Futurist Of The Year 2024

NIKOLA BUKOWIECKA M.SC. ENG.

NIKOLA BUKOWIECKA M.SC. ENG.

Currently pursuing a doctoral dissertation at the University of Rhode Island (USA) in the field of theoretical astrophysics and cosmology. Conducts numerical magnetohydrodynamic research in the general theory of relativity (GRMHD) concerning black hole accretion processes in collaboration with the Black Hole Initiative at Harvard University. Operates at the intersection of theory and observation, bridging physics, mathematics, programming, and new technologies, particularly in space sciences. Nikola's second passion lies in biological sciences, reflected in her role as a board member of the Polish Astrobiological Society. She is also a member of the Climate Council at the United Nations, serving as an expert in utilizing space technologies for climate improvement. Education: University of Szczecin - Master's degree in Physics (specialization: medical physics), West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin - Bachelor's degree in Automation and Robotics (specialization: control theory). Professional Experience: Former physicist at the Space Research Center of the Polish Academy of Sciences, in the Solar System Physics and Astrophysics Team, contributing to the GLOWS project (part of NASA's IMAP space mission). Software design work in astrophysics at Wolfram (USA). Employment at Creotech Instruments S.A, focusing on control systems for Polish satellites, software development for drone systems, and mission planning for space projects. Internship at the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics in Greifswald (Germany) working on the Wendelstein 7-X fusion reactor. Recipient of numerous competition awards and honors.