Dr. Adam Dębski
Phone.: (012) 2952809, room 20, Fax: (012) 6372192
ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1371-0269
Employment and positions
Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science, Polish Academy of Sciences, research associate (from 2005-2012), assistant professor (2013-2017), associate profesor (2017-).
Dr. Adam Dębski has been employed at the Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science of Polish Academy of Sciences PAS as a mechanic (from 2003), assistant (from 2005) and next as an associate professor (from 2013).
From 2005-2014 was an expert at the Accredited Testing Laboratories of the Polish Centre for Accreditation at the Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science PAS: Laboratory of Spectral Chemical Analysis L-6,
Since 2013 is head of the Physicochemical Test Laboratory L-8 at the Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science of Polish Academy of Sciences PAS.
Scientific Career
M.Sc.: Cracow University of Technology, 2003
Ph.D.: Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science, Polish Academy of Sciences, 2013.
D.Sc. - Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science, Polish Academy of Sciences, 2017.
Scientific achievements
115 papers, among them: 84 papers in reference to journals cited by the Institute for Scientific Information in Philadephia and 3 monographs
The most relevant publications during last 5 years
S. Terlicka, A. Dębski, M. Saternus, A. Fornalczyk, W. Gąsior, Experimental results of the Li-Pb-Pt system obtained by the high temperature drop calorimetry, Journal of Molecular Liquids, 332 (2021) 115824.
A. Dębski, S. Terlicka, W. Gąsior, W. Gierlotka, M. Pęska, J. Dworecka-Wójcik, M. Polański, Calorimetric studies of magnesium-rich Mg-Pd alloys, Materials, 14(3) (2021) 680.
W. Gierlotka, I-T Lin, S.-W Chen, W. Gąsior, A. Dębski, Re-optimization of the binary Sb - Se system aided by ab-initio calculation, Calphad, 73 (2021) 102257.
M. Zabrocki, W. Gąsior, A. Dębski, Thermodynamic properties of Ga-In-Li alloys - a potential material for liquid metal batteries, 332 (2021) 115765.
W. Gierlotka, A. Dębski, S. Terlicka, W. Gąsior, M. Pęska, M. Polański, I.T. Lin, Insight into phase stability in the Mg - Pt system. The ab initio calculations, Journal of Phase Equilibria and Diffusion, (DOI: 10.1007/s11669-020-00857-7).
S. Kulawik, W. Gierlotka, A. Dębski, W. Gąsior, A. Zajączkowski, Calorimetric and phase diagram studies of the Ga-In-Zn system, Journal of Molecular Liquids 325 (2021) 115114.
A. Dębski, W. Gierlotka, S. Terlicka, W. Gąsior, On the Mg-Pb system. Calorimetric studies and thermodynamic calculations, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 861 (2021) 158396.
A. Dębski, M. Pęska, J. Dworecka-Wójcik, S. Terlicka, W. Gąsior, W. Gierlotka, M. Polański, The structural and calorimetric studies of magnesium-rich Mg-Pd alloys, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 858 (2020) 158085.
W. Gierlotka, J. Lee, V. Lim, W. Gasior, A. Debski, On the Bi-Ni system. Ab initio calculations and thermodynamic remodeling, Calphad, 69 (2020) 101750.
S. Kulawik, W. Gierlotka, A. Dębski, W. Gąsior, A. Zajączkowski, Thermodynamic assessment of the Ga-Sn-Zn system, Calphad, 69 (2020) 101765.
E. Beltowska-Lehman, A. Bigos, M.J. Szczerba, M. Janusz-Skuza, L. Maj, A. Dębski, G. Wiazania, M. Kot, Heat treatment of ultrasonic electrodeposited Ni-W/ZrO2 nanocomposites, Surface & Coatings Technology 393 (2020) 125779.
S. Terlicka, A. Dębski, M. Saternus, A. Fornalczyk, W. Gąsior, Calorimetric investigation of the Li-Pt system, Journal of Molecular Liquids, 312 (2020) 113446.
S. Terlicka, W. Gąsior, A. Dębski, Thermodynamic properties of Li-Sb liquid solution by QAM, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, 51 (2020) 4826-4837.
W. Gierlotka, A. Dębski, S. Terlicka, M. Saternus, A. Fornalczyk, W. Gąsior, On the Pb-Pd system. Calorimetric studies and ab-initio aided thermodynamic calculations, Journal of Molecular Liquids, 313, (2020) 113808.
