doc. Ing. Martin Pollak, PhD.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, head of department
- +421 55 602 6460
- martin.pollak@tuke.sk
- Sturova 31, Office no. 11.
The professional profiling of the employee is focused on the area of CA systems, computer simulation, machine vision using UI, automation and production technologies with an orientation on the use of additive technology in robotics. His advantages include knowledge of working in CAD/CAM/CAE systems and simulation systems for the design of robotic workplaces, programming of industrial, collaborative and educational robots, diagnostics of production equipment and work with programming languages. The employee has extensive experience in solving scientific – research and design tasks, which he actively applies in the process of design and programming. He also applies the acquired knowledge in conducting students‘ final theses.
CURRICULUM VITAE
- 02/2025 – to present: Head of the Department computer aided manufacturing technologies.
- 09/2024 – to present: Associate Professor, Faculty of manufacturing technologies with a seat in Presov.
- 09/2017 – 08/2024: Assistant professor, Faculty of manufacturing technologies with a seat in Presov.
education:
- 05/2024: Associate Professor “doc.“ in the field of program Manufacturing technologies, Technical university of Kosice, Faculty of manufacturing technologies with a seat in Presov.
- 09/2014 – 07/2017: Doctoral study “PhD.“ in the field of study program Engineering technologies and materials, Technical university of Kosice, Faculty of manufacturing technologies with a seat in Presov.
- 09/2012 – 05/2014: Engineering study “Ing.“ in the field of study program Computer aided of manufacturing technologies, Technical university of Kosice, Faculty of manufacturing technologies with a seat in Presov.
- 09/2009 – 05/2012: Bachelor study “Bc.“ in the field of study program Computer aided of manufacturing technologies, Technical university of Kosice, Faculty of manufacturing technologies with a seat in Presov.
- 09/2005 – 08/2009: Secondary school “Graduation“ in the study program Technical and information services in electrical engineering, Secondary school of electrical engineering, Presov.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- English language.
- German language.
FIELD OF INTEREST
- Robotic technologies, Robotic additive manufacturing, Computer simulation of robotic workplaces, Information technologies in production, CA systems.
patents / utility models
- AGJ Print head for composite additive production on the robot arm. Utility model no. 50067-2021 ÚPV SR [POLLÁK, Martin – TÖRÖK, Jozef]
- AGJ Printhead with extruder for dosing thermoplastic material. Utility model no. 50034-2020 ÚPV SR [POLLÁK, Martin – TÖRÖKOVÁ, Monika – KAŠČAK, Jakub]
- AGJ Device for non-contact measurement of production tool wear. Utility model no. 50023-2015 ÚPV SR [KREHEĽ, Radoslav – POLLÁK, Martin]
- AGJ Device for contactless, continuous measurement of workpiece diameter. Utility model no. 50058-2015 ÚPV SR [KREHEĽ, Radoslav – POLLÁK, Martin]
- AGJ Sliding mechanism for correcting the position of a turning knife. Utility model no. 50062-2015 ÚPV SR [KREHEĽ, Radoslav – POLLÁK, Martin]
- AGJ Device to increase safety of work with rotating parts of machines. Utility model no. 50128-2015 ÚPV SR [KREHEĽ Radoslav – POLLÁK Martin]
AWARDS – CERTIFICATES
- Personality in Science and Technology Under 35 category for 2024, awarded by the Ministry of Education, Research, Teaching and Youth of the Slovak Republic.
- Awarding of a certificate by the Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic based on the results of the final evaluation of projects by the relevant KEGA commission with excellent results as the leader of the KEGA project no. 038TUKE-4/2021 entitled: Implementation of innovative information technologies in the educational process in the field of engineering technologies in the concept of Industry 4.0. Duration of the project: 2021-2023.
- Awarding of a certificate by the scientific grant agency of the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic on the basis of the successful completion of the project solution with the achievement of excellent results of the final evaluation as project leader no. VEGA 1/0026/19 entitled: Research of generative design tools for additive technology by using a robotic arm. Duration of the project: 2019-2021.
- Student personality of Slovakia in academic year 2015/2016 (for extraordinary results in the study as well as scientific-research area) in the category of Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Energy.
