#195 Poland’s Composite Revolution: From Research Labs to JEC World 2026 Interviw with Anna Boczkowska

Poland’s Composite Revolution: From Research Labs to JEC World
2026
Why is Poland making headlines in composites?

At the first-ever JEC Forum Central Europe 2025
in Krakow, Composites Lounge spoke with Prof.
Anna Boczkowska from the Warsaw University of
Technology, a pioneer in materials science and engineering. Her
insights reveal why Poland is becoming a strategic hub for
advanced composites.

Engineering Highlights from Warsaw University of
Technology:

Natural Fiber Integration: Basalt and hemp fibers are being
engineered for wind turbine blades, reducing environmental impact
while maintaining structural integrity.

Surface Engineering for Longevity: Advanced coatings deliver
ice-phobic and low-wettability properties, critical for aerospace
and energy applications.

Recycling Innovation: Modified recycled carbon fibers are
achieving near-virgin performance, enabling circularity in
high-performance composites.

Bio-Composites Future: Combining bio-resins with natural fibers
to create fully sustainable composite systems for automotive,
transportation, and construction sectors.

Natural fibers not only reduce weight and cost—they actively
absorb CO₂ during growth, offering a negative carbon footprint.
Many originate from agricultural waste, turning by-products into
high-value engineering materials.

Poland is stepping onto the global stage as a first-time
exhibitor at JEC World 2026!

Visit the Polish Pavilion at Hall 5, Stand 5G142 to explore
cutting-edge research and industrial applications driving
sustainable composites forward.

YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/cX9zszbutSo