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CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Piotr Kowalczuk
Date and place of birth: 03 11 1966, Płock
Nationality: Polish
Sex and Marital Status: Male, married, 1 child

EDUCATION RECORD

1981-1985 Władyslaw Jagiełło Secondary School in Płock
1985-1991: University of Gdańsk, Department of Biology, Geography and Oceanology, Faculty of Physical Oceanography, M.Sc. in Physical Oceanography
Oct. 1992- Nov. 1993: Ph.D. course in Institute of Oceanology of Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Powstancow Warszawy 55, 81-712 Sopot, POLAND
26 Oct. 2001: Ph.D. in Earth Sciences in the field of Physical Oceanography. The degree issued by Institute of Oceanology of Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Powstancow Warszawy 55, 81-712 Sopot, POLAND. The title of the Ph.D. thesis: "Yellow substances absorption in the Baltic Sea." The rewiev by Prof. Jerzy Olszewski (in English) has been published in Oceanologia, 42(2), 287-288
languages: English, Russian

EMPLOYMENT RECORD

Nov. 1991 - Nov. 2001; Research Assistant at the Institute of Oceanology of Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Powstańcow Warszawy 55, 81-712 Sopot, POLAND.
Dec. 2001 - present; Associate Research Scientist at Institute of Oceanology of Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Powstańców Warszawy 55, 81-712 Sopot, POLAND.
Sept. 2001 - Aug. 2002; Associate Research Scientist (post doc post, full time) at Centre for Marine Sciences, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, 5600 Marvin Moss Lane, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28409, USA.
Sept. 2002 - Aug. 2003; Associate Research Scientist (post doc post, part time) at Centre for Marine Sciences, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, 5600 Marvin Moss Lane, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28409, USA.

EXPERIENCE RECORD

Took part in professional courses:

NATO Advanced Study Institute Course on Microwave Remote Sensing for Oceanographic and Marine Weather-forecast Models (University of Dundee , August 1988).
EAISO Intensive Course on Space Oceanography ( University of Dundee, September 1990).
EAISO Intensive Course on Processes in the Euphotic Zone ( Universitat des Islles Balears, September 1992).
TEMPUS Center for Environmental Study Course on Environmental Law and Environmental Planning, Technical University of Gdansk, (November 1991-January 1992).
Professional training at Southampton University, Department of Oceanography (Oct. 1992- Feb. 1993)
Academic Computer Center in Gdansk-TASK Course on MATLAB-the System for Numerical Computations and Visualization, (November 1996)
Seminar and Workshop on Application of Geographical Information Systems for Analisys of Natural Environment of the Sea and its Coastal Zone, University of Gdansk, Department of Biology, Geography and Oceanology, Faculty of Physical Oceanography, (October 1997)

Part time teaching at:

TEMPUS Center for Environmental Study Course Baltic Coastal Zone Problems, Technical University of Gdansk, (March - June 1992, March - June 1993)

For 1992 I have taken part in many research cruises on the Baltic Sea, and the Arctic Expedition (July-August 1992). I was involved in two European Union MAST III Programmes BIOCOLOR and PROVES. Currently, I am working as Associate Research Scientist for Coastal Ocean Research and Monitoring Program at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

Experience with:

1. Measuring physical parameters of sea water in situ and in laboratory, especially inherent and apparent optical properties of sea water with use of various oceanographic instruments,
2. Analysing of oceanographic data,
3. Analysing of remote sensing data,
4. Using Windows UNIX and LINUX computer systems for scientific data analysis and visualisation (SeaDAS, Sigma Plot, Statistica).

My study and research interest include:

1. Characterization of Coloured Dissolved Organic Matter - CDOM using spectrophotometric and spectro-fluorometric Excitation-Emission Matrix techniques to quantify the change of CDOM absorption in the UV-VIS light spectrum and 3D fluorescence spectra.
2. Analysis of qualitative and quantitative influence of optically active components of the sea water on the structure of underwater light field in respect of their retrieval algorithms.
3. Use of remote sensing data in process studies and environmental monitoring of semi-enclosed seas.

PUBLICATIONS RECORD

Refereed papers in journals:

1. Darecki M., P. Kowalczuk, S. Sagan., A. Krezel, 1993, Chlorophyll vs. AVHRR satellite data during Skagex Experiment. SiMO 64, Marine Pollution 3, 49-59.

