# Włodzimierz Ogryczak

> Polish computer scientist (1951-2020)

**Wikidata**: [Q88005432](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q88005432)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/wodzimierz-ogryczak

## Summary  
Włodzimierz Mirosław Ogryczak (5 February 1951 – 15 September 2020) was a Polish computer scientist and university professor. He spent most of his career at the Warsaw University of Technology and the University of Warsaw, where he taught, conducted research, and earned a Gold Cross of Merit for his contributions to science.

## Biography  
- **Born:** 5 February 1951, Warsaw, Poland  
- **Nationality:** Polish  
- **Education:**  
  - Doctorate, University of Warsaw (1983)  
  - Habilitation, Systems Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences (30 March 1998)  
  - Professor, Warsaw University of Technology (from 1 May 2000)  
- **Known for:** Advancing computer‑science research and education in Poland  
- **Employer(s):**  
  - Warsaw University of Technology (professor)  
  - University of Warsaw (faculty member)  
- **Field(s):** Computer science, university teaching  

## Contributions  
Włodzimierz Ogryczak authored a substantial body of scholarly work, indexed under DBLP author ID 52/1268 and Scopus author ID 7004846915. His research spanned algorithm design, optimization, and systems theory, and was regularly published in peer‑reviewed journals and conference proceedings throughout the 1990s and 2000s. As a professor at the Warsaw University of Technology, he supervised numerous doctoral dissertations, fostering a new generation of Polish computer scientists. His personal academic webpage (https://www.ia.pw.edu.pl/~wogrycza/) archives his publications, lecture notes, and project descriptions, providing open access to his contributions. In recognition of his scientific impact, he received the Gold Cross of Merit on 3 September 2014, a state award honoring distinguished service to Polish science and education.

## FAQs  
### Q: What was Włodzimierz Ogryczak’s primary field of research?  
A: He specialized in computer science, focusing on algorithmic methods and systems research.  

### Q: Which institutions did he work for during his career?  
A: He was a professor at the Warsaw University of Technology and also held a faculty position at the University of Warsaw.  

### Q: Did he receive any notable honors?  
A: Yes, he was awarded the Gold Cross of Merit on 3 September 2014 for his contributions to science and education.  

## Why They Matter  
Ogryczak’s career helped shape modern computer‑science education in Poland. By integrating rigorous research with teaching, he raised the academic standards of both the Warsaw University of Technology and the University of Warsaw. His mentorship produced dozens of doctoral graduates who continue to advance computing research and industry in Central Europe. The open‑access repository on his university page disseminated his findings widely, influencing algorithmic practice beyond national borders. The Gold Cross of Merit underscores the societal value of his work, marking him as a key figure in Poland’s post‑communist scientific renaissance. Without his contributions, the development of Polish algorithmic research and the training of many contemporary computer scientists would have progressed more slowly.  

## Notable For  
- Awarded the Gold Cross of Merit (3 September 2014) for scientific service.  
- Held the professorship at Warsaw University of Technology since 1 May 2000.  
- Earned a habilitation at the Systems Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences (1998).  
- Published extensively; indexed in DBLP (author 52/1268) and Scopus (ID 7004846915).  
- Supervised numerous Ph.D. theses, influencing the next generation of Polish computer scientists.  

## Body  

### Early Life and Education  
- Born in Warsaw, Poland, on 5 February 1951.  
- Completed his higher education at the University of Warsaw, receiving a doctorate in 1983.  

### Academic Career  
- Joined the University of Warsaw as a faculty member (date unspecified).  
- Appointed professor at the Warsaw University of Technology on 1 May 2000, a position he held until his death.  
- Achieved habilitation at the Systems Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences on 30 March 1998, confirming his research independence.  

### Research and Publications  
- Produced a large corpus of peer‑reviewed articles, conference papers, and technical reports.  
- Publications are catalogued under DBLP author ID 52/1268 and Scopus author ID 7004846915.  
- Maintained an academic website (https://www.ia.pw.edu.pl/~wogrycza/) that lists his works, lecture materials, and project details.  

### Awards and Honors  
- Received the Gold Cross of Merit on 3 September 2014, a prestigious Polish state decoration for contributions to science and education.  

### Legacy and Influence  
- Mentored dozens of graduate students, many of whom now hold academic or industry positions in computer science.  
- His open‑access publications continue to be cited in algorithmic and systems research.  
- Buried at the Northern Communal Cemetery in Warsaw; a photograph of his grave is available on Wikimedia Commons.

## References

1. Integrated Authority File
2. [ORCID Public Data File 2023](https://pub.orcid.org/v3.0/0000-0002-3923-4053/employment/6516388)
3. Polish Science
4. [Source](https://nauka-polska.pl/#/profile/scientist?id=56659)
5. Virtual International Authority File
6. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File