The Faculty of Mining, Safety Engineering, and Industrial Automation at the Silesian University of Technology is a dynamically developing research institution employing 34 professors and postdoctoral fellows, as well as 135 PhDs. The Faculty conducts innovative research in the field of modern mining, focusing on the geological exploration of mineral deposits, the efficient extraction of mineral resources, and the use of energy-efficient and reliable machinery, while ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental protection requirements.
Among its research achievements, the Faculty is involved in, among other areas, the automation and control of processing processes, the application of fuzzy sets in modeling and simulation studies, as well as research into shock hazards and fire protection. Other significant areas of research include combating hazards associated with stray currents, the design of modern mining machinery, and the experimental and computer-aided study of the dynamics of mining machinery and equipment.
The Faculty also focuses on improving the structure and organization of mining facilities and protecting the Earth’s surface in mining areas. Another important area of its activities is the removal of mining damage and the revitalization of post-industrial areas, as well as the exploitation of deposits beneath surface facilities and under rockburst hazards. The Department conducts research on mine ventilation and air conditioning, firefighting, dust and gas explosion control, and occupational health and safety in the mining industry.
Additionally, the Department investigates water hazards in active and decommissioned mines, assesses flood risks, and conducts work related to the quality and protection of coal resources in the deposit, as well as ensuring the country’s energy security. Furthermore, it is involved in the construction of digital mining maps, the implementation of clean coal technologies, and the identification of options for the disposal of mineral waste.