Scientific and didactic professor, Institute of Optoelectronics of Military University of technology (MUT), Poland
Prof. Mirosław Kwaśny is a distinguished researcher at the Institute of Optoelectronics, Military University of Technology (MUT) in Warsaw, with a 40‑year association. He obtained his degree in Chemistry and Technical Physics from MUT and later earned habilitation at the Nencki Institute of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering. Over four decades, Prof. Kwaśny has fostered advances in optical spectroscopy, photodiagnostics, and photodynamic therapy, mentoring students and delivering lectures. He has authored four monographs, more than 150 peer‑reviewed papers, and developed numerous devices for environmental protection and medical diagnostics. His leadership in introducing photodiagnostics and photodynamic therapy into prominent Polish dermatological clinics has significantly advanced patient care and translational research at the national level.
Publication Profile
🎓 Education
Prof. Kwaśny’s academic journey began at the Military University of Technology (MUT) in Warsaw, where he studied Chemistry and Technical Physics. Following completion of his MSc (equivalent) studies, he pursued a doctoral program by researching spectroscopic properties of optoelectronic and biological materials. His early work laid the foundation for his specialization in optical spectroscopy and laser-based biomedical technologies. He further advanced his academic credentials by completing habilitation at the Nencki Institute of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering, Polish Academy of Sciences, demonstrating his capability for independent scholarly leadership. During this period, he mastered advanced spectroscopic methods and developed novel techniques in laser-assisted diagnostics. His education fostered interdisciplinary skills, combining chemistry, physics, engineering, and biology, shaping his ability to translate fundamental scientific insights into practical medical applications. His qualified training has underpinned his long-term contributions to spectroscopy and therapeutic innovation.
💼 Experience
Starting in 1986, Prof. Kwaśny joined the Institute of Optoelectronics, Military University of Technology, Warsaw, as a research scientist. Over the past forty years, he has progressed to professor, heading numerous projects focused on spectroscopic techniques for medical and environmental diagnostics. He directed collaborations with prominent dermatological clinics across Poland to implement laser-based photodiagnostics and photodynamic therapy protocols. Prof. Kwaśny has overseen the design and prototyping of devices targeting early disease detection and environmental pollutant monitoring, securing patents and deploying systems in clinical and field settings. In academia, he has led graduate and doctoral research programs, teaching optical spectroscopy theory and practice. He has also contributed to international conferences, served on editorial boards, and participated in scientific committees evaluating grant proposals. His leadership has fostered interdisciplinary teams involving chemists, physicists, engineers, and clinicians. His tenure at MUT reflects consistent growth, combining experimental research, device engineering, translational implementation, and academic mentorship.
🔬 Research Focus
Prof. Kwaśny’s research encompasses advanced optical spectroscopy, biological and environmental sensing, and laser-enabled medical diagnostics. His central interest lies in enabling early diagnosis using spectroscopic signatures of biochemical and cellular processes. He has developed and optimized photodiagnostics techniques such as Wood’s lamp-based imaging, fluorescence lifetime analysis, and laser-induced fluorescence for dermatological and dental applications. In photodynamic therapy, he studies light-triggered activation of photosensitizers (e.g., ALA‑HCl, MAL‑HCl) to treat skin conditions like basal cell carcinoma or viral lesions, evaluating outcome efficacy. Environmental work involves spectroscopy of aerosols and methane, using stroboscopic methods and optical sensors for pollutant detection. Materials research includes analyzing amber, nanomaterials, and metal-doped powders via spectroscopic and morphological characterization. His ongoing projects include developing LED‑based therapy for COVID‑related telogen effluvium and spectroscopy methods for bioaerosol warfare simulants. His multidisciplinary approach integrates physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, and medicine, aiming to translate spectroscopic innovations into clinical and environmental solutions.
📚Publication Top Notes
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Bartosińska J., Kowalczuk D., Szczepanik‑Kułak P., Kwaśny M., Krasowska D. (2025). “A review of photodynamic therapy for the treatment of viral skin diseases.” Antiviral Therapy. DOI: 10.1177/13596535251331728.
A comprehensive review covering mechanisms, photosensitizers, light sources, and clinical efficacy in treating viral dermatoses with photodynamic therapy.
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Kwaśny M., Bombalska A. (2025‑06‑17). “Spectroscopic Studies of Baltic Amber—Critical Analysis.” Molecules. DOI: 10.3390/molecules30122617.
In-depth spectral characterization of Baltic amber, assessing its compositional variability and implications for material provenance and authentication.
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Kwaśny M., Stachnio P., Bombalska A. (2025‑05‑22). “Application of Wood’s Lamp in Dermatological and Dental Photodiagnostics.” Sensors. DOI: 10.3390/s25113253.
Evaluates diagnostic utility of UV‑excited imaging in skin lesions and oral pathologies, proposing a new portable visualization device.
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Szczepanik‑Kułak P. et al., including Kwaśny M. (2024). “Efficacy of photodynamic therapy using ALA‑HCl in gel with a lipid nanoemulsion and MAL‑HCl in cream in superficial basal cell carcinoma.” Ann Agric Environ Med. DOI: 10.26444/aaem/183059.
Clinical study demonstrating comparable or improved efficacy of new gel- and cream-based formulations in treating superficial basal cell carcinoma.
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Gerkowicz A. et al., with Kwaśny M. (2024). “Red LED light therapy for telogen effluvium in the course of long COVID…” Ann Agric Environ Med. DOI: 10.26444/aaem/177238.
Pilot trial showing red LED phototherapy accelerates hair regrowth in long COVID patients with telogen effluvium, indicating therapeutic promise.
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Kaliszewski M., Kwaśny M., Bombalska A. et al. (2024‑08‑20). “Studies of Fluorescence Lifetimes of Biological Warfare Agents Simulants…” Applied Sciences. DOI: 10.3390/app14167332.
Establishes stroboscopic fluorescence lifetime measurements to detect airborne simulants, with potential civil and defense applications.
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Kwaśny M., Bombalska A. (2023). “Fluorescence Methods for the Detection of Bioaerosols…” Sensors. DOI: 10.3390/s23063339.
Develops spectroscopy-based aerosol monitoring techniques, validating sensitivity and specificity against biological interferents.
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Kwaśny M., Bombalska A. (2023). “Optical Methods of Methane Detection.” Sensors. DOI: 10.3390/s23052834.
Describes a portable methane detection sensor using near-infrared laser absorption, aimed at environmental monitoring.
Conclusion
Prof. Mirosław Kwaśny demonstrates a rare combination of deep scientific expertise, interdisciplinary innovation, clinical application, and long-standing academic dedication. His recent peer-reviewed publications (2024–2025) show continued excellence and relevance in medical and optoelectronic research.