- Award in the Best PhD. candidate at the Technical university of Kosice under the „“Week of Science and Technology in Slovakia 2016“, award for the best work from the scientific point of view.
memberships in major commissions
REVIEWER OF THE JOURNALS:
- academic/guest editor MDPI Machines
- reviewer and Technical Committee medzinárodnej konferencie ICMAA
- reviewer and Technical Committee medzinárodnej konferencie ICCAE
- reviewer MDPI Journals (Sensors, Symmetry, Imaging, Designs, Applied Sciences, Polymers, Machines)
- reviewer Strojniški vesnik
- reviewer Hindawi – Journal of Engineering
- reviewer ICIAE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Applications
- reviewer MERD Mechanical Engineering Research Day, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Centre for Advanced Research on Energy
- reviewer Journal of Basic and Applied Research International
- reviewer Journal of Engineering Research and Reports
- Academic Journal of Engineering (associate editor)
- Modern Concepts in Material Science (associate editor)
other memberships:
- Member of the state commission at the Faculty of manufacturing technologies of TUKE for bachelor’s and engineering studies.
projects
LEADER OF NATIONAL PROJECTS:
- VEGA no. 1/0121/23 Research and implementation of innovative smart solutions in the field of robotic 3D printing. Implementation years: 2023-2026.
- KEGA no. 038TUKE-4/2021 Implementation of innovative information technologies in the education process in the field of mechanical engineering in the Industry 4.0 concept. Implementation years: 2021-2023.
- VEGA no. 1/0026/19 Research of generative design tools for additive technology by using a robotic arm. Implementation years: 2019-2021.
CO-RESEARCHER OF NATIONAL PROJECTS:
- VEGA no. 1/0051/20 Research in field of reverse engineering deployment into diagnostics of hard to reach places. Implementation years: 2020-2022.
- VEGA no. 1/0440/18 Research of a technical system for the identification of diameters and vibrations of wokpieces during manufacturing operations in the automotive industry. Implementation years: 2018-2020.
- KEGA no. 004TUKE-4/2024 Transformation of interactive technologies „Mixed Reality“ into the educational process for the field of study computer support of production technologies. Implementation years: 2024-2026.
- KEGA no. 004TUKE-4/2022 Implementation of generative design methods for innovative education in the field of additive technologies. Implementation years: 2022-2024.
- KEGA no. 001TUKE-4/2018 Implementation of the Concurrent Engineering philosophy into an educational tool in the field of computer technology production support. Implementation years: 2018-2020.
- KEGA no. 007TUKE-4/2018 Implementation innovative approaches to computer learning teaching process designing sophisticated products suitable for additive production technologies. Implementation years: 2018-2020.
- APVV no. 19-0550 Investigation of cellular material properties. Implementation years: 2020-2024.
- APVV no. 18-0316 Research and development of composite material configurations with advanced properties for applications in production machines. Implementation years: 2019-2023.
- APVV no. 16-0355 Research of mechatronic nodes (MU) with high accuracy requirements. Implementation years: 2016-2019.
other projects:
- Research on new approaches to robot programming, GOMA Elektro s. r. o. (project leader of project focusing on practice). Implementation years: 2017.
- Institutional work IU 2018: Design and realization of a universal extruder printhead for additive manufacturing technology from plastics and recyclates using a robotic arm (project leader). Implementation years: 2018-2019.
- Institutional work IU 2016: Design of a 3D print system for robotic arm ABB IRB140 (debuty of project leader). Implementation years: 2016-2017.
Projects SF (European Regional Development Fund)
- Automation and robotization for 21st century manufacturing processes, ITMS: 313011T566 (co-researcher). Implementation years: 2016-2019.
- Development of excellent research capacities in the field of additive technologies for the Industry of the 21st century, ITMS: 313011BWN5, supported by the Operational Program Integrated Infrastructure funded by the ERDF (co-researcher). Implementation years: 2022-2023.
FOREIGN STAYS
- Polytechnic University of Tirana, Faculty of Information Technology, Department of Electronics and Telecommunications, Albania
- Technical university of Cluj-Napoca, Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Robotics and Production Management – Department of Manufacturing Engineering, Romania
- Poznan University of Technology, Institute of Mechanical Technology, Poland
- Kielce University of Technology, Chair of Mechanical Technology and Metrology, Poland
- University of Miskolc, Institute of Manufacturing Science, Hungary
- Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Manufacturing Technology, Czech Republic
- Technical university of Ostrava, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Machining and Assembly, Czech Republic
- Technical University of Liberec, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Engineering Technology, Czech Republic
- Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Faculty of Technology, Czech Republic
- Institute of Technology and Business in Ceske Budejovice, Faculty of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Czech Republic
IMPORTANT PAPERS
- ADC/V3: Suitability of UR5 Robot for Robotic 3D Printing. Applied Sciences-Basel, 2024, Vol. 14, no. 21, pp. 1-19. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app14219845 [POLLÁK, M. – KOČIŠKO, M. – GROZAV, S. D. – CECLAN, V. – BOGDAN, A.]
