Professor Jan Taler is a Full Professor at the Cracow University of Technology, currently serving as the Director of the Department of Energy in the Faculty of Environmental and Power Engineering, a role he has held for 33 years.

Prof. Taler's educational background includes a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Cracow University of Technology (CUT) in 1974, followed by a Ph.D. in 1977 and a D.Sc. in 1987, both in Mechanical Engineering from CUT. He was awarded the title of Professor in 1994 and became a full professor in 1996. He also received scholarships from the DAAD and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation to study at Universität Stuttgart during the early 1980s.

He has contributed extensively to his field, authoring or co-authoring 450 journal and conference papers, 12 books, and 26 book chapters. Prof. Taler was the editor of the "Heat Conduction – Direct, Inverse and Optimization" section in the 2014 Springer Encyclopedia of Thermal Stresses. He also serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Thermal Stresses and the Journal of Thermal Science. His contributions to scientific research are validated by an impressive number of over 3000 citations. Additionally, he has an h-index of 29, demonstrating the substantial impact of his publications on the advancement of knowledge and inspiration for other researchers. Through his accomplishments, Professor Taler continuously contributes to progress in his field, enjoying well-deserved respect and authority among his scientific peers. Prof. Taler’s research focuses on heat transfer engineering and thermal power engineering, particularly in areas such as inverse heat conduction problems, measurement of heat flux and heat transfer coefficients, heat exchangers, ash fouling and slagging in steam boilers, the dynamics of large steam boilers, numerical modelling of superheaters, thermal stresses, structural analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEM), and the monitoring and lifespan prediction of power boilers.

Professor Jan Taler is a renowned scientific mentor who has significantly impacted the careers of numerous scientists and engineers in the fields of power engineering and energy. His exceptional approach to education and extensive professional and academic experience make him an invaluable source of knowledge for his mentees. Professor Taler emphasizes the practical aspects of science, enabling his students and collaborators to acquire essential skills needed in their professional work. His support and inspiration contribute to the realization of many innovative research and technological projects, as well as the development of modern solutions in the energy sector. Thanks to his dedication, many young scientists and engineers have succeeded both in academia and industry.