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  1. Biomechanical Evaluation of Head Acceleration and Kinematics in Boxing: The Role of Gloves and Helmets—A Pilot Study

    Article • Applied Sciences, February 2026, MDPI AG

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  2. Advances in Computational Modelling of Head Injury Biomechanics – a Comprehensive Review

    Article • Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering, December 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  3. Computational Methods in Breast Cancer Diagnostics and Surgery Planning: A Review

    Article • Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering, September 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  4. Urban Air Mobility, Personal Drones, and the Safety of Occupants—A Comprehensive Review

    Article • Journal of Sensor and Actuator Networks, April 2025, MDPI AG

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  5. A New Approach to Vertical Plant Cultivation Maximises Crop Efficiency

    Article • Sustainability, August 2024, MDPI AG

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  6. Energy-absorbing limitations of hard hat safety helmets in mitigating trauma from falling objects

    Article • Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, July 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  7. A New Approach for Vertical Plant Cultivation Maximizing Crop Efficiency

    Article • June 2024, MDPI AG

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  8. Eco-Friendly Cork–Polyurethane Biocomposites for Enhanced Impact Performance: Experimental and Numerical Analysis

    Article • Polymers, March 2024, MDPI AG

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  9. Computational Modelling and Biomechanical Analysis of Age-Related Craniocerebral Injuries: Insights into Bridging Veins

    Article • Applied Sciences, March 2024, MDPI AG

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  10. Experimental and computational approach to human brain modelling – aHEAD

    Article • Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, August 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  11. Assessment of child safety on bicycles in baby carriers – The importance of evaluating both head and neck injuries

    Article • Journal of Safety Research, June 2023, Elsevier

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  12. Improvement and validation of a female finite element model of the cervical spine

    Article • Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, June 2023, Elsevier

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  13. Cork Porous Biocomposites with Polyurethane Matrix Modified with Polyol Based on Used Cooking Oil

    Article • Materials, April 2023, MDPI AG

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  14. Development, validation and a case study: The female finite element head model (FeFEHM)

    Article • Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, April 2023, Elsevier

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  15. Cork composites for structural applications

    Article • January 2023, Elsevier

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  16. Injury Biomechanics Evaluation of a Driver with Disabilities during a Road Accident—A Numerical Approach

    Article • Materials, November 2022, MDPI AG

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  17. Development of a Finite Element Model of the Cervical Spine and Validation of a Functional Spinal Unit

    Article • Applied Sciences, November 2022, MDPI AG

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  18. Application of the Laser Linear Distance-Speed-Acceleration Measurement System and Sport Kinematic Analysis Software

    Article • Sensors, August 2022, MDPI AG

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  19. Analysis of electric scooter user kinematics after a crash against SUV

    Article • PLOS One, January 2022, PLOS

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  20. Mechanical Strength Study of a Cranial Implant Using Computational Tools

    Article • Applied Sciences, January 2022, MDPI AG

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  21. Development of a Finite Element Model of the Cervical Spine and Validation of a Functional Spinal Unit

    Article • January 2022, Elsevier

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  22. Numerical Human Head Model: An Innovative Computational and Experimental Approach

    Article • January 2022, Elsevier

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  23. Symmetry of the Human Head—Are Symmetrical Models More Applicable in Numerical Analysis?

    Article • Symmetry, July 2021, MDPI AG

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  24. Design and Virtual Testing of American Football Helmets–A Review

    Article • Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering, July 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  25. Numerical Modelling and Simulation Applied to Head Trauma

    Article • Mathematical and Computational Applications, July 2021, MDPI AG

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  26. Analysis of HIC and Hydrostatic Pressure in the Human Head during NOCSAE Tests of American Football Helmets

    Article • Brain Sciences, February 2021, MDPI AG

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  27. Computational Modeling of Skull Bone Structures and Simulation of Skull Fractures Using the YEAHM Head Model

    Article • Biology, September 2020, MDPI AG

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  28. Injury Biomechanics of a Child’s Head: Problems, Challenges and Possibilities with a New aHEAD Finite Element Model

    Article • Applied Sciences, June 2020, MDPI AG

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  29. A damage model for the simulation of crack initiation and propagation in automotive windshield laminated glass structures

    Article • International Journal of Crashworthiness, February 2020, Taylor & Francis

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  30. Simulation-Based Methodology for Determining the Dynamic Strength of Tire Inflation Restraining Devices

    Article • Energies, February 2020, MDPI AG

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  31. Certified Motorcycle Helmets: Computational Evaluation of the Efficacy of Standard Requirements with Finite Element Models

    Article • Mathematical and Computational Applications, February 2020, MDPI AG

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  32. Special Issue: Accident Analysis and Prevention: Experimental and Numerical Approaches

    Article • Applied Sciences, January 2020, MDPI AG

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  33. Wahania poziomów wody jezior w Polsce w latach 1956–2015 = Water-level fluctuations in Polish lakes in the 1956–2015 period