M. Saternus, A. Fornalczyk, W. Gąsior, A. Dębski, and S. Terlicka, Modifications and Improvements to the Collector Metal Method Using an mhd Pump for Recovering Platinum from Used Car Catalysts, Catalyst, 10 (2020) 880.
S. Terlicka, A. Dębski, W. Gąsior, W. Gierlotka, M. Pęska, M. Polański, Thermodynamic properties of Mg-Pt liquid alloys, Journal of Molecular Liquids, 317 (2020) 113976.
A. Dębski, S. Terlicka, W. Gąsior, W. Gierlotka, M. Pęska, M. Polański, Thermodynamic properties of Mg-Pd liquid alloys, Journal of Molecular Liquids, 317(1) (2020) 114024.
S. Terlicka, A. Dębski, M. Saternus, A. Fornalczyk, W. Gąsior, Calorimetric measurements of the Li-Pd system, Journal of Molecular Liquids, 318 (2020) 114074.
W. Gierlotka, A. Dębski, S. Terlicka, W. Gąsior, M. Pęska, M. Polański, Insight into phase stability in the Mg - Pd system. The ab-initio calculations, Journal of Phase Equilibria and Diffusion,
S. Kulawik, A. Zajączkowski, A. Dębski, W. Gąsior, W. Gierlotka, Thermodynamics of liquid In-Ga-Zn alloys determined by vapor pressure method, Calphad, 71 (2020) 102198.
M. Zabrocki, W. Gąsior, A. Dębski, Calorimetric study and thermodynamic description of Ga-Ge-Li liquid alloys, Calphad, 71 (2020) 102204.
M. H. Braga, A. Dębski, S. Terlicka, W. Gąsior, A. Góral, Experimental and ab initio study of the Ag-Li system for energy storage and high temperature solders, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 817 (2020) 152811.
M. H. Braga, A. Dębski, S. Terlicka, W. Gąsior, A. Góral, The Ag-Li system's experimental and ab initio thermodynamic dataset, Data in brief, 28 (2020) 104939.
A. Bigos, M. Janusz-Skuza, M. J. Szczerba, M. Kot, S. Zimowski, A. Dębski, E. Beltowska-Lehman, The effect of heat treatment on the properties of electrodeposited Ni-Mo coatings, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 276 (2020) 116397.
S. Kulawik, A. Zajączkowski, A. Dębski, W. Gąsior, W. Gierlotka, Thermodynamics of liquid Ga-Sn-Zn alloys determined by vapor pressure method, Journal of Molecular Liquids, 300 (2020) 112310.
S. Terlicka, A. Dębski, W. Gierlotka, A. Wierzbicka-Miernik, A. Budziak, A. Sypien, M. Zabrocki, W. Gąsior, Structural and physicochemical investigations of Ag-rich alloys from Ag-Al system, Calphad, 68 (2020) 101739.
Z. Åodziana, A. DÄ™bski, G. Cios, A. Budziak, Ternary LaNi4.75M0.25 hydrogen storage alloys: surface segregation, hydrogen sorption and thermodynamic stability, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 44 (2019) 1760-1773.
S. Terlicka, A. Dębski, A. Budziak, M. Zabrocki, W. Gąsior, Structural and physical studies of the Ag-rich alloys from Ag-Li system, Thermochimica Acta, 673 (2019) 185-191.
M. Saternus, A. Fornalczyk, W. Gąsior, A. Dębski, S. Terlicka, Extraction and purification of PGM solutions obtained from metallurgical treatment of used automotive catalytic converters, METAL 2019 Conference Proceedings, (2019) 1381-1386; ISBN- 978-80 -87 294-92-5.
A. Pajdak, N. Skoczylas, A. Dębski, J. Grzegorek, W. Maziarz, M. Kudasik, CO2 and CH4 sorption on carbon nanomaterials and coals - comparative characteristics, Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering 72 (2019) 103003.
W. Gąsior, A. Dębski, Surdat 3 Database of physicochemical properties of alloys, Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science PAS, ISBN 978-83-60768-08-2, Kraków 2019.
A. Dębski, S. Terlicka, A. Budziak, W. Gąsior, Calorimetric and XRD studies of Ag-rich alloys from Ag-Li system, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 732 (2018) 210-217.