2. Darecki M., J. Olszewski, P. Kowalczuk, 1995, A preliminary study of the spectral characteristics of the upward radiance field in the surface layer of the Baltic. An empirical algorithm for remote detection of chlorophyll concentration. SiMO 68, Marine Physics 8, 27-49.

3. Olszewski J., P. Kowalczuk, M. Darecki, 1995, On usefulness of data from NOAA-AVHRR satellite system for estimation of water components content in the Baltic. SiMO 68, Marine Physics 8, 51-60.

4. Kowalczuk P., S. Kaczmarek, 1996, Analysis of temporal and spatial variability of "yellow substance" absorption in the Southern Baltic. Oceanologia, 38(1), 3-32.

5. Kowalczuk P., S. Sagan, J. Olszewski, M. Darecki, R. Hapter, 1999, Seasonal changes in selected optical parameters in the Pomeranian Bay in 1996-1997, Oceanologia, 41(3), 309-334.

6. J. Olszewski, P. Kowalczuk, M. Darecki, 1999, In-water remote sensing algorithms for the detection of chlorophyll and yellow substances in the Pomeranian Bay, Oceanologia, 41(3), 461-474.

7. Kowalczuk P., 1999, Seasonal variability of yellow substance absorption in the surface layer of the Baltic Sea, J. Geophys. Res., 104(C12), p. 30 047-30 058.

8. Drozdowska V., P. Kowalczuk, 1999, Response of lidar-induced fluorescence signal to yellow substance absorption, Oceanologia, 41(4), 601-608.

9. Olszewski J., P. Kowalczuk, 2000, Sky glint correction in measurements of upward radiance above the sea surface, Oceanologia, 42(2), 251-262.

10. Schwarz J. N, P. Kowalczuk, S. Kaczmarek, G. F. Cota, B. G. Mitchell, M. Kahru, F. P. Chavez, A. Cunningham, D. McKee, P. Gege, M. Kishino, D. A. Phiney, R. Raine, 2002, Two models for absorption by coloured dissolved organic matter (CDOM). Oceanologia, 44(2), 209 -241.

11. Darecki M., A. Weeks, S. Sagan, P. Kowalczuk, S. Kaczmarek, 2003, Optical characteristics of two contrasting case 2 waters and their influence on remote sensing algorithms. Continental Shelf Research Vol. 23(3-4), 237-250.

12. Kowalczuk P., W. J. Cooper, R. F. Whitehead, M. J. Durako, W. Sheldon, 2003, Characterization of CDOM in organic rich river and surrounding coastal ocean in the South Atlantic Bight. Aquatic Sciences 65(4), 384-401.

13. Kowalczuk P., J. Olszewski, M. Darecki, S. Kaczmarek, 2003, Empirical relationships between Coloured Dissolved Organic Matter (CDOM) absorption and apparent optical properties in Baltic Sea waters. International Journal of Remote Sensing in press

14. Kowalczuk P., J. Ston, W. J. Cooper, R. F. Whitehead, M. J. Durako, 2004, Characterization of Chromophoric Dissolved Organic Matter (CDOM) in the Baltic Sea by Excitation Emission Matrix fluorescence spectroscopy. Submitted to Marine Chemistry

Conferences communication:

1. Sagan S., P. Kowalczuk, M. Zajaczkowski, 1993, Optical properties of waters around Svalbard and Franz Josef Land, [in:] Underwater Light Measurements, Hans Chr. Eilertsen, Ed., SPIE Proceedings Vol. 2048, pp. 64-73, International Symposium on High Latitude Optics, 27 June-2 July 1993, Tromso, Norway.

2. Darecki M., J. Olszewski, P. Kowalczuk, 1994, Spectral characteristics of diffusive reflection coefficient in the Southern Baltic, latest experimental studies, [in:] Proceedings of the 19th Conference of the Baltic Oceanographers, pp 137-148, 29 August- 1 September 1994, Sopot, Poland.

3. Darecki M., P. Kowalczuk, 1997, Upwelled spectral radiance distribution in relation to yellow substance absorption in the example of Case II waters (Baltic Sea), [in] Steven G. Ackleson; Ed., SPIE Proceedings Vol. 2963, pp. 386-391, Ocean Optics XIII, 22-26 October 1996, Halifax, Canada.

4. Kowalczuk P., 1997, Seasonal variability of the yellow substance absorption in the euphotic zone in the case II waters (Baltic Sea), [in:] Earth Surface Remote Sensing, Giovanna Cecchi, Edwin T. Engman, Eugenio Zilioli; Editors, SPIE Proceedings Vol. 3222, pp. 435-443, SPIE Europto The European Symposium on Aerospace Remote Sensing, 22-25 September 1997, London, Great Britain.

