Justyna Trojanowska, Ph.D. Eng., is an Assistant Professor at the Poznan University of Technology, Poland, currently serving as the vice-dean for cooperation with industry at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. Her expertise spans across mechanical engineering, production scheduling, and management methodologies, including Lean Manufacturing, Theory of Constraints, and Six Sigma. Beyond her academic role, she is a Series Editor for Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering at Springer Nature, showcasing her commitment to advancing global engineering discourse.
Dr. Trojanowska is an active member of several prestigious organizations, including the European Alliance for Innovation (EAI), the Product Development and Management Association (PDMA), the Polish Association for Production Management, and the International Association for Technological Development and Innovations (IATDI).
She is a highly active researcher with a strong track record of leading and participating in international and national projects. Her portfolio includes managing initiatives on digitalization in mechanical engineering and scientific cooperation with international centers (funded by NAWA), as well as serving as an expert in adaptive control systems (NCBR) and additive technologies. Notably, she led the "Training, Research & Development for Industry-oriented problems" work package within the EUNICE European University project.
As an author of numerous high-impact publications (Scopus ID: 55780752800, Web of Science ResearcherID: K-3787-2014), she frequently serves on scientific committees and collaborates with international research centers on industry-driven projects aimed at optimizing production processes.
Presentation Title: The Human Side of Automation: Transitioning from Industry 4.0 to 5.0 in Modern Manufacturing
Presentation Abstract: The rapid evolution of industrial landscapes has brought us to a critical turning point. While Industry 4.0 focused primarily on connectivity, data driven-decisions, and the "Internet of Things", the emerging paradigm of Industry 5.0 shifts the focus back to the most vital element of the production process: the human being. This keynote address explores the transition from purely technological optimization to a socio-technical approach where automation, robotics, and mechatronics serve to augment human capabilities rather than replace them.
Drawing on extensive research and practical implementations at the Poznan University of Technology, this presentation will highlight how "Human-Centric Automation" can drive both operational excellence and employee well-being. A central theme of the talk is the indispensable synergy between academia and industry. In the era of Industry 5.0, the "ivory tower" of science must transform into a dynamic partner for the factory floor. We will discuss how collaborative research models, knowledge transfer, and joint R&D projects act as catalysts for innovation, allowing businesses to test resilient, sustainable solutions in a controlled environment before full-scale deployment.