his merits in the field of electrical power engineering.<ref name=":1" /> Winner of the Creator of the New Power Engineering award.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nie żyje prof. Jan Popczyk – laureat nagrody Kreator Nowej Energetyki |url=https://www.energetyka-rozproszona.pl/artykuly/nie-zyje-prof-jan-popczyk-laureat-nagrody-kreator-nowej-energetyki/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=www.energetyka-rozproszona.pl |language=pl}}</ref> Honorary member of the [[Association of Polish Electrical Engineers]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=POŻEGNANIE PROFESORA JANA POPCZYKA - Tydzień w SEP nr 450 |url=https://sep.com.pl/tydzien-w-sep/450/pozegnanie-profesora-jana-popczyka.html |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=sep.com.pl}}</ref>
He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the [[Order of Polonia Restituta]] for his merits in the field of electrical power engineering.<ref name=":1" /> Winner of the Creator of the New Power Engineering award.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nie żyje prof. Jan Popczyk – laureat nagrody Kreator Nowej Energetyki |url=https://www.energetyka-rozproszona.pl/artykuly/nie-zyje-prof-jan-popczyk-laureat-nagrody-kreator-nowej-energetyki/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=energetyka-rozproszona.pl |language=pl}}</ref> Honorary member of the [[Association of Polish Electrical Engineers]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=POŻEGNANIE PROFESORA JANA POPCZYKA - Tydzień w SEP nr 450 |url=https://sep.com.pl/tydzien-w-sep/450/pozegnanie-profesora-jana-popczyka.html |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=sep.com.pl}}</ref>


Popczyk died on 13 September 2024 in Gliwice and was buried in the Central Cemetery there.<ref name=":0" />
Popczyk died on 13 September 2024 in Gliwice and was buried in the Central Cemetery there.<ref name=":0" />


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 20:12, 23 October 2024

Jan Popczyk
Born21 September 1945
Ślęcin, Poland
Died13 September 2024(2024-09-13) (aged 78)
Gliwice, Poland
Resting placeCentral Cemetery, Gliwice
NationalityPolish
Alma materSilesian University of Technology
Known forPolish energy transition project
AwardsOrder of Polonia Restituta
Scientific career
Fieldselectrical grids, energy transition, renewable energy sources
InstitutionsSilesian University of Technology, Association of Polish Electrical Engineers, Polish Academy of Sciences, UN Economic and Social Council, Ministry of Finance, CENTREL

Jan Popczyk (21 September 1945 – 13 September 2024)[1] was a Polish electrical engineer and professor of technical sciences. President of Polish Electrical Grids, member of the Committee on Power Engineering of the Polish Academy of Sciences and of the Association of Polish Electrical Engineers.[2] President of the Founding Association of Electroprosumerism.[3] President of the 3x20 Cluster Association, vice-president of the Polish Green Energy Technology Platform.[4] Co-founder of the Dolivo Association.[5] Creator of the Common Platform for Energy Transition.[6]

Biography

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Born on 21 September 1945 in Ślęcin in what was then the Kielce Voivodship. In 1970 he graduated with a master's degree in electrical engineering from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the Silesian University of Technology. At the same time, he began doctoral studies and worked as an assistant. Four years later he became PhD, and in 1979 habilitated PhD (dr hab.). He was awarded the title of associate professor at the Silesian University of Technology in 1987 and full professor in 1997. Initiator and head of postgraduate studies "Energy Market" at the university.[2]

Specialist in energy transition, distributed generation, renewable energy sources and prosumerism in electricity. Pioneer of statistics, probabilistics and optimisation in electrical grids. Co-author of the Polish energy transition project and participant in its implementation. In 1990, he chaired the parliamentary team for the reform of the Polish electricity system and initiated the establishment of the Polish Electrical Grids. In 1998–1999, he served as an advisor to the Minister of Finance Leszek Balcerowicz, and in 1995–1999 as an advisor to the Upper Silesian Electricity Company (now the Gliwice Branch of Tauron Dystrybucja). Chairman of the CENTREL organisation from 1994 to 1995, which, during his term of office, led to the interconnection of the electrical system of the Visegrád Group with that of Western Europe.[7][8] Member of the Energy Committee of the UN Economic and Social Council.[2] Author of the White Paper on the Energy Transition to Electroprosumerism published under the auspices of the Polish Senate's Extraordinary Committee for Climate.[9]

He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta for his merits in the field of electrical power engineering.[2] Winner of the Creator of the New Power Engineering award.[10] Honorary member of the Association of Polish Electrical Engineers.[11]

Popczyk died on 13 September 2024 in Gliwice and was buried in the Central Cemetery there.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Ostatnie pożegnanie śp. Profesora Jana Popczyka". sep.gliwice.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  2. ^ a b c d "Politechnika Śląska | Zmarł prof. dr hab. inż. Jan Popczyk". Politechnika Śląska (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  3. ^ "Stowarzyszenie Założycielskie Elektroprosumeryzmu" (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  4. ^ "Popczyk Jan prof". Kongres Obywatelski (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  5. ^ "Konwersatorium IE" (PDF). Informator Stowarzyszenia Założycielskiego Elektroprosumeryzmu i Centrum Energetyki Prosumenckiej: 2.
  6. ^ "Powszechna Platforma Transformacyjnej Energetyki". ppte2050.pl. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  7. ^ "Zapadła decyzja o zakończeniu działalności CENTREL-a - Aktualności - PSE". pse.pl. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  8. ^ "Zmarł prof. Jan Popczyk. Wybitny polski energetyk i twórca PSE - WysokieNapiecie.pl". wysokienapiecie.pl (in Polish). 2024-09-14. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  9. ^ Popczyk, Jan (2024). Biała Księga transformacji energetycznej do elektroprosumeryzmu. Warsaw: Kancelaria Senatu. ISBN 978-83-67476-29-4.
  10. ^ "Nie żyje prof. Jan Popczyk – laureat nagrody Kreator Nowej Energetyki". energetyka-rozproszona.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  11. ^ "POŻEGNANIE PROFESORA JANA POPCZYKA - Tydzień w SEP nr 450". sep.com.pl. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
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