5. Kowalczuk P., M. Darecki, 1998, The relative share of light absorption by yellow substances in total light absorption in the surface layer of southern Baltic sea. [in:] Steven G. Ackleson; Ed., Proceedings of Ocean Optics XIV Conference, paper no. 1052, 9 pp., Kailua Kona, Hawaii, USA, 10-13 November 1998

6. Schwarz J. N., M. Darecki, S. Kaczmarek, P. Kowalczuk, I. S. Robinson, A. R. Weeks, 1998, High spectral resolution optical data for monitoring water quality in Case II (coastal) waters. [in:] Steven G. Ackleson; Ed., Proceedings of Ocean Optics XIV Conference, paper no. 1141, 13 pp., Kailua Kona, Hawaii, USA, 10-13 November 1998

7. Sagan S., P. Kowalczuk, A. Beszczynska-Moller, R. Hapter, 2000, The influence of summer hydrological regime of glaciated fjord of Spitsbergen on water optical properties. [in:] Steven G. Ackleson; Ed., Proceedings of Ocean Optics XV Conference, paper no. 1044, 5 pp., Monte Carlo, Monaco, 16-20 October 2000.

8. Darecki M., J. Olszewski, R. Hapter, P. Kowalczuk, 2000, Relationships between remote sensing reflectance and some water constituents in the Baltic Sea. Application to the ocean colour algorithms. [in:] Steven G. Ackleson; Ed., Proceedings of Ocean Optics XV Conference, paper no. 1083, 8 pp., Monte Carlo, Monaco, 16-20 October 2000.

9. Schwarz J., P. Gege, P. Kowalczuk, S. Kaczmarek, R. Raine, A. Cunningham, D. Mckee, 2001, Two models for Gelbstoff absorption. [in:] 4th Berlin Workshop on Ocean Remote Sensing, Berlin May 30 - June 01, 2001 ed. by Remote Sensing Technology Institute, DLR, p. 73-82.

10. Kowalczuk P., M. J. Durako, W. J. Cooper, 2002, Comparison of radiometric quantities measured in water and above water and derived from SeaWiFS imagery in Onslow Bay and Cape Fear River Plume area. [in:] Steven G. Ackleson; Ed., Proceedings of Ocean Optics XVI Conference, paper no. 174, 16 pp., Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, 18-22 November 2002.

11. Durako M. J., P. Kowalczuk, J. J. Souza, M. A. Mallin, M. R. McIver, 2002, Spatial and temporal variation in CDOM in a coastal blackwater river plume. [in:] Steven G. Ackleson; Ed., Proceedings of Ocean Optics XVI Conference, paper no. 18, 10 pp., Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, 18-22 November 2002.

Conferences presentations:

1. Kowalczuk P., J. Olszewski, 2001, Empirical relationship between yellow substance absorption and apparent optical properties in Baltic Sea waters. Workshop on Bio-optical modelling and remote sensing of the Baltic Sea, Stockholm University, Department of Physical Geography and Quaternary Geology, 29 - 30 November 2001, Stockholm, Sweden, poster.

2. Kaczmarek S., R. Hapter, P. Kowalczuk, J. Stoń, 2001, The main components of light absorption and attenuation processes in Baltic Sea waters. Workshop on Bio-optical modelling and remote sensing of the Baltic Sea, Stockholm University, Department of Physical Geography and Quaternary Geology, 29 - 30 November 2001, Stockholm, Sweden, poster.

3. Moss M. K., F. Bingham, L. Cahoon, W. Cooper, M. Durako, T. Lankford, L. Leonard, M. Mallin, M. Posey, P. Kowalczuk, L. Pietrafesa, A. Spivack, 2002, Coastal Ocean Research and Monitoring Program at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, 2002, Ocean Sciences Meeting, American Geophysical Union and American Society of Limnology and Oceanography, 11-15 February 2002, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, poster.

4. Cooper, W J.; G. B. Avery; M. J. Durako; R. J. Kieber, P. Kowalczuk, S. A. Skrabal, R. F. Whitehead, J. D. Willey, 2002, Characterization of CDOM in an organic rich river and surrounding coastal ocean, American Society of Limnology and Oceanography Summer Meeting 2002, Inter-disciplinary Linkages in Aquatic Sciences and Beyond, June 10-14, 2002, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, oral presentation.

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