    Article • Przegląd Geograficzny, January 2020, Institute of Geography and Spatial Organization, Polish Academy of Sciences

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  34. A Numerical Analysis of the Working Machine Tyre Inflation Process to Ensure Operator Safety

    Article • Energies, August 2019, MDPI AG

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  35. Safety analysis of children transported on bicycle-mounted seat during traffic accidents

    Article • International Journal of Crashworthiness, June 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  36. High-energy impact testing of agglomerated cork at extremely low and high temperatures

    Article • International Journal of Impact Engineering, April 2019, Elsevier

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  37. CHILD SAFETY ON VARIOUS BICYCLE-MOUNTED SEATS DURING VEHICLE IMPACT

    Article • Transport, March 2019, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  38. Method to Assess and Enhance Vulnerable Road User Safety during Impact Loading

    Article • Applied Sciences, March 2019, MDPI AG

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  39. Detection of bridging veins rupture and subdural haematoma onset using a finite element head model

    Article • Clinical Biomechanics, March 2019, Elsevier

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  40. Development and Testing of Advanced Cork Composite Sandwiches for Energy-Absorbing Structures

    Article • Materials, February 2019, MDPI AG

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  41. Helmet Design Based on the Optimization of Biocomposite Energy-Absorbing Liners under Multi-Impact Loading

    Article • Applied Sciences, February 2019, MDPI AG

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  42. PEDESTRIAN SAFETY: A NEW METHOD TO ASSESS PEDESTRIAN KINEMATICS

    Article • Transport, January 2019, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  43. Material and Structural Modeling Aspects of Brain Tissue Deformation under Dynamic Loads

    Article • Materials, January 2019, MDPI AG

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  44. Graphene-Enriched Agglomerated Cork Material and Its Behaviour under Quasi-Static and Dynamic Loading

    Article • Materials, January 2019, MDPI AG

    Mr Mariusz Ptak, Professor Paula A A P Marques

  45. Design of the Vehicle Frontal Protection System for Emergency Services

    Article • January 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  46. Head-to-Bonnet Impact Using Finite Element Head Model

    Article • January 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  47. Numerical Simulation of a Motorcycle to Road Barrier Impact

    Article • January 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  48. Improving occupant safety in heavy goods vehicles — Universal energy absorbing system

    Article • April 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  49. Safety analysis of a bicycle-mounted child seat

    Article • April 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  50. Development and validation of a new finite element human head model

    Article • Engineering Computations, March 2018, Emerald

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  51. Application of Numerical Methods for Accident Reconstruction and Forensic Analysis

    Article • January 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  52. Development of a New Finite Element Human Head Model

    Article • January 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  53. Finite Element Head Modelling and Head Injury Predictors

    Article • January 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  54. Head Injury Simulation in Road Traffic Accidents

    Article • January 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  55. Mobile Biogas Station Design: The TRIZ Approach

    Article • January 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  56. Validation of YEAHM

    Article • January 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  57. Development of a mining machine seat model

    Article • Materials Today Proceedings, January 2018, Elsevier

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  58. Assessing impact velocity and temperature effects on crashworthiness properties of cork material

    Article • International Journal of Impact Engineering, August 2017, Elsevier

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  59. The Numerical-Experimental Studies of Demolition Machine Operator Work

    Article • January 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  60. Numerical Simulations of Composite Frontal Protection System According to EC 78/2009

    Article • January 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  61. Computer Simulations for Head Injuries Verification After Impact

    Article • January 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  62. Analysis of the Use of Biogas as Fuel for Internal Combustion Engines

    Article • January 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  63. Design and Numerical Analysis of a Roof-Mounted Bicycle Carrier

    Article • Solid State Phenomena, July 2016, Trans Tech Publications

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  64. The approach to mining safety improvement: Accident analysis of an underground machine operator

    Article • Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, May 2016, Elsevier

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  65. Proactive Failure Prevention by Human-Machine Interface in Remote-Controlled Demolition Robots

    Article • January 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  66. Conceptual Design of Means of Transport Harnessing Human Power

    Article • January 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  67. Numerical Technologies for Vulnerable Road User Safety Enhancement

    Article • January 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  68. Strength analysis of bus superstructure according to Regulation No. 66 of UN/ECE

    Article • Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, May 2014, Elsevier

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  69. Simulation tests of roll-over protection structure

    Article • Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, March 2013, Elsevier

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  70. Evaluation of kinematics of SUV to pedestrian impact—Lower leg impactor and dummy approach

    Article • Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, March 2012, Elsevier

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  71. The influence of frontal protection system design on pedestrian passive safety

    Article • Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, January 2011, Elsevier

    Mr Mariusz Ptak

  72. Design Process Innovation of Mechanical Objects with the Use of Design for Six Sigma Methodology

    Article • Solid State Phenomena, June 2010, Trans Tech Publications

    Mr Mariusz Ptak