S. Terlicka, A. Dębski, W. Gasior, Thermodynamic properties of Li-Pb system, Journal of Molecular Liquids 249 (2018) 66-72.
S. Terlicka, A. Dębski, W. Gąsior, Thermodynamic description of the Ga-Li-Zn system, Thermochimica Acta, 659 (2018) 66-73.
W. Gąsior, M. Zabrocki, A. Dębski, Thermodynamic description of the Ge-Li liquid alloys, Journal of Molecular Liquids 249 (2018) 1107-1112.
W. Gąsior, A. Dębski, M. Zabrocki, Thermodynamic description of the Ge-In-Li liquid alloys, Journal of Molecular Liquids, 260 (2018) 415-422.
A. Dębski, M.H. Braga, S. Terlicka, W. Gąsior, A. Góral, Formation enthalpy of Ga-Li intermetallic phases. Experiment vs. calculations, Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, 124 (2018) 101-106.
S. Terlicka, A. Dębski, P. Fima, Enthalpy of mixing of ternary Li-Pb-Sb alloys, Journal of Phase Equilibria and Diffusion, 39 (4) (2018) 412-425.
A. Dębski, W. Gąsior, Bazy danych właściwości fizykochemicznych i termodynamicznych, rozdział w 65 lat IMIM PAN, (2017) 105-120.
A. Dębski, S. Terlicka, W. Gąsior, Badania termodynamiczne stopów z litem jako materiałów do magazynowania energii, rozdział w 65 lat IMIM PAN, (2017) 335-350.
A. Dębski, Calorimetric measurements of Ga-Li system by direct reaction method, Archives of Metallurgy and Materials, 62(2) (2017) 919-926.
A. Dębski, M. Zabrocki, W. Gąsior, Calorimetric study and thermodynamic description of liquid In-Li alloys, Journal of Molecular Liquids 243 (2017) 72-77.
A. Dębski, B. Onderka, W. Gąsior, T. Gancarz, Phase equilibria in the Bi-In-Sn-Zn system. Thermal analysis vs. calculations, Archives of Metallurgy and Materials,
A. Dębski , G. Garzeł, W. Zakulski, W. Gąsior, Calorimetric measurements of the Ca-Li liquid alloys, Journal of Mining and Metallurgy, Section B: Metallurgy, 53(3) (2017) 203-208.
W. Gąsior, A. Dębski, S. Terlicka, Calorimetric and Electromotive Force Measurements of Al-Li-Zn Liquid Solutions, Journal of Phase Equilibria and Diffusion, 15(79) (2016) 1-10.
W. Gąsior, A. Dębski, Thermodynamic properties of liquid Ag-Li alloys, The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, 101 (2016) 270-277.
W. Gąsior, A. Dębski, SURDAT 3 - a database of physicochemical properties of alloys, Polish Academy of Sciences, Annual report 2016, 55-56.
A. Dębski, W. Gąsior, K. Szmit, Calorimetric measurements of liquid Al-Zn alloys, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, 47A (2016) 4933-4940.
S. Terlicka, A. Dębski, W. Gąsior, R. Dębski, Thermodynamic properties of Ga-Zn system. Experiment vs model, Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, 102 (2016) 341-347.
A. Dębski, S. Terlicka, W. Gąsior, A. Góral, Calorimetric study of the Li-Zn system, 103 (2016) 374-380.
A. Dębski, W. Gąsior, R. Dębski, Thermodynamic properties of liquid Ga-Li alloys: experiment vs. modeling, J. Chemical Thermodynamics 97 (2016) 348-353.
A. Dębski, W. Gąsior, Calorimetric measurements of the Li-Zn system. Direct reaction method and mixing enthalpy, J. Chemical Thermodynamics, 98 (2016) 111-117.
S. Terlicka, A. Dębski, P. Fima, Enthalpy of formation of Li2Sb and Li3Sb and mixing enthalpy of liquid Li-Sb alloys, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 673 (2016) 272-277.
A. Dębski, S. Terlicka, Calorimetric measurements of liquid (Al+Li+Zn) alloys, J. Chemical Thermodynamics, 92 (2016) 91-96.
