About us
OPI is a modern centre of information technologies and artificial intelligence. It supports the implementation of government policy for science and higher education. It assists in shaping an innovative, knowledge-driven economy.
Beyond providing information on Polish scientists, their projects and their achievements, OPI is a place where experts conduct pioneering research and develop systems for business.
OPI’s motto is From information to innovation.
Values
Honesty and reliability are OPI’s priorities. The institute strives to achieve the highest standards in research and implementation. OPI ensures that all data, information, and knowledge that it provides and process is reliable and secure. It adheres to the highest data security standards. OPI endeavours to deliver the highest-quality products and services.
By leveraging professional management, resource optimisation, and the continuous development of digital tools, OPI continues to strengthen its position as a leader in digital innovation, supporting the science and business sectors in Poland and internationally. Reliability and timeliness are key to ensuring the satisfaction of the institute’s partners.
Innovative projects for the environment and business
OPI is a leader in digital innovation. Its projects contribute significantly to the strengthening of Polish science and of our business partners. OPI prioritises the continuous development of digital tools for industry, science, public administration, medicine and healthcare. The institute persistently seeks to widen its product and service selection by collaborating with international partners.
Strategy and collaboration
Innovation is at the heart of OPI’s 2021–2025 strategy, which focuses on the optimisation and development of processes and competences in IT, telecommunications, and social and sociological sciences. Committed to international collaboration, OPI exchanges experiences and best practices with IT centres worldwide, enhancing the quality of the institute’s research and implementation.
People first
OPI fosters a work environment where duties are secondary to the passion and dedication of nearly 500 individuals who are dedicated to achieving new and ambitious goals every day. The fusion of talent, experience and skill in OPI’s workforce is the driving force behind the institute’s pursuit of excellence in every aspect of its work.
AI for success
OPI creates and enhances neural language models and conducts research on AI. It also explores AI solutions that can be customised for particular industries or developed specifically for the Polish language. OPI develops innovative technologies for digital medicine. The institute converges research teams from the science and healthcare sectors to implement innovation that improves healthcare standards in Poland. OPI utilises the potential of generative AI for elderly people. It also work on innovative tools for interaction between humans and artificial cognitive systems.
Shaping Polish scientific policy
The Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education is OPI’s key client, for which the institute develops IT systems that integrate data on science and higher education in Poland. OPI’s studies and analyses assist scientific institutions and research funding agencies in decision-making processes.
Facilitating the disbursement of EU funds
OPI organises calls for proposals under Action 2.4 of the European Funds for Smart Economy (EFSE) programme, and supervises their implementation. The full title of the action is Smart Economy Research Infrastructure (SERI) and is part of Priority 2 – Innovation-friendly environment. The action is designed to support the development of research organisations comprehensively, with support tailored to current trends and social needs.
As a Supporting Unit, OPI has announced two calls for proposals under the National Recovery Plan – Subcomponent A2.4.1 Investment in the Development of Research Capacities.
Management
Head
Dr hab.
Jarosław Protasiewicz
An experienced researcher, lecturer and IT professional with many years of experience in computer science and artificial intelligence.
Jarosław obtained a master’s degree at the Białystok University of Technology and a doctoral degree at the Systems Research Institute of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Both of his theses concerned artificial neural networks. In 2024, he was awarded the title of doctor habilitus in engineering and technology at IBS PAN. His habilitation thesis explored knowledge recommendation systems with computational intelligence algorithms that support the selection of reviewers and experts, and innovation.
Jarosław’s research interests include software design and development, artificial intelligence and machine learning. He has extensive IT experience as a software developer, designer and project manager.
Since 2005, Jarosław has been employed by OPI, where he initially served as a software developer and designer. later, as an assistant professor, he established and managed the Laboratory of Intelligent Information Systems—the largest laboratory of the institute. He currently serves as the head of OPI.
Jarosław is also an experienced academic teacher who is responsible for lectures in software development and machine learning at the Warsaw School of Information Technology.
Joanna joined OPI in 2010. She initially worked as part of the Polish-Swiss Research Program team. In 2012, she assumed the position of system project coordinator, and in 2015 became the manager of the Project Coordination and Social Communication Unit.
Between 1998 and 2008, Joanna worked at the Cooperation Fund Foundation, where she was the head of the unit responsible for subsidies for Polish NGOs, as well as participating in the handling of Phare and pre-accession funds.
Joanna is a graduate of Warsaw University with a degree in sociology.
Deputy Head
Administration
Joanna Kuszlik-Cichosz
Deputy Head
Software Development
Marek Michajłowicz
Deputy Director of OPI responsible for software development. Marek is also the project manager for the Integrated System of Information on Science and Higher Education (POL-on). He is a member of the advisory team for open scientific resources at the Polish Ministry of Education and Science.
Marek obtained a master’s degree in sociology at Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw and a Bachelor of Engineering degree in computer science at Warsaw School of Information Technology under the auspices of the Polish Academy of Sciences. He completed postgraduate studies in Business Informatics at Warsaw School of Economics (SGH) and MBA Kaizen Industry 4.0 postgraduate studies at the Warsaw University of Technology Business School.
Marek has many years’ professional experience and holds certificates in information system analysis. His professional interests include agile project management, software design and development, and organisational culture management.
Konrad joined OPI in 2008. Initially employed as an accounting specialist, he later became an independent accountant, eventually ascending to the post of deputy chief accountant. Since being appointed chief accountant in 2018, he has been responsible for the finances, taxes and accountancy management of OPI.
Konrad has many years’ professional experience in finance and accounting, and holds an accounting certificate awarded by the Polish Minister of Finance, as well as a chief accountant certificate.
Konrad is a graduate of the Faculty of Finance at Kraków University of Economics; he also completed postgraduate studies in corporate accounting and finance at Poznań University of Economics and Business. He began his professional career in 2001 as an accounting specialist in the private sector.
Deputy Head
Finance
Konrad Stachurski
Scientific Council
The Scientific Council of OPI, as an advisory and opinion-forming body, comments on matters that concern the scientific activity of the institute, including the professional development of scientific, technical and research staff.
The scope of the Scientific Council’s activities is detailed in the Act on Research Institutes. Council meetings are held at least twice a year. The council is also able to work outside of the meetings, which makes it possible for it to make decisions and hold consultations beyond officially convened sessions.
Council composition (2024–2028 term):
Professor
Jarosław Janusz Arabas
Professor
Marek Krętowski
Professor
Krzysztof Piotr Okarma
Professor
Tomasz Jerzy Szapiro
Doctor
Małgorzata Charytanowicz
Doctor
Adam Janusz Domański
Doctor
Cezary Biele
Doctor
Julian Szymański
Doctor
Tomasz Bzukała
Doctor
Rafał Jóźwiak
Doctor
Agata Kopacz
Doctor
Aldona Tomczyńska
Doctor
Aldona Tomczyńska
Gabriela Górska
Małgorzata Grębowiec
Luigi Lai