- ADC/V3: Measuring the Dimension Accuracy of Products Created by 3D Printing Technology with the Designed Measuring System. Machines, 2024, Vol. 12, no. 12, pp. 1-20. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/machines12120884 [POLLÁK, M. – SABOL, D. – GORYL, K.]
- ADC/V3: Measurement of Unidirectional Pose Accuracy and Repeatability of the Collaborative Robot UR5. Advances in Mechanical Engineering, 2020, Vol. 12, no. 12, pp. 1-21. DOI: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1687814020972893 [POLLÁK, M. – KOČIŠKO M. – PAULIŠIN D. – BARON P.]
- ADC/V3: Research into the Impact of Spindle Speed and Feed Rate Changes on the Life of a Deep-Drilling Technology Tool. Machines, 2022, Vol. 10, no. 268, pp. 1-20. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/machines10040268 [POLLÁK, M. – KOČIŠKO, M. – PETRUS, J. – GROZAV, S. D. – CECLAN, V.]
- ADC/V3: Feasibility of Predictive Models for the Quality of Additive Manufactured Components Based on Artificial Neural Networks. Machines, 2022, Vol. 10, no. 128, pp. 1-19. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/machines10020128 [GROZAV, S. D. – STERCA, A. D. – KOČIŠKO, M. – POLLÁK, M. – CECLAN, V.]
- ADC/V3: Implementation of a Recycled Polypropylene Homopolymer Material for Use in Additive Manufacturing. Sustainability, 2021, Vol. 13, no. 9, pp. 1-22. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su13094990 [DOBRÁNSKY, J. – POLLÁK, M. – BĚHÁLEK, L.]
- ADC/V3: Determination of Methodology and Research of the Influence of the Trial Run of High-Precision Reducers on the Change of their Characterizing Properties. Applied Sciences-Basel, 2021, Vol. 11, no. 9, pp. 1-23. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/app11093859 [KOČIŠKO, M. – POLLÁK, M. – TÖRÖKOVÁ, M. – BARON, P. – PAULIŠIN, D. – KUNDRÍK, J.]
- ADC/V3: Simulation Design and Measurement of Welding Robot Repeatability Utilizing the Contact Measurement Method. Machines, 2023, Vol. 11, no. 7, pp. 1-15. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/machines11070734 [POLLÁK, M. – GORYL, K.]
- ADC/V3: Application of Physical Methods for the Detection of Thermally Degraded Recycled Material in Plastic Parts Made of Polypropylene Copolymer. Materials, 2021, Vol. 14, no. 3, pp. 1-21. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14030552 [BĚHÁLEK, L. – DOBRÁNSKY, J. – POLLÁK, M. – BORŮVKA, M. – BRDLÍK, P.]
- AAA/V1: Computer Simulation of Production Processes. Lüdenscheid: RAM-Verlag – 2019, 1. vyd. p. 258. – ISBN 978-3-942303-87-3. [POLLÁK, M. – BARON, P. – KOČIŠKO, M. – TELIŠKOVÁ, M.]
TEACHING
LECTURES:
- Information technologies application in industry.
- Tools and fixtures computer-aided design.
- Artificial intelligent techniques.
SEMINARS:
- Computer modelling I.
- Construction documentation using PC.
- Computer aided manufacturing technologies.
- Sheet metal parts design.
- Technical preparation of manufacturing.
- Integration of information and production technologies.
- Computer networks.
- Database systems application.
- Information technologies application in industry.
- Artificial intelligent techniques.
- Project in computer aided manufacturing technologies.
TEACHING FOREIGN STUDENTS:
- Tools and fixtures computer-aided design (2024/2025 ZS)
- Project in computer aided manufacturing technologies (2024/2025 ZS)
- CA technologies in manufacturing preparation and control (2024/2025 ZS, 2022/2023 ZS, 2021/2022 ZS)
- Computer aided engineering (2019/2020 ZS)
- Computer aided manufacturing (2018/2019 LS)
- Technical preparation of production (2018/2019 LS)
- Computer aided manufacturing technologies (2018/2019 LS)
- Computer modelling I. (2018/2019 ZS)
- Theoretical basis for computer aided manufacturing technologies (2018/2019 ZS)
- Technical preparation of manufacturing (2017/2018 LS, 2016/2017 LS)