S. Terlicka, A. Dębski, Mixing enthalpy of liquid Ga-Li-Zn alloys, Thermochimica Acta, 625 (2016) 3-8.
Research Projects
Projects from Ministry of Science and Higher Education
Thermodynamic properties of alloys from Mg-Pd and Mg-Pt systems, (Project No. 2018/31/B/ST8/01371), IMMS PAS-MUT, supervisor, 2019-2022.
Influence of lithium concentration in Pb-Li alloys on wettability and efficiency of metal extraction from thin catalytic layers in porous ceramic capillaries. Research, modeling, (Project No. 2017/27/B/ST8/01464), IMMS PAS, participant, 2018-2021.
Thermodynamic properties and structure alloys from the Ga-In-Li system, (Project No. 2016/21/B/ST8/01031), IMMS PAS, participant, 2017-2020.
Thermodynamic characterization of the Ga-Li system, (Project No. 2014/13/D/ST8/03147), IMMS PAS, supervisor, 2015-2018.
Thermodynamic studies of Ag-Li alloys as a material for safe storage of hydrogen, (Project No. IP2012035572), IMMS PAS, supervisor, 2013-2015.
Thermodynamic properties and phase diagram of Ag-Bi-Cu alloys, (Project No. IP2011 012571), IMMS PAS, participant, 2012-2014.
Thermodynamics of alloys for safe hydrogen storage and energy, IMMS PAS, supervisor, 2012-2014.
Thermodynamic properties and phase diagrams of Be-B and Be-Li alloys as materials for safe hydrogen storage, (Project No. 2011/01/D/ST8/01630), IMMS PAS, participant 2011-2014.
Thermodynamic research on Li-Si alloys as a material for safe storage of hydrogen, (Project No. IP2010007170), IMMS PAS, supervisor, 2010-2011.
Thermodynamic properties of Ca-Li alloys as a material to safe hydrogen storage, (Project No. N N508379235), IMMS PAS, participant, 2008-2011.
Phase equilibria in the Bi-In-Sn-Zn system. (Project No. N N507 457237), IMMS PAS, participant, 2009-2012.
Development to SURADT database using measurements of viscosity and evaluation of wettability of Pb- free solders on Cu substrate, (Project No. 4582/BT08/2007/33), IMMS PAS, participant, 2007-2010.
European Union Projects
COST, Action 535 - Thermodynamics of alloyed aluminides (Thalu), Project: Production and optimalization of intermetalics properties, IMMS PAS, participant, 2004-2007.
COST, Action MP 0602- Advanced solder materials for high temperature applications - HISOLD, Project: Complex study of thermodynamic and physico-chemical properties and structural characteristics of materials for potential use as high-temperature lead-free solders, IMMS PAS, participant, 2007-2010.
Advanced materials and technologies for their production, IMIM PAN, participant, 2010-2013.
Adaptation of the research potential of IMMS PAS to the requirements of global standards for comprehensive research in the field of materials science, (Project POIG.02.01.00-12-175/09), IMMS PAS, participant, 2011-2014
Prizes and awards:
2017 - IMMS PAS Director Award for fifth place in the group of young researchers in the evaluation of scientific research achievements for 2015-2016.
2015 - IMMS PAS Director Award for third place in the group of young researchers in the evaluation of scientific research achievements for 2013-2014.
2013 - IMMS PAS Director Award for first place in the group of young researchers in the evaluation of scientific research achievements for 2011-2012.
2013 - Ph.D. with honour.
2010 Special remark in Who's Who in Science and Engineering 2011-2012 (11th Edition).
Education of scientific staff
2019 - Care for trainee MUT, Magda Pęska.
2018 - Care for trainee AGH, Emil Broszkiewicz.
2018 - Care for trainee AGH, Magdalena Bork.
2017 - Care for trainee AGH, Karolina Kunicka.
2017 - Care for trainee WUT, Dominika Maciocha.
2015 - Care for trainee JU Marta Mamełka.
2014-2015 - Supervisor of master of science thesis inż Katarzyna Szmit; ,, The thermodynamic studies of selected properties of alloys of Al-Li-Zn system".
2014 - Care for trainee AGH Katarzyna Kurek.
2013 - Care for trainee AGH Katarzyna Szmit.
Reviewer
Journal of Alloys and Compounds.
Membership in professional societies
Member - Associated Phase Diagram and Thermodynamics Committee.
Main scientific interest
Calorimetry (solution calorimetry), intermetalic phases, physicochemical properties of